Choose bale net wrap or baler twine?

Choose bale net wrap or baler twine?

If you base it on equipment and material cost, baler twine wins easily. Because the materials and equipment of the bale net wrap increase packaging costs, the research results prove that the increased cost is reasonable in many cases.

1. Using bale net wrap packaging can save a lot of packaging time

Straw net bales require only 2 to 3 rotations, while baler twine require 20 rotations. In fact, a study conducted by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) showed that using bale net wrap to produce an average of 32% more bales than baler twine. This saves you a lot of time.

2. Greatly reduce crop losses

In ASABE's research, storage and handling losses were reduced by 65% when using bale netting. Why? Because the bale net wrap the crops very tightly, keeping them in a safe, fully covered "cylinder". If you consider the additional strength of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bale net wrap, it further increases the protective properties of the bale net wrap as it minimizes stretch.

3.Easy to store

As we all know, when storing bales, it is recommended to store them indoors, but due to limited storage space, this idea is not always feasible. If you use baler twine to store your bales outdoors, always make sure you store them properly on a surface that drains (like a pallet) to reduce water damage to crop storage. The surface of the bale packaged with straw netting that is in contact with the ground is smaller than that of square bales. If placed in the correct position (in the direction of ventilation), the moisture in the bale can be easily discharged, so it is better in terms of storage. Far better than a square bag packed with rope.