A305 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Cardboard & Plastic
- Power: Pneumatic, 4 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 165 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- 0.85 m² footprint
- Automated bale-out
Manufacturing Waste Solutions
Make waste handling more efficient with Mil-tek balers and compactors. Reduce waste movements, reclaim valuable floor space and keep production running smoothly.
Smarter waste handling for manufacturing
Keep production areas clear and workflows running efficiently with Mil-tek balers and compactors. Reduce unnecessary waste handling, reclaim valuable factory space and make better use of your resources.
The hidden costs of packaging waste in manufacturing
Cardboard, plastic wrap and polystyrene can quickly accumulate around production areas. Repeatedly moving bulky waste takes up staff time, occupies valuable floor space and adds unnecessary costs to daily operations.
📌 Did you know?
The cost of handling waste can be up to 10 times higher than its disposal cost.
How to improve waste management in manufacturing
Efficient waste management is an important part of Lean manufacturing. Reducing unnecessary movement, improving material handling and managing packaging waste at the source can make everyday production more productive.
With the right balers and compactors in place, manufacturers can streamline waste handling, reclaim valuable workspace and support better recycling practices.
Practical steps to improve waste handling:
- Identify opportunities through regular waste audits
- Establish clear waste reduction targets
- Define responsibilities across production teams
- Train employees in proper waste sorting and handling
- Position balers and compactors near production and packing areas
Waste balers and compactors for manufacturing
Explore practical solutions for managing cardboard, plastic and other recyclable materials generated during production.
Discover our waste management solutions below:
Cardboard waste in manufacturing
Cardboard packaging from incoming supplies and production processes can quickly accumulate on factory floors. Mil-tek cardboard balers turn loose cardboard into compact bales, making storage easier, reducing unnecessary waste movements and supporting efficient recycling.
See popular models below:
Popular cardboard balers for manufacturing:
A509 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Cardboard & Plastic
- Power: Pneumatic, 8 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 280 kg bales
- Up to 90 % compaction
- 1.5 m² footprint
- Adjustable bale size
E819 Horizontal Baler
- Usage: Cardboard & Plastic
- Power: Electric, 25 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 400 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- 5 m² footprint
- Continuous filling / automatic start
Plastic waste in manufacturing
Plastic film, wrapping and packaging offcuts can quickly build up around production and packing areas. Mil-tek plastic balers compress loose plastic into compact bales, reducing storage requirements, limiting unnecessary waste movements and making recycling easier to manage.
See popular models below:
Popular plastic balers for manufacturing:
A406 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Plastic & Cardboard
- Power: Pneumatic, 8 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 210 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- 1 m² footprint
- Automated bale-out
E619 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Plastic & Cardboard
- Power: Electric, 25 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 400 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- Low height
- No hydraulics
H600 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Plastic & Cardboard
- Power: Hydraulic, 60 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 500 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- Mill size bales
- Automatic door operation / bale ejection
EPS and polystyrene waste in manufacturing
Bulky EPS packaging can quickly fill storage areas, even though the material itself is lightweight. Mil-tek EPS compactors compress polystyrene into dense, manageable blocks, freeing up valuable space and making waste storage and transportation more efficient.
See models below:
Polystyrene compactors for manufacturing:
EPS1000 Compactor
- Usage: Polystyrene
- Power: Electric, 3 × 400 V, 1.8 kW
- Volume reduction 40:1
- Makes dense blocks of up to 300 kg
- Compacts up to 15 kg./hour
- Sell blocks to recyclers
EPS2000 Compactor
- Usage: Polystyrene
- Power: Electric, 3 × 400 V, 1.8 kW
- Volume reduction 40:1
- Makes dense blocks of up to 300 kg
- Compacts up to 70 kg./hour
- Sell blocks to recyclers
Food production waste
Food manufacturing requires hygienic waste handling to maintain clean and safe production areas. Mil-tek’s stainless steel, oil-free balers, including the 2205S and 2306S, compact cardboard and plastic packaging without the risk of hydraulic oil contamination.
See popular models below:
Hygiene safe models for waste compaction:
2205S Baler
- Usage: Cardboard & Plastic
- Power: Pneumatic, 2 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 120 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- Stainless steel & no hydraulics
- Small footprint
2306S Baler
- Usage: Cardboard & Plastic
- Power: Pneumatic, 8 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 250 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- Stainless steel & no hydraulics
- Automated bale-out
Compacting manufacturing waste into dense, stackable bales saves space, improves handling and reduces transport costs.
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Improve production efficiency through Lean waste management
Lean manufacturing focuses on eliminating inefficiencies, yet waste handling is often overlooked. Integrating Lean waste management into daily operations helps reduce unnecessary movements and improve workflow.
How balers and compactors support Lean manufacturing:
- Reduce time spent collecting and moving waste
- Keep production doors closed to limit airborne contamination
- Free up staff time for higher-value tasks
- Reduce forklift movements and manual handling
- Maintain cleaner, safer and more organised workspaces
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