Some suppliers suggested how many bales a roll of silage wrap should typically cover. The estimates ranged from 28 to 32 bales per roll, based on four layers per bale (rather than six). Some stated that a roll of wrap would do 21 to 23 bales if extra coverage is needed for each bale, as is recommended in some quarters.May 10, 2017
What is the best silage wrap?
- Silage Bale Wrap Plastic.
- AgriSeal $call.
- AgriSeal is our best selling silage bale wrap. Made in the USA, Agriseal is a bale wrap offering strong tear resistance at an exceptional value. Available in 1 - 1.2 - 1.5 mil. Stocked in 30" and 20" rolls. Available with Plastic or Cardboard cores.
How much does it cost to wrap round bales?
Plastic can cost upward of $6 to $8 per bale, depending on the size of your bale, and a new wrapper itself can cost between $15,000 and $25,000. When made correctly, individually wrapped bales are usually dense, exclude oxygen, and have the least amount of time between being baled and wrapped.Jan 26, 2017
How many times do you wrap a silage bale?
In a UW bale wrapping study, it was found that at least 6mil, preferably 8mil, of plastic wrap should cover the bale. This can be accomplished by wrapping 6 times with 1ml plastic or 4 times with 1.5 mil plastic.
How much does a bale wrapper cost?
Individual bale wrappers use the most plastic. Plastic can cost upward of $6 to $8 per bale, depending on the size of your bale, and a new wrapper itself can cost between $15,000 and $25,000.Jan 26, 2017
How long will wrapped silage last?
In general, forages baled at 40-60% moisture will maintain feed value for about 12 months as long as the integrity of the plastic is maintained. However, even where the forage was baled at the appropriate moisture level and the plastic has minimal holes, it is good practice to feed baleage bales within 9 months.Feb 27, 2019
How much does it cost to wrap a bale?
Individual bale wrappers use the most plastic. Plastic can cost upward of $6 to $8 per bale, depending on the size of your bale, and a new wrapper itself can cost between $15,000 and $25,000.Jan 26, 2017