Bale press

HSM GmbH + Co. KG VK 8818 R-FU

Good day,

We hereby offer you, without obligation, a used, complete baling press line consisting of a baler manufactured by HSM, type VK 8818 R-FU, including conveyor technology and wire tying stations.

The following technical data was taken from the manufacturer's operating manual and brochures, for which we cannot guarantee accuracy or completeness.

Technical Data – Baler:
Manufacturer: HSM GmbH + Co. KG, Germany
Type: VK 8818 R-FU
Year of manufacture: 2015
Operating hours: 20,331 hours (as of September 2025)
Number of bales pressed: 29,020 bales (as of September 2025)
Press force (main press): 1000 kN
Specific pressing force: 120 N/cm²
Shear edge ejector force: 121 kN
Feed opening dimensions: 970 x 1,800 mm
Theoretical cycle time (idle): 8.3 seconds
Theoretical output capacity: 643 m³/hour
Bale dimensions: 1,100 x 750 mm, length adjustable from 600 up to 2,000 mm
Drive power: 2 x 45 kW, frequency-controlled
Connected load: 110 kW
Total current consumption: 213 A
Fusing: 250 A slow-blow
Tying: 5-fold horizontal, fully automatic
Output at bulk density:
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20 kg/m³: 12.86 t/hour
50 kg/m³: 32.15 t/hour
Bale weights (approx. 1.2 m bale length): 650 up to 750 kg per bale, material-dependent
Hydraulic oil tank volume: 2000 L HVI 46
PLC control system: Siemens S7-300
Control panel: Siemens TP 700
Baler dimensions (assembled): 12,130 x 4,800 x 3,270 mm (L x W x H)
Space requirement (with conveyor): 35,000 x 8,480 x 7,745 mm (L x W x H)
Baler weight: approx. 33 t (main press approx. 12 t, press channel with bale clamp approx. 10 t)

Additional Optional Equipment Ordered:
– Frequency-controlled main drive, 2 x 45 kW, with up to 40% energy savings compared to the standard 2 x 45 kW drive, with same performance
– Manual activation/deactivation of the number of wire bindings to save tying wire on non-expansive material
– Shear edge ejector with 121 kN pressing force
– Sensor-based wire monitoring, with baler shut-off in case of wire breakage or wire end
– Bale chute
– Optical warning signal, mounted on the control cabinet

Condition of the Baler:
The complete baling system (baler and conveyor technology) is in good, ready-to-use condition. The unit has been cleaned weekly, lubricated, and maintained according to manufacturer specifications by the operator.

Technical Data – Chain Belt Conveyor:
Manufacturer: Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH
Type: Chain Belt Conveyor KF 1800
Year of manufacture: 2015
Belt speed: 0.36 m/second
Feeder belt length: 7,000 mm
Inclined belt length: 14,500 mm
Gooseneck length: 1,550 mm
Incline: 30°
Nominal width: 1,800 mm
Usable width: 1,638 mm
Overall conveyor height: 7,745 mm
Pit dimensions for conveyor: 11,200 x 3,000 x 1,250 mm (L x W x H)

Scope of Delivery:
– HSM VK 8818 R-FU baler
– Maintenance platform
– Bale chute
– Wire diverting stations
– Wire spool trolleys (without wire spools)
– Stadler KF 1800 chain belt conveyor
– Transverse sliding belt conveyor
– Pit cover from feed conveyor to pit
– Second control cabinet to operate the baler from the conveyor
– Machine documentation in English

Delivery Time:
The complete system has already been dismantled, placed into storage, and can be loaded at short notice following receipt of payment.

We would be pleased if this or one of our other balers might be of interest to you.

Your Service Team
Mertens & Frowein GmbH

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