Equipment Installation
IEG Installations Guarantee
- Expert installs with accurate site surveys ensure safety and long-term performance.
- Compliance with ANSI standards for both compactors and balers.
- Concrete pad installation meets industry specifications for durability.
What kind of electrical service do I need for a compactor?
Electricians please use the below chart as a guide for what type of electrical service is needed for a waste compactor.
| MOTOR HP | VOLTS | LOAD AMPS | FUSE MAX SIZE | CIRCUIT BREAKER | SERVICE DISCONNECT AMPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 10.6 9.6 4.8 | 15 15 10 | 20 20 15 | 30 30 30 |
| 5 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 16.7 15.2 7.6 | 30 25 15 | 40 40 20 | 30 30 30 |
| 10 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 30.8 28 14 | 50 50 25 | 80 70 35 | 60 60 30 |
| 15 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 46.2 42 21 | 60 60 30 | 90 90 40 | 60 60 30 |
| 20 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 59.4 54 27 | 100 90 45 | 125 125 60 | 100 100 60 |
| 30 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 88 80 40 | 150 150 70 | 225 200 100 | 200 200 100 |
| 50 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 143 130 65 | 250 225 100 | 350 350 150 | 400 400 100 |
| 3/4 HP | 1/120 1/230 | 13.8 6.9 | 20 10 | 20 15 | 30 30 |
| 3 HP | 1/280 1/230 | 18.7 17 | 30 25 | 45 40 | 30 30 |
| 5 HP | 1/208 1/230 | 30.8 28 | 50 45 | 80 70 | 60 60 |
What are the common installation mistakes?
Common mistakes include improper electrical hookups, incorrect pad dimensions, and failing to secure the unit properly.
What warranties or guarantees do you offer?
IEG offers a 1-year installation warranty guaranteeing the workmanship and proper setup of your compactor or baler.
Common Compactor Installations
IEG performs a variety of compactor installations to suit different facility layouts and waste handling needs. Here are some of the most common configurations:
- Dock Compactor Installations
Positioned next to a loading dock for direct rear feeding from inside the building. Ideal for high-volume operations with interior access. - Through-the-Wall Chute Installations
Chute-fed compactors using a fabricated steel channel that connects the interior of the building to the compactor’s charge opening, allowing for safe and clean indoor waste disposal. - Ground Fed Compactor Installations
Waste is deposited at ground level outside the building—best suited for smaller facilities or locations without dock access.
Common Baler Installations
IEG installs balers designed to meet a wide range of facility sizes and material processing needs. Here are two of the most common baler installation types:
- Vertical Baler Installations
Typically installed indoors and fed from ground level. These units are ideal for facilities with limited floor space and lower volumes of recyclable material. - Horizontal Baler Installations
Designed for high-volume recycling operations, these balers are often paired with conveyor systems for continuous feeding and improved efficiency.
Customization and Fabrication
IEG offers tailored fabrication to meet your operational layout, space constraints, and workflow. Whether it's adapting a hopper, chute, or enclosure, our team delivers precision-engineered modifications that integrate with your equipment and facility.
Compliance and Safety
Every compactor installation and baler installation performed by IEG meets or exceeds OSHA, ANSI, and local code requirements. We ensure all safety guards, decals, emergency stops, and operational tests are in place before sign-off.
Common Compactor & Baler Steel Configurations
IEG installs and fabricates essential components to optimize your compactor installation or baler installation:
- Hoppers
Allow large volumes of waste to be loaded efficiently and safely into the compactor charge chamber - Doghouses
Provide secure, lockable access to restrict unauthorized waste dumping and improve safety - Walk-On Decks
Enable safe indoor loading of dock-fed compactors without requiring employees to leave the building - Full Enclosures
Enhance safety, reduce noise, and improve weather resistance and aesthetics for dock-fed compactors - Cart Dumpers/Tippers
Mechanized solutions that safely lift and empty carts or bins into the compactor, improving efficiency and reducing manual strain
