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Compactor Installation

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Bakers Waste Equipment provides comprehensive installation, modification, and relocation services for commercial trash compactors and recycling balers, throughout the United States.

Compactor Installation FAQs

What kind of electrical service do I need for a compactor?

Electricians can use the chart below as a general reference for the electrical service requirements of a waste compactor.

MOTOR HP	VOLTS	LOAD AMPS	FUSE MAX SIZE	CIRCUIT BREAKER	SERVICE DISCONNECT AMPS
3 HP	3/208 3/230 3/460	10.6 9.6 4.8	15 15 10	20 20 15	30 30 30
5 HP	3/208 3/230 3/460	16.7 15.2 7.6	30 25 15	40 40 20	30 30 30
10 HP	3/208 3/230 3/460	30.8 28 14	50 50 25	80 70 35	60 60 30
15 HP	3/208 3/230 3/460	46.2 42 21	60 60 30	90 90 40	60 60 30
20 HP	3/208 3/230 3/460	59.4 54 27	100 90 45	125 125 60	100 100 60
30 HP	3/208 3/230 3/460	88 80 40	150 150 70	225 200 100	200 200 100
50 HP	3/208 3/230 3/460	143 130 65	250 225 100	350 350 150	400 400 100
3/4 HP	1/120 1/230	13.8 6.9	20 10	20 15	30 30
3 HP	1/208 1/230	18.7 17	30 25	45 40	30 30
5 HP	1/208 1/230	30.8 28	50 45	80 70	60 60
10 HP	1/208 1/230	55 50	100 90	125 125	100 100

What are the installation specifications?

All compactors are installed in accordance with the ANSI Standards Z245.2 for compactor installations and Z245.5 for baler installations.

What are the concrete pad requirements for compactors?

The concrete pad requirements for a waste compactor are:

6″ thick steel reinforce – 3000 psi concrete
Minimum 10 ft. wide x 5 ft. greater than the combined length of the compactor and container

Common Compactor Installations

Bakers Waste Equipment can handle any type of compactor installation, no matter how complex. Our most common commercial waste compactor installations include:

Dock Compactor Installations: These are the most popular types of compactor installations. In a dock compactor installation, the compactor is installed next to a facility’s loading dock. The material most commonly feeds into the rear of the compactor.
Through-The-Wall Chute Compactor Installations: In a through-the-wall chute installation, a steel chute is fabricated and attached to the charge opening of the compactor, passing through an opening in a wall. Through-the-wall chutes can be utilized to feed into the sides or rear of the compactor.
Ground Fed Compactor Installations: A ground-fed compactor operates by placing waste directly into the charge opening from ground level, typically outside the facility. With this setup, employees are responsible for transporting the waste to the compactor and lifting or depositing it inside.

Common Compactor Steel Configurations

Our most common compactor steel configurations for installations include:

Hoppers: The purpose of a hopper on a waste compactor is to facilitate the safe and efficient loading of waste into the compactor’s charge chamber. They allow for larger quantities of waste to be loaded at once and act as a safety measure by preventing users from reaching directly into the charge chamber, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
Doghouses: The purpose of a doghouse on a waste compactor is to provide an added level of security when feeding a compactor. It typically features a lockable door or doors, which restrict access to the compactor’s interior. This helps prevent unauthorized individuals from dumping waste into the compactor, ensuring that only authorized personnel can use it.
Walk-On Deck: The purpose of a walk-on-deck on a waste compactor is that it allows employees to load a dock fed compactor without having to leave the building.
Full Enclosure: The purpose of a full enclosure on a waste compactor is to provide a complete and secure structure around a dock fed compactor. In addition to allowing your employees to feed the machine without having to leave the building, it offers additional benefits such as noise control, weather protection, and improved aesthetics.
Cart Dumper/Tipper: A cart dumper/tipper is a device designed to assist in the loading of waste into a waste compactor. Its purpose is to lift and tilt waste containers, such as bins or carts, and empty their contents into the compactor’s charge opening leading to increased efficiency and improved safety.

When it comes to compactor installation, Bakers Waste Equipment is the name you can trust. Our nationwide coverage, experienced team, prompt service, and customer satisfaction focus set us apart.