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TamaWrap is designed to handle very adverse weather conditions from temperatures well over 100 degrees in the coastal bend of Texas to the other extreme weather conditions of the Kansas plains with temperatures below 32 degrees and it will still perform without issue.
If harvesting in temperatures below 50F, please ask your local John Deere Dealer about Arctic wrap – it is designed to perform in cold weather conditions.

TamaWrap is designed to handle numerous radical movements from the time it is first wrapped and laid out onto the John Deere handler until it is taken the gin’s feeder floor.

You can get support from our field team who are located across the cotton belt.
Access our Tama Cotton Support app on your smartphone and you’ll be able to submit claims, troubleshoot, and contact a member of the TamaWrap® Team.
We’ve got you covered!

The wrap is manufactured in Israel and is warehoused in several locations across the cotton belt.

The yellow, pink, and blue all still have the same thickness of Polyethylene material.

Nothing except the color.
The Pink Wrap is Tama’s charity activity where the portion of sales of every pink wrap is donated to cancer research.

The yellow and pink wrap are approximately 69 feet long, part of which is lined with a tacky material.
The blue wrap is held together by adhesive at the tail area only.
The yellow and pink wrap meets the ASABE RMW standard.

For roll handling equipment contact: www.stellarindustries.com

The TamaWrap® are compressed and can be sold to recyclers in the area, an extra income for the gin.

Wrap can be punctured or torn by improper handling or loading/unloading procedures.
Wrap can be damaged by careless handling.
Make sure that all sharp edges and protrusions on hauling equipment are eliminated.

In the US, please pass wrap related issues to your local distributor including the wrap serial numbers. For US customers, contact Tama USA Inc. at 1-800-225-8946.
In the case of a field issue, report immediately. Provide the following:
Brief description of issue.
Picker serial number.
Date of occurrence.
Wrap Serial Number of all affected portions. (required for warranty administration)
Note to dealer about the issue.

You can download the Tama Cotton Support App from your App Store or Google Play.
Use the Cotton Support App for sending a report via our simple and user-friendly system. Refer to our INTERACTIVE TROUBLESHOOT GUIDE where you can enter and find solutions for common issues with the help of short instructional videos. NO PHONE SERVICE REQUIRED: It’s simple and easy to use even when you’re out in the field.

The TamaWrap® is fed into the John Deere On Board Module cotton harvester.
The wrap portion is fed around the module by the feeding mechanism.
The Z-LOCK™ is activated to seperate the wrap from the roll and to secure the tail of the wrap.
The round module is ejected from the John Deere On Board Module cotton harvester to the handler while the harvesting continues.
The round module is placed at the end of the row.

Module trucks: As modules wrapped with TamaWrap® Blue may squat more, when using module trucks module diameter should not exceed 100 inches (254 CM). Thus, maximum recommended harvester monitor set size is 92”, If larger than 100”, further reduce the set size.
Insure that recommended chains are used on module trucks. It is HIGHLY recommended to use appropriate chains while using module trucks, in order to minimize the risk of damaged modules and decrease the risk of contamination.
Other trucks: make sure there are no sharp edges or other sharp objects which may cause tears in modules.

The recommended lift capacity: 4,400 lbs (2 tons) forklift.

TamaWrap® Storage Requirements are as follows: Store under roof in an enclosed structure and avoid exposure to sunlight and moisture while stored. Double stacking of pallets is permissible with proper handling equipment. Please note that TamaWrap® is to be used within two seasons.

As a general recommendation - Handle the module with care and do not allow the module to drag on the ground or on stalks during staging.
When using spear loaders - Do not allow module to drag on the ground when inserting or withdrawing spears.
When using rear and front loaders - Make sure arms are completely on the ground before opening and closing to avoid “over squeezing".

Every TamaWrap+® includes 4 RFID tags to provide unique identification to each module. This unique identification enables full traceability of individual modules through harvesting and processing:
With TamaWrap+® technology, you can trace your modules from the field, through the gin’s gateway, scale and yard- to the feeder floor. Tracing allows association of the ginned bale related data - back to the seed cotton module and back to the field. Also, the technology is integrated with John Deere Harvest ID, Cotton Pro and the John Deere Operations Center.

Examine module carefully PRIOR to unwrapping / cutting and remove any and ALL loose pieces of plastic and other potential contaminants.
Gins that cut wrap: Use the Tama Cut Indicator™ to locate the recommended cutting zone (3 feet / 1 meter) from the Tama Cut Indicator™, with the direction of the arrows. Make ONE clean cut across the module, rather than several short cuts. Make certain ALL pieces of wrap are removed after unwrapping/cutting.

Proper module staging impacts the ability and reliability of module truck pickup and subsequent ginning. Make sure to follow the proper procedure for staging cotton modules for pickup by properly equipped module trucks or moon buggies. Failure to follow these instructions can adversely affect the integrity of the modules.
Modules should be staged on a high flat surface. Staging on well-defined flat driveways or a flat disked surface is optimal.
When choosing a staging location, ask yourself “Can a module truck retrieve from this location after a significant amount of rain?”
If a module truck tires and/or tracks have to slip to gather the load, damage may occur to the underside of the module due to relative chain slip.
If at all possible do not stage modules on top of rows or beds or internal portion of field where module truck access will be difficult. Modules will take the shape of the surface they are placed on. Setting on beds or uneven surfaces requires digging into the ground with the module truck chain to safely get under the entire surface of the module.

A proper module truck loading and unloading of round modules impacts the ability and reliability of subsequent ginning of these modules. Be sure to share this important information with all truck drivers and use the following check list to verify they have the proper equipment to handle the modules:
Module trucks with 12 bed chains must have inside eight chains replaced with Stover RMS chain to prevent damage to the module plastic wrap.
Module trucks with 11 bed chains must have inside seven chains replaced with Stover RMS chain to prevent damage to the module plastic wrap.
As a final check, nonStover RMS chain is only allowed within 17 in. (43 cm) of module truck inside wall surfaces.
If chain tail wheels are the sprocket style, paddle style with sharp points, or narrower than 2 in. (5 cm), replace with wide smooth paddle style tail wheels.
For moon buggys, enough strands of chains must be replaced to the middle of the width to accommodate a 1.5 m (5 ft.) flat portion of a module, regardless of the side to side placement of the module. As with a module truck, no more than 17 in. (43 cm) of non-Stover RMS chain is allowed from the extreme inside width of the moon buggy to prevent damage to the plastic wrap.
Verify accurate synchronization of truck or moon buggy bed to ground speed per manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
Many module trucks have the chain speed biased to run slightly faster than the ground speed. This is not permissible with round modules and will cause cutting on the underside of the modules during loading and unloading.
Do not attempt to load round modules if not properly staged.
Verify that module group and individual modules have been identified per farmer and gin instructions before loading.
Do not add 2”x 4” boards or other spacers to the troughs in between the module truck bed chains. The spacers will increase the friction between the underside of the module and the truck bed and can cause wrap damage.
Daily inspect for and remove any sharp edges on the module truck side panels or other areas where round modules can contact.
Rubber or steel cleat tracks are highly recommended when handling round modules in wet or sandy conditions.

Unlike the traditional square modules which can be transport only by module trucks, TamaWrap® maintains the module’s round shape with minimum expansion - allowing transport to the gin with various transportation means such as flatbed truck, Stover truck, road train and more.
Recommendations are: Standard Module Truck, Flatbed Truck or a Road Train.

Check if any of the metal fingers of the duckbill are in contact with the picker belts. Adjust if needed. Then, confirm front set of wrap floor belts are adjusted and functioning properly.

Five rolls of 24 individual TamaWrap® are each manually loaded by two people onto the John Deere On Board Module cotton harvester.
To ensure correct installation of the TamaWrap® on the JD On Board Module cotton harvester, every core is marked on its left hand side with black dots or blue stripe on the core and a label inside the core.

Assuming the ‘mechanical properties’ of the film are good enough, which most top manufacturers are, the main guarantee of good silage concerning the film, is that it seals well, and each application overlaps the last by at least 50%, with the best results coming from the application of at least 6 film layers. The actual difference in thickness of film going onto the bale, after the stretching rollers, is insignificant.

If the film is stretched by 70%, you should expect to obtain at least 22 bales when applying 6 film layers. If only applying 4 film layers, the number of bales possible will be 33. These calculations are based on a 4ft (1.22mt) x 4ft (1.22mt) round bale.

Wrapped silage bales are convenient to handle, store, and transport, making feeding out easier and more efficient. If feeding extremely large cattle herds, in one location, pit or clamp silage can be more suitable, however, the amount of silage exposed to the air, once the pit or clamp is open, means there is more silage at risk of spoilage.

There are many reasons, the most obvious being the tack level on the film, allowing it to stick to the bale surface when the wrapping is finished. Other reasons may be that the film is not stretched correctly, making it loose on application and unable to ‘grip’ to the previous layer. More commonly, the cutting problem is because the knife is not sharp enough and the film does not immediately separate fully from the roll and the bale eventually pulls it apart when it is dropped off the wrapper, leaving a twisted tail of film that can never attach itself to the bale surface.

One standout feature is its status as the only internationally certified recycled bale wrap (ISCC Plus), guaranteeing complete traceability from origin to finished product and a commitment to using over 30% post-consumer recycled material.

Cycle wrap significantly reduces plastic material usage per bale, promoting an environmentally friendly approach to wrapping.

Cycle wrap is manufactured using innovative, super-strong materials, processed through cutting-edge methods. This ensures consistent performance and suitability for high-speed baling, especially with square wrappers.

Yes! EZ Web has been designed specifically to work with stretchfilm and what's more, is made from the same material, meaning you no longer have to separate come disposal time.

No, Agribale NRF is not recommended for use with dry crops such as hay and cereal straw. It is specifically designed for certain crop types.

Agribale NRF is highly effective for binding round bale grass silage, maize, and sugar beet pulp, improving preservation and reducing spoilage.

AgAgribale NRF, produced by BPI, is a film binding material ideal for round balers equipped for film binding. It enhances the binding process in these specific balers.

The most known alternatives for NRF, are Netwrap and Steretchfilm, but lately a new exciting product was introduced to the market - Tama EZ Web. This revolutionary product is fully recyclable, uses much less plastic, fits all round balers, and all type of crops, and holds the bale much better.

FlexNet® Classic, when wrapped over the load, provides an essential third dimension of stability by pressing down on the top layer of your valuable goods, ensuring extra security during shipping.

FlexNet® Classic's unmatched strength allows it to grip corners and curves efficiently, while ensuring optimum elongation – enhancing overall load stability.

FlexNet® Classic offers superior load security with significantly less machine tension compared to standard, non-stretch netting, helping to protect your wrapping machine and allowing precise adjustments during the wrapping process.

FlexNet® Classic maintains tension and load integrity even in extreme conditions, offering over 30% stretch and providing extra meters per roll – for added load security.

X-SPAN® Technology stretches further than the competitors' netting, while maintaining its original width. This results in more efficient wrapping with higher elongation, saving you time and money.

The NDicator® tool, available since 2011, simplifies the process of achieving optimal elongation. It features a visual elongation pointer that lets the net itself indicate when the best elongation point is reached, making the job easier for users.

The patented X-SPAN® Technology used in FlexNet® X-SPAN® NDicator® provides higher elongation, better load security, and maximum air circulation. This means that you can achieve more wrapped loads per roll, superior coverage with fewer wraps, quicker wrapping cycles, and enhanced load stability.

FlexNet® X-SPAN® NDicator® is a revolutionary stretch net that offers an impressive 50% elongation while retaining its original width. This innovation expands the wrapping surface without compromising load stability, making it ideal for both agriculture and industrial applications.

The ElastiNet®X-SPAN® NDicator is perfect for agricultural and industrial applications, offering unmatched memory for secure wrapping and superior air circulation.

The ElastiNet®X-SPAN® NDicator features the revolutionary X-SPAN® Technology, which stretches further than the competitors' netting, while retaining its original width. This technology results in more wrapped loads per roll, superior coverage with fewer wraps, quicker wrapping cycles, and enhanced load stability.

ElastiNet®X-SPAN® NDicator offers exceptional stretch, while maintaining its original width, providing an enhanced wrapping surface, and offering a cost-effective solution, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.

Yes, ElastiNet® Pro is designed to grip securely on various shapes and curves, ensuring its versatility and adaptability for most applications.

The X-SPAN® Technology in the ElastiNet®X-SPAN® NDicator ensures higher elongation, better load security, and maximum air flow. This means cost savings through more wrapped loads per roll, enhanced load stability, and improved efficiency.

ElastiNet® Pro performs optimally at a 15% elongation, ensuring constant width and versatility for machine and manual use.

NDicator® is a user-friendly tool, available since 2011. It lets the net itself indicate when you've reached the best elongation point through a visual pointer, simplifying the process of achieving optimal elongation and making your job easier.

Yes, ElastiNet® Classic is versatile and adaptable. It can be applied manually or with a wrapping machine. It integrates with most existing wrapping machines and brake systems, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

ElastiNet® Classic utilizes its unique Reflex Action to stretch and grip shipments of any size or shape securely. This technology also allows the pallet wrap to retract almost fully to its original length, ensuring superior load retention.

ElastiNet® Classic is a robust pallet wrap with exceptional stretch and snap-back features, perfect for securing shipments of all sizes.

FlexNet® Pro is suitable for both machine and manual use, and excels in various applications. It ensures superior load retention by snapping back and retracting almost to its original length. The net also stretches without losing width, covering a larger surface, reducing the need for extra wraps and saving time.

The NDicator® serves as a user-friendly tool that visually indicates the best elongation point, simplifying the process of achieving optimal stretching for all your wrapping needs.

X-SPAN® technology is a revolutionary innovation in pallet nets, stretching further than competitors’ while maintaining its original width. It offers higher elongation, better load security, and maximum air flow, and delivers more wrapped loads per roll with fewer wraps, saving time and money.

FlexNet® Pro is a pallet net with 33% elongation. It is versatile due to its X-SPAN® technology, clear NDicator signals, and suitability for both machine and hand use.

Yes, FlexNet® Pro is recyclable, resulting in more wrapped loads and less waste. It offers savings by enabling faster wrapping, while providing added security, longer rolls, and wider net – ultimately saving you money.

X-SPAN® technology allows the net to stretch further, while maintaining its original width, resulting in more wrapped loads, superior coverage, and enhanced load stability.

ElastiNet® Pro not only provides more wrapped loads and savings, but it is also entirely recyclable – reducing waste and promoting sustainability in your wrapping processes.

Yes, ElastiNet®X-SPAN® NDicator is recyclable, which reduces waste and provides an eco-friendly solution for securing shipments. This leads to more wrapped loads, less environmental impact, and greater cost savings.

ElastiNet® Classic not only provides excellent load security, but is also entirely recyclable. This means more wrapped loads, less waste, and an environmentally friendly solution for securing your shipments.

ElastiNet® Classic is designed to be gentle on less durable packages and box corners, making it a versatile choice for both light and heavy loads. It offers a 15% elongation, ensuring compatibility with various wrapping machines, from basic to advanced systems.

Yes, FlexNet® X-SPAN® NDicator® is recyclable, which means it reduces waste and offers an eco-friendly solution for securing shipments. More wrapped loads can be achieved with less environmental impact.

Yes, FlexNet® Classic is recyclable and promotes sustainability by offering more wrapped loads per roll and reducing waste, making it an environmentally conscious choice.

EZ Web® is incredibly versatile. It is compatible with existing feeding systems- netwrap or NRF.

EZ Web’s design ensures a clean and efficient removal process from the bale. The easy separation of the material facilitates recycling, as it minimizes the presence of crop and soil remnants. With a gentle shake, all crop remnants can be easily dislodged, simplifying the recycling process and contributing to a more environmentally sustainable approach. This feature not only promotes recycling but also enhances the overall eco-conscious end-of-life management of the baling solution.

Absolutely! EZ Web® is designed to be fully recyclable. You can recycle it on its own or with any type of Stretchfilm, making the recycling process hassle-free. Thanks to EZ Web – Its super easy to recycle!

EZ Web® significantly reduces plastic waste by using 2-3 times less plastic per bale compared to NRF and Netwrap. This eco-friendly design aligns with sustainable practices in agriculture.

Tama Netfilm plays a vital role in reducing the carbon footprint, by adhering to highly efficient and environmentally responsible production methods. By minimizing waste and reusing the waste we do have, Tama Netfilm manufacturing processes have a minimal impact on the environment, highlighting our commitment to sustainability.

Tama Netfilm has proven itself as an eco-friendly choice by maintaining a production process that leaves no room for air pollution. This means that throughout the creation of this product, no harmful emissions of pollutants are released into the environment.

Tama is committed to minimizing plastic use. By adopting practices that significantly reduce plastic consumption, we show our dedication to environmental responsibility. This approach contributes not only to a more sustainable industry, but is also aligned with the broader goals of reducing plastic waste and its environmental impact.

Tama Netfilm reduces cardboard waste through longer rolls. This way, fewer cardboard cores are required for packaging, resulting in a more sustainable and efficient use of resources. This approach reduces both the waste and the environmental impact, while maintaining product quality and usability.

Tama Netfilm streamlines storage with its compact packaging design. This means that less storage space is needed, making it a practical choice with the need for limited storage. The efficient use of space also contributes to resource conservation.

Innovent® secures the load in a lower cost than cardboard corners and straps. It is also taking much less space when taken off the loads saving on storage and waste disposal.

Yes, it is 100% recyclable, contributing to a sustainable approach to packaging. Contains recycled material.

Yes, InnoVent® is adaptable to different load heights, providing versatility in packaging various pallet sizes.

It’s a first-of-its-kind, ultra-ventilating pallet wrap that combines the advantages of pallet netting and ventilating film while avoiding the faults of CB&S (Cardboard Boxes and Straps).

Yes, InnoVent® secures the entire pallet without, or at least with less need for added stability components like cardboard caps and layers, simplifying the packaging process and reducing manual operations.

Tama ‘Zebra pattern’ is an indicator to clearly show one side of the roll from the other, to assist in correct roll loading for baling, and to help identify which way the bale will un-roll when feeding. That’s cutting-edge baling innovation.

TamaCycle Netwrap offers several environmental benefits, including using less plastic per bale, reducing the weight of the netwrap, and incorporating high percentages of post-industrial waste recycled content throughout its manufacturing process. The packaging also includes various percentage from 40% to 100% post-consumer recycled material, making it the perfect eco-friendly choice for baling.

Tama Assist offers the best technical assistance – All of our Sales Companies have a dedicated technical expert; online product use calculators; product knowledge guides and a ‘choose the correct twine’ app. Contact your local Tama sales company or check the website to find your closest technical expert.

TamaNet+ ROYAL minimizes baling downtime to only 7.5 seconds per bale. it also means more bales from one roll so less stops per working day.

TamaNet+ ROYAL is tailored to high-density cereal crops, offering optimal support in dense fields. It is built for high-pressure conditions and maintains reliability under heavy-duty baling operations, ensuring that your crops are secured and protected.

TamaNet+ ROYAL 3500m is a game-changer for high-density cereal crops and heavy-duty baling. It achieves this by requiring only 2.5 wraps per bale, offering substantial cost savings and enabling over 50 more bales than the standard 3,600m netwrap.

TamaCycle Netwrap is a first-of-its-kind, high-performance, recycled eco-baling solution. It’s designed to reduce the environmental impact of baling while maintaining excellent performance. It features less plastic per bale because of the lighter rolls and the percentage of recycled content that it contains. The packaging also includes between 40% - 100% percent recycled material and is easy to recognize by its black and green Zebra pattern.

TamaCycle Netwrap is designed to provide both eco-friendliness and high performance. It maintains its performance standards while being environmentally conscious. You can expect reliable baling results without compromising on durability, making it a valuable choice for eco-conscious baling operations.

TamaNet+ ROYAL helps reduce plastic waste, with up to 45% less plastic used per bale, equivalent to 1,000 meters less plastic for every 100 bales. This eco-friendly approach contributes to reducing the environmental footprint of baling operations.

Most baler chambers are between 117cm and 123cm. Tama’s netwrap is 1.23m wide and designed to cover the bale from edge to edge, in all round balers, often covering a bit more, and is better than most 1.25cm netwraps.

This depends upon bale diameter and crop type, Tama has recommendations on how many wraps should be applied, which can be found on the sleeve, in the booklet attached to the roll, and on our website www.tama.co.il.

Original Edge to Edge coverage, from Tama’s Edge to Edge patent and more feet per roll at the same weight as ‘traditional’ netwrap, that means: more bales per roll, less roll changeovers, less rolls needed to store, less plastic used to bale the same number of bales, and a better cost per bale. Tama net is weight optimized but stronger.

The real question you should ask is ‘what is the cost per bale’. Tama’s stronger net, guaranteed minimum length, mesh lock closing effect, ‘edge to edge’ covering, and trouble-free baling combine to give you an unbeatable cost per bale! For a clear breakdown of how your cost per bale is lower when buying Tama netwrap, contact your Tama local salesperson.

When using Round Bale Netwrap, a few moments must be taken to ensure correct preparation of your machine in order to achieve the best results. The most common problems of net splitting, tearing, or fouling on feed rollers arise from the net ‘laddering’, where threads become broken, leading to a running stitch in the net running opposite to the direction of the net, eventually causing the net to separate where the ‘ladder’ has occurred. This can be caused by many different and varying circumstances but will always have the same ‘ladder’ effect.
Check that the area in which the roll sits is free from dirt and debris. Ensure that all metal surfaces the net comes into contact with are free from rust or sharp edges or weld spots (net box sides, spreader bars and rollers etc.), or dried paint ‘lumps’ on any surfaces which could damage the net. Clean up with emery paper if necessary. Also, check that the path for the net to the bale behind the feed mechanism is not dirty or rusty, which could restrict the net’s passage when feeding – often identified by a ‘lump’ of net at the start of the wrapping cycle. This is especially important when starting baling after winter storage.
Ensure the net is threaded correctly. Incorrect feeding of the net will cause incorrect tension being applied, leading to feeding and cutting difficulties which, in turn, will cause problems on subsequent net feed cycles. Where the net is fed through a series of fixed tension bars, always make sure these are clean and polished to avoid excessive friction. Excessive net friction or an uneven surface will cause the net to tear.
Where two rollers are used to feed the net, it is imperative these are correctly aligned and tensioned against one another, to enable the net to feed in evenly and under the correct tension. Incorrectly aligned rollers will produce a corresponding uneven net feed and subsequent cutting action at the end of the wrapping cycle. This will result in poor bale coverage and possible net fouling on the feed rollers at the start of the next cycle. The rollers’ surface should also be closely inspected for abrasions or damage, which could snag the net when feeding.
Ensure the feed rollers are clean of any moisture or residue. Never use an aggressive cleaning agent such as petrol or turpentine to clean rubber rollers.
Always dust rubber rollers down with French chalk or talc powder when loading a new roll of Netwrap, or use anti-static spray to reduce net static when operating. This avoids the net fouling and wrapping around the rollers when feeding in.
Carefully inspect the condition of the belt joiners on variable chamber balers for damage or worn connections, as this will snag the net and cause a tear, which will split the net on the bale.
Make sure the knife or cutting surface is clean and undamaged. Poor cutting action will result in an uneven ‘tail’ to the net, which can become tangled in the rollers and feed mechanism.

Round baling with Netwrap is the most convenient and least expensive way of wrapping your bale. Wrapping with Netwrap reduces costs by being faster than using twine and offers much better protection to the crop than twine ever could.
The main points include:
Less wear and tear on the baler
Fewer revolutions of the bale are needed when net wrapping, dramatically reducing wear and tear on the baler.
Greater speed of operation
Netwrap needs fewer revolutions, reducing the wrapping time and allowing up to 15-20 more bales per hour.
Better coverage on the bale
Net wrapped bales maintain a more uniform shape, making transporting and handling easier, particularly important when wrapping silage bales on an automatic bale wrapper. Bale coverage from edge to edge is also essential when silage wrapping, eliminating air from the bale to ensure better quality forage.
Better weathering capability
Net wrapped bales offer much better weathering capability, allowing outdoor storage and reducing loss from crop wastage.
Easier to remove
Opening a net wrapped bale is a simple and straight-forward operation. The use of net eliminates the difficult and tiresome task of removing baler twine, especially in frosty conditions, and is also less likely to be picked up by livestock or machinery.

We guarantee a minimum net strength. Yes. As well as constant checks during production. Regular benchmark comparative tests are showing on average our net is 17% stronger than competitors’ nets.

The diameter, and width, of all Tama nets will allow it to fit comfortably into the feeding box of all baler types. Tama nets are developed and approved with all the leading OEM’s around the world, to ensure full compatibility.

Tama netwraps are available in lengths from 2,000m to 4,500m. All types and brands of Tama netwrap have a guaranteed minimum length, using European measuring method with stamp of approval. competitor nets, working on a plus or minus tolerance, and not minimum length, based on our continuance benchmarking, are on average 8% less than their declared length.

TamaCycle Netwrap is designed to provide both eco-friendliness and high performance. It maintains its performance standards while being environmentally conscious. You can expect reliable baling results without compromising on durability, making it a valuable choice for eco-conscious baling operations.

IMPAX® is purpose-built to withstand the force exerted on the twine during bale compression and ejection. This ensures secure knots and unrivaled knot performance, for unmatched productivity and total workability.

Yes, it decreases downtime caused by knot failures, leading to smoother operations.

TamaTwine+ IMPAX helps in securing bales by utilizing IMPAX Technology, which enhances the twine’s energy absorption ability, and significantly reduces the risk of failed knots. Thanks to IMPAX technology knots remain intact even under extreme load. With TamaTwine+ IMPAX® HD Ultimate, you can bale confidently, knowing that you won’t lose precious time re-baling your bales due to knots breaking, providing peace of mind and efficiency in your baling process, ultimately saving you time and resources.

Each operator has their preferred type of knot. The most ideal knot should be compact and easily pass through the guides and tensioners, without coming un-tied. In addition, make sure the twines are routed properly within the baler, per the manufacturer's instructions provided with the baler. A few common knots for connecting spools may be square knots, reef knots, surgeon’s knots or fisherman’s knots, among others.

Calculate the amount of twine needed per bale.  Bale length (X2) + bale height (X2) x number of knotters (4, 5, 6 or 8 knotters depending on baler) = total amount of twine used per bale.

Example:

Bale Length: 2.4 meters

Bale Height: 0.9 meters

# of Knotters: 6

((2.4 X 2) + (0.9 X 2)) X 6 = 39.6 meters of twine needed per bale.

We also recommend adding some additional length for the twine needed for each knot on the bale. (1.2m additional length for a double knotter; 0.6m additional length for a single knotter, per bale)

39.6m of twine per bale + 1.2m additional length for knots in a double knotter baler = 40.8m of twine needed per bale.

Tama twine guarantees the stated length of the spools & packs of twine, for your peace of mind during your buying decisions.

Estimate the number of spools needed:

Length per pack:                                          2200 meters

Length of twine needed per bale:            /40.8  meters

# of square bales per pack                         = 53 square bales per pack

IMPAX Technology was first developed for high density large square balers, since the twine was becoming increasingly thick to hold denser bales together, we found a new way to combine strength, while providing a smaller diameter twine. We now offer multiple types of heavy twines with IMPAX Technology – from standard density to ultra-high density large square bales, we’ve got you covered.

IMPAX Technology twines provide noticeable advantages to any Large Square Baling operation. Due to the twine’s reduced diameter, we are able to provide many more meters per spool, which increases the number of bales an operator can make with each baler load of twine. The smaller diameter of the twine also reduces common tying issues experienced in the field, while reducing the wear and tear on the tying system components in the baler. Couple this with a large reduction in the amount of plastic used per bale or per season, you are helping to reduce your carbon footprint in your own operation.

Since IMPAX technology twines contain up to 40% more twine in every spool, compared to standard twines, the cost per spool or cost per pound may seem relatively expensive. But don’t forget that each spool or each pound of twine can actually make many more bales than standard twines. This is where calculating the cost per 1,000’ feet or cost per square bale is key, to make a fair comparison. If you need assistance, please contact one of our Tama Assist experts and we’ll be happy to help.

In many cases operators are able to increase their efficiency by making heavier bales using IMPAX Technology twines. Heavier bales reduce the amount of twine consumed during a season, reduce transportation costs and reduce the amount of storage needed to protect the same amount of crop. Please contact your local expert to learn more about how we can hep you make heavier bales and increase your overall efficiency.

No, there can be many differences from one manufacturer to another, based on many factors. Even within Tama, we manufacture many different types of twines, with different specifications, for each application. Contact our experts to discover more.

Consistency ensures smooth operation in your baler, increasing your overall productivity.

High strength is essential to ensure the twine reliably holds knots, preventing bale breakage and loss.

The easy feed design ensures that the twine flows seamlessly from start to finish on the spool, making your work easier and more efficient.

Prioritizing these qualities ensures a hassle-free baling process, reducing the risk of downtime and maximizing your efficiency as a farmer.

Large Square Baling
Very careful attention should be paid to the bale pressure, depending on the type and condition of the crop being baled. During periods of extended dry and hot weather, for instance, straw bales may be noticeably lighter than during normal conditions, with the baler set to the same bale pressure setting.
In these circumstances, a decrease in pressure setting will overcome this; or, alternatively, a move to the next heavier twine is recommended.
For baling good quality large square silage bales, it is important to follow a few simple guidelines:

Ensure the crop has wilted to a minimum of 40 – 50% dry matter (DM), which will produce well-formed bales as well as excellent fermentation.
Ensure the twine box tension is reduced as much as possible, as twine friction experienced between silage bales during baling is much greater than between straw bales.
Eliminate as much air as possible from the crop when baling, as it is essential that sufficient crop is packed into the top of the bale to avoid misshapen bales being formed, which may be difficult for an automatic bale-wrapper to handle properly. A reduction in forward speed will help to achieve this by increasing the number of wads per bale.

Raw Materials
Ensure that the twine has been produced with raw materials from ISO-approved producers.
Poor quality raw materials can lead to poor quality end products.
Easy Feed
With some makes of twine, the spool centre may frequently collapse, causing difficulties when attempting to draw the first few hundred metres from the spool. Choosing a twine with a larger diameter centre, that allows the twine to flow freely from the beginning, will eliminate such problems.
Kinked Twine
A consistent and smooth shape to the twine will eliminate potential ‘hang-ups’ in its path through the baler and the knotter mechanism, reducing costly downtime when baling.
Fibrillation
When buying Big Bale twines, ensure that the twine has high fibrillation.This guarantees a uniform and consistent twist and higher performance through the knotting mechanism. A highly fibrillated twine will give optimum knot strength and also help avoid knot slippage

Tama Twine+ HD Prime IMPAX® is the longest twine ever made, offering exceptional length for challenging baling needs, providing easy handling even in harsh conditions.

The strongest HD Twine ever made! Our new groundbreaking IMPAX® technology takes the shock out of baling and allows us to produce a Twine with unbeatable strength, durability, and performance to ensure that it can handle the tough demands of your baling operations, even in harsh conditions.

Tama Twine+ IMPAX® HD Prime is known for being the longest twine ever made, offering exceptional length for challenging baling needs. It is designed to adapt to any baler, providing seamless performance across various crops and conditions.
On the other hand, TamaTwine+ IMPAX® HD Ultimate is recognized as the strongest HD twine ever produced. It features groundbreaking IMPAX® technology, absorbing shocks during baling, ensuring unbeatable strength, durability, and performance.
While both twines are fully recyclable and designed for universal fit with different baler types, assuring reliability and reduced maintenance for the baler, IMPAX® HD Prime focuses on length, while IMPAX® HD Ultimate emphasizes strength.

Yes. Tama Twine+ HD Prime IMPAX® comes in two sizes, and it includes an extended spool variant specifically designed for certain baler models like Krone Gen 5 and New Holland 1290 HD. This customization ensures optimal performance for these specific baler models.

Absolutely. All of Tama twines, including IMPAX twines are 100% recyclable and it’s our goal to be an active participant in doing our part to close the loop.

Before Tama introduces any new product to the market, we invest many years & thousands of hours in the field to perfect the product for our end users to be proud to use our products. IMPAX Technology is no different. After over 5 years of development and millions of bales made all over the globe, we are confident that IMPAX Technology can improve nearly any operation.

Within Tama, we incorporate additional PCR polypropylene into other products such as netwrap cradles, end bungs, carrying handles and other packaging components. In addition, the excess PCR material helps to reduce the plastic impact within the automotive and construction industries in what’s called an open loop process.

Yes! Tama has partnered with a revolutionary plastic recycler in the Netherlands, called Healix. Together, we’ve perfected the process to recycle used twine from Europe and successfully incorporate the Post Consumer Resin (PCR), back into what we call TamaCycle twine products. Tama Cycle Twine contains at least 30% PCR & closes the loop, in a full circle, multiple lifespan, sustainable product.

Like all makes of twine, some balers may require slight adjustment to obtain the best knotting performance between different twine types and producers.

Tama twine performs well with all makes and models of large square balers, when matched to the correct application, in a properly adjusted and maintained baler. For additional information and support, please visit Tama Assist

Standard Tama twines are manufactured to be able to fit in common balers with smaller twine boxes.
Tama extended length spools offer many more meters per spool, but are intended for modern balers with larger twine boxes.

No. Like many of Tama’s innovative products, other manufacturers try to replicate the cutting-edge products that Tama produces, but they are unable to achieve a similar end result in their products. Genuine Since IMPAX technology twines contain up to 40% more twine in every spool, compared to standard twines, the cost per spool or cost per pound may seem relatively expensive. But don’t forget that each spool or each pound of twine can actually make many more bales than standard twines. This is where calculating the cost per 1,000’ feet or cost per square bale is key, to make a fair comparison. If you need assistance, please contact one of our Tama Assist experts and we’ll be happy to help. Technology is the only advanced twine on the market that increases efficiency and productivity to a whole new level.

The short answer: Many more bales! If we look at one example: We produce our standard Tama Twine+ 4,000’/ 650, which would make approximately 895 (3X4X8’) bales. If the new John Deere XtraTwine+ with IMPAX Technology 4,800’/ 700 spools were used, an operator could make approximately 1,074 bales per baler load. That’s an increase of 179 more bales in every baler load of IMPAX Twine!

Tama twines contain nearly 100% high quality polypropylene, combined with colour pigment, proprietary additives and UV stabilizers. We only use the highest quality resins and additives to provide premium mechanical properties & workability in the field.

Fibrillation is the name to describe the fine mesh-like appearance of the twine when un-twisted.
It is a part of the production process designed to make twine softer and more flexible to assist with tighter knot formation & knot holding capability.
Quality fibrillation allows the twine to perform seamlessly in the tying system of the baler.

The first baler knotting system was patented by John Appleby in 1878 in the USA.
Since then, some modifications have been made by various engineers, but the concept largely remains the same.

It depends… Double tie knotters tie an upper and lower twine together, so it’s recommended to use the same twine in the upper and lower twines, to reduce knot slippage and mis-ties. If the upper and lower twines are the same, each knotter can theoretically use a different twine, but the knotters need to be adjusted to accept the different twines. Tama recommends using the same, high quality twine on both the upper and lower twines, to prevent any issues in the field.

The color of the twine has no impact on the strength or knotting performance.
Many advancements in raw material and color pigment carriers have reduced the differences in how different colors perform in a baler.
Not all manufacturers use high quality color additives, but with Tama, you know what to expect, consistency and reliability.