HOP BALER

What Are Hops?

Do you know where beer’s mild bitterness comes from? Hops (also called beer flower) are a climbing perennial herb of genus humulus in the moraceae family, having hairy stems, petioles, and barbed spines. They are the raw materials of beer brewing, and play an irreplaceable role in beer making especially craft beer. Better ingredients always make a better beer. The yellow substances called lupulin inside the hops are the source of bitterness, aroma, and flavor of beer. Therefore, hops are known as the “soul” of beer.

What is Makabale’s Baling Solution?

Hop baler is a necessary equipment for hops growers. The huge piles of lightweight dried hops are difficult and costly in handling and transportation. Baling hops into consistent dense bales for easy storage and transport is an essential step and effective way when preparing to ship to brewers or hop processing facilities.

Makabale manufactures several quality and long-lasting hop balers which combine compressing and packaging in one machine, for baling or rebaling large bales into small bales. The machine will compress the hops into a bag directly, no strapping needed. These hop balers produce high dense and rectangular packaged bales that bring a number of advantages for customers:

  • Easy to handle, stack, store, and transport
  • Save storage space, size reduction means less space occupation
  • Save storage cost and transportation cost
  • Increase profit
  • Convenient to sell on market
  • Packaged and sealed bales have no worry of getting deteriorate
  • The bales can be easily broken up after removing package when in use
  • Fire risk reduced

Most of the hop balers can be supplied with a conveyor for automatic feeding.

Recommended Heavy Duty Hop Balers

Makabale Heavy Duty Bagging Baler series is an ideal solution to produce hops bales at bale weight of approximately 44lbs (20kg) or above. The baler compresses the hops and then push the bale into a pre-set bag (either plastic or woven bag). Bale weight is material dependable and baler model chosen. The material feeding process can be done either in a manual way or through an automatic conveyor to maximize your output and efficiency.

CARDBOARD BALER / MILL SIZE BALER

HEAVY DUTY BAGGING BALER / HAYLAGE BALER

  • Primarily for loose and small material
  • Bale size: 700 x 400 x 300mm
  • Bale wt.: 20 to 40kg (wood shavings)
  • 4 different models and sizes

Recommended Vertical Hop Balers

If you have limited operating space, this vertical bagging baler machine would be suitable for you because the compressing cylinder of this baler machine runs vertical orientation. The small footprint occupies you less space.

CARDBOARD BALER / MILL SIZE BALER

VERTICAL BAGGING BALER / ANIMAL BEDDING BALER

  • Primarily for loose and small material
  • Bale size: 600 x 450 x 400mm
  • Bale wt.: 20 to 35kg (wood shavings)
  • 2 different models and sizes

Recommended Weighing Scale Hop Balers

Makabale weighing scale bagging baler series is recommended to make less than 20kg for each hops bale. With the built-in scale, you can make precise bale weight as you desire.

CARDBOARD BALER / MILL SIZE BALER

WEIGHING SCALE BAGGING BALER / RAG BALER

  • Primarily for loose and small material
  • Bale size: 400 x 300 x 100mm to 600 x 450 x 250mm
  • Bale wt.: 5 to 30kg (rag)
  • 5 different models and sizes

Hop Baler / Compression Bagger Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a Hop Baler?

A hop baler is a specialized piece of equipment used to compress and package hops into bales for easier storage and transport.

Why Is Baling Hops Important?

Baling hops is important because it reduces the volume of the hops, making them easier to store and transport. It also helps in preserving the quality and freshness of the hops by minimizing exposure to air and light.

How Does a Hop Baler Work?

A hop baler works by compressing loose hops into a dense bale using hydraulic pressure. The baler typically has a baling chamber where the hops are placed, and then pressure is applied to form a compact bale.

What Are the Different Types of Hop Balers?

Makabale has three types of bagging balers which are perfect for baling hops. Vertical bagging baler, horizontal bagging baler and weigh scale bagging baler. The bagging press machine can compress the hops into a bag for every bale.

What Capacity Should I Look for in a Hop Baler?

The capacity of a hop baler depends on the scale of your hops production. Smaller operations might require a baler with a capacity of a few hundred pounds per hour, while larger operations may need balers that can handle several thousand pounds per hour.

How Do I Maintain a Hops Baler?

Regular maintenance of a hops baler includes cleaning the machine, checking for wear and tear, lubricating moving parts, and ensuring all hydraulic and mechanical systems are functioning properly. It's also important to follow our maintenance guidelines.

Can a Hops Baler Be Used for Other Materials?

While commonly, hops balers are also applicable for other similar materials. But it's best to consult us for compatibility.

What Are the Benefits of Using An Automatic Hops Baler?

Automatic hops balers offer increased efficiency, consistency, and labor savings. They reduce the need for manual intervention and can produce uniform bales with minimal effort, which is particularly beneficial for large-scale operations.

How Do I Choose the Right Hops Baler for My Needs?

Choosing the right hops baler involves considering factors such as the volume of hops to be baled, the level of automation desired, available space, budget, and any specific requirements for your operation.

How Much Does a Hops Baler Cost?

The cost of a hops baler can vary widely depending on its size, capacity, and level of automation. Prices can range from a few thousand dollars for a basic manual baler to tens of thousands of dollars for a high-capacity automatic baler.

Can I Get Customizations for My Hops Baler?

Yes, we offer customization options to tailor the baler to specific needs, such as different bale sizes, additional safety features, or enhanced automation capabilities.