Balers – efficient compaction of cardboard and plastic in businesses

Companies in retail, warehousing, logistics, webshops, and production generate large amounts of recyclable materials like cardboard and plastic. Without proper handling, the materials take up unnecessary space and create inefficient waste logistics.
Balers compress materials into dense, uniform bales, significantly reducing volume and increasing recycling value – The result is better logistics, lower costs, and saved internal time spent on waste management.

The purpose of operating a baler is to

• Reduce waste volume by up to 90%
• Improve logistics
• In some cases, create the possibility for revenue from recyclable materials
• Reduce time consumption

How a baler works

1. The material is placed in the baler’s chamber
2. The press cycle is activated via the control panel and hydraulic pressure compresses the material 
3. The machine automatically indicates when it is full 
4. The bale is tied 
5. The finished bale is tipped onto a pallet

The result is a stable, compact, uniform bale ready for storage or collection.

See baler in operation here

Vertical balers

A vertical baler is compact and suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Features
• Compact design
• Manual binding
• User-friendly operation
• Ideal for retail, webshops, and storage

See our vertical models here

Horizontal balers

A horizontal baler is developed for larger and continuous waste streams.

Features
• High capacity
• Automatic binding
• Suitable for industry
• Efficient for large amounts of cardboard and plastic
• The waste is fed to the machine via conveyor belt, tip cart, or other automated solution

See our horizontal models here

The price of a baler depends on

• Capacity
• Degree of automation
• Installation
• Service agreement

The investment can often be recouped through

• Savings on waste transport
• Potential revenue from recyclable materials
• Reduced time consumption
• Fewer onsite service calls

At Bramidan, we focus on

• High compaction force
• Proven reliability
• User-friendly operation
• Compliance with safety standards
• Long lifespan

A reliable baler reduces downtime and ensures consistent performance over time.

What is a baler?

A baler is a hydraulic machine that compresses recyclable materials such as cardboard and plastic (soft plastic, plastic bottles/containers), big bags, cans, and textiles into tight and compact bales. Balers significantly reduce the volume of waste and make the materials easier to handle, store, and transport. At the same time, they can increase the value of recyclable materials by collecting them into uniform bales.

How much does a baler reduce waste volume?

A baler can typically reduce waste volume by up to 80–90%, depending on the type of material and the machine’s capacity. By compressing the material into stable and compact bales, the waste takes up significantly less space, which can reduce the need for frequent collections and free up space in the waste area.

What is the difference between vertical and horizontal balers?

The difference between vertical and horizontal balers primarily lies in capacity and level of automation. Vertical balers are compact and suitable for smaller amounts of waste in shops, webshops, kitchens, schools, or warehouses. Horizontal balers have higher capacity, automatic binding, and are typically used in industry and logistics centres.

When should one choose a horizontal baler?

A horizontal baler is the right solution for companies with large and continuous amounts of cardboard or plastic. These balers can handle high capacity where the waste is fed to the machine via conveyor belt, tipper, or other automated solution, making them suitable for production, distribution centres, and other environments with large waste streams.