What gauge wire is best for baling cardboard?

The best wire gauge for baling cardboard depends on the type of baler and the size and weight of your cardboard bales. For horizontal balers, we recommend 11&#;13 gauge wire. For vertical balers, we recommend 12&#;14 gauge wire. For two-ram auto-tie balers, we recommend 10&#;12 gauge wire. Talk to your baler manufacturer, read your baler&#;s instruction manual, or talk to us to figure out the best baling wire for your machine.

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Choose a wire gauge based on the tensile strength and load strength requirements of your cardboard bales. Your wire's load strength should exceed the weight of the bale&#;we suggest going with a heavier-duty wire with a higher load strength if there is any uncertainty.

Wire gauge is inversely correlated to wire diameter. The larger the diameter, the lower the gauge, and vice versa.

Best cardboard bale wire

We carry several wire options for baling cardboard. The best wire type for baling cardboard will also depend on storage conditions and duration. Here are some of the best options:

• Single loop bale ties can be manually cut to different lengths to accommodate inconsistent bale sizes. They work with horizontal and vertical manual balers. We offer both black annealed and galvanized single loop bale ties. Galvanized bale ties offer enhanced abrasion resistance for baled recyclables that are often handled roughly.
• Double loop ties go in auto-tie balers and come in pre-cut lengths. The double loop configuration accelerates the tying process, increasing productivity.
• Black annealed wire feeds smoothly through high-volume automatic baling machines that are commonly used in cardboard recycling. The rust resistance of galvanized wire is not usually necessary since cardboard bales need to be stored in a dry environment.
• Galvanized wire is less commonly used for baling cardboard. But if your bales require long-term storage, galvanization offers increased resistance to rust and corrosion to keep bales safe and secure.

Benefits of recycling cardboard

Most types of cardboard are recyclable. Some of the benefits of recycling cardboard include:

• Conservation of natural resources
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
• Reduced landfill waste
• Production of 50% less sulfur dioxide
• Job creation in collection, sorting, and processing
• Community engagement around environmental impact awareness

Trends in recycling and demand for sustainable practices are driving technological advancements in the field of cardboard recycling.

How is cardboard recycled?

The cardboard recycling process involves the following steps:

1. Cardboard is collected from residential curbsides or at recycling drop-off points.
2. The cardboard is taken to a recycling facility or paper mill for processing.
3. The cardboard is separated from other recyclables such as plastic, metal, and paper.
4. The sorted cardboard is compressed into bales.
5. The bales are sent for repulping. Paper fibers are cleaned to remove contaminants.
6. New cardboard and paper products are made from recycled cardboard fibers.

Cardboard baling tips

• Sort your cardboard. Recycling facilities often require cardboard to be baled by type. This saves time during the recycling process.
• Avoid contamination. Keep recyclable materials away from chemicals or liquids that could contaminate the cardboard.
• Flatten the cardboard completely. Disassemble cardboard boxes so they fit neatly into the baler.

Judin Group-Plastic Baling Wire Pictures

Gauge is a measurement that originated within the manufacturing process, and refers to the thickness or diameter of a given wire. Wire gauge is typically measured using the American Wire Gauge system, and serves as the standard way to denote wire size in North America.

Gauge inversely relates to wire diameter , meaning a lower gauge corresponds to a thicker wire diameter. This is because gauge refers to the number of times a wire has been drawn and stretched through progressively smaller dies during manufacturing. A 12 gauge wire, for example, has been drawn through twelve dies, decreasing its diameter each time.

Wire gauge is an important consideration for effective baling operations. Wire gauge often determines tensile strength and load strength, and ultimately how well a wire can handle the pressure and weight of the materials being baled.

Judin Group-Plastic Baling Wire Application Scenarios

How to choose wire gauge size

Wire gauge choice is influenced by factors such as the type of materials being baled (cardboard, plastic, metal), the type of baling equipment used, and the size and density of bales.

To find the best wire for your baler, it is important to consult your baling machine manufacturer. Here is a list of wire gauges commonly used in different types of balers for baling recyclables:

Vertical balers

· Cardboard: 10 gauge

· Newspaper: 10 gauge

· Plastic shrink wrap: 10-12 gauge

· Other plastics: 10-12 gauge

· Foam: 10 gauge

Horizontal balers

· Cardboard: 10 gauge

· Newspaper: 10 gauge

· Plastic shrink wrap: 10-12 gauge

· Other plastics: 11&#;12 gauge

· Foam: 10 gauge

Automatic baling machines

· Cardboard: 10&#;12 gauge

· Newspaper: 10&#;12 gauge

· Plastic shrink wrap: 10&#;12 gauge

· Other plastics: 10&#;12 gauge

· Foam: 10&#;11 gauge

Tensile strength and load strength of our products

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When selecting wire types and gauges, it is important to consider the tensile strength and load capacity. The following chart illustrates the range of tensile strength and load capacity for our plastic baling wire compared to traditional steel wire.

Products

Regular galvanized wire

Black annealed wire

JUDINGROUP&#; plastic baling wire

Tensile Strength

75,000&#;95,000psi (517.10&#;655 MPa)

65,000&#;78,000psi (448.21&#;537.79 MPa)

145,000&#;175,000psi (999.74&#;.58 MPa)

Load strength

402-1,832 lbs

932-1,118 lbs

1,060-2,150 lbs

As you can see, the tensile and load strength of JUDINGROUP&#; plastic baling wire far exceeds that of similar products.

Baling wire gauge guide chart

The following charts show the gauge and diameter of our high quality baling wire products compared to our regular products.

Product Measurement

Regular galvanized wire(inches)

Black annealed wire(inches)

JUDINGROUP&#; plastic baling wire(inches) 

                  9

                       NA

                    NA

                   NA

                 10

                       NA

                  0.135

                0.

                 11

                0.117&#;0.119

                  0.120

           Customizable

                 12

                0.102&#;0.104

                  0.105

           Customizable

According to our customers' feedback and market research, most of the baling machines in the market use 4mm*4mm (0. inches) baling wire, so we mainly provide this specification of plastic baling wire, of course, if you need other wire diameters, we can provide you with customized services.

Judin Group-Plastic Baling Wire

Additionally, our plastic baling wire is compatible with the majority of baling machines available in the market, ensuring wide applicability for packaging needs across different industries. Whether it's light industry, heavy industry, or agricultural products, our plastic baling wire delivers excellent performance and reliability. Furthermore, our dedicated technical team provides comprehensive technical support and services. We understand that each customer's equipment and requirements may vary, so we commit to offering personalized setup services, ensuring that every roll of plastic baling wire operates optimally on our customers' baling machines. In this way, we help customers optimize their operational processes, increase production efficiency, while reducing potential mechanical failures and maintenance costs.

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