Key Questions to Ask When Ordering Cardboard Baling Wire

We offer galvanized stem wire, annealed wire (in box or stem), and bale ties for cardboard baling. Our wire products are tailored to the needs of cardboard and OCC baling. They are engineered and manufactured to the highest quality standards in the USA.

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When we manufacture our baling wire, we leave nothing to chance. Every step of our manufacturing process is done to the highest quality standards in the USA. From raw materials through the annealing process to quality testing, every stage of the manufacturing life cycle is done to rigorous protocols.

It all starts with a select family of melting plants where we purchase 100% Americanmade steel billets. Each is delivered with metallurgical traceability specs certifying chemical composition to meet the end product’s load and tensile strength.

From there our 125-person production staff and five onsite engineers get to work.

First, the newly formed carbon steel wire is descaled through mechanical reverse bending. This gives a completely scale-free surface. Even better, mechanical descaling means we eliminate harsh, environmentally unsafe chemicals from the production process.

Next, the wire is drawn through a heavy-duty, bullblock continuous wire machine, and low carbon () grades are air-cooled to ensure consistent tensile strength

While some suppliers (especially those who don’t control the manufacturing process) may manipulate wire gauge and weight to cut corners or inflate shipping costs, we take a different approach. Our dedication to quality control is unwavering, and we meticulously test our wire to ensure it performs to the highest industry standards.

Our quality control process begins with tensile testing samples from every carrier, pushing them to their breaking point. Any carriers with failed wires are immediately removed, ensuring only the strongest and most reliable carrier wire gets shipped.

To make your experience seamless, our Autoship™ system keeps you informed every step of the way. You'll receive tracking information via your preferred contact method (, text message). The entire process takes just 13 business days.

With our set-and-forget reordering and invoicing, you'll get exactly what you need, when you need it, without sacrificing USA quality or customer service.

Gauge is a measurement that originated within the manufacturing process, and refers to the thickness or diameter of a given wire. Wire gauge is typically measured using the American Wire Gauge system, and serves as the standard way to denote wire size in North America. 

Gauge inversely relates to wire diameter, meaning a lower gauge corresponds to a thicker wire diameter. This is because gauge refers to the number of times a wire has been drawn and stretched through progressively smaller dies during manufacturing. A 12 gauge wire, for example, has been drawn through twelve dies, decreasing its diameter each time.

Wire gauge is an important consideration for effective baling operations. Wire gauge often determines tensile strength and load strength, and ultimately how well a wire can handle the pressure and weight of the materials being baled. 

How to choose wire gauge size

Wire gauge choice is influenced by factors such as the type of materials being baled (cardboard, plastic, metal), the type of baling equipment used, and the size and density of bales.

To find the best wire for your baler, it is important to consult your baling machine manufacturer. Here is a list of wire gauges commonly used in different types of balers for baling recyclables:

Vertical balers

• Cardboard: 12–14 gauge
• Newspaper: 12–13 gauge
• Plastic shrink wrap: 13–14 gauge
• Other plastics: 12–13 gauge
• Foam: 11 gauge

Horizontal balers

• Cardboard: 11–13 gauge
• Newspaper: 12–13 gauge
• Plastic shrink wrap: 11–12 gauge
• Other plastics: 11–12 gauge
• Foam: 11 gauge

Automatic baling machines

• Cardboard: 10–12 gauge
• Newspaper: 10–12 gauge
• Plastic shrink wrap: 10–12 gauge
• Other plastics: 10–12 gauge
• Foam: 10–11 gauge

Tensile strength and load strength of our products

Tensile strength and load strength are important to consider when choosing a wire type and gauge. The following chart displays the tensile strength and load strength ranges for the products we offer.

Product

Regular galvanized wire

Hi-tensile galvanized wire

Black annealed wire

Single loop black annealed bale ties

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Single loop galvanized bale ties

Double loop bright bale ties

Double loop galvanized bale ties

Tensile strength

75,000–95,000 psi (517.10–655 MPa)

145,000–175,000 psi (999.74–.58 MPa)

65,000–78,000 psi (448.21–537.79 MPa)

80,000–95,000 psi (551.58–655 MPa)

80,000–95,000 psi (551.58–655 MPa)

220,000 psi (.85 MPa)

220,000 psi (.85 MPa)

Load strength

402–1,832 lbs

1,256–1,832 lbs

932–1,118 lbs

402–1,074 lbs

402–1,074 lbs 

1,060–2,150 lbs

1,015–2,040 lbs

Baling wire gauge guide chart

Here’s a chart that displays the wire gauges and their diameters for our high-quality baling wire products.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of hay baling wire. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.