What is Bale Wire?
Bale wire is a sort of wire that was initially used for the purpose of creating bales. In recent times it is used in agriculture as well as in many other places.
Bale wire was primarily called ‘farm wire’ because of its wide use in farming and agriculture. It is now known as ’soft wire’ for its quality to mend and fix well.
Bale wire is used extensively by common men to lead an easy and comfortable life. In the past people used farm wire to make headband and that is how soft wire and flexible wires came into existence keeping in mind the need of the time.
Bale wire is generally made from materials such as iron or steel and packed in rolls or reels. The wide use of bale wire makes its availability almost in all places.
There are various types of bale wire available and one of such type of baler is Galvanize bale. The wire of Galvanize bale is coated with materials like zinc. This kind of coating prevents wire from decay and rust.
An annealing process of heating the wire and slowly cooling it produces another kind of bale wire known as Annealed bale wire. It is strong and powerful than regular bale wire.
Bale wire is often used in agriculture for making bales of hay. It is used for binding square bales of hay, cut grass or straw. Fences are mended with the help of baling wire, known as chain links, in order to protect the farm. The fence of chin links does not require huge amount because it can be cut easily as per our requirements.
One of the most common uses of bale wire is to make bales of compacted paper and plastic for recycling balers. Baler wire helps binding bales of compacted waste.
Baling wire is used in textile industries also. In such non-agriculture area compact bales of cotton, wool, jute and other materials are created. These compact bales are easily transported.
