Another new Balemaster is officially at work.
One of our Black River Trading crews recently completed the installation of a new Balemaster EO-720 auto-tie baler for a customer in Ohio.
But this project wasn't simply about replacing or installing a machine.
We also worked with the customer to relocate the baling system within their facility, creating a layout that better supports their current operational needs.
That's an important distinction.
Because the best baler in the world still needs to be properly integrated into the operation around it.
Start With the Customer's Operation
When we approach a new baler installation, we're not only thinking about where the machine will physically fit.
We're thinking about how material moves through the facility.
How does material reach the baler?
Where are employees working?
What does the current process look like?
Where are the bottlenecks?
How are finished bales handled?
What will production look like in the future?
For this project, relocating the system allowed us to better position the equipment around the customer's needs.
Then we put a new Balemaster EO-720 at the center of it.
Why the Balemaster EO-720?
The EO-720 is part of Balemaster's Group 16 oversized-hopper auto-tie baler lineup.
It's designed around a 44" wide x 30" high bale frame with adjustable bale length and features a large 41.5" x 60" feed chute cross section and 50.4-cubic-foot charging chamber.
The EO-720 is powered by a 50 HP motor and utilizes a 10" hydraulic cylinder.
At the standard 2,000 PSI normal operating pressure, that cylinder produces approximately:
157,100 pounds of total ram thrust.
That's approximately 78.5 tons of force and 119 PSI across the ram face.
At the 2,500 PSI maximum operating pressure, the specifications increase to approximately 196,400 pounds of total force.
That's serious baling capability.
Built for Production
Force matters.
So does speed.
With standard hydraulics, Balemaster rates the EO-720 at approximately 2.2 strokes per minute, or about 27 seconds per stroke, with approximately 7,200 cubic feet per hour of empty-cycle capacity.
The accompanying Balemaster capacity chart lists approximately 7,250 cubic feet per hour no-load and 5,440 cubic feet per hour under load with standard hydraulics. Actual production varies based on material, moisture, feeding system, grade changes, and other application conditions.
For customers who require additional production, enhanced hydraulics are also available. The EO-720 specifications show up to 12,000 cubic feet per hour no-load with the enhanced hydraulic configuration.
But numbers alone aren't why we like these machines.
Why BRT Believes in Balemaster
We work on recycling equipment every day.
New machines.
Old machines.
Machines that have been maintained exceptionally well.
And machines that have been neglected for years.
That experience influences which manufacturers we want to represent.
We believe Balemaster builds the best auto-tie baler in the industry.
They're machines we understand.
They're machines our technicians can support.
We have access to Balemaster parts and technical resources.
And when our customer needs help, we have a manufacturer behind us that understands how important equipment support is.
That's important because BRT doesn't want to simply deliver a machine and move on.
The BRT Part of the Equation
A new Balemaster is only one half of what we're offering.
The other half is Black River Trading.
As the Authorized Balemaster Distributor for Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Western Pennsylvania, BRT can support customers throughout the lifecycle of their equipment.
That includes:
- Application evaluation
- New Balemaster equipment
- System layout and planning
- Equipment relocation
- Installation
- Startup and commissioning
- Operator training
- Maintenance training
- Balemaster OEM parts
- Preventative maintenance
- Hydraulic oil analysis
- Field service
- Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting
- Baling wire
- Long-term equipment support
We want customers to know exactly who they're calling after the machine is installed.
The Details Matter After Installation Too
We've recently shared some of the work our technicians perform inside Balemaster equipment.
Hydraulic reservoir cleaning.
Oil filtration and oil analysis.
Electrical troubleshooting.
Auto-tie repairs.
Structural inspections.
Wear-component replacement.
Preventative maintenance.
Major rebuilds.
That experience is valuable when we're selling a new machine because we know what it takes to support one years after the installation pictures are taken.
We're not simply reading specifications from a brochure.
We're working on these machines.
Are You Outgrowing Your Current Baler?
A new auto-tie baler shouldn't be purchased simply because the old machine has some years on it.
There should be a business reason.
Maybe material volume has increased.
Maybe labor has become a challenge.
Maybe the existing baler can't keep up with production.
Maybe bale quality isn't where it needs to be.
Maybe maintenance costs continue increasing.
Maybe the facility needs greater automation.
Or maybe you're tired of designing your production schedule around the limitations of an aging machine.
Those are the conversations we want to have.
Balemaster Equipment. BRT Support.
We're extremely proud of this latest installation and grateful to our customer for trusting Black River Trading with the project.
Our crew did an outstanding job getting the new Balemaster EO-720 auto-tie baler installed, relocating the system to better serve the operation, and getting another customer ready for production.
This is exactly the type of partnership we're continuing to build.
A great manufacturer paired with a team committed to the customer.
If your facility in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, or Western Pennsylvania is considering a new auto-tie baler, we'd like the opportunity to show you what Balemaster and Black River Trading can do together.
📞 Contact BRT about your next Balemaster project.
Balemaster equipment. BRT support. Built around your operation.
