KUHN VBP 3100 gets twin-reel film binding
KUHN variable chamber baler-wrapper gets patented film binding system that ensures silage quality and helps reduce wrapping costs
KUHN’s TWIN-reel film binding system was introduced in 2015 and has been widely used across its fixed chamber baler range, and the system is now also available on its variable chamber baler range for the first time, more specifically on the VBP 3100 baler-wrapper combo machine.
The patented film binding system uses two regular 750 mm stretch-film rolls, which KUHN says offers several advantages compared to other film binding systems available on the market that uses wide mantle film.
Two is better than one
One of the advantages of using KUHN’s TWIN-reel binding system is the reduction of binding costs by up to 37 per cent because operators only need to purchase regular wrapping films instead of wide mantle film normally used in conventional single reel binding systems, KUHN says.
As the TWIN-reel binding system pre-stretches the film effectively prior to wrapping, the system not only helps reduce the cost of film binding, but also reduce the amount of plastic used in a wrapping operation as well as extend the film replacement interval by up to 30 per cent, KUHN adds.
With regular film rolls weighing around 27kg, as opposed to wider film rolls weighing about two or three times more, loading and replacing film rolls on the TWIN-reel binding system has also been made much safer and easier.
The film and net binding systems are two separate systems, which enable the operator to carry both film and net at the same time. Operators can switch between film and net as they wish without having to change the rolls around or deploy any tools, KUHN says.
Why film binding?
When it comes to round silage bales, KUHN says plastic binding is much better than net binding.
This is because film binding provides tighter, more compactly wrapped bales with better protection around the circumference of the bale.
The additional oxygen barrier guarantees better silage quality and the improved bale shape enables more efficient storage.
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A film bound bale also makes it easier for farmers to unwrap, even during frost periods. Lastly, waste management is made easier as farmers can simply unwrap the bales and send the film to be recycled all at once, instead of having to separate net from film.
To encourage film binding, KUHN has added more film containers on the VBP 3100 balers that can now store up to 10 film rolls - five on each side of the baler. The containers are found under the ‘wings’ of the baler, meaning the rolls will be kept dry and protected from wet weather.
The addition of the TWIN-reel binding system allows the storage of two extra film rolls each side, meaning a total of 14 net rolls can be kept on the baler at any given time.
Other options on the VBP baler include a humidity sensor that measures forage composition up to a level of 40 per cent moisture, as well as a bale scale.
The KUHN VBP balers also have an updated wrapping table which is modified to install a bale weighing kit.
Visit Kuhn.com.au for more information.
SEE ALSO:
MY2021 KUHN VBP 3100 round baler features at a glance:
- First KUHN variable chamber round baler to be available with the patented TWIN-reel binding system
- TWIN-reel binding system helps operators save cost, binding material and time
- Available with other options including a bale scale and humidity sensor
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