At Black River Trading, we know that your hands are your most valuable tools—used every day to operate machinery, handle materials, and keep equipment running. But industrial work, especially in the recycling and equipment service industries, can be brutal on the hands.
Common Hand Hazards in the Field:
- Sharp-edged scrap or machinery
- Coarse materials like wire or metal...
Not all baling wire is created equal—especially when it comes to your recycling application. Whether you're processing OCC, plastics, non-ferrous metals, or textiles, selecting the right type and gauge of wire is critical to safe, efficient, and cost-effective baling.
At Black River Trading, we help customers match the correct baling wire to their machine type (manual-tie, ...
At Black River Trading, we take pride in delivering not just quality recycling equipment, but the expertise and support that help our customers operate efficiently and safely.
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Smart Loading Starts with Safe Equipment Handling
At Black River Trading, we work with recycling professionals across the country who operate powerful, high-value equipment eve...
At Black River Trading, we know the value of preventive maintenance—and this recent service call proves it. During a scheduled PM, our technicians discovered significant damage on a baler ram—damage that could have caused serious downtime and costly repairs if left unchecked.
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What We Found
On the surface, eve...
1. Operator training and authorization
- Only trained and authorized personnel should operate the baler.
- Operators should be familiar with the machine's controls and safe operating procedures.
- Training should cover how to safely tie bales and handle baling wire.
- Regularly refresh training to keep skills sharp and knowledge current.
2. Pre-operation safety checks
- C...
