Cardboard Baler Change

Equipment: Cardboard baler

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Cardboard Baler Change

An operator demonstrates the step-by-step process of threading wire straps, compressing, tying off, and ejecting a cardboard bale from a vertical hydraulic baler onto a pallet. Demonstration of setting up baling wire and closing/securing doors on a vertical cardboard baler. Overview of a completed cardboard bale on a wooden pallet with instructions to apply stretch wrap and move it outside for collection. An operator demonstrates how to access and prepare a cardboard baler chamber for tying off a compressed bale, explaining the baling strap paths and lower threading holes.

Safety & isolation
Read before starting: isolation / lockout-tagout, PPE and the hazards of this task.

Isolation / lockout-tagout

Turn rotary isolator switch to OFF and apply lockout-tagout padlock before reaching inside chamber or carrying out maintenance.

PPE required

cut-resistant gloves
safety glasses
steel-toe boots

Key hazards

Crush and pinch points from hydraulic ram and heavy steel doors; sharp steel baling wire under tension; heavy tipping mass during bale ejection.

Work instructions
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1

Feed Wire Straps

Thread metal baling wire straps through the top guide slots of the baler over the compressed cardboard.

Safety: Beware of sharp wire ends and rough cardboard edges.
Quality: Ensure wire straps are routed cleanly through all four channel slots.

0:00 - 0:39

2

Close Top Door

Close and secure the top door of the baler.

Safety: Watch out for hand pinch points along door edges.
Quality: Verify door latch is fully closed to engage safety switch.

0:39 - 0:51

3

Run Compression Cycle

Press TIP and CYCLE control buttons to lower the hydraulic ram and hold pressure on the bale.

Safety: Keep hands and body clear of moving machine components.
Quality: Check cycle indicator light to confirm ram is holding at bottom stroke.

0:51 - 1:52

4

Open Bottom Door

Turn the handwheel screw handle to unlatch and swing open the bottom chamber door.

Safety: Stand clear as compressed material can exert outward pressure against door.
Quality: Door swings fully open, giving clear access to strap ends.

1:52 - 2:15

5

Tie Off Wire Straps

Pull the top wire ends down through the lower eyelets and twist-tie them tightly to secure the bale.

Safety: Wear protective gloves when handling steel wire under tension.
Quality: Confirm all four wire ties are securely twisted and taut around the bale.

2:15 - 3:24

6

Position Pallet

Fetch a wooden pallet and position it flat on the floor directly in front of the baler ejection area.

Safety: Use proper manual lifting techniques when positioning heavy wooden pallets.
Quality: Ensure pallet is centered in front of the open baler chamber.

3:24 - 3:35

7

Eject Bale

Press the dual TIP buttons to actuate the automatic hydraulic tilt mechanism and tip the bale onto the pallet.

Safety: Stand well clear of the falling path of the heavy ejected cardboard bale.
Quality: Bale tips cleanly onto pallet without breaking wire ties.

3:35 - 5:05

8

Inspect Bale and Chamber

Inspect the ejected bale and prepare dustpan/brush for cleaning residual debris out of the baler floor.

Safety: Ensure power is isolated before reaching into empty baler chamber.
Quality: Verify bale structure is firm and chamber is cleared for next charge.

5:05 - 5:28

9

Thread baling wire

Feed baling wire down through vertical channels behind the orange bar to the bottom channel hook.

Safety: Watch for sharp wire ends.
Quality: Wire passes through channel and reaches lower hook.

5:28 - 5:45

10

Secure wire to hooks

Twist baling wire securely onto bottom hooks across all four vertical channels.

Safety: Beware of wire prick hazards and sharp edges.
Quality: Wire is twisted firmly around hook.

5:45 - 6:07

11

Inspect wire setup

Verify all four wires are in position in front of spacers.

Safety: Keep fingers out of mechanical gaps.
Quality: All 4 wires aligned correctly.

6:07 - 6:15

12

Review control instructions

Check control panel operating placard for door closure sequence.

Safety: Ensure power isolator switch is understood.
Quality: Confirm correct sequence before operating door.

6:15 - 7:15

13

Close baler door

Swing door shut allowing lifting arm mechanism to fall into place.

Safety: Pinch point on door hinges and falling mechanism.
Quality: Door latched shut and mechanism reset bang heard.

7:15 - 7:26

14

Tighten door handle wheel

Rotate handle wheel to lock and press bottom door tight against compaction chamber.

Safety: Ensure fingers are clear of rotating screw mechanism.
Quality: Door clamp fully tightened.

7:26 - 7:36

15

Final setup check

Inspect inside chamber to ensure wires and ejector arm are properly set.

Safety: Do not enter chamber while machine is active.
Quality: Chamber clear and wires properly aligned.

7:36 - 7:56

16

Inspect cardboard bale

Perform visual check of the baled cardboard load on the pallet and review instructions to apply stretch film before yard storage.

Safety: Watch for sharp strapping/wire edges and potential load tipping hazards.
Quality: Verify that the cardboard bale is secure, tightly strapped, and balanced on the wooden pallet.

7:56 - 8:04

17

Inspect control panel status

The operator reviews the control panel and operating instructions panel on the side of the industrial baler to ensure proper operating state.

Safety: Ensure emergency stop switch is accessible before operating.
Quality: Verify power light is illuminated and emergency stop is disengaged.

8:05 - 8:09

18

Open upper loading door

The operator unlatches the heavy vertical locking handle and swings open the top access door of the baler chamber.

Safety: Keep hands clear of door hinge and latch pinch points.
Quality: Confirm upper door swings fully open and safety interlock disengages motor.

8:09 - 8:15

19

Inspect bale and strap routing channels

The operator points out the upper baling straps hanging along the back wall and demonstrates how to thread them through the bottom eyelets for tying off.

Safety: Do not place hands under hydraulic press head while chamber is energized.
Quality: Ensure strap channels and bottom eyelet holes are clear of debris.

8:15 - 8:41

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Tools & Parts
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Tools

  • Cardboard Baler

    Vertical hydraulic waste baling press

    tool
    In library
  • Dustpan and Brush

    Used for sweeping out cardboard debris from chamber floor

    tool
    In library
  • Work gloves

    Hand protection from wire ends and sharp edges

    ppe
    In library
  • Safety boots

    Standard protective footwear

    ppe
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  • Industrial Cardboard Baler

    CK International baler unit

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Parts

  • Metal Baling Wire Straps

    Steel wire with pre-formed loop ends for binding bales

    material
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  • Wooden Pallet

    Standard wooden pallet used to collect ejected bale

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  • Baling wire

    Metal wire used for tying cardboard bales

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  • Cardboard bale

    Baled waste cardboard bound on pallet

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  • Black stretch wrap

    Specified film for weatherproofing outdoor stored bales

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  • Baling Straps / Twine

    Polyester strapping suspended along chamber back wall

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  • Cardboard Waste

    Compressed cardboard inside chamber

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Notes

Time & costing
Total time8m 42s
Value-add time5m 51s
Wait time2m 51s
Hourly rate£25
Labour cost£3.63

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