Description Overview Inventory number: E-5866 Three types of bale presses for textile fibers All produce the standard American bale weight of 480 lbs Bale Dimensions Standard: 27 x 54 x 42 in (width x length x height) Universal: 20 x 54 x 32 in (width x length x height) High density: 20 x 41 x 32 in (width x length x height) Bale Densities Standard: 12 lbs per cubic foot Universal: 28 lbs per cubic foot High density: 32 lbs per cubic foot One cubic meter equals 35.32 cubic feet; one cubic foot equals 0.0283 cubic meters Ram Diameter Standard: 8 3/8 in Universal: 14 to 18 in High density: 18 in Hydraulic Pressure 3000 to 5000 psi Total Pressure at Press Plate Standard: 85 to 100 tons Universal: 350 tons High density: 500 tons Key Differences for Synthetic vs. Cotton Fiber The box where fiber accumulates is lined with stainless steel for synthetic fiber to prevent color contamination The tramper on synthetic balers is always hydraulic or pneumatic; on older cotton balers it was mechanically driven New synthetic bale presses often use a smaller box (e.g., 20 x 54 or 24 x 48) rather than 27 x 54 in Synthetic fiber mills typically produce 3 to 4 bales per hour per press; cotton gins produce about 28 to 30 bales per hour High density balers are preferred for export to pack more per truck or container
