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Different Types of Cardboard

Written by: on June 15, 2017 Baling Wire

different types of cardboardEveryone is familiar with cardboard. It’s one of the most commonly used packing materials available today. This material is popular because it’s lightweight, easy to manufacture, relatively eco-friendly, and easy to recycle as well. Cardboard is also biodegradable so it reduces the burden on the environment. Most people don’t realize that there are different kinds cardboard available in the market.

 

What is Cardboard?

The corrugated fiberboard is commonly known as cardboard. It’s made from a flat sheet of thick card paper glued onto a wavy or corrugated sheet of card paper. This provides better protection to the contents stored inside the cardboard case or box and provides some form of impact resistance.

Different Types of Corrugated Cardboard

Cardboard come in different forms and designs and all of them have their advantages and disadvantages. Here’s a brief introduction to different types of cardboard available to you.

Single Face

This is the most affordable cardboard variety available in the market. It’s not as thick and resilient as other options mentioned on this list, but it does offer some measure of protection.

Single Wall

This cardboard strikes the right balance between affordability and strength, which is one of the reasons why it’s the most popular type of cardboard. This cardboard offers more impact protection because of the “flute” present between the two pieces of paper. You can choose between c-flute, b-flute, e-flute, f-flute, and r-flute based on your requirements.

Double Wall

This cardboard has two layers and offers better impact protection. These boxes can be stacked on top of one another, which is why they’re commonly used in large industrial applications.

Triple Wall

This cardboard box is strong enough to replace wood crates. The double layer provides ample protection against impact and weight. It is also used in heavy industrial applications.

Corrugated cardboard is one of the most versatile packing materials. You don’t have to rely on plastic or wood for your packing and transport requirements because cardboard can work just as well.

If you have any further questions about the different types of cardboard, contact us today!

 

The History of Baling Wire

Written by: on June 12, 2017 Baling Wire

Baling wirethe history of baling wire is a very versatile tool and is used in a number of different applications. It’s most commonly utilized in the agriculture industry and the recycling industry. The metal wire ties bales of grass, hay, paper, cardboard, and other such materials tightly. The materials are compressed and easier to transport. Baling wire isn’t a new of revolutionary product. It has been around for hundreds of years and has been used almost constantly by people in different industries. Here’s a brief look at the history of baling wire.

 

Where it all Began

We can trace the origins of baling wire back to the 1800s. It was commonly used in agriculture and farmers would often manually tie bales of hay and produce together. However, this material was confined to the agricultural industry and didn’t spread to other areas until a man named Charles Withington intervened.

He invented the first new prototype of the baling press that’s commonly used in a number of industries today. This machine was vastly different from the modern baling presses and relied on horse-drawn power to tie the bale. Back in 1879, this invention was revolutionary because it could easily secure bundles of hay together with little to no effort. The hay would be collected from one end and ejected from another. The famers would then use the baling wire to secure bale. This was usually done by hand.

This practice continued for several decades. While the baling presses evolved and become more sophisticated, the baling wire was still tied by hand. Manufacturers improved the overall quality of the wire and made it more resilient, but the process was still done by hand.

Spread to Other Industries

The use of baling press and wire spread to other industries, especially after the safer baling twine was introduced in the agriculture industry. Today, baling wire is commonly used in recycling, packing, transport, and construction industries.

If you have any further questions about baling wire, don’t hesitate to contact us today!

Most Common Bale Tie Used With Vertical Balers

Written by: on June 8, 2017 Single Loop Bale Ties

Most Common Bale Tie Used With Vertical Balers

Vertical balers are very popular because they’re easy to use and don’t require much space. Most recycling facilities use them, especially if they process low to moderate amount of recycling material on a daily basis. Vertical balers are also more affordable compared to other options available in the market, which helps newly established recycling facilities, as the initial investment is quite low. Vertical balers have special requirements when it comes to baling wires so you need to make sure you use to best bale ties with your vertical balers.

Single Loop Bale Ties

This is the most common bale tie used in vertical balers. It’s available in a number of different gauges, including 13 gauge and 14 gauge. You need to choose a size that suits your baler. Most machines will come with an owner’s manual with instructions about the right baling wire. If you’re uncertain, you can also ask your local baling machines and material distributer for advice.

Single loop bale ties are very flexible because they need to be fed into the machine and cut manually. You can minimize wastage because you control the amount of material you use for baling. These wires are also available in different forms, including:

Single loop bale ties are great for compacted cardboard because they’re strong and resist the expansion of compacted materials. If you purchase good quality wires that are manufactured in USA and make sure the bales are tied securely, you will have no problems transporting the material. Single loop bale ties are recommended for vertical balers from manufacturers like Harmony, Cram-a-lot, Harris, Marathon, Selco, Max-Pak, and Bramidan. If you have machines from any of these companies, you can safely use single loop ties.

If you have any questions about bale ties, contact us today!

Best Way To Save Money On Baling Wire  

Written by: on June 5, 2017 Baling Wire

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Baling wire is a recurring expense and can prove to be a financial burden if you won’t plan you expenses well. These wires might seem affordable in small quantities, but the cost can add up over time and eat into your profits. Thankfully, if you’re careful, you can save some money on baling wires by being smart about your purchase. Here are some tips on how to save money on this essential purchase.

Calculate how Much you Need over a Long Term

Baling wires aren’t perishable goods so you can easily store them for several months, if not years, without any problems. You just need to ensure that the wires are stored in a good location and aren’t exposed to excessive moisture and dirt. Calculate how much baling wire you will need over the course of several months and determine how much you can safely store on your property. You can make your purchase accordingly.

Bulk Orders

Once you’ve determined how much you’ll need over long term and how much you can store, you should consider placing pallet orders. The wires will arrive neatly packed and on pallets so you can easily store them in the corner of your facility.

Discounts

Baling wire manufactures often conduct sales and offer great discounts. It’s a good idea to take advantage of this opportunity and place a bulk order. Even a small 5 to 10% discount can help you save hundreds of dollars over a period of time.

Made in USA

Products manufactured in the US will not only be of superior quality, but also be easier to transport to your business location. That will have an impact on the overall cost of the purchase.

As you can see, you can easily save money on baling wire if you plan your purchase well. If you take the steps mentioned above, you’ll also never run out of baling wire and your business operations will run smoothly.

Notes:

  • If you order more than 10 bundles per year, place one large order annually and remove tons of costs on the freight!
  • Review your last 3 invoices before making your next purchase. We typically save our customers $100’s if not $1,000’s annually.
  • Don’t let your current supplier tell you that the wire you are using is what is causing the issue in the wire tie machine. This is a very old tactic used by the wire tie manufacturers who also sell wire. There are adjustments they can make to seamlessly feed another manufacturers wire!

If you have any questions about how to save money on baling wire, contact us today!

 

How is Black Annealed Wire Made?

Written by: on June 1, 2017 Baling Wire

 

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Black annealed wire is one of the most popular baling wires in the recycling industry and because it’s easy to use and reduces the burden on the employees. Black annealed wire is very resilient and doesn’t corrode easily, which means it has a better shelf life. You can purchase this wire in bulk and store it in your facility without worry of rust or corrosion.

Black annealed wire is also more reliable and doesn’t break easily so you won’t have to deal with accidents during the tying process. It is specifically manufactured to endure pressure and bear the environmental conditions, which makes it ideal for the construction, agriculture, and recycling industry.

How it’s Made 

The untreated baling wire is exposed to the annealing process where it’s heated and cooled in a specific cycle in order to alter the physical and chemical composition of the metal. The process uses thermodynamics and the metal’s ability to react to heat to get the desired results. Annealing removes some of the hardness present in the metal and makes it much more ductile, which is a useful property in wires.

Annealed wires are much more flexible and easy to work with, which is why they’re commonly used in the recycling and baling industry. The underlying material is always steel and in most cases, the steel is galvanized for added resilience. The process for ferrous materials like steel is different because they react differently to heat.

While other materials are cooled down instantly by a dip in the water, steel is cooled over time to ensure the material doesn’t crack or become brittle during the process. The gradual cooling allows the metal to settle and retain the ductility and flexibility needed.

Black annealed wires also have a thin coating of light oil on it to help it pass through the baling machine easily. The oil also protects it from the environment and ensures it doesn’t rust. The wires are simply dipped into special oil until they’re all evenly coated before they’re coiled and packed away. You need to purchase black annealed wires from reliable manufacturers to ensure there’s no fault or weaknesses in them.

If you have any further questions about baling wire. Contact one of our team members here. 

What is Galvanizing?

Written by: on May 29, 2017 Baling Wire

What is Galvanizing? galvanized stem wire

Metal is susceptible to the elements and is likely to corrode over time, especially when it’s exposed to excessive moisture. Some metals like iron and steel are more vulnerable to corrosion than others, which is why they need specialized treatments like galvanizing to make them stronger. Most metals used in modern industries are galvanized to improve their strength and resilience. In the recycling industry, the baling wires used to tie the compacted materials are galvanized as well.

What is Galvanizing?

The process of adding a layer of non-corrosive zinc over corrosive metals like iron and steel is called galvanizing. Zinc doesn’t react to the environment like steel and iron does and won’t corrode over time. A layer of zinc forms a barrier between the underlying metal and the surrounding environment.

Galvanizing also makes the metal more resilient and durable. The combination of zinc and original metals creates a stronger and more reliable material for everyday use.  last several years longer than regular baling wires and they’re less likely to break under pressure from the compacted material as well.

This process is only effective if the right amount of zinc coating is added to the underlying material. The American Society for Testing and Materials has a set of guidelines manufacturers can use to create strong galvanized materials. Most modern manufacturers use the electroplating technique to add a thin layer of zinc over the underlying material. Some use the hot-dip technique and dip the iron or steel material into liquid zinc. This forms a thicker layer over the material.

When the material is removed from the dip, the zinc is exposed to oxygen and forms zinc oxide. This zinc oxide reacts with the carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere to create zinc carbonate. This coating is dull gray in color and very resilient. It stops the corrosion of the underlying metal and protects it from harm.

Galvanizing also increases the tensile strength of the materials and makes it more durable. You just need to source the wires and galvanized material from a reliable manufacturer that offers good quality assurance.

If you have any question about galvanizing or baling wire, contact us today. 

The Accent Wire & L&P Merger

Written by: on May 22, 2017 Baling Wire

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L&P Wire-Tie Systems was acquired by Accent Wire in June, 2016 from Leggett & Platt Inc. The company is based in Carthage, Missouri and has a well-established reputation in the industry. The company has an excellent supply chain and a great customer service system in place. They also have an established customer base with people relying on this efficient system to deliver good quality baling wires and other products reliably.

The merger combined Accent Wire’s innovation and quality with L&P Wire-Tie System’s efficiency and infrastructure. This company combines the best of manufacturing and customer service to create an unrivalled supply chain. The new company has access to L&P Wire-Tie System’s employees, customers, customer care systems, supply systems, and other such aspects of the business. This has made Accent Wire-Tie a global leader in the industry.

The Largest Baling Wire Distribution Network in the Industry

Accent Wire-Tie now has the largest baling wire distribution network in the industry and can supply baling wires and accessories to any corner of the country. The company has manufacturing units in different locations so it can promptly and efficiently send baling wires to customers without high transportation costs. The widespread network also ensures the baling wire and other products reach customers on time.

Accent Wire-Tie has the ability to send full truck loads of baling wire to any destination in mainland US, including California at an affordable cost. The excellent customer service team is always ready to help you determine the cost and make the arrangements.

The company also manufactures Accent 470, which is one of the best wire tier for double ram balers available in the market today. This wire tier is very durable and rugged so it can withstand the harsh conditions in the recycling facility easily. This ensures there’s less downtime and maintenance requirements.

They have  an experienced sales team with extensive knowledge of baling wires, balers, wire tiers, and other such items. If you have any questions regarding these materials, you can call the responsive customer care service or us and get detailed answers. If you’re looking for a reliable supplier of baling wire and accessories, you don’t need to look beyond Accent Wire-Tie.

The Importance Of Tensile Strength For Baling Wire

Written by: on May 15, 2017 Baling Wire

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Baling wire is commonly used in the recycling, waste disposal, and agricultural industries. This process ensures materials are easier to store and transport, which minimizes the costs involved and helps businesses save some money. The material is processed through the baling machine and the resultant bales are tied with baling wires. These baling wires help keep the bales intact during storage and transport so they need to be of good quality and have enough tensile strength.

You need to understand what’s involved in the baling process to understand why tensile strength of wires is so important.

What’s Involved in the Baling Process?

During the baling process, the baling machine compresses the materials and eliminates as much of air and space possible, that’s present between the materials. The machine applies pressure to squeeze the material and form tightly packed bales. Some machines automatically tie these bales while others require operators to tie the bales manually. The baling wire is used to wire the bales and keep it secure.

If the baling wire isn’t tied securely around the bales, the bales will eventually come apart eventually as the material tries to get back into its original shape. Compressed material has a natural tendency to expand and that’s why the tensile strength of wires matter.

What is Tensile Strength and how does it Affect Bales?

The tensile strength is the ability of the baling wire to withstand pulling force or tensile force. For example, when you pull a rubber band and keep applying tensile pressure, it will eventually snap. The amount of pressure it can endure is dictated by the band’s tensile strength. When the baling wire is tired around the bale, it has to bear immense amount of pressure from the inside. As mentioned before, the compressed bales have a natural tendency to expand or stretch, especially if they’re exposed to air, moisture, or heat.

If the baling wire doesn’t have enough tensile strength, it will snap under pressure and the bale will come apart. If the baling wire has enough tensile strength, it will resist the pressure from the expanding bale and keep it intact. It won’t snap during transport so you won’t have to deal with extensive losses or cleanup due to breakage.

Issues With Importing Baling Wire From China

Written by: on May 8, 2017 Baling Wire

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Most recycling facilities are small to mid-sized businesses with a small budget as well. They try to save money wherever they can in order to minimize their recurring expenses. As baling wires are a recurring expense, business owners try to find cheaper and easily available alternatives to products available in the market. It’s not uncommon for recycling company owners to purchase and import baling wire in bulk from China. While baling wires from China do appear affordable and convenient initially, there are some disadvantages you need to be aware of.

Issues with Importing Baling Wire from China

Chinese manufacturers aren’t bound by the same quality standards and regulations as US manufacturers are. You can expect a vast difference between wires manufactured here and those manufactured in other countries. Here are some of the common issues for you to consider:

Lead – Manufacturers in the US aren’t allowed to use lead in their baling wires and have to undergo frequent inspections to ensure they adhere to that regulation. Manufacturers in China don’t have these restrictions so they can add lead to their wires if needed. That creates an unhealthy environment in the recycling facility and places you and your employees at risk.

Quality control – Manufacturers in the US usually have strict quality control guidelines in place. They also need to follow established industry standards and government guidelines so their products are of superior quality. These baling wires are less likely to break under pressure or cause damage to your baling machine to hurt your employees.

Tariffs – While Chinese baling wires might look affordable at first glance, most people don’t take the import taxes and tariffs into account. These costs can inflate the price and make the baling wires more expensive.

Warranty – Chinese baling wires rarely come with warranties and even if they do, you can’t easily get them fulfilled.

As you can see, baling wires from China aren’t the best choice for recycling companies based in the US. There are several reliable and affordable brands available in the US like us that provide excellent quality baling wires. You can save money on transport cost by ordering in bulk.

L&P Wire Tie Machines

Written by: on May 1, 2017 Baling Wire

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L&P Wire-Tie Systems was well known for manufacturing excellent quality wire tiers. They were also renowned for their excellent baling wire distribution network and customer service. L&P Wire-Tie Systems no longer exists as an entity as it was acquired by Accent Wire in June, 2016 from Leggett & Platt Inc. The new company, Accent Wire-Tie, is still based in Carthage, Missouri and delivers the same quality of products and serviced to an established base of customers.

Some of the most popular products by this company are the wire tie machines. L&P Wire Tie machines have been around for several years now and are very popular in the recycling industry. The company introduced the industry’s first removable wire tying module. That product was named L&P Pinnacle Wire-Tie System and was designed to fit into all kinds of baling machines. This machine is very versatile because 80% of its parts are accessible and replaceable. The operator just needs to open it and access the core to make the replacements.

The Wire Tie System Explained

The wire tie system is very quick and efficient and performs a four-twist knot to secure the bale. The automatic tier requires around 13 to 18.5 feet of wire per bale bundle, which also minimizes wastage.

The company has developed other products since the Pinnacle system was released. Under the Accent Wire-Tie brand, the company has introduced Accent 470 Wire Tier. It’s one of the most efficient and sophisticated wire tier in the industry. The machine has a pivot-out knotter unit and that allows operators to open and access 100% of the core unit.

The parts are easier to clean and replace, which minimizes wear and tear and extends the tier’s lifespan. The machine also as fewer parts, requires less maintenance, and is user-friendly. This minimizes the overall downtime and ensures your recycling facility remains productive at all times.

Accent Wire-Tie also has other wire tying machines like Model 330 and Model 340, both of which deliver excellent performance and are very durable. All wire tying systems from L&P or Accent Wire-Tie are reliable and well-worth the investment. If you want to automate your recycling facility, this is a great way to start.

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