Baling Wire 101

The type of baling wire and baler that a facility uses is largely dependent on the type of materials being recycled, the size of the bales being produced and the amount of bales produced per day. There are two types of baling wire used in the baling process:

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Black Annealed Baling Wire

Today's single-ram balers are producing heavier and denser bales. This means that the quality of black annealed baling wire is more important than ever before. Accent Wire Tie's black annealed baling wire is black in appearance with a consistent oiled surface to prevent rust and ensure smooth feeding through your baler.

Black Annealed Baling Wire Process

The annealing process occurs after wire is drawn from carbon steel rod to the desired diameter or gauge. The wire is heated in a furnace altering the microstructure of the wire, and then is slowly cooled. This process restores the ductility of the black annealed baling wire, providing for superior elongation, as well as changing its color from more of a rough grey or silver to the familiar black color.

Unlike galvanized baling wire, black annealed baling wire will rust if used and stored outdoors. Packing for the black annealed baling wire is on production stands for large throughput balers, and 50-pound and 100-pound box wire.

Galvanized Extra Hi-Tensile' Baling Wire

Accent Wire Tie's Galvanized Extra Hi-Tensile' Stand Wire is the premier baling wire in the industry, for two-ram balers and automatic wire tying machines, like the Accent 470 Wire Tier. Manufactured for complete metallurgical traceability from the wire rod to the baling wire around your bales.

Galvanized Baling Wire Process

Galvanization is the process of coating or bathing drawn bright basic wire in a pool of molten zinc. This step occurs after the drawing process once the wire has been drawn to the desired diameter or gauge.

Our galvanized baling wire is shiny silver in appearance with a smooth finish treatment, very little oil or residue to prevent rust. The galvanization process allows the baling wire to be used in wet and humid conditions without compromising its structural integrity and quality. Galvanized baling wire has a higher tensile strength with less elongation than black annealed baling wire. Galvanized wire is the most durable and versatile, and is recommended when storing your baled material in a location that has exposure to outdoor elements.

Whether you're baling waste and recycling products, non-ferrous metals, or pulp tying and unitizing, our Galvanized Extra Hi-Tensile' baling wire is manufactured for the toughest baling applications. Available as galvanized stand wire (carrier wire).

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For recycling and waste management operations, baling wire costs can add up. We've put together 5 tips to help you optimize your baling wire usage and minimize costs:

1. Choose the right type of wire
2. Buy in bulk
3. Utilize elongation properties
4. Recycle used baling wire
5. Invest in high-quality baling wire

Not only will these tips save you time and money, but they'll also protect your employees and equipment.

1. Choose the right type of wire

Efficient usage begins with selecting the right wire. To choose the right baling wire, factor in your baler, the material you're baling, and the bale storage conditions.

Baler machines

Determine which wire is best for your baler.Vertical balers typically require higher gauge wire thanhorizontal balers, which handle heavier waste materials and produce denser bales.

Some machines are designed for box wire, some for stem wire, and some for bale ties.

Manual balers use bale ties. Single loop bale ties have a loop at one end and need to be tied off by recycling personnel. If you're dealing with material that produces consistently sized bales, you can save wire and time by using double loop bale ties. They have a loop at each end for easy clasping, but since the loops aren't adjustable, they need to be properly sized to the bales.

Choose wire that is compatible with your baler to avoid wire breakage and equipment damage.

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Material type

Thetype of material being baled also influences wire selection. Recyclable products, such as cardboard, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans, have unique properties that determine tensile strength and wire gauge requirements.

Expansive or heavier materials such as rubber tires require high-tensile wire or wire with enough elongation to withstand expansive pressure.

By calculating the weight and expansiveness of your bales, you can buy wire that satisfies tensile andload strengthrequirements without going overboard. Thinner gauges are less expensive and come with more wire per pound (as stem or box wire).

Storage conditions and transportation

You need baling wire that will properly function throughout the storage and transportation of the bale. If your bales are stored outdoors or in humid environments, galvanized wire will resist corrosion and maintain its integrity.

Hot-dip galvanization adds a protective zinc coating that shields the underlying steel from moisture and chemicals, keeping your bales secure during long-term storage. While galvanized wire is more of an investment, it saves time and money that would be spent on wires that fail due to rust or corrosion.

If you have an auto-tie baler and your bales are stored in dry conditions, bright double loop bale ties can save you money, since they are cheaper than other bale ties.

2. Buy in bulk

Reduce costs by purchasing wire in bulk. Take advantage of bulk discounts and minimize freight costs by stocking up on baling wire instead of making smaller purchases.

To calculate your wire needs for stem wire, use this formula (customize it for other wire types):

(Annual bale production × Wire length required per bale) ÷ Wire length per stem = Number of stems required annually

If your facility produces 15,000 bales per year, uses 14 feet of wire per bale, and purchases coils containing 49,000 feet of wire, you would require:

(15,000 × 14) ÷ 49,000 = 5 stems per year rounded up from 4.2

With this information, you can make one order for the year, securing a cheaper cost per unit and saving on shipping.

3. Leverage elongation properties

Black annealed wire presents a unique opportunity for recycling operations to optimize their baling process and reduce wire consumption. Annealing enhances wire's flexibility, allowing it to stretch under tension without breaking (its elongation value).

Annealed wire produces heavier bales and uses less wire than regular baling wire. A recycling facility that processes 10,000 bales annually, using 12 feet of wire per bale, could potentially reduce their wire consumption by 10%, for a total savings of 12,000 feet of wire per year.

4. Recycle used baling wire

Recycle used baling wire to reduce expenses and contribute to the circular economy. By selling your used baling wire as scrap metal, you can offset some of the cost of purchasing new wire while recycling valuable steel.

To streamline the process, implement a system for collecting used wire, and establish relationships with reputable scrap metal dealers.

5. Invest in high-quality baling wire

You can do everything else right, but if you're settling for low-quality wire, wire breakage and premature corrosion are inevitable. Invest in high-quality baling wire, and rest assured that your wire will perform as expected.

Our products are manufactured beyond industry standards, and we maintain metallurgical traceability documents for all steel rod purchases. Additionally, we employ an environmentally friendly mechanical descaling technique during wire drawing, avoiding harsh chemicals.

When you choose Baling Wire Direct, you choose sustainable, American-made baling wire that performs beyond expectations, saving you money and improving the efficiency of your baling operation.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of hay baling wire. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.