
Before you specify
Frequently Asked Questions
Which V-Press balers use HSM WG 40 tape?
HSM lists WG 40 for the V-Press 503, 504, 605, 610, 718 plus C, 818, 820, 825 and 830. It also covers the 12 Gigant and the Dixi 6SL, 15S, 16S and 18S. The 503, 504 and 605 can run WG 30 as well.
My V-Press 504 came with WG 30. Should I switch to WG 40?
No, stay with what the machine was set up for. HSM lists the 504 for both widths, but the guides and sealing head are adjusted to one of them. Measure the roll on the press: 8 mm is WG 30 and 11.7 mm is WG 40.
Does WG 40 tape fit the V-Press 860 or 1160?
No. Those large presses tie with wire as standard and use WG 55 tape, part 6514 993 000, only when the optional tape station is installed. A 1160 bale can weigh 550 kg, well beyond WG 40's 380 kg rating.
Is HSM WG 40 polyester or polypropylene?
It is polyester (PET). HSM uses polyester across the WG tapes because it keeps its tension as a bale of cardboard or film relaxes, which is useful when bales wait in a yard before collection.
How many rolls are in a pack of WG 40?
One. HSM sells article 6212 993 010 as single 500 m rolls and does not publish a multi-roll case. For larger quantities, ask us for a quote.