Abstract: A strapping machine arranged to compress a load along a vertical axis, as well as along a longitudinal, horizontal axis, and to confine the load along a transverse, horizontal axis, before strapping the load. A platen is arranged for vertical movement toward and away from a roller table. Load-end formers are arranged, in pairs for relative movement toward and away from each other along a longitudinal, horizontal axis, and for relative movement along the platen, in engagement with the platen at least after the platen has been lowered partially. Load-confining doors are pivotable between closed positions, in which such doors confine opposite sides of the loads, along a transverse, horizontal axis, and opened positions. Strapping heads and coacting strap chutes are carried by the platen.

Abstract: For making food pellets, the raw material is first subjected to a first pelleting treatment under pressure, after which the obtained pelleted product is treated at least in part on a pressure pelleter at least for a second time. A feeding arrangement for feeding the material once pelleted to a pelleting die is respectively arranged either within a single pressure pelleter or between two pressure pelleters connected in series for carrying out such process.

Abstract: Bale tie joining devices for joining bale tie ends on top of a bale in a press, and wherein the completed tie joint or knot is visible to a press operator from the top before release of the bale from the press.

Abstract: A baling apparatus for use with bale tie wire and a press including a pair of platens having at least one channel extending fore-and-aft across each platen. The baling apparatus comprises a return chute supported on a frame in juxtaposition to the pair of platens. The chute has a curved face and two sidewalls extending radially inward from the outer edges of the curved face. The chute is adapted to be aligned with the channels of each platen to slideably receive bale tie wire extending through the channel of one platen and directing the wire as it travels along the curved face into and through the channels of the opposite platen wherein both ends of the bale strapping wire will be protruding from the same side of a press and can be manually secured onto itself. A plurality of bale tie wires can be simultaneously threaded around a bale form by means of a plurality of chutes and a power feed assembly.

Abstract: Process for packing of tow utilizes a movable container with self contained strapping guides as a baling chamber. The filled container is moved into position under a ram to compress the product to a set height. After compression one side of the container is opened permitting an automatic strapper to strap the bale and after strapping the bale is ejected from the container which returns to a filling station and the cycle is repeated.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for packaging a stack of tiles of which the tiles are supported on one edge thereof, in which the stack is supported at its base from one side only of the longitudinal central line of the stack and at another location of the stack, whereby to permit wrapping and securing a strap around that section of the stack which is unsupported at its base to form a tile package.

Abstract: There is disclosed a waste compacter including a ruggedly constructed cage structure with a heavy lower door and lighter upper doors and a ram mounted for downward movement to compact waste in the bottom of the cage structure. A portion of the floor structure of the cage serves as an ejector; it is hinged near the front, connected at the back to a link which extends up the rear of the compacter cage, and is fitted with a hook that engages a moveable finger on the ram. The finger on the ram is arranged to be restored to an inoperative position upon downward motion of the ram. Channels or grooves are provided in the bottom surface of the ram, the rear of the compacter cage, and the floor of the compacter cage which effectively interconnect so that a fish tool may be pushed through such channels and grooves to permit a wire or cord to be drawn around three sides of the bale and tied at the front of the compacter.

Abstract: An automotive tire bundling machine having a support framework or base which supports a pair of vertically spaced tire support members. A stack of tires are placed between the tire support members against guide rods on one of the tire support members. The other tire support member is moveable toward and away from the one tire support member for compressing the stack of tires. A strap feeding means position a strap about the peripheral edges of the stack of tires and is cooperative with a strap clinching device to tension the strap, secure the strap and cut off the excess strap material. The stack of tires is rotatable with the tire support members to facilitate the placement of additional straps about the stack of tires.

Abstract: For use with banding apparatus for putting bands, especially those of plastics banding, around a pallet and its load, a band feed guide for threading banding through the voids between the deck and runners of the pallet. The band feed guide is made up of tapering channel chute sections comprising primary chute sections which telescope with secondary chute sections and are extended axially into the voids when the pallet is at the apparatus to form with the secondary chute sections a continuous band feed guide below the deck of the pallet. In the telescoping condition the chute sections can be swung down below the level of the runners while the pallet is moved.

Abstract: A recycle paper collection receptacle device comprising a longitudinally extending shelter, with a superposed roof structure and removal access doors to protect newspapers deposited within bays that are aligned on both sides of a center partition. The present invention is an improved form of receptacle for newspapers, in that it is manifestly well suited for use in a public place, with protection against the elements and inadvertent loss of newspapers by wind and other causes. An additional feature of the present invention is the use of an arcuate slotted channel defined by a metal tube which extends inwardly from a point on each bay which is exposed even when the doors are mounted upon side partitions between adjacent bays. The arcuate slotted channel is a metal tube which allows an operator to bale the collected newspapers even with the doors in place, and without need for access to the rear of the collected newspaper pile.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming a bale of a material within a pair of press platens having a plurality of contoured platen wedges mounted to each of the press platens. The adjacently mounted platen wedges provide bale tie accommodating channels therebetween and permit the insertion of bale ties around the baled material. The platen wedges extend inwardly into the compression chamber engage the corners of the baled material to reduce the girth of the baled material and to provide a more dense bale.

Abstract: A pack of paper money is inserted into a binding apparatus and positioned within multiple loops of a tape in involuted state, whereupon clampers grasp the pack from opposites thereof, an extension on one clamper pressing and holding the inner leading end of the tape against the pack, and a roller device draws a trailing part of the tape to tighten the tape loops around the pack. A cutter cuts the tape at the trailing part to form an outer trailing extremity of the tape, which is stuck with adhesive to the tightened tape thereby to complete the binding of the pack. The moving parts of the apparatus are controlled and actuated automatically when the pack is inserted into binding position in the apparatus.