How to Choose the Correct Baling Wire

Baling wire is often used to tie together compressed materials and keep them intact. In the past, it was used to compress bales of hay so that they would take up less space and be easier to transport. That proved to be harmful for the animals so the practice was halted. However, baling wire is still used quite often for a number of purposes, including household DIY projects.

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Bale ties are most commonly used in recycling industries; and recyclers require good quality wire to ensure the materials are tied properly. Here are some tips on how to choose the right bailing wire.

What Do You Need?

Different baling machines require different kinds of wires so you need to figure out what kind of wire you need for your machine. When you purchase your balers, the manufactures will usually recommend a specific type of wire for the machine so all you need to do is read the instruction manual. If you purchase a used baler, you should ask the seller what kind of wire they use in their machine. Don&#;t purchase a wire blindly so if you have two ram baler, horizontal baler, or vertical baler, investigate which wire is ideal for the machine before you purchase it.

Types of Wire

There are many different kinds of baling wires available in the market such as:

Single-Loop Bale Ties &#; These wires need to be tied by hand and are often used in vertical balers. They allow you considerable amount of flexibility because you can cut according to your requirements and there&#;s no wastage of wire. Because this wire needs to be fed into the machine by hand, you need to choose the product carefully and make sure it&#;s of good quality.

Double-Loop Bale Ties &#; Double-loop ties should be easy to feed into the machine and should be strong. These wires have loop ties on both ends and are generally easy to twist according to your needs. Because they&#;re so easy to use, they are very popular in the recycling industry.

Black Annealed Baling Wire &#; These wires are coated with oil, which ensures that they move through the baler easily and without friction. The oil is specially designed to ensure the wire doesn&#;t rust or wear down over time.

Coiled Baling Wire &#; Coil wire is used in automatic baling machines where the ties are made by the baler and not manually. These wires are not pre-cut and can continuously feed the baler as it packs and ties large amount of material. This is ideal of large recycling plants and a number of automated baling machines.

There are other wires available in the market as well, including cut wire, box wire, high tensile galvanized wire, soft coils, etc. You can ask your local dealer for information on these wires to figure out which wire is ideal for you.

Things to Keep In Mind

The quality of the wire depends on how it&#;s made; so when you purchase these wires, be sure to check the gauge and the tensile strength of the wire. The gauge is essentially the thickness and diameter of the wire while the tensile strength refers to its ability to withstand tension and pressure. When compressed materials are tied together, they&#;ll want to expand back to their original size. The baling wire keeps them compressed so it has to endure considerable amount of pressure.

If the wire is weak and of a smaller gauge, it will snap under the pressure and cause the compressed material to expand. You can expect wires from companies like Baling Wire Direct to be of good quality, so research their products while you make your purchase.

In the recycling industry, baling wire is used to bind recyclable materials such as plastic, cardboard, and aluminum. The best baling wire for each use case will depend on your baling machinery, the material being baled, and the environmental conditions.

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Baling Wire Direct offers a range of high-quality baling wire products to meet your needs.

We will highlight our products and their most common uses.

Galvanized wire

Galvanized wire has a protective zinc coating applied by our hot-dip galvanization process. It is commonly used for:

• Non-baling applications such as fencing and vineyards and orchards as trellising. 
• Baling agricultural products such as hay and grass.
• Baling materials that will be stored outside.

Galvanization offers superior corrosion resistance, making it the go-to choice for harsh conditions and saline environments. We offer both Class 1 and Class 3 galvanization on our galvanized wire products. Class 3 features a zinc coating that is roughly three times thicker and lasts nearly four times as long as Class 1.

We sell galvanized wire by the stem in gauges 11&#;14.

High-tensile galvanized wire

High-tensile wire is used for both baling and non-baling applications. The increased tensile strength boosts pressure resistance and allows the wire to take on heavier loads. High-tensile wire is commonly used for:

• Large animal enclosures due to its improved strength and rust resistance.
• Binding dense materials such as rubber tires, HDPE plastics, and metal.
• Two-ram balers that exert more compressive force.
• Baling materials that will be stored outside.

We sell high-tensile wire by the stem in 11 and 12-gauge.

Black annealed wire

Our black annealed wire undergoes a heat treatment process called annealing. This softens the wire to improve its ductility and reduces brittleness, making it more workable. While it is less resistant to rust than our galvanized wire products, black annealed wire still offers some corrosion resistance. Black annealed wire is great for:

• High-volume auto-tie balers.
• Bales that will remain indoors.
• Baling materials that are prone to expansion.

We sell black annealed wire by the box and by the stem in 10&#;12 gauge.

Single loop bale ties

Single loop bale ties, or wire ties, are used in manual tie vertical and horizontal balers. They are suitable for:

• Fluctuating bale sizes.
• Lighter bales.
• Economical operations.

We sell both black annealed and galvanized single-loop bale ties in gauges 11 to 14.

Double loop bale ties

Double-loop bale ties are pre-cut to match specific bale sizes. They are ideal for:

• Uniform bale sizes.
• Heavier bales.
• Expansive materials.
• Bales stored outdoors (galvanized finish).
• Client-facing retail environments (bright finish).

We sell double loop bale ties in galvanized and bright (uncoated) finishes.

How to choose wire gauge size

Wire gauge helps determine tensile strength. Choose gauge size to suit the type of materials being baled (cardboard, plastic, metal), the baling equipment used, and the size and density of the bales.

To find the best wire for your baler, consult your baling machine manufacturer for specific details. Horizontal, vertical, and automatic balers commonly use the following wire gauges:

Horizontal balers

• Cardboard: 11&#;13 gauge
• Newspaper: 12&#;13 gauge
• Plastic shrink wrap: 11&#;12 gauge
• Other plastics: 11&#;12 gauge
• Foam: 11 gauge

Vertical balers

• Cardboard: 12&#;14 gauge
• Newspaper: 12&#;13 gauge
• Plastic shrink wrap: 13&#;14 gauge
• Other plastics: 12&#;13 gauge
• Foam: 11 gauge

Automatic wire baler

• Cardboard: 10&#;12 gauge
• Newspaper: 10&#;12 gauge
• Plastic shrink wrap: 10&#;12 gauge
• Other plastics: 10&#;12 gauge
• Foam: 10&#;11 gauge

Baling wire gauge chart

This chart displays wire gauges and diameters for our high-quality baling wire products.

Check out the American wire gauge chart for more information regarding wire size.

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