Baler HSM, type VK 8818 FU, 880 N pressing force, yoc 2010, approx. 40,000 operating hours, drive power 2 x 45 kW, incl. chain belt conveyor and wire stations

Technical data baler:

Manufacturer HSM GmbH + Co. KG, Germany

Type VK 8818 FU

Year of construction 2010

Operating hours approx. 40.000 hours, as of July 2025

Main press force 880 kN

Specific pressing force 107 N/cm²

Pressing force cutting edges free rammer 121 kN

Dimensions of feed chute 990 x 1,800 mm

Theoretical cycle time in idle mode 8.3 seconds

Theoretical throughput capacity 643 m³/hour

Bale dimensions 1,100 x 750 mm, the length is variable 600 up to 2000 mm

Drive power 2 x 45 kW, frequency-controlled

Connected load 105 kW

Total current consumption 200 A

Fuse protection 250 A slow-blow

5-fold horizontal tying, fully automatic

Throughput rates with a

bulk density of 20 kg/cbm 12.86 t/hour

Bulk weight of 50 kg/cbm 32.15 t/hour

Bale weights with a bale length of approx. 1.2 m 500 up to 700 kg/bale, depends on materiel

Hydraulic oil tank capacity 2000 litres

PLC control Siemens S7-300

Siemens TP 700 control panel

Press dimensions assembled 12,130 x 4,800 x 3.270 mm (l x w x h)

Press dimensions with conveyor system 14,000 x 23,000 x 7,745 mm (l x w x h)

Transport weight baler approx 33 t (Main press approx. 12 t, press channel with bale clamp approx. 10 t)

Special machine equipment:

Access locking by means of key transfer system

Electro-hydraulic locking of the press carriage during the tying process so that the press plunger does not change position with highly expansive materials

Additional optional equipment ordered:

Frequency-controlled main drive, 2 x 45 kW, with up to 40 % energy savings compared to the standard motorisation 2 x 45 kW, with the same power output

Manual switch-off or switch-on of the number of strapping wires to save on strapping wire for non-expansive material

Cutting-edge frei rammer with 121 kN pressing force

Sensory wire monitoring, with press switch-off in the event of wire breakage or wire end

Bale chute

Visual warning signal, mounted on the control cabinet

Condition of the baler:

The entire baling system (baler and conveyor belt) is in good, operational condition and is cleaned, lubricated and maintained by the operator on a weekly basis in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

Technical data for the chain belt conveyor:

Manufacturer Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH

Typ chain belt conveyor KF 1800

Year of construction 2010

Belt speed 0,36 m/sec.

Length feeding conveyor 7,000 mm

Length elevating conveyor 13,905 mm

Length goose neck 3,732 mm

Grade 30°

Nominal width 1,800 mm

Effecting width 1,641 mm

Height conveyor over all 7,745 mm

Pit dimensions to conveyor belt 12,200 x 3,000 x 1,500 (l x w x h)

Scope of delivery:

The conveyor belt (without steel podium and maintenance platform), baling press, bale chute and wire drawing stations are for sale, without wire. The plant will remain in operation until March 2026, when it will be replaced by a new press line.

Comments:

The documentation (Manual, CE-declaration, electr./hydr.-drawings), are completely available.  Inspections are possible after agreement.  We will not assume liability for the given technical data and possible errors.