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Cardboard Balers

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Wisdom Ring Machinery is a professional manufacturer of scrap recycling equipment. We provide copper recycling machines, shredders, balers, metal shears, tire recycling lines, and plastic recycling equipment for customers in recycling, waste processing, and metal recovery industries worldwide.

Experienced Manufacturing
With over 30 years of industry experience, we focus on stable machine performance, practical design, and long-term operation for industrial recycling applications.

Strong Technical Team
Our team includes 15 engineers dedicated to product development and technical improvement, helping customers achieve efficient and reliable recycling processes.

Complete Customer Support
We provide complete service from machine selection and production to installation and after-sales support, ensuring smooth communication and dependable cooperation.

Industrial Baler

Maximized Operational ROI: Reduces waste volume by up to 90%, directly cutting storage and hauling costs while creating a saleable commodity from waste.Engineered for European Standards: Fully

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Cardboard Baler Machine

Proven Return on Investment (ROI): Quickly pays for itself through reduced waste hauling fees, reclaimed storage space, and revenue from bale sales.Built for the European Market: CE-certified,

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Parameter

Model	Pressure	Packaging Dimensions	Packing Weight	Power	Dimensions
W-CB160	160ton	180011001250mm	1000-1300kg	37kw	920013003100mm
W-CB180	180ton	180011001250mm	1100-1300kg	37kw	940015003100mm
W-CB200	200ton	180011001250mm	1100-1300kg	45kw	940015004300mm

Advantages of Cardboard Balers

Cut Trash Collection Costs
Loose cardboard eats up a lot of space. Compressing it into bales means fewer pickups, which lowers your trash management bills. In some cases, you can even earn extra income by selling the bales to recycling companies.

Reclaim Valuable Space
Uncompacted cardboard quickly clutters storage areas, backrooms, and even sales floors. A baler frees up that space, boosting efficiency, safety, and the overall look of your workplace.

Lower Your Environmental Footprint
Baled cardboard is far easier to recycle efficiently. Using a baler shows customers and employees that your business is serious about sustainability.

Save Time and Labor
Manually breaking down boxes takes time and energy. A baler automates the job, letting your team focus on more important tasks—meaning less time dealing with trash and more time serving customers.

Boost Workplace Safety
Loose piles of cardboard can cause a fire hazard or a tripping risk. A baler keeps your workspace clean and organized, creating a safer workplace.

Key Components of Cardboard Balers

Hydraulic System

Includes pumps, cylinders, oil tanks, and valves to provide compression force

Compression Chamber

The cavity where cardboard is compacted, typically made of wear-resistant steel plate

Press Ram

The heavy steel plate that directly contacts the cardboard and applies pressure

Strapping System

Automatic or manual strapping/wire strapping mechanism

Control System (PLC)

Touchscreen interface for parameter setting, monitoring, and diagnostics

Feeding System

Conveyor belt or hopper that ensures continuous or batch feeding

Steps for Operating Cardboard Balers

Connect the baler to a power supply. Whether it’s a hydraulic baler or a pneumatic baler, you will need a suitable power source.
Ensure that the operator is either a trained staff member or that a trained staff member is present.
Load the cardboard into the baler’s chamber
Once the chamber is full, close the main door and pull the activation switch
This activates the baler’s ram, which presses down the cardboard
For safety reasons, EN16500-compliant balers allow no access to moving parts
Repeat until the cardboard inside the chamber forms a compact bale and the machine indicates that it ready to be emptied
Tie off the finished bale using appropriate banding
Empty the baler through either a manual or automated bale-out mechanism
Stack and store the cardboard bales, which can be collected by a recycler

Simple Maintenance Checklist for Your Cardboard Baler

Daily

Check the area for debris and ensure safety guards are in place.

Weekly

Perform routine inspections of the baling wire or strapping supply. Check hydraulic hoses for any signs of leaks or wear.

Monthly

Conduct hydraulic oil checks to ensure the fluid is at the correct level and clean.

Annually

Schedule a professional service to inspect all components, as recommended by the manufacturer’s maintenance and care plan.

Ordering Process

Inquiry

Quotation

Communication

Order confirming

Deposit payment

Production

Testing and debugging

Balance payment

Packing

Delivery

Customer receiving

After service

Packaging and Shipping

Packaging	Inner package: Covered by plastic film Outter package: Plywood case
Shipping	By sea

FAQ

Q: What is a Cardboard Baler?

A: A cardboard baler (sometimes also called cardboard compactor, cardboard baling machine, or cardboard press) is a hydraulic recycling equipment used to compress scatted cardboard scrap into dense cubic bales, reducing the waste volume and increasing your recycling rates and benefits.

Q: What size cardboard baler do I need?

A: The right size depends on your daily cardboard volume. As a general guide: businesses generating up to 200 kg of cardboard per day are well served by a vertical baler; operations between 200 and 500 kg per day may benefit from a larger vertical model or twin-chamber baler; above 500 kg per day, a horizontal baler is usually the most cost-effective choice. Measuring your actual waste output over two to four weeks before purchasing gives you the most reliable sizing input.

Q: Can a cardboard baler handle other materials?

A: Most vertical balers designed primarily for cardboard can also handle paper, some plastic films, and similar lightweight recyclables. Twin-chamber models are specifically designed for multi-stream operation. Horizontal balers in certain configurations can process a wider range of materials. Check the specification sheet for the specific model you’re considering, and discuss your waste stream composition with the manufacturer before ordering.

Q: How much space does a cardboard baler need?

A: Vertical balers typically need 2 to 4 square meters of floor space, plus clearance for the bale door and loading access. Horizontal balers require significantly more: 15 to 30 square meters is a common range. Always confirm the exact footprint, including door swing and bale ejection clearance, before ordering.

Q: Do cardboard balers require a dedicated power supply?

A: Most vertical balers run on single-phase power, which is available in virtually all commercial premises. Horizontal balers typically require three-phase power. If your site doesn’t have a three-phase supply, that is a factor to discuss with an electrician before committing to a horizontal model.

Q: How often should a cardboard baler be serviced?

A: For standard commercial use running one shift per day, an annual professional service is the minimum recommended interval. High-volume operations running two or more shifts should consider twice-yearly servicing. Daily and weekly operator checks — hydraulic inspection, chamber clearance, wire feed check — are straightforward and do not require specialist involvement.

As one of the leading cardboard balers manufacturers and suppliers in China, we warmly welcome you to buy advanced cardboard balers for sale here from our factory. All customized machines are with high quality and competitive price. Contact us for quotation.

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