Vertical balers

Discover the innovation behind our vertical balers, tailored for cardboard, paper, plastic, PET, and a range of post-production and packaging waste materials..

Why choose a vertical baler?

A compact and convenient solution designed to maximise space and efficiency while minimising costs and waste handling.

A vertical baler is a compact machine designed to compress and bundle recyclable materials such as cardboard, paper, or plastics. By compacting these materials into bales, vertical balers save space and simplify storage and transportation, while saving you valuable time. They are essential tools for businesses looking to efficiently manage waste while maximising cost savings and sustainability.

Our vertical balers are built to last

For nearly 50 years, we have manufactured and supplied baler machines for an extensive variety of clientele. From small convenience stores to large distribution centres, our balers are the perfect solution for retail, grocery stores, warehouses, and healthcare facilities. With a wide range of balers in several different sizes and capacities, our vertical balers can be modified to fit your unique requirements – whether it is a small shrink wrap baler or a mill-size cardboard baler.

Our plastic and cardboard balers are specially designed for efficient compaction of recyclable waste, including OCC, soft plastic, aluminium cans with residual liquids, and bags. The high-compaction ratio equals compact and dense bales that are easy to move and store.

Looking for a reliable baler that is user-friendly and safe? We can help you find the right heavy-duty baler for cardboard and various other waste streams. Find out more about our selection of vertical balers below.

Vertical baler models

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Baler B3

The right choice when you need a small baler but don’t want to compromise on baler performance.

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Baler B4

The B4 is packed with nice extra features that you don’t find in other small balers. Enjoy high compaction and automatic bale ejection.

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Baler B4 Textile

Compact clothes and textiles into transport friendly bales with no risk of ripping.

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Baler B5 Wide

The B5 Wide is characterised by a wide filling opening of 1 metre. It is specially designed to handle bulky materials.

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Baler X10

A compact baler with high capacity and an unmatched 10-tonne press force. Low height and small footprint make it easy to install.

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Baler B20

A flexible baler for cardboard, paper, and soft plastic. A wide filling opening for large boxes and retainers to prevent in-chamber material expansion.

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Baler X25

The X25 is equipped with long stroke cross cylinders for a stable compression and superior press force. Expect a high bale weight.

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Baler X30 LP

The X30 LP has a low overall height in combination with a high compaction force.

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Baler B30

Easily handle bulky material with this baler that has a wide filling opening and large chamber.

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Baler X30

A baler for many types of materials. Bulky boxes and expandable plastic are no problem for this high capacity and large feed baler.

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Baler B30 Wide

Enjoy easy loading with the extra wide filling opening. There is no need to fold even large cardboard boxes.

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Baler X40 Wide

The X40 Wide is a low profile baler with a wide filling opening, high press force, and heavy duty construction.

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Baler B50

Compact your cardboard and dry soft plastic into bales that are optimized for transport.

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Baler X50

The X50 is designed for users, who demand a superior heavy-duty machine with focus on operational reliability and safety.

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Baler B50 XL SD

The B50 XL with a semi-automatic Sliding Door is an extra-large baler. Enjoy easy loading due to the wide door and deep chamber. Stack bales 2 and 2 for optimal truckloads.

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EPS Granulator Galvanised

EPS Granulator Galvanized

The granulator reduces the volume of EPS material by 3:1 in volume. Fitted with a handy bag for easy handling of granulates.

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Tipping system CT

Use a tipping system to lift and empty your bins directly into your horizontal baler or compactor.

Save money and reduce your CO2e with BRA-IN

Recycling is essential for the environment, and BRA-IN makes it easier. This intelligent waste management solution monitors, analyses, and optimises your operations to help you save costs and reduce emissions.

BRA-IN (short for Bramidan Intelligence) connects all your compaction equipment through a user-friendly IoT platform. It provides a complete 360-degree view for more intelligent waste and recycling management.

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Save time and money

Maximise your time and leverage waste as a resource with our vertical baler’s efficient and low-noise compaction. Free up space and streamline your waste handling for enhanced productivity.

Automated collections with BRA-IN

Use our baler monitoring solution BRA-IN, to monitor fill levels, access real-time data, and automate pickups. We deliver future-ready, green waste handling that adds value and efficiency to your business.

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Learn how to streamline your restaurant’s recycling needs with the right equipment.

Why retail stores need a baler

Retail spaces face unique waste challenges. Our compact balers are designed to handle cardboard, paper, and more with ease.

Compact different waste fractions

Because of the limited resources in the world, and in order to protect the environment, it is important to sort, compact and recycle your waste. We offer vertical balers that can be used to compact many recyclable materials. These are the main waste fractions that can be compressed in a Bramidan vertical baler:

Cardboard

Paper

Soft plastic

Hard plastic

PET bottles

Tin cans

Aluminium cans

EPS

Foam

Textile

What waste volume and type of waste?

The volume of material will help determine the size of the baler. Each baler has a bale size that is noted in the specifications, and this may vary by material composition and density of material. Larger volumes of material usually require a larger baler. This is to reduce labour and maximise resale value of the material.

However, smaller bales can be as viable as large ones depending on your goal. Redemption value is not the only value proposition of a baler. Reducing labour, cleaning up valuable space, loss prevention, safety, etc. are all reasons to use a baler.

The type of material you are baling also matters. Bags or sacks for instance usually don’t require a larger bale size to retain their reuse or sales value. Other materials like shrink wrap are also often taken and paid for in less than large bale sizes.

Remarkably low noise level

Quieter machines means safer working environments.

Most balers operate at 70-80 dB, which can be harmful over time. Bramidan balers offer a much quieter alternative. To put it in perspective, a 10 dB reduction is a significant difference—similar to going from the noise of a busy street to a quiet office. Lower noise levels make a big impact in creating a safer, more comfortable working environment.

30dB

50dB

75dB

100dB

160dB

57-60 dB

Whisper

Refrigerator

Other balers

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Choose the right baler door from the start!

We offer special door types for some of the models in our series of Vertical balers. When you buy a vertical baler for waste compaction, you should consider which type of door meets your needs. This choice has influence on both comfort in use and efficiency in daily waste handling, especially when used in a small space.

Below you can see some of the doortypes we offer.

AD (Automatic door)

Our automatic cardboard baler door opens and closes effortlessly, streamlining the baling process. With its automatic function, operators can load cardboard quickly without needing to manually handle the door, improving workflow efficiency and ensuring a safer, more convenient operation.

SD (Semi-Automatic Door)

The SD-door is always open, which makes it easy to throw waste into the chamber at any time. The Semi-Automatic door is used for the following models: B30 Wide SD, B50 SD and B50 XL SD.

Check out how our vertical balers work

Watch videos of our two vertical baler series. You will find that they are very easy to use when filling with waste and when tying off and ejecting finished bales. All our balers are made safe by design and comply with the highest European Safety Standards..

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Watch how our B-series balers work

Balers in the B-series have cylinders on top and are made for basic compaction like cardboard, paper and soft plastic.

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Watch how our X-series balers works

Balers in the X-series have cross cylinders inside for strong compaction of several recyclable waste fractions.

FAQ

Most common questions & answers

Is it possible to handle bales without fork lifts and ramps?

Yes, the B3 and B4 models are the right machines for that. We can set the machine to make small bales that are no heavier than 25-30 kg.

What kind of technology do you offer for fleet monitoring?

We have our BRA-IN solution. A web portal for intelligent fleet monitoring based on data collected from a modem in your baler or compactor. With BRA-IN you can: • Get in control of your fleet of machines • Receive a text message or email when a baler is full • Advise your recycler directly about bales ready for collection or container to be emptied • Tracking of the number of bales you produce over time • Save time and money with remote service and troubleshooting • Calculate on your Total Cost of Ownership

How large are the bales made by a vertical baler?

The size and weight of the bale depends on waste type and the size of your baler. Machines in our series of small footprint balers make bales that are easy to handle. Baler models B3 and B4 can even be set to make bales that are no heavier than 25-30 kg. Bales from our small series weigh between 30-100 kg (for cardboard) and 40-130 kg (for plastic). Such bales can easily be removed from the baler with a trolley. Simply eject the bale onto the trolley and move it. Bales made by machines in our range of Medium Sized Balers fit on a standard EUR pallet. They weigh between 200-350 kg (for cardboard bales) and 250-450 kg (for plastic bales), and you remove them with a pallet truck or fork lift. Our Large Size Balers compact bales as heavy as 375-600 kg (cardboard) and 400-650 (plastic). If you want to know the exact measurements of the bales, please check the machine specifications.

How does a baler work?

A vertical baler is a machine that uses extreme force to compress loose waste material into a tight bundle, or bale. You place your loose cardboard or soft plastic waste into the baler via the filling opening. Inside the machine, a strong press plate pushes the material downwards. Retainers in the chamber prevent the material from expanding and keep the waste material down when not under pressure. This makes the bale as compact and tight as possible. You continuously place waste in the baler until you have accumulated enough compacted waste to make a bale. The bale is tied of manually by wire or plastic strapping. Bales come in different sizes and weights depending on the size of your baler. A baler enables you to sort your waste directly at the source; and bales are easy to handle and take up little space. They also make transportation and waste disposal convenient and easy. We offer a wide range of baler designs to choose from to suit your individual needs in terms of waste type, volume, size and ease of use. Our specialists are ready to advise you on the type of baler that will best suit the needs of your business. Please contact a member of our team for further information.

Can you customize a solution for me?

Yes. The horizontal balers can be adapted to your specific needs. For this purpose, we consider your internal work flow, waste streams, types of waste, space available and preferred filling options.