Beware hidden cost of cheap wire: Here’s how Parade Baling Wire can help

For recyclers, baling wire is often a large expense. It’s easy to fall into the trap of shopping around for wire based on price alone. However, there is a lot more to wire than just the up-front cost. Cheap wire costs recycling facilities in the long run. Here are the long-term effects and how Parade Baling Wire can be a valuable resource to your bale wire sourcing:

The hidden costs of inferior wire

• Breakage – Cheap wire usually has a lower tensile strength than what is needed to secure bales. Tensile strength is measured in PSI (pounds per square inch) and is the amount of force wire can withstand before breaking. Without proper tensile strength, recyclers will experience wire breakage resulting in bales bursting, which means wasted labor, expensive downtime and sometimes lost material.
• Equipment damage – Inconsistencies in wire. such as gauge and finish, can jam automatic tiers. Repairs and maintenance on baling equipment can add up quickly. It is important to know the correct gauge to use and to inspect the wire upon arrival to ensure that the gauge is consistent throughout the length of the wire. Cheap wire often will measure at different diameters at different points.
• Decreased productivity – Inferior wire means unstable bales, which will result in lost time due to rebaling, fixing equipment and cleaning up broken bales. Less productivity means lower profits.

Why Parade Baling Wire is different

Cheap isn’t always effective. Our wire is tailored for strength, consistency and reliability, so recyclers can bale with confidence.

• Precision manufacturing: Every bundle is consistent in gauge, length and count, ensuring smooth feeding and tying.
• Tested strength: Designed to handle the toughest bales without breakage.
• Reliable supply: With nationwide shipping and dedicated customer service, you’ll always have the wire you need when you need it.
• True value: By minimizing downtime, avoiding rebaling and protecting your equipment, Parade’s wire saves recyclers more in the long run.

About Parade Baling Wire

At Parade Baling Wire, every product is engineered for performance and reliability—no matter what type of baler you use. For almost 20 years, Parade Baling Wire customers have come to know and trust us for our reliability, service and quality. Our live experts are always available to answer your baling wire questions weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET at 215-537-9473 or at https://paradebalingwire.com/.