A305 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Cardboard & Plastic
- Power: Pneumatic, 4 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 175 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- 0.85 m² footprint
- Automated bale-out
Smarter Waste Handling
for Lean Manufacturing
Discover how smarter waste handling supports lean manufacturing by reducing costs, saving space and improving efficiency across production facilities.
Manufacturing Waste Solutions
As a manufacturer, you can reduce costs, save space, and boost efficiency by integrating Mil-tek’s sector-specific balers and compactors directly into your production workflow.
How packaging waste increases manufacturing costs
Packaging waste like cardboard, plastic film, and EPS builds up fast in manufacturing. Without compacting it at the source, it clutters workflows, increases handling, and drives up costs.
📌 Did you know?
Handling waste can cost up to 10 x more than disposal!
How can manufacturers reduce waste?
Lean manufacturing focuses on eliminating waste, improving workflow and increasing efficiency. Beyond time and resources, this also includes physical waste such as cardboard, plastic and packaging materials.
By integrating balers and compactors into production workflows, manufacturers can reduce unnecessary handling, free up valuable space and create a cleaner, more efficient workplace.
Key steps to improve waste management include:
- Conducting regular waste audits
- Setting measurable waste reduction goals
- Assigning clear responsibilities
- Training staff in efficient waste handling
- Placing balers and compactors close to waste generation points
Waste Management Solutions for Manufacturing
Book a free waste audit with us to determine the ideal solution for your facility.
Or explore baler solutions for common manufacturing waste materials below.
Cardboard waste
Cardboard waste can quickly take up valuable space in manufacturing facilities. Mil-tek cardboard balers compact packaging waste into manageable bales, reducing handling time, freeing up floor space and simplifying 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
- 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
Plastic packaging, film and production waste can create unnecessary handling and storage challenges. Mil-tek plastic balers reduce plastic waste volume, helping manufacturers maintain cleaner work areas and improve waste handling efficiency.
See popular models below:
Popular plastic balers for manufacturing:
A406 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Plastic & Cardboard
- Power: Pneumatic, 8 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 225 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 / Polystyrene Waste
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) takes up significant storage space despite its low weight. Mil-tek EPS compactors significantly reduce its volume, making storage, handling and transport 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 waste
In hygiene-critical food production, waste needs clean, safe handling. Mil-tek’s stainless steel, oil-free balers – such as the 2205S and 2306S – compact cardboard and plastic without compromising sanitation.
See 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
By baling your manufacturing waste, you turn it into compact, stackable, and recyclable bales – reducing storage needs, saving time, and lowering transport expenses.
Let’s design your waste solution!
Book a free site survey and discover smarter waste solutions for your manufacturing facility.
Improve Manufacturing Efficiency with Lean Waste Management
While Lean principles are well established on the production floor, waste handling is often overlooked as part of continuous improvement.
By integrating balers and compactors at the point of waste generation, manufacturers can:
- Eliminate unnecessary waste transport and double-handling
- Reduce airborne contamination by keeping doors closed
- Save staff time and improve productivity
- Minimise forklift traffic and manual handling risks
- Create cleaner, safer and more efficient workspaces
TIP!
Reduce dust build-up in rip-and-tip areas with our dust extraction solution, designed to fit directly on your baler.
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