Horizontal Balers
High-Volume Baling Systems for Cardboard, Plastic, and Mixed Materials
Built for High Throughput and Industrial Demands
Horizontal balers are designed for high-volume waste and recycling operations that need fast, automated material handling with minimal labor. Whether you’re processing corrugated boxes, shrink wrap, plastics, or mixed recyclables, Prolex offers a range of models to match your facility’s layout and volume
With options like auto-tie horizontal balers, closed door balers, and dual ram configurations, we’ll help you design a system that maximizes throughput while minimizing downtime.
Available Models and Configurations
We offer both standard and customized systems, including:
Closed-End Horizontal Balers
Lower production output, ideal for compact layouts or start-up operations
Auto-Tie Horizontal Balers
Integrate seamlessly into automated production or recycling lines
Dual Ram Horizontal Balers
Enhanced force and density for tougher materials and larger bale weights
Whether you’re processing industrial cardboard or building a horizontal plastic baler system, our team will guide you to the best-fit equipment.



Key Features & Specs (Standard Options Include)
- ANSI Z245.2 Safety Compliance
- UL/CUL Listed Electrical Control Panels
- Heavy-duty, key-lockable push-button controls (NEMA 4 rated)
- UHMW Ram Shoes for accurate tracking and easy replacement
- Oil sight gauges for quick fluid level checks
- Automatic single-cycle operation
- Optional conveyors, tippers, and sorters available
Ask us about add-ons or integration into your automated baling system.
Buy, Rent, or Lease
Need a short-term vertical baler rental or not ready to purchase outright? We offer:
- Month-to-month rentals
- Flexible leasing terms
- Delivery, setup, and removal
- Used equipment trade-in and resale support
If you are looking for a used horizontal baler, contact us to see current availability.
What Our Clients Say About Working With Prolex
It was a pleasure working with you and your team! You all made this a very smooth process that I don’t always see. Prolex is linked to be preferred servicing company for our facility. I do hope to work with you again on other new jobs.
Territory Manager
Waste & Recycling Industry
★★★★★
I appreciate your knowledge and professionalism. We hope to secure more work with your organization. I wish we worked with more people like yourself!
National Account Manager
Manufacturing and Industrial
★★★★★
First of all, let me say I am very impressed with the quick responses and genuine want to help our company. I look forward to continued work with Prolex!
Account Manager
Retail Facility
★★★★★
Serving Central Indiana Communities
Prolex Compacting Solutions is dedicated to providing reliable recycling equipment service, sales, and custom fabrication solutions to homes and businesses across Northeast Indiana.
We proudly serve customers in the following counties and cities:
Boone County
Hendricks County
Hancock County
Putnam County
Decatur County
Morgan County
Grant County
Shelby County
Marion County
Montgomery County
Clinton County
Not Sure What You Need?
Our team will help you build a solution that’s fast, scalable, and built for long-term use. Whether you’re designing a high throughput baler for a recycling center or automating your production line, we’ll help you find the right equipment and layout.