Fusion 2 - Integrated Baler Wrapper

McHale Patented Bale Transfer - McHale Fusion 2 Integrated Baler Wrapper

The bale chamber on the McHale Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper splits horizontally (like a clam shell) and the lower section of the bale chamber doubles as a transfer mechanism to transfer the netted bale into the vertical wrapping ring. This unique McHale patented system delivers a number of advantages over other integrated baler wrappers, namely in terms of;

1. The McHale Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper is 5.8 metres long. Overall it is shorter and more maneuverable than the competition. This is a distinct advantage when working in small fields or hilly conditions.
2. On the McHale Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper, the bale transfer takes place as the bale chamber is opening & closing. As the transfer occurs in one movement or step as the baler is opening and closing, the transfer does not reduce the machines output when compared with a traditional fixed chamber round baler.
3. On the McHale Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper, the transfer occurs in one pass taking less than 10 seconds. This guarantees maximum speed and output. If the one step patented McHale bale transfer is 10 seconds faster than competing machines two step transfers, this results in a time saving of 10 minutes (assuming a production of 60 bales/ per hour).
4. On the McHale Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper, as the bale transfer takes place the side walls of the lower section of the bale chamber support the bale and stop it from moving to the right or to the left when the Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper is working in hilly conditions.
5. The McHale Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper has a single pass bale transfer, which means the bale is transferred into the vertical wrapping ring as the bale chamber opens and closes, this eliminates doubling handling methods such as a secondary transfer arm or moving table between the bale chamber and the wrapping area on the machine. As a result of the single pass bale transfer on the McHale Fusions the machine is faster and more reliable as the bale does not have to be handled twice. Also output is increased as the machine does not have to pause for long periods on the swarth, as it waits for the bale transfer to take place.

Split Drive Gearbox - McHale Fusion 2 Integrated Baler Wrapper

On the McHale Fusion 2 Integrated Baler Wrapper the left hand side of the gearbox drives the rollers in the bale chamber, while the pick up and chopper unit are driven from the right hand side of the machine. This system ensures direct short transfer paths and optimal power distribution.

Pick Up - McHale Fusion 2 Integrated Baler Wrapper

The McHale Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper is fitted with a high capacity 2 metre galvanised pick up which lifts even the shortest of crop. Accurate height control can be achieved through a spring balanced hydraulic lifting system. The pick up is fitted with lateral feed augers that smoothly guide the crop into the chopping unit. The pick up features

• four rows of tines
• double raced cam bearings
• slip clutch protection
• cam side inspection port for checking or changing pick up bearings

A crop compression roller is also available as an optional extra on the Fusion 2. This roller evens out lumps in the swarth and minimises the risk of blockages when working in heavy swarths.

Rotor & Chopper Unit - McHale Fusion 2 Integrated Baler Wrapper

The rotor design encourages a uniform crop flow, which reduces the risk of blockage, thus maximising output. The chopping unit features 23 knives. Knives in the chopping unit are made from hardened tool steel and can be engaged and disengaged from the tractor cab. When engaged the knives extend into the spine of the rotor, which ensures a consistent chop quality.

Drop Floor - 3 Simple Steps to Removing a Blockage- McHale Fusion 2 Integrated Baler Wrapper

As baling conditions are not always ideal, uneven swarths can occur which can lead to blockages. The main drive chain on the Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper is protected by a slip clutch on the PTO.

1. Should a blockage occur, the sound of the slip clutch alerts the operator who can hydraulically lower the floor from the tractor cab.
2. This widens the chopper unit feed channel, on re-engaging the pto the blockage can be fed through.
3. The floor can then be reset and baling can resume.

Bale Chamber / Roller/ Bearing & Chains - McHale Fusion 2 Integrated Baler Wrapper

The bale chamber on the McHale Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper produces a 1.23 X 1.25 metre round bale. The heavy-duty bale chamber consists of 18 heavy-duty rollers, which are made from high-grade tubular steel. At all times the roller design ensures positive bale rotation. The roller shafts are 50mm on the drive and non drive side and are fitted with 50mm double raced bearings on main load points on the drive side.

The McHale Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper is fitted with heavy-duty drive chains and sprockets, which ensure long life and minimum down time.

• Drive side chains are 1-1/4 inch (20B)
• Rotor chain is 1 inch duplex (16B-2)
• Pick up chains are 3/4 inch (60H)

The roller ends are fitted with a McHale designed reverse thread sealing system, which ensures that any material, which tries to get into bearings, is automatically threaded out.

Progressive Greasing and Oiling - McHale Fusion 2 Integrated Baler Wrapper

1. The bearings and chains are supported by a progressive greasing and oiling system.
2. Each time a bale is ejected from the wrapping table on the machine, oil and grease pass through the respective progressive blocks.
   
   The blocks measure and regulate the amount of grease and oil going to the bearings and chains. This ensures that the machine consistently delivers the correct amount of oil or grease depending on the load the components are under.
3. The chamber drive chains, rotor chain and pick up chains receive a measured amount of oil.
4. At the same time the chamber rollers on the drive and non-drive side, rotor bearings and pick up gears automatically receive a measured amount of pressurised grease.
5. After a pre-set number of bales a lube alarm will sound reminding the operator to top up the lubrication system.

Vertical Wrapping Ring - McHale Fusion 2 Integrated Baler Wrapper

The vertical wrapping ring on the Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper is fitted with two 750mm dispensers, which take approximately 20 seconds to apply 4 layers of film and 30 seconds to apply six layers of film using both dispensers. This means the wrapping platform is always waiting for the next bale.

The dispensers are fitted with film break sensors, which notify the operator through the control box in the tractor cab if one or both dispensers run out of film. If one dispenser runs out of film the Fusion 2 will continue working and automatically slow bale rotation and increase the number of rotations of the wrapping ring to ensure that the round bale is wrapped correctly.

Cut and Holds - McHale Fusion 2 Integrated Baler Wrapper

On the last rotation of the wrapping cycle the cut and holds extend out and the wrapping film is gently supported in the cut and hold rails, once supported the cut and hold gathers the wrapping film to one point where it is cut and held. This system makes the Fusion 2 integrated baler wrappers performance much more reliable particularly in hot or wet conditions.

Control Console - McHale Fusion 2 Integrated Baler Wrapper

The McHale Fusion 2 integrated baler wrapper is controlled by an expert plus control console, which controls baler and wrapper operation and makes it fully automatic.
The expert plus control console features a large graphic display, which allows the machine operator to view graphically what stage the machine is at in the baling and wrapping cycle.

Machine Operation - Fusion 2 Integrated Baler Wrapper

On entering a field, an operator can select from the control console, if they want:

• the knives in the chopper unit on or off.
• the machine to tip or hold the wrapped bale - this normally depends on ground conditions.
• bale only programme for hay or straw - this eliminates the wrapping ring.
• various bale transfer options depending on ground conditions.

As the Fusion 2 enters a field and moves up along the swarth, the following is the sequence of events:

1. When the bale is formed the control box beeps to signal that the bale is full.
2. The operator stops the machine on the swarth and the pre set amount of net wrap is automatically applied.
3. After the net has been cut, the bale transfer occurs automatically, when the round bale chamber closes the operator can continue baling up along the swarth.
4. The McHale Fusion 2 Integrated baler wrapper automatically wraps the bale and tips the bale when the next bale in the chamber is being netted (flat conditions) or when the operator presses the tip bale button (in hilly conditions).