Flexibility is the key: horizontal or cross strapping as required

HSM, the manufacturer of baling presses and PET solutions in southern Germany, is bringing new flexibility to strapping. With its SCT system (selectable cross tying), the largest channel balers in its portfolio, the HSM VK 12018 and the HSM VK 15020, have the option of coming with fully automatic cross tying. This enables the machines, integrated with the bunker system, to select five-wire horizontal or four‑wire vertical strapping without any operator intervention. The result is maximum process reliability, highest productivity and reduced wire consumption.

Thanks to the SCT System within proven HSM technology, it is now possible to supplement the horizontal five-fold wire strapping with the optional vertical four-fold wire strapping. Vertical strapping can be switched on and off as required without any physical intervention by members of staff. Being coupled with sorted containers means optimum strapping is selected automatically depending on the material and the requirement and, where possible, a saving is made on the strapping wire. The laborious cutting and reinserting of wires is a thing of the past thanks to automation, thus preventing an increased risk of accidents whilst minimising error sources and use of resources.

Vertical strapping unit

However, it is not only the strapping selection feature which makes the machine’s operation easy and comfortable. With the innovative wire capture concept, the wires no longer have to be laboriously and exhaustingly threaded into the system whilst lying on the floor but can be inserted quickly and easily from the side. The addition of the vertical strapping unit, which can be swivelled hydraulically and has an integrated maintenance platform, has further improved the handling. The two-handed operation increases the ergonomic aspects and work safety.

Free of debris

Process reliability is key, particularly when compressing smaller pieces of material because debris can collect in the wire channels and hamper the tying process. The cleaning effort required for the areas under the press is also immense. HSM has also devised a solution for this. During the pressing process, baseplate and pressing plate slides prevent material working itself into the wire slot channels and the wire channels therefore remain free of debris. The integrated wire capture function additionally guarantees that every single wire is captured by the insertion needle.

Saving energy

An additional bonus is the power consumption. With a frequency controlled drive, it is possible to save up to 40% more electricity than with a standard drive. This does not just save money but also contributes to environmental protection. Acting sustainably has been in HSM’s veins since the company was founded over 50 years ago and is a matter of routine. Heat recovered from production heats almost 6,200 m² of the company’s space. A photovoltaic system produces 10% of the power requirements. At the very top of the agenda is the use of eco-friendly and recyclable auxiliary materials as well as ensuring the shortest possible transport journeys or, better still, none at all.

Made in Germany

The HSM VK 12018 and HSM VK 15020 with SCT channel baling presses are impressive with the high ‘Made in Germany’ which really means ‘Made by HSM’. All the development and production of the baling presses is carried out in Germany – with the company’s unique vertical manufacturing depth: metal working, CNC-precision machines, laser cutting systems, welding robots, electro-engineering, powder coating or paint shop. HSM places great value both on competence in all areas and on the latest manufacturing technologies.

Multiple wins

The new SCT system is arriving at the right time and offers the perfect strapping solution for very finely sorted, and therefore very small, plastics. The technology is impressive, productivity is increased dramatically and both employees and resources are saved. Machine availability and therefore its economical operation are taken to a new level.