November 1, 2002

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Balers

Allegheny Paper Shredders

Allegheny Paper Shredders Corp., Delmont, Pa., offers horizontal closed-end balers for baling shredded materials such as paper, plastic and trim, corrugated boxes and other waste. Three models feature bale weights ranging from 175 pounds to 1,500 pounds. Balers come standard with automatic ram cycling, hopper extensions, shear blades, hydraulic door latches and bale-eject slide conveyors.
READER SERVICE NO. 151

American Baler Co.

American Baler Co., Bellevue, Ohio, manufactures the T-Rex baler with an 80-inch by 70-inch hopper that accepts recycled materials including old corrugated containers (OCC), newspaper (ONP), printer's waste, aluminum and plastics. According to the company, the T-Rex features a 12-inch diameter hydraulic cylinder that delivers more than 339,000 pounds of compression force.
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American Compactor

American Compactor Inc., Mansfield, Ohio, manufactures the palm-button controlled, industrial Smash It pneumatic compactor. Creating up to 3,400 pounds of pressure on waste material, the Smash It allows for air pressure up to 120 pounds per square inch (psi), according to the company.
READER SERVICE NO. 153

Balemaster

Balemaster, Crown Point, Ind., offers the Super “E” Series Auto-Tie Baler line. Designed for aluminum, steel can, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle baling, the Super “E” Series features a 12-inch diameter main cylinder, delivers up to 282 psi of ram face pressure and has a heavy-duty automatic wire tier, touch-screen controls and “slick materials” tensioning system, Balemaster reports.
READER SERVICE NO. 154

Bucks Fabricating

The Universal Hydraulic Self-Contained compactor from Bucks Fabricating, Hadley, Pa., is available in 14- to 34-yard capacities. Units use a poly sheet on the bottom of the ram face and on the ram guides to promote smooth, quiet operation during compaction and return, Bucks reports. The company also says hydraulics deliver a low return pressure, which helps to lessen stress on the ram and prolong unit life.
READER SERVICE NO. 155

Consolidated Fabricators

Consolidated Fabricators Corp., Vernon, Calif., offers compactor receiver containers for stationary and portable compactors in sizes ranging from 2 to 4 yards and 20 to 50 yards. Containers feature custom doors to fit machine specifications and tarp hooks or small steel doors for connector openings. Watertight doors and heavy-duty construction also are available, the company reports.
READER SERVICE NO. 156

Cram-A-Lot/J.V. Manufacturing

Cram-A-Lot/J.V. Manufacturing Inc., Springdale, Ark., manufactures Cram-A-Lot vertical and horizontal balers and compactors for waste and recyclables. All products are engineered to meet ANSI Z 245.5 safety standards and are Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed. Standard equipment includes ½- to 12-yard stationary compactors, 10- to 38-yard self-contained compactors and 3- to 7-yard pre-crushers. Vertical balers include 42-inch to 72-inch machines, and horizontal units are 60 to 72 inches.
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Cranston Machinery

The 1000 Series Strapper from Cranston Machinery Co. Inc., Oak Grove, Ore., is designed to reduce wire consumption by as much as 1 mile of baling wire per month by using 7.6 inches of wire per knot. Strapper features include feed during bale movement, allowing a cycle time of 1.5 seconds per strap and double twist knotting with up to 95 percent of actual wire strength, according to Cranston.
READER SERVICE NO. 158

Enterprise Baler

Enterprise Baler Co., Santa Ana, Calif., offers horizontal and vertical balers, including two-ram units and compactors. The company also has a complete line including bag breakers, compost bins, can recycling equipment, hoggers, knives, blades and parts, separators, refuse-to-energy systems, shredders, parts and supplies, transfer station systems, and waste-to-energy systems.
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Excel

The Excel Signature Series of 2-Ram Balers is designed for structure and operational efficiencies. With 150 and 200 horsepower (hp) power unit options, the Signature Series provides a 55-inch by 100-inch clear opening, 32 inches of bale chamber penetration, automatic oversize bale release for up to 10 inches of overcharge and True automatic operation through Excel's Autonetics System, the company says.
READER SERVICE NO. 160

Glosser Manufacturing

Glosser Manufacturing Co., Mc- Keesport, Pa., manufactures 3-, 4- and 6-yard pre-crusher compactors to reduce waste volume before insertion into a container. Glosser offers a gateless design whereby the pre-crushing portion of the compaction cycle occurs in the top half of the charging chamber. While the pre-crushing cycle is active, the lower press head compacts pre-conditioned waste into the receiver container, the company reports. Pre-crushers come standard with a Logical Motion Control system that operates the hydraulic cylinder, according to Glosser.
READER SERVICE NO. 161

Harmony Enterprises

The Power Packer P200 compactor from Harmony Enterprises Inc., Harmony, Minn., features dual cylinders delivering 28,300 pounds of ram pressure. Compaction pressure is held until the next loading to provide more room for waste, the company says. The P200 cycles automatically and accepts new loads every 28 seconds, according to the company.
READER SERVICE NO. 162

Harris Waste Management

Harris Waste Management Group, Peachtree City, Ga., introduces the Harris HHB horizontal baler to process ONP at a 60-plus ton per hour capacity without conditioner, as well as OCC at 33 tons per hour, the company reports. The HHB also features a 40- by 60-inch feed opening, main cylinder force of 238 tons with platen force of 257 psi, auto-tie system and automatic controls. The company also offers horizontal, vertical, HRB two-ram balers and Transpak waste systems for materials recovery facilities (MRFs), transfer stations and disposal facilities.
READER SERVICE NO. 163

International Baler

International Baler Corp., Jacksonville, Fla., manufactures an expandable-side, open-end, auto-tie baler, model AT-865-EXP-50. It features a 57-inch wide by 60-inch long charge box opening capable of accepting whole gaylord box types. An 8-inch Bore Cylinder produces 75 tons of force and 120 psi, the company says. The machine also has a 20-second, no-load cycle time that allows for OCC processing of up to 10 tons per hour, the company reports.
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Logemann Brothers

Logemann Brothers Co., Milwaukee, produces baling systems for solid waste, light-gauge metals, fiber and plastics. Equipment is backed by a 12-month warranty based on field tests and equipment in use in the field.
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Marathon Equipment

Marathon Equipment Co., Vernon, Ala., manufactures RamJet compactors that range from 1.5 cubic yards to high-volume transfer system types. The RJ-225 is a 2.5 cubic yard compactor with a side-mounted power unit, a guided ram system and a motor starter reset button. M-Series compactors feature large, clear-top openings to accept bulky materials, the company says. Marathon also offers RamPro horizontal and vertical balers, two-ram balers and the V-6030HD vertical baler for locations with limited space. The V-6030HD can produce OCC bale weights up to 1,100 pounds, according to Marathon.
READER SERVICE NO. 166

McDonald Services/MSI Balers

McDonald Services Inc./MSI Balers, Charlotte, N.C., offers balers, shredders, conveyors and other recycling equipment. The baler line includes vertical, closed-door, open-end, auto-tie horizontals, and two rams. Shredders feature both high and low speeds, and conveyors have rubber combination belts or steel hinge pan belts.
READER SERVICE NO. 167

Nedland Industries

Nedland Industries Inc., Ridgeland, Wis., manufactures stationary and self-contained compactors for waste applications. According to the company, Nedland compactors feature electrical and hydraulic systems.
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Rudco Products

Rudco Products Inc., Vineland, N.J., manufactures the Self-Contained Compactor in 10-, 15-, 20-, 30-, 35- and 40-cubic yard capacities. Lengths range from 14-foot to 25½-foot units. The company also offers the Stationary Compactor in 2- and 3-cubic yard capacities. Standard and heavy-duty models are available on both machines. Options include a guide rail, doghouse with a door on each side, hinged dock extension, oil heater, 45-degree hopper with doors, multi-cycle timer and pressure gauge.
READER SERVICE NO. 169

Sebright Products

Sebright Products Inc., Hopkins, Mich., offers apartment and transfer compactors for solid and liquid waste processing. Machines feature cart dumper capacities up to 30,000 pounds and de-watering capacities up to 75 tons per hour, according to the company.
READER SERVICE NO. 170

Sierra International

Sierra International Machinery Inc., Keller, Texas, distributes recycling and solid waste processing equipment, and represents Macpresse in North America. Macpresse balers can process 25 to 30 tons of OCC per hour, the company reports. Macpresse solid waste balers are designed to process materials at a rate of 50 to 65 tons per hour, the company says.
READER SERVICE NO. 171

SP Industries

Wet Pack compactors offered by SP Industries Inc., Hopkins, Mich., handle moderate liquid content waste in a leak-resistant application. Nearly all of SP Industries' stationary compactors are available as wet pack compactors, including ⅓- to 6-cubic yard capacity commercial units and 2- to 6-cubic yard capacity industrial units. All compactors include a closed compaction system that allows liquids to flow forward into a container equipped with a raised opening and a sealed door.
READER SERVICE NO. 172

SSI Shredding

SSI Shredding Systems Inc., Wilsonville, Ore., develops pre-load compactor systems. Compaction systems offer sealed, closed-top trailers and containers. A constant density compaction system delivers load distribution that allows payloads of up to 27 tons on federal highways that are limited to 80,000 pounds of gross vehicle weight (GVW), and even greater payloads where weight limits allow, the company says. The SSI system also can be used for loading pre-compacted loads into sealed intermodal containers for rail and marine transport.
READER SERVICE NO. 173

Wastequip

Wastequip Accurate, Erial, N.J., a subsidiary of Wastequip Inc., manufactures the Power-Pak compactor line with standard features such as a ½-inch-thick steel floor and ram face, a totally enclosed, fan-cooled (TEFC) tri-voltage motor, pressure boost and jog control, 100 percent full light, remote push-button control on 15-foot Sealtite (even on self-containeds), patented “4-in-1” Accu-Pak and full warranty.
READER SERVICE NO. 174

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