Combination wire and plastic strapping device

A combination strapping machine for dynamic strapping of a first tying medium and a second tying medium on a baler, the strapping machine comprising:

• a strapping machine frame having a common track perimeter;
• a first tying system for the first tying medium, the first tying system coupled to a first portion of the strapping machine;
• and
• a second tying system for the second tying medium, the second tying system coupled to a second portion of the strapping machine,
• wherein the first tying system and the second tying system are configured to alternate applying a strap to a baled material secured by the combination strapping machine,
• wherein the first tying system is configured to apply the first tying medium to the baled material from a first direction relative to the common track perimeter, and
• wherein the second tying system is configured to apply the second tying medium to the baled material from a second direction relative to the common track perimeter, said second direction opposite the first direction.

A method for strapping a baled material, the method comprising:

• receiving, by a strapping machine, a material for baling;
• applying at least one strap of a first tying medium using a first tying assembly coupled to the strapping machine;
• applying at least one strap of a second tying medium using a second tying assembly coupled to the strapping machine;
• and
• wherein the at least one strap of the first tying medium is applied to the baled material in a clockwise direction relative to a common track perimeter of the strapping machine, and further wherein the at least one strap of the second tying medium is applied to the baled material in a counterclockwise direction relative to a common track perimeter of the strapping machine.