Double-Loop Bale Ties Quick-Link: the super-strong steel wire

Man's experience, combined with the automation of production, allows Bottaro to create products that are always unique and high performing. This is the case of Double-Loop Bale Ties Quick-Link BWR&#;, the ideal steel wire for packaging materials with high expansion. And the recycling chain, thanks you!

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• The ideal wire for break-proof packaging
• Phosphated or galvanised &#; the right wire for the right material
• How Double-Loop Bale Ties Quick-Link BWR&#; bars work
• Production with experience, precision and quality

The ideal wire for break-proof packaging

The packaging of foam materials such as foam, tyres and textile waste or scrap requires an extremely strong wire. If vertical presses compress the material to be packaged, it will naturally expand and return to its original volume.

This means that you need a wire that does not break under the pressure of the expansion.

The possibility of wire breakage depends on two product defects: poor quality and incorrect diameter. These risks are not taken into account by Bottaro&#;s Quick Link BWR&#; bars, which are appreciated on the market for their strength and reliability.

And it is the product specifications that make the difference:

• Bar length: from 2,500 mm to 4,800 mm
• Bar weight: 10 kg or 25 kg
• Wire diameter: from 2.35 mm to 3.65 mm

In addition, the shape and size of the bars are so particular that they unavoidably affect transport. Since the wire cannot be rolled up, so as not to impair its use, it is packed in 500 kg long bundles, which are delivered with stretch film covering both ends.

Phosphated or galvanised &#; the right wire for every package

Quick Link BWR&#; bars are available with two different types of coating to suit different customer requirements.

• PHOS HT Phosphated steel wire: this is a black wire that does not undergo any heat treatment during drawing. The reduction in diameter is therefore achieved through the use of phosphates. This wire is used for packaging tyres and foam rubber, less so for textiles.
• GALVA HT galvanised steel wire: this has the same characteristics as phosphated wire but is additionally coated with zinc. It is ideal for packaging textiles that are not to be ruined but reused circularly. The advantage of galvanised wire is that it does not oxidise and, consequently, does not release rust which would soil textiles.

How Quick Link BWR&#; bars work

What makes Quick Link BWR&#; bars ideal for this type of packaging is the special shape of the hook at the end of the bar, which enables perfect clipping.

This benefits the various stages of the packaging process:

• Folding the wire: this allows the two ends of the wire to be quickly clipped together and creates a loop restriction.
• The tying: inspired by the &#;sailor&#;s tying&#; used for knots in boats. An absolute guarantee!
• The closing of the packaging: as mentioned above, when the press releases the material to be packaged, it tends to return to its normal volume. As a result, the wire is under tension and the steel loop closes automatically, tightening perfectly around the goods.

Production with experience, precision and quality

Quick Link bars are produced using the BWR&#; (Bottaro Wire Recycling) methodology, a leading brand of wire for the recycling market, which guarantees the highest performing technology on the packaging market.

Their production is very complex because it requires highly specialised workers to set up the system.

Once the correct setting of the system has been completed in order to perfectly bend the hook (an operation that can take up to 50 minutes), the rest of the work can, however, proceed more quickly and automatically, without any further risk of human error.

In all its creations Bottaro ensures, in any case, total control over the entire production chain: from the choice of top quality European wire rods to the manufacture of ecological and ISO: certified products.

For more information about the Bottaro production chain, read also
&#;The costs and benefits of a sustainable production chain: the Bottaro outlook&#;.

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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.

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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.

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.