The hay baling machine can wrap the crushed hay, silage or grass into bundles that is applied to feed animals as forge. But how to store these bundles so as that they can be used for a long time?
If there is a time interval between production and use, it is necessary to store straw bundles processed by hay baling machine. According to the moisture and use of the straw, it can be divided into dry storage and wet storage. On the basis of storage environments, it can be divided into outdoor storage and indoor storage.
Store according to the moisture difference
乾式保管
乾燥保管とは、保管前にわらを自然または人工的に乾燥させることを指します。水分含有量を下げることで微生物の増殖を抑制し、セルロース分解酵素や細菌の活性を低下させることができます。ただし、作物わらを適切に保存するには、湿気の多い環境で微生物が活動を取り戻すのを防ぐために、保管環境を常に乾燥させておく必要があります。
湿った状態での保管
Wet storage refers to directly store the straw after harvesting from field, and usually it is stored in sealed cellars. For wet storage, straw is mainly stored at low pH (<4.5) and low oxygen concentration too avoid microbial degradation and dry matter loss.
When using dry storage, the environment must be dry and the storage conditions are severe. However, wet storage can inhibit microbial growth and reduce energy consumption. Wet storage does not require drying treatment, so it greatly improves efficiency and timeliness, reducing the risk of fire.
Store according to different environments
屋外保管
It is the easiest method to store the straw processed by the hay baling machine. The total moisture content should be less than 30% during long-term stacking. When the maximum stacking height reaches 8m and the storage time is less than 2 months, it can effectively avoid spontaneous combustion.
In order to prevent moisture, sometimes the bottom is erected with wood or bricks for 10 to 15 ㎝. When stacking, pay attention to fill in the middle to prevent empty inner side to trigger loose. Cover straw with rainproof cloth to prevent rain or from washing away.
Store according to different environment
屋内保管
通常、乾燥倉庫または換気倉庫を使用します。ストローの含水率は12%～15%の間で制御可能です。保管場所は車両が進入できる場所でなければなりません。このような環境下では、ストローはロスが少ないものの、コストが高く、輸送も面倒です。また、保管期間中も不定期な点検やメンテナンスが必要となります。
In addition, a perfect storage location should have a good drainage system, no water accumulation, and it is easy parking. In addition, it it needs to be close to farms and roads with convenient water and electricity.
After wrapping by a processional hay baling machine, if you want store your straw bundles for a long time, it is necessary to know the above knowledge!