Reference Articles

American Baler Company's reference library contains articles with information about purchasing, owning and operating a baler. We hope these articles help you in making more educated decisions that will lead to greater productivity and efficiency in your baling operation.

Baler Safety

Always Think Safety
An overview of safe work practices.

Raising the Standards in Baler Safety
The human side of the safety equation.

Educational Articles

The Baler Has Been Purchased. Are You Ready for the Delivery?
This article reviews seven key steps that can help prepare your staff and facility to get your new baler up and running quickly.

"Don't Even Think About Buying A Baler..."
(Until You Think About These Environmental Factors)
Follow this guide to ensure that your baler and workplace are really made for each other!

Buying the Right Baler
With so many choices, how do you select the right baler and baler manufacturer? This article may help you focus on all the important issues.

Looking Beyond the Price Tag
Check why bale density, bale size and baler life cycles are all important "cost" issues.

Bale Density: What's It Worth
Learn how maximizing bale density will lower the most expensive cost to a scrap paper processor - the cost of transportation.

Technical Bulletins

Baling Foam Rubber
An application overview with specification details