As mentioned previously, this problem has been overcome by BAGATEX—2O system for the rapid drying of large bales
(400—B00 kg) from 50% moisture to 20% moisture. Drying time to 20% moisture content is 20~25 days, as compared to the usual 70—100 days for the drying of large bales. Furthermore, the process is reported to stabilize the bagasse so that
there is no deterioration or loss of brightness for up to two years storage. In the case of small bales, baled bagasse
storage piles or ricks are built up with the same type of bale stacking conveyors and cranes as used for small straw bales.
In the case of larger bales, cranes fitted with bale clamps that can lift several bales at a time are used to lift bales off trucks and to put them on the piles.