Product Description
The debaler, while not required, is the first piece of machinery in our standard PE film washing line. Generally, PE film will arrive at washing plants in large bales, compacted bundles of LDPE / LLDPE film tied together by metal wires. In order for the plastic film to enter the washing line, these bales must first be “busted” so the film can flow freely onto the conveyor belts.
If a debaler machine is not used, the bales of plastic film must be manually opened and placed onto the conveyor which increase the number of people operating the washing line. While the addition of 1-2 people is fine for countries where labor is relatively cheap, for countries where manual costs is a concern, we highly recommend taking advantage of the debaler.
Instead of manually opening the film bales, bales can just be dropped into the debaler’s vertical feeder where slow moving hooks grapple and breaks the wires used tie the bales together.
Specifications
| Feeder Dimensions: | 1450mm x 1650mm |
| Main Motor Power: | 5.5 KW |
| Conveyor Motor Power: | 7.5 KW |
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Ordering
Our lead time for single pieces of equipment is 30 days from the signing of purchase contract. For custom orders such as complete washing lines, the lead time is between 60 – 90 days. Actual lead times will depend on the project’s complexity as well as our factory’s availability.
Contact us to discuss pricing and ordering details. Here is a brief summary of our ordering procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a debaler and what does it do?
The debaler is the first piece of machinery in a standard PE film washing line. PE film arrives at washing plants in large bales — compacted bundles of LDPE/LLDPE film tied together with metal wires — and these bales must be busted open so the film can flow freely onto the conveyor belts and into the washing line.
How does the debaler work?
Instead of manually opening film bales, operators simply drop bales into the debaler’s vertical feeder. Slow-moving hooks grapple the bale and break the wires tying it together, loosening the compacted film so it feeds evenly onto the conveyors downstream.
Is a debaler required for a film washing line?
Strictly speaking, no — bales can be opened manually and placed onto the conveyor. But manual opening adds 1–2 people to the line’s staffing. Where labor is cheap that may be fine; where labor costs are a concern, the debaler is highly recommended to keep headcount and operating costs down.
What are the debaler’s specifications?
The feeder measures 1450 mm x 1650 mm. The main motor is 5.5 kW and the conveyor motor is 7.5 kW — modest power demands for a machine that removes manual bale-opening from the process.
What types of bales can it handle?
It is designed for the large, compacted bales typical of PE film recycling — bundles of LDPE/LLDPE film secured with metal wires. If your incoming bales differ significantly in size or binding, check with the engineering team on compatibility.
What is the lead time for ordering?
Single pieces of equipment ship 30 days from signing the purchase contract. For custom orders such as complete washing lines, lead time is 60–90 days depending on project complexity and factory availability. Contact the team to discuss pricing and ordering details.