Net Replacement Film (NRF)

Using plastic film instead of net to hold a bale together is the latest significant development in the production of baled silage. Silawrap NRF works on suitably engineered combination baler/wrapper units like the Mc Hale Fusion 3 plus. Crop Packaging Systems have combined a mix of resins with our manufacturing expertise to develop Silage wrap NRF. Silage wrap NRF has been used in Ireland, France, Norway and New Zealand. Whole crop barley, Alfalfa, Lucerne, Maize and Grass have all been baled successfully with Silage wrap NRF. More importantly for our climate a wide range of grass has been baled, from leafy and wet to stemy and dry. Silage wrap NRF is a different product to Silage wrap bale wrapping film. It is not as elastic as it is required to hold the bale together. In fact Silage wrap NRF holds bales tighter than net thus reducing air ingress after the bale is released from the baler. This improves silage quality.

Advantages of LYR Net Replacement Film

Super Quality:

NRF adds extra film to the barrel of the bale. The Oxygen barrier is improved. Silage stores better. This leads to better quality silage, improved animal production and increased farm profits.

Reduces mould:

Mould reduces silage quality. Extra film on
the barrel of the bale reduces vermin and handler damage. As a result quality is improved. Milk, beef or lamb production increases per bale leading to more profitable farming.Opening a bale of silage made with LYR Net Replacement Film

Labour Saving:

No need to separate net and film when opening bales. This reduces feeding time, makes waste disposal easier and reduces costs.

Better shaped bale:

NRF compresses the bale tighter than net. This keeps the bale in better shape.

How it works:

 NRF is stretched onto the bale. Its elasticity and strength properties hold the bale together. This is vital to ensure correct wrapping. The film also helps to seal in the goodness of the forage and keep out air. This leads to improved feed quality, better storage and increased animal production.

Tips to insure best use of NRF:

• Set the stretch ratio as per recommended guidelines and depending on wrapping conditions. Some brands recommend 15% stretch thus reducing the number of bales achieved per roll.
• Centre the roll accuratly when loading into the baler. This will insure even coverage on the bale and will enable the film to wrap over the side of the bale.

Setting the machine and stretch % properly will ensure the film goes over the side of the bale by 3 to 4 cm.

• Apply a minimum of 3.5 turns of film to the bale. This ensures a minimum of 2 layers of NRF on all of the bale.

Roll Specifications:

Roll length 2000 metres, 2400 meters
Roll width 950mm,1400 mm, 1280mm for grass silage
1280 mm for maize silage