Latest News From Ely Recycling

15 Mar Baler Preventative Maintenance

Posted at 11:27h in Articles, Baler and Compactor Maintenance, Recycling Equipment

We currently have some very challenging times in the recycling market. Commodity prices are extremely low and everyone is working on some seriously thin margins. Now more than ever is when you need to make sure all of your preventative maintenance is being done. This...

08 Mar Do you need a Vertical Baler?

Posted at 11:21h in Articles, Balers, Recycling Equipment

Do you ever think what getting a Vertical Baler could do for your facility? Below I have outlined reasons why a vertical baler may be the right unit for your operation. Vertical Balers are the perfect fit for a facility with limited floor space; most only...

01 Mar Used vs New Recycling Equipment

Posted at 11:19h in Articles, Recycling Equipment, Used Recycling Equipment

Used vs New The never ending question that a customer often asks is “should I buy a new baler or should I buy a used or refurbished baler”. Well, it’s all about peace of mind. If you want to place a baler and have almost no...

23 Feb Baler Start Up and Training

Posted at 11:03h in Articles, Start-up, Training

Welcome back to the Ely Enterprise Blog! Ever wonder what it takes to get your baler up and running? Ely Enterprises has a comprised checklist of over 30 start up items that need to be checked off before we leave our customers site. That includes start...

16 Feb Recycling Balers and Other Equipment for Rent

Posted at 11:11h in Articles, Equipment Rental, Recycling Equipment

Welcome back! This week we will talk a little about baler and compactor rentals. Rentals can be a beneficial way to lessen the blow of a capital equipment purchase or a short term investment to properly recycle your waste and get a return on your material. Baler and...

09 Feb Baling Wire

Posted at 10:50h in Articles, Baler Wire

Welcome back to the Ely Enterprises Blog! Today, we are going to talk a little about baling wire. Finding the right baling wire for you Find out the length of wire you require by measuring the distance the wire will go around the bale. You should be...

02 Feb Two-Ram BALER Tier Maintenance

Posted at 10:56h in Articles, Balers

Welcome to the Ely Enterprise Blog! This week we will go into some basic wire tier maintenance and upkeep for your two ram baler. Some reminders from last week: Keep the track clean Store extra parts Use a dedicated air line to clean the tier off...

26 Jan VERTICAL BALER WIRE TIER MAINTENANCE

Posted at 10:36h in Articles, Baler Wire

Welcome to the Ely Enterprise Blog! This week we will go into some basic wire tier maintenance and upkeep. The common theme for your tier system will be simple-keep it clean! Vertical balers are the easiest-tracks on the bottom of the baling chamber guide your wire...

19 Jan VERTICAL BALERS: SERVICE AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Posted at 10:34h in Articles, Baler and Compactor Maintenance

Regular service and preventative maintenance is key to keeping your equipment running now and into the future. When your cars check engine light is on, you usually fix it yourself or take it into the shop. Why not do the same with the lifeblood of...

16 Jul Hello world!

Posted at 07:19h in Articles, Uncategorized

Ely Enterprises is proud to start our own blog. We hope to entertain you as well as educate you on the many aspects of the recycling industry. Ely Enterprises has been a part of the industry since the early 80’s, so we have seen the...