HSM VK 8818 R-FU Baling presses

Technical data press:
Manufacturer HSM GmbH + Co. KG, Germany
Type VK 8818 R-FU
Year of construction 2010
Operating hours 3,817 hours, as of August 2026
Number of bales pressed 36,001 bales, as of August 2026
Press force main press 1000 kN
Specific pressing force 120 N/cm²
Press force cutting edges free kick 121 kN
Dimensions of the insertion tray 970 x 1,800 mm
Theoretical cycle time in idle mode 8.3 seconds
Theoretical throughput 643 m³/hour
Bale dimensions 1,100 x 750 mm, the length is variable 600 to 2000 mm
Drive power 2 x 45 kW, frequency-controlled
Connected load 110 kW
Current consumption, total 213 A
Fuse 250 A slow blow
Tying 5-fold horizontally, fully automatic
throughput capacities with a
Bulk density of 20 kg/cbm 12.86 t/hour
Bulk density of 50 kg/cbm 32.15 t/hour
Bale weights with a bale length of approx. 1.2 m 650 up to 750 kg/bale, depending on the material
Filling volume hydraulic oil tank 2000 L HVI 46
PLC control Siemens S7-300
Control panel Siemens TP 700
Press dimensions assembled 12,130 x 4,800 x 3,270 mm (L x W x H)
Weight of press approx. 33 t (main press approx. 12 t, bale channel with bale clamp approx. 10 t)

Special machine equipment:
Access locking by means of key transfer system
Electro-hydraulic locking of the press carriage during the setting process so that the press punch does not change position in the case of highly expansive materials

Additional optional equipment ordered:
Frequency-controlled main drive, 2 x 45 kW, with up to 40% energy savings compared to the standard 2 x 45 kW motor, with the same power output
Manual switching off or on of the number of wire strapping in order to save strapping wire in non-expansive material
Cutting edge free-kicker with 121 kN pressing force
Sensory wire monitoring, with press shutdown in case of wire break or wire end
Bale chute
Visual warning signal, mounted on the control cabinet

Condition of the press:
The baler is in good, ready-to-use condition, and has been cleaned weekly by the operator, lubricated and serviced according to the manufacturer's specifications.

Scope of delivery:
Baler HSM VK 8818 R-FU

Remarks:
The documentation (operating instructions, CE declaration, electrical/hydraulic circuit diagram) is complete. An inspection is possible by appointment. We assume no liability for the technical information or any errors.