{"product_id":"aluminum-can-pet-bottle-baler","title":"Aluminum Can \u0026 PET Bottle Baler","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAluminum Can \u0026amp; PET Bottle Baler | ToronBale™ AP Series by Torontech\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe ToronBale™ AP is an aluminum can and PET bottle baler built to compress hollow beverage containers, a material that general-purpose recycling equipment struggles to process. Torontech offers four press ratings, from 30 to 80 tons, with bale weights from 30 kg on the smallest model to 380 kg on the largest. Aluminum cans, PET bottles, and empty oil containers all feed through the same compaction chamber. Machine weights range from 1,400 kg to 2,700 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCut Storage and Transport Costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEmpty containers are mostly air. A loose PET bottle takes up a lot of space for very little weight, so storage and hauling expenses rise long before a container is full by mass. The ToronBale™ AP removes that void space and keeps it compressed, converting a low-density stream into dense, uniform bales that are cheaper to store and ship. Bale height is adjustable from 200 mm up to 1,200 mm, depending on the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnti-Rebound Chamber Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpring-back is the main challenge when baling hollow containers. Anti-rebound structures inside the chamber hold each compressed layer in place, so the material cannot expand when the platen lifts. Recycling centers, bottlers, redemption depots, and venue operators all rely on the ToronBale™ AP to turn loose container waste into a sellable commodity that reclaimers and smelters will pay for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAluminum Can \u0026amp; PET Bottle Baler | ToronBale™ AP Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe ToronBale™ AP is built for any operation that generates steady volumes of empty beverage containers or similar hollow packaging. From high-throughput recycling plants to compact back-of-house spaces, this aluminum can and PET bottle baler turns bulky container waste into dense, sellable bales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhere the ToronBale™ AP Is Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial Recovery Facilities (MRFs): Bales the sorted PET and aluminum fractions coming off optical and eddy current separation lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Deposit and Redemption Centers: Compacts returned bottles and cans on site, cutting the number of collection trips from high-traffic depots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeverage Bottling and Canning Plants: Handles reject containers, line scrap, and returned stock so loose material never has to go to landfill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupermarkets and Retail Chains: Processes back-of-house container waste alongside customer return collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStadiums, Arenas, and Event Venues: Compresses the large single-event volumes generated by concession and vendor sales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotels, Restaurants, and Catering Operations: Consolidates bar and kitchen container waste in limited back-of-house space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrap Metal Dealers: Bales used beverage cans into dense units that are priced by weight at the smelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubricant and Chemical Packaging Recovery: Compacts drained empty oil bottles and similar rigid containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5291\/9023\/files\/a5.webp?v=1791916464\" alt=\"Aluminum Can \u0026amp; PET Bottle Baler\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5291\/9023\/files\/toronbalertm-ap-02-2055112729.webp?v=1791916466\" alt=\"Aluminum Can \u0026amp; PET Bottle Baler\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAluminum Can \u0026amp; PET Bottle Baler | ToronBale™ AP Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe ToronBale™ AP combines a chamber designed for high-rebound containers with the safety interlocks and hydraulic components that continuous recycling duty demands. Every feature below is built to keep your aluminum can and PET bottle baler running safely, producing dense bales shift after shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCore Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour Press Ratings, 30 to 80 Tons: One baler family covers everything from small depots to high-volume recovery facilities, so you never over-specify.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-Rebound Gate Structure: Built to European and U.S. safety practice, it holds compressed containers in place and blocks uncontrolled door movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic Chain Bale Ejector: Discharges the tied bale from the chamber on command, eliminating manual handling of loads up to 380 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide Adjustable Bale Height: Set bale height from 200 mm to 1,200 mm, depending on the model, to match buyer requirements or handling limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Floor Footprint: The 30 ton model occupies just 1,280 x 850 mm, fitting depot back rooms and retail service areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOperator Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed Gate Ram Interlock: Stops downward platen travel the moment the loading gate opens, keeping hands clear of the compaction zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Emergency Stop: A dedicated, prominently mounted circuit cuts hydraulic function separately from the main control system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStructural and Compaction Reliability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced Ram Guides: Keep the platen face square when containers shift unevenly during collapse, protecting cylinder seals from side loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic Load-Balancing Design: Distributes compaction force across the platen, so off-center charges do not cause sudden shifts mid-stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHydraulic System Durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-Coupled Motor and Pump: A cross-connected direct drive keeps motor and pump fully concentric, replacing conventional couplings and extending pump service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOK Hydraulic Seals: Japanese-sourced sealing components lengthen service intervals and reduce seal replacement downtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA.M.C. Oil Pipe Joints: Japanese-made fittings keep hydraulic connections leak-free through thermal cycling and vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAluminum Can \u0026amp; PET Bottle Baler | ToronBale™ AP Theory and Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnderstanding how hollow containers compress explains why the ToronBale™ AP is engineered the way it is. This aluminum can and PET bottle baler works with the buckling behavior of cans and bottles instead of fighting it, which is how it produces dense, stable bales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Hollow Containers Compact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCans and bottles do not densify gradually like solid scrap. Each container carries load along its walls until the applied stress reaches the buckling point, and the enclosed volume then collapses almost instantly. Because of this, pressure requirements stay modest. The 30 ton ToronBale™ AP applies roughly 0.6 MPa across its 800 x 600 mm bale face, enough to collapse container walls without the extreme force that solid scrap demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAluminum vs. PET: Why Recovery Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat happens after collapse is where the two materials differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum cans: The metal passes its yield point and stays folded, so a crushed can keeps its shape indefinitely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePET bottles: Blow molding biaxially orients the bottle walls, which gives the polymer an elastic memory. A crushed bottle pushes back toward its original form once the load is removed, and any bottle that still has its cap on traps air that resists collapse entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow the Chamber Controls Spring-Back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe ToronBale™ AP chamber hardware is designed around that recovery behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-rebound dogs: Mounted on the chamber walls, they engage each compacted layer and block upward expansion when the platen retreats. Successive charges build density instead of re-compressing material that has already sprung back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRam guides: They keep the platen square as containers redistribute unevenly during collapse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying under load: Strapping the bale while it is still compressed locks in the compacted state, which is why bale straps carry high residual tension on PET bales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAluminum Can \u0026amp; PET Bottle Baler - ToronBale™ AP Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"862\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToronBale™ AP-30\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToronBale™ AP-40\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToronBale™ AP-50\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToronBale™ AP-80\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePress Force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 tons (approx. 294 kN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 tons (approx. 392 kN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 tons (approx. 490 kN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 tons (approx. 785 kN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed Opening Size (L × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 × 500 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 × 500 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,100 × 500 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,200 × 500 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaling Chamber Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,500 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,500 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,500 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,700 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBale Size (L × W × H, H adjustable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 × 600 × (200 to 1,000) mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 × 600 × (300 to 1,000) mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,100 × 700 × (300 to 1,000) mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,200 × 800 × (300 to 1,200) mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBale Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 to 120 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 to 180 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 to 270 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 to 380 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,400 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,700 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,900 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,700 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Dimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,280 × 850 × 3,300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,480 × 1,000 × 3,400 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,600 × 1,100 × 3,500 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,700 × 1,200 × 3,900 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBale Ejection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eAutomatic chain ejector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials Handled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eAluminum cans, PET bottles, empty oil containers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Torontech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039514624239,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5291\/9023\/files\/aluminum-can-pet-bottle-baler158.webp?v=1791916594","url":"https:\/\/shop.torontech.com\/products\/aluminum-can-pet-bottle-baler","provider":"Torontech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}