COMPRESSED BALE PACKAGING APPARATUS WITH BAG APPLICATOR ASSIST DEVICE AND BAG FOR SAME

摘要

A bag applicator assist device (89) for a baling system having a discharge mandrel (74), includes a frame (91) movable longitudinally along the mandrel (74) from a loading position to a bagging position and at least one gripper (93) mounted to the frame (91). The gripper (93) is movable between a closed position to secure the bag (100) therein and an open position to release the bag (100) from the gripper. A bag (100) is positioned in the gripper (93) at the loading position, the frame (91) is moved longitudinally along the mandrel (74) from the loading position to the bagging position and the bag (100) is released from the gripper (93) when the frame (91) is in the bagging position. A bag (100) configured for use with the applicator assist device (89) includes a polymeric tubular member having a sealed end and an open end. The open end defines four corners. The bag has a gripper receiving region (119) at about each corner.