McHale
F5400
Baler
36
6
Machine requirements & preparation
6.1 Net requirements
In order for the machine to produce well-shaped bales of excellent density, a top quality
net, that is as similar as possible to the specification recommended below, should be
used. It is of the utmost importance that the net is used and stored according to the
instructions of the net manufacturer.
McHale
recommend the use of a net roll which meets the following specifications:
Material: High quality, high density polyethylene
Density: Minimum of 10 g/m ± 10%
Elongation: 15% ± 3%
Strength (in direction of wrap): 900 N / 500 mm
Material length: 2,000 - 4,000 m ± 200 m
Material width (ideal): 1,230 mm (Max. 1,300 mm)
6.2 Care of the net roll
The net roll should be protected from damage and moisture. Do not remove protective
cover until ready for use. Net damage can cause undesired netter performance and
affect bale weatherability.
NOTE: Minimum turns of net recommended
For netting silage, a minimum of two layers of net is recommended.
When the material is drier, the netting amount should be increased to
four or more turns. A general rule to follow is to apply the amount of net
that will maintain the bale size. The maximum bale size recommended is
a 1.27 m diameter bale.
ENVIRONMENT: Recycling of the net roll
Respect the environment! Never throw away or burn the waste net and
the core tube. Always take waste materials to a recycling centre.