Wastepac HX400-38T
The WastePac HX400-38T semi-automatic baler is versatile delivering fast loading, dense bales, full ejection, and V-shear blades customised to your requirements.
Overview
The WastePac HX400-38T is a semi-automatic horizontal baler designed for fast throughput, compact footprint, and dense mill-size bales. With 38 tonnes of pressing force and full bale ejection, it efficiently handles a wide range of materials, from cardboard and paper to soft plastics, PET bottles, aluminium, bulk bags, and textiles.
Featuring V-shaped serrated shear blades, a vertical hydraulic end door, and both high- and low-pressure baling modes, it ensures consistent compaction and cleaner cuts. Standard inclusions like a bale counter, hour meter, and Hardox wear plating add durability and control. Optional extras include faster cycle times (as low as 40 sec), bin tippers, custom hoppers, and auto start/stop functionality. Ideal for operations requiring reliability and adaptability, this baler is a smart solution for recyclers, warehouses, and industrial processors alike.
Suitable for
Aluminium
Bulk Bags
Cardboard & Paper
Paper
PET Bottles
Soft Plastics
Textiles
Features
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Full bale ejection of each bale
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High pressure and low-pressure baling modes
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Vertical hydraulic end door
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Bale counter, hour meter
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Hardox plated floor and press plate base
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V shaped serrated bale chamber shear blades
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Low level machine (loading height)
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High density mill sized bales
Optional Extras
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Fast cycle options from 60 – 40 seconds
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Range of power pack and motor options
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Bin Tipper for infeed
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Custom hopper design
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Auto start/stop functions
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Paint upgrade – custom colours
| Height | 2430mm |
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| Width | 1250mm (excluding hopper) |
| Length | 5790mm |
| Weight | 5.5T |
| Feed opening | 1250mm x 710mm (L x W) |
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Projects
Walcha Council
Walcha NSW
Walcha Council operate a small recycling facility at their Waste Depot where cardboard and other recyclables are recovered from waste brought to the facility. Council had an antiquated cardboard baler in place which was constantly deteriorating in both condition and performance.
Suntory Oceania
Sydney, NSW
Waste Initiatives partnered with Suntory Oceania (formerly Frucor), a leading beverage company, to establish a greenfield onsite recycling centre. We designed and delivered a turnkey system to process glass bottles, cardboard, soft plastics and aluminium cans — helping Suntory achieve its sustainability goals while boosting efficiency, safety and resource recovery.
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Wastepac HX400-38T
The WastePac HX400-38T semi-automatic baler is versatile delivering fast loading, dense bales, full ejection, and V-shear blades customised to your requirements.
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