Round baling with Net wrap is the most convenient and least expensive way of wrapping your bale. Wrapping with Netwrap reduces costs by being faster than using twine and offers much better protection to the crop than twine ever could.
FAQ
When using Round Bale Netwrap, a few moments, must be taken to ensure correct preparation of your machine in order to achieve the best results. The most common problems of net splitting, tearing or fouling on feed rollers arise from the net ‘laddering’, where threads become broken, leading to a running stitch in the net running opposite to the direction of the net, eventually causing the net to separate where the ‘ladder’ has occurred. This can be caused by many different and varying circumstances but will always have the same ‘ladder’ effect.
Check that the area in which the roll sits is free from dirt and debris. Ensure that all metal surfaces the net comes into contact with are free from rust or sharp edges or weld spots (net box sides, spreader bars and rollers etc.), or dried paint ‘lumps’ on any surfaces which could damage the net. Clean – up with emery paper if necessary. Also, check that the path for the net to the bale behind the feed mechanism is not dirty or rusty, which could restrict the net’s passage when feeding – often identified by a ‘lump’ of net at the start of the wrapping cycle.
This is especially important when starting baling after winter storage.
Ensure the net is threaded correctly. Incorrect feeding of the net will cause incorrect tension being applied, leading to feeding and cutting difficulties which, in turn, will cause problems on subsequent net feed cycle. Where the net is fed through a series of fixed tension bars, always make sure these are clean and polished to avoid excessive friction.
Excessive net friction or an un – even surface will cause the net to tear.
Where two rollers are used to feed the net, it is imperative these are correctly aligned and tensioned against one another, to enable the net to feed in evenly and under the correct tension. Incorrectly aligned rollers will produce a corresponding un-even net feed and, subsequent cutting action at the end of the wrapping cycle. This will result in poor bale coverage and possible net fouling on the feed rollers at the start of the next cycle. The rollers’ surface should also be closely inspected for abrasions or damage, which could snag the net when feeding.
Ensure the feed rollers are clean of any moisture or residue.
NEVER use an aggressive cleaning agent such as petrol or turpentine to clean rubber roller.
Always dust rubber rollers down with French chalk or talc powder when loading a new roll of netwrap, or use anti-static spray to reduce net static when operating.
This avoids the net fouling and wrapping around the rollers when feeding in.
Carefully inspect the condition of the belt joiners on variable chamber balers for damage or worn connections, as this will snag the net and cause a tear, which will split the net on the bale.
Make sure the knife or cutting surface is clean and un-damaged. Poor cutting action will result in an un-even ‘tail’ to the net, which can become tangled in the rollers and feed mechanism.
Our test results indicate water and sunlight have minimal impact on our net wrap.
To calculate how many bales one roll of net wrap will do,simply multiply the diameter of the bale by 3.14(π), then multiply that number by the number of wraps you want to use.
Divide that into the length of your roll, giving you the approximate number of bales per roll.
For example:1.
Silage bale:o The diameter is nearly always 4′ and 3 wrapso The formula would be 3000m/4′(1.23m)x 3.14 x3= 259 bales2.
Hay bales:o The diameter is nearly always 5ft 2″ and 4 wrapso The formula would be 3000m/ 5ft 2″(1.58m)x 3.14 x4 = 151 bales3.
Straw bale:o The diameter is nearly always 5′ and 5 wrapso The formula would be 3000m/ 5′ (1.53m)x 3.14x 5 = 125 balesHow Many Bales Will One Roll Of Net Wrap Do?
To calculate how many bales one roll of net wrap will do,simply multiply the diameter of the bale by 3.14(π), then multiply that number by the number of wraps you want to use.
Divide that into the length of your roll, giving you the approximate number of bales per roll.
For example:2.
Silage bale:o The diameter is nearly always 4′ and 3 wrapso The formula would be 3000m/4′(1.23m)x 3.14 x3= 259 bales2.
Hay bales:o The diameter is nearly always 5ft 2″ and 4 wrapso The formula would be 3000m/ 5ft 2″(1.58m)x 3.14 x4 = 151 bales3.
Straw bale:o The diameter is nearly always 5′ and 5 wrapso The formula would be 3000m/ 5′ (1.53m)x 3.14x 5 = 125 bales
All of our net wrap is constructed from the same strong and enduring HDPE materials throughout the entire design. During the manufacturing process, the master batch, raw materials and UV stabilisers are exacted to the same quality standard every single time. The end result is a net wrap range that performs extremely well all the time, across all round baling machine types, and produces consistency and longevity season after season.
Whatever crop type or fodder material you are baling, our round bale net wrap products possess excellent tensile strength, sufficient elongation and great width coverage, making it easy to use and producing great quality round bales. And our high-quality net wrap range all come in guaranteed roll lengths.
We suggest that you start with what you are normally using for your current conditions and materials that you are baling.
Our experiences align with industry standards of 2¼ wraps for hay and 3 ¼ wraps for straw and other forages.
You many need to adjust slightly for your local conditions and materials.
