Textile Bale Breaker
The KME Textile Bale Breaker is designed to safely and efficiently open compressed textile bales, delivering a controlled and consistent flow of material for the next stage of your recycling process.
Whether feeding manual sorting lines, AI vision sorting systems, NIR (Near Infrared) technology or textile balers, every machine is engineered to reduce manual handling, improve material presentation and maximise downstream efficiency.
Manufactured in the UK, the KME Textile Bale Breaker can operate as a standalone machine or as part of a complete textile recycling and material handling system.
Why Choose the KME Textile Bale Breaker?
- Reduces manual handling and operator fatigue
- Opens compressed textile bales quickly and safely
- Delivers a consistent material feed
- Integrates with conveyors and textile processing systems
- Compatible with AI vision sorting and NIR sorting technology
- Heavy-duty construction for continuous industrial operation
- Variable throughput to suit your production requirements
- British designed and manufactured
Designed Around Your Process
No two textile recycling operations are the same.
Every KME Textile Bale Breaker is designed around your materials, production targets, available space and future growth plans. Whether you’re processing post-consumer clothing, industrial textiles, wiping cloths or mixed textile waste, we tailor each system to suit your operation.
Our experienced engineering team can supply a standalone Bale Breaker or integrate it into a complete textile recycling line.
Ready for Modern Textile Recycling
As textile recycling technology evolves, modern sorting systems rely on a consistent and controlled material feed.
The KME Textile Bale Breaker has been designed to integrate with both current and future processing technologies, helping customers prepare for increasing levels of automation.
Our systems are compatible with:
- AI-powered textile sorting
- NIR (Near Infrared) sorting systems
- Optical sorting technologies
- Metal detection
- Automated textile recycling lines
- Bespoke material handling systems
Whether you’re upgrading an existing recycling plant or designing a new facility, KME can engineer a solution that grows with your business.
Features
Can feed a bagging press to produce - 2, 5, 10, 12, 15 and 25 kg packs
Auto metal detection and rejection available
The walking floor as standard has a loading length of approx. 5 metres and typically holds 4 to 5 bales
variable speed control on the unit to allow easy control of the throughput
Can work alongside other technologies - metal detection, fibre detection etc
Benefits
Seamless System Integration - Integrates with conveyors, metal detection, manual sorting stations, AI and NIR technology, creating a complete textile processing solution from bale opening through to baling.
Reliable Industrial Performance - Heavy-duty British engineering built for continuous operation in demanding textile recycling environments.
Built Around Your Process - Every system is engineered to suit your materials, production targets, facility layout and operational requirements.
Ready for Modern Sorting - Provides the consistent material presentation required for manual sorting, AI vision systems and NIR sorting
Increased Productivity - Processes compressed textile bales quickly and consistently, helping maximise throughput and reduce downtime.
Reduced Manual Handling - Automates bale opening to reduce operator effort, improve safety and free up labour for higher-value tasks
Improved Material Flow - Delivers a controlled and consistent feed of textiles to downstream equipment
Future-Proof Investment - Designed to integrate with existing equipment while allowing for future expansion and automation as your business grows.
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