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RWM 40

Overview

The RWM 40 Compact Waste Baler

This compact vertical waste baler is the smallest machine in the Riverside Waste Machinery fleet. A lightweight cardboard baler, the RWM 40 is ideally suited to organisations handling low volumes of different packaging wastes including cardboard, paper, plastics and other dry recyclables. This cost-effective machine has been designed specifically for small retail outlets, schools, takeaways and organisations with restricted site space.

Perfect For:
  • Cardboard Cardboard
  • Plastic Films Plastic Films
  • Paper Paper
  • Dry Recyclables Dry Recyclables
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2T

Press force
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187kg

Machine weight
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20 sec

Cycling time

Technical specification

Pressing force

2T

loading aperture

490 x 522 x 460mm

bale weight

up to 40kg

noise level

68 decibels

machine weight

187kg

cycle time

20 seconds

power supply

1.5kW-230V-50Hz

(kW-V-Hz)
overall dimensions

1756 x 718 x 644mm

(H x W x D)

Key Features

As the most compact baler in the Riverside range, the RWM 40 is perfectly suited to locations where space is at a premium—such as retail outlets, offices, restaurants, pubs, fast food chains and forecourts. Despite its small footprint, it packs an impressive 2-tonne press force and can produce bales of up to 40kg. The RWM 40 operates on a standard 13amp single-phase supply, features a generously sized feed aperture for easy loading, and is suitable for use indoors or out. Supplied with a free bale trolley, 12-month warranty, and CE certification, it’s a neat but capable solution for handling cardboard and soft plastics efficiently. Please note, this video shows the RWM 75 for demonstration purposes. The operation is identical to the RWM 40.
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RWM 40 with can press insert

Upgrade your waste handling with the RWM 40 baler fitted with our purpose-designed can insert. This simple addition converts the RWM 40 into an efficient can press, making it ideal for compacting steel or aluminium containers up to 30 litres in size.
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Aftersales care

A number of organisations – especially those making the first step to improve their waste handling capabilities – are a little apprehensive about what happens after their investment in a waste baler. What if their plant manager gets a new job and there’s a knowledge gap? What if they make a mistake and a small repair is needed? These worries are perhaps natural, but there’s really nothing to panic about.

Firstly, our waste balers are incredibly easy to use, but secondly, our baling engineers will be with you every step of the way, long after the initial procurement. Providing training, service and maintenance expertise, spare parts or simply a waste handling review, we’ll help you maximise the return from your investment, for years to come.

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