Less waste space. More working space.
Waste balers and conveyor systems designed around your materials, your site and the way you work. Central Conveyors Ltd helps businesses plan practical systems for collecting, feeding, baling and moving recyclable materials. From a conveyor feeding a single baler to an integrated handling arrangement, we start with your waste stream and work through the complete process.
The right equipment. A better flow.
Channel and horizontal balers
Channel balers compact suitable recyclable material along a horizontal chamber. Semi-automatic and automatic tying arrangements suit different operating patterns. Selection considers material type, peak feed rate, loading opening, bale format and removal method. CCL reviews the feeding conveyor and finished-bale handling alongside the baler so the complete arrangement fits your site.
Twin-ram balers
Twin-ram balers use separate compression and bale-ejection movements and can be considered for demanding recycling applications and approved material streams. Suitability depends on the actual material mix, feeding method and required bale format. Discuss your operating hours, material changes and collection requirements with CCL so these can be assessed for the selected machine.
Bale discharge and accumulation
Moving finished bales away from the machine is as important as feeding the waste in. Integrated discharge conveyors, accumulation tables and pallet arrangements help organise finished bales for easier collection and keep the loading area clear for incoming material.
Materials, applications and choosing your system
Cardboard and paper
Packaging waste from warehouses, distribution centres, retail operations and manufacturing can quickly take up useful working space. Separate cardboard and paper grades as required by your recycler and keep them free from unacceptable contamination. Tell us the size of incoming boxes, how the material is collected and when peak volumes occur. The feeding method, storage area and collection routine should all be considered alongside the baler.
Plastic film and rigid plastics
Film and shrink wrap are light and bulky, while bottles and rigid plastics behave differently during compression. The material type and condition influence machine suitability, tying arrangements and bale handling. Confirm which materials the selected baler is approved to process and what your recycler will accept. Let us know whether the stream arrives loose, bagged or from an upstream process.
Conveyors for the wider recycling process
CCL designs reception and infeed conveyors, horizontal transfers, inclined conveyors and sorting-line arrangements. These can connect loading areas with shredders, screens, sorters and balers. Depending on the application, the layout can include hoppers, chutes, walkways, access platforms and guarding. Belt, chain and slat, steel-belt and roller conveyors each offer different handling characteristics; we select the arrangement around the load and operating environment.
Six details that help us specify the right equipment
- Material: type, size, bulk density, cleanliness and segregation requirements.
Volume: normal daily quantities, peak loads, shifts and seasonal changes.
Finished bales: dimensions, weight range, tying method and your recycler's requirements.
Space: floor area, headroom, delivery access, loading areas and maintenance clearance.
Utilities: available electrical supply, controls and interfaces with existing equipment.
Workflow: how the system is loaded, how bales are removed and where they are stored.
Send photographs and a simple layout with your enquiry. We will discuss the information needed to assess equipment capacity and the complete material-handling arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a baler and a compactor?
A baler forms suitable recyclable material into tied bales for separate handling. A compactor generally compresses waste into a container. The choice depends on the material stream and how your waste contractor collects it.
Which baler is right for my business?
Start with your material, daily and peak volumes, available space and recycler's bale requirements. The feeding method and removal of finished bales matter as much as the baler itself.
Can one baler handle different materials?
Some models handle several approved materials, but compatibility is machine-specific. Separate streams and changes to operating settings or tying arrangements may be needed. Confirm suitability before changing or combining materials.
Can a conveyor feed a baler automatically?
A suitably designed conveyor and controls interface can coordinate feeding with the baler's operating cycle. The arrangement must be agreed for the actual equipment and loading method.
Can you work with existing equipment?
We can review an existing arrangement and discuss its mechanical and controls interfaces. Equipment make and model, drawings, photos and a description of the proposed change help us assess compatibility.
Will baling reduce my waste costs?
It may improve storage and collection efficiency. Actual savings depend on volumes, equipment and operating costs, collection rates and recycler terms. Rebate values vary and should be confirmed with your collector.
How much space and power will I need?
Requirements depend on the machine and conveyor layout. Include space for loading, bale removal, cleaning, maintenance and delivery access. Electrical requirements are confirmed for the selected equipment.
What support is available after installation?
Discuss planned maintenance, spare parts, conveyor modifications and suitable remote or on-site technical support with CCL. Service arrangements and availability are agreed for the supplied equipment.
From first enquiry to a coordinated system
01
Understand your process
Materials, throughput, existing equipment and collection arrangements.
02
Develop the layout
Loading, conveyors, baler position, bale discharge and access.
03
Agree the scope
Equipment, interfaces, utilities, delivery, installation and commissioning responsibilities stated clearly in the quotation.
04
Plan the handover
Operating information, maintenance requirements, spares and support arrangements agreed for the supplied scope.
Controls that connect the whole process
Our in-house controls team designs and builds bespoke control panels with PLCs, operator interfaces and safety systems to suit the agreed application. We can coordinate conveyor feeding with a baler's ready signal and monitor the availability of downstream bale-handling space. This helps each part of the line respond to the equipment around it.
CCL works with Siemens, Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi PLC platforms and uses EPLAN for electrical design. Controls, mechanical interfaces, installation and commissioning responsibilities are defined together so new equipment can be integrated with existing plant.
About CCL
Central Conveyors Ltd has designed, manufactured and installed bespoke conveyor systems since 2007. Based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, our in-house project managers, designers, mechanical engineers and controls specialists work together on material-handling projects for customers across the UK and Europe.
Our 15,000 sq ft UK manufacturing facility supports a process that starts with understanding your operation and developing 3D layouts for review. We plan the loading points, transfer routes, baler interfaces and access requirements together. Manufacture, factory testing, installation and commissioning are coordinated around the agreed project scope.
Installation, maintenance and support
CCL offers planned conveyor maintenance, mechanical and electrical inspections, replacement parts and system upgrades. Maintenance visits can be arranged to an agreed schedule, with condition reports and recommendations to help plan future work. Operating manuals and spares information support the handover of CCL conveyor systems.
Where suitable controls and an agreed connection are in place, remote technical support can assist with fault diagnosis and software adjustments. On-site support, parts availability and response arrangements are agreed for your equipment and service requirements.
Tell us about your waste-handling project
Whether you are planning a new baling system or improving an existing conveyor arrangement, talk to CCL about your material, volumes and site. We will help define the information needed to assess a suitable solution.
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