PTR Baler & Compactor – The Quiet Pump

Our Smart Baler was an innovative game changer

The Smart Baler

After years of research and development, we launched our Smart Baler. PTR’s Smart Baler features some of the most innovative technology in the industry. It will revolutionize your organizations current waste and recycling processes and will undoubtedly increase speed, accuracy, efficiency and safety. The user friendly touchscreen control panel resembles that of current technology. Keyless operation means no more looking for lost keys, just use your PIN number. You also have access to precise weights and accurate data readings.

The Quiet Pump Power Unit

This is another important area where we innovated. The revolutionary PTR Quiet Pump now comes standard on the Smart Baler. It can also be retrofitted to existing units. The quiet pump operates at around 60 decibels, which is comparable to a quiet conversation. Its benefits are exponential beyond the reduction of dangerous decibel levels. It results in a better performing baler, more productive employees, less maintenance, cost savings and more.

According to the Environmental Health Sciences Center, repeated exposure to noise can have several negative effects. It can lead to permanent tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and even hearing loss. But loud noise can create physical and psychological stress. Another common problem is it can interfere with concentration - contributing to workplace accidents and injuries. Both from lack of concentration and one not being able to hear a warning sound or shout. Ongoing exposure can have other health side effects. The body doesn't get used to noise, it actually primes the body to have an overreaction, making the negative effects work.

The work environment matters. This includes managing noise. If you're getting a new vertical baler, ask for The Smart Baler upgrade. Have an existing baler? We can retrofit it!

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Recycling Used Clothing and Textiles

As the world population grows alongside the fashion industry a new problem has emerged - increased clothing waste. Also the advent of "fast fashion" (low cost, low quality garments) is only adding to this. Some brands are low cost and low quality, resulting in clothing that gets discarded within a year.

95% of materials used in clothing is actually recyclable! However only about 15% of clothing and textiles gets reused. In the past 60 years, clothing waste in the US has gone up by 10x. The fashion industry accounts for almost 10% of global carbon emissions.

Some brands have worked to become more circular, but more can be done. Of course donating clothing to good will is an option. They become repurposed and appreciated. Some states and some countries in Europe are working on legislation to combat the growing problem of clothing waste.

Did you know PTR Baler & Compactor has vertical balers that can bale textiles and clothing? Our 1800HD, 2300HD and 3400HD can accommodate! These models can handle everything from cardboard to aluminum cans to e-waste too.

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Stats for this blog post from: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/24/clothes-recycling-california-responsible-textile-recovery-act

Right sizing Solutions for Multi-Tenant Buildings

Do you own or operate Multi-Tenant Buildings? We can assist in right sizing for your specific needs. This will help with everything from efficiency to keeping your site looking good. We understand that every location has its own unique challenges and set up. So we have compactor solutions for almost any scenario. Plus we offer custom solutions - built to fit your needs. For example - for high-rise buildings with an interal compactor, a chute system can be an ideal solution. Or for multi-tenant townhomes, where trash is taken outside, we offer compactors for either the inside or outside. Nothing is worse than overflowing dumpsters on site. With compactors, everything always looks neat and clean.

The four standard options we offer include:

• Apartment Compactor w/containers (inside)

• Vertical Compactor – VCP6 (outside)

• Large Compactor (outside)

• Combination Solutions (inside/outside)

From our experience, we can assist you in determining what best suites your specific needs. We've been right sizing the industry for over 50 years. You can rely on our uncomprising design and time-test performance. Should you need repairs or maintenance, we offer 24/7 service, with service techs in all fifty states. Go with the best value in the business. Click here to fill out our inquiry form.