What are some common problems that can make a baler less productive?
Terry Clark (TC): A common problem we see is that many companies run their machines beyond the standard recommended time for liner changes, and the liners will then wear out beyond their standard thickness. Normally, liners should be changed every two to five years, depending on the tonnage and the material being baled. For many of our accounts, we perform a scheduled baler preventive maintenance program. This is a full-day inspection, most commonly done every six months. Regular maintenance inspections are a great preventive maintenance rule of thumb. In the downturn, many people and companies are going to do what they can with what they have; they spend less money. But normally, when times are good, they will do what it takes to maintain and even rebuild their balers and shears. What happens is that the thinner the liner gets, the more prone the rams become to jamming. Material gets stuck under the header of the gather ram. Loose material there or at the bottom of the ram will jam at
