An Overview of Essential Baler Parts
Balers help farmers tackle various tasks on their farms in a faster and more efficient manner. These pieces of modern equipment help minimize manual labor and boost productivity in farming operations, both large and small. Various components and accessories are a part of your baling machine, and learning about them will help you maintain them, so they stay in good working order.
That’s why our experts at Twin Hills Equipment have created this guide to provide you with an overview of baler accessories. Read on to learn more, and for more information, connect with our team in Byhalia, MS. We are happy to welcome our customers from Memphis, TN, and Marshall County, MS.
Essential Parts and Accessories
Most agricultural balers have a variable bale chamber, a hydraulic system, and a gate for feeding materials into the machine. While you can modify a part to make it more suitable for your operations, some of the essential components of your baling machinery include the below:
The Hydraulic System
Various components constitute your baler’s hydraulic system, including the hydraulic cylinder, ram, pumps, hoses, and valves.
While your hydraulic cylinder compresses the material when baling by exerting the required force, the ram is the small part attached to your cylinder that presses against your forage or grass. Each of these accessories requires regular maintenance, including monitoring and lubrication, to continue performing optimally.
Bale Chamber
Variable chambers use tensioning belts and are essential to your baler’s performance. Made from thick steel, these can produce bales with more consistent densities.
Bale Ties
Typically, there are two types of bale ties—galvanized ties and black annealed ties. These are wires that bind your bales and prevent them from becoming loose after compaction.
When servicing your baler machine, check to see if the ties are strong enough and not slack. If they are sagging, you’ll need to replace them as soon as possible.
Oil Filter
Your machine’s hydraulic system needs clean oil in sufficient quantities to maintain its performance. The oil filter in your baler is a container where the oil is sieved. Once the oil is filtered, it moves ahead to the hydraulic system. With time, impurities in the oil start getting deposited in the oil filter, causing damage to the hydraulic fittings and pump. To prevent this, you’ll need to change your oil filter as needed or as per your manufacturer’s recommendations.
We hope this guide gives you an overview of the different parts and accessories that help your baler machine perform. If you need help tuning up your agricultural equipment, visit Twin Hills Equipment. Our parts team can help you get replacement parts, while our service experts can look at your machinery and provide appropriate fixes to get your baler back in action. To connect with our friendly team, call us today or visit our dealership in Byhalia, MS. We proudly serve those from Memphis, TN, and Marshall County, MS, so stop in today.