Specifications for Densified Material

The density of the bales and biscuits produced should be checked by using the following formula:

Bale, Biscuit or Briquette Weight Length (m) x width (m) x height (m)s

A 'bale' is a low density, relatively large-sized block of cans, typically produced by a paper-baling machine.

A biscuit / briquette is densified UBC scrap in a relatively high density, small-sized block. It should be a uniform size.

The bulk density is required to be in the range of:

Bales - 200 to 350kg/m³
Biscuits - 350 to 700kg/m³

Sizes Of Baled Material

Bale

The preferred size is: 0.9m x 1.2m x 1.5m
Allowable size ranges are: 0.6 to 1.0m x 0.75 to 1.3m x 1.0 to 2.1m

Biscuits / Briquettes

The preferred biscuit/briquette size is: 0.20 x 0.30 x 0.38m
Biscuits and briquettes which are within the following ranges are accepted: 0.16 to 0.23 x 0.25 to 0.33m x 0.26 to 0.51m
All biscuits / briquettes should ideally be of uniform size.

Bundles

Biscuits and briquettes must be strapped together to form bundles. Bundle height must not exceed 1.50m high.

Bundles may be strapped without using pallets, in such a way to leave channels for forks. This method should only be used with biscuits / briquettes of a uniform size.

For biscuits / briquettes which vary in size all bundles should be solid (i.e. no channels)

Maximum bundle size ranges are:

40cm x 115cm x 138cm
Maximum bundle weight = 1500kg

Pallets

If you use pallets, they should be in good condition (ie unbroken), large enough and strong enough to accommodate the load placed upon them.

Material stacked on the pallet must not exceed 1.5 metres
Material stacked on the pallet must not overhang the pallet.
Maximum pallet weight = 1,500 kg

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