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Biomass pellet machinery is engineered to convert organic agricultural and forestry waste into compact, high-energy pellets used in residential, commercial, and industrial heating applications. The process involves mechanical size reduction, moisture control, compression, and post-processing, transforming loose biomass into a fuel-efficient, standardized form.

✅ Step-by-Step Pellet Production Process

1. 🔹 Raw Material Collection
   Common biomass feedstocks include:
   • Napier Grass
   • Sawdust
   • Rice Husk
   • Coconut Shell
   • Wood Chips
   • Coffee Husk
   • Wheat Straw
   • Groundnut Shell
   • Sugarcane Bagasse
   • Corn Stalks
2. 🔹 Size Reduction
   Equipment: Drum Chipper / Hammer Mill
   Purpose: Break down bulky raw materials into uniform particles suitable for drying and pelletizing.
3. 🔹 De-watering or Drying
   Equipment: Dewatering Press / Flash Dryer / Rotary Dryer
   Purpose: Lower the moisture content below 15% for optimal pellet formation and durability.
4. 🔹 Mixing and Conditioning
   Equipment: Ribbon Mixer / Conditioner
   Purpose: Blend materials evenly and add binders or additives if required.
5. 🔹 Pelletizing
   Equipment: Ring Die Pellet Mill (horizontal or vertical)
   Purpose: Compress the conditioned biomass into dense cylindrical pellets (typically 6–8 mm diameter).
6. 🔹 Cooling and Screening
   Equipment: Counterflow Pellet Cooler / Vibrating Screen
   Purpose: Cool hot pellets, reduce breakage, and separate fines for recirculation.
7. 🔹 Storage and Packing
   Equipment: Bulk Storage Silo / Automatic Bagging Machine
   Purpose: Efficient packaging and storage for transportation or bulk sales.

✅ Key Plant Machinery

• Drum / Disc Chipper
• Tear Drop Hammer Mill
• Dewatering Press (ideal for wet biomass like Napier Grass)
• Flash Dryer / Rotary Dryer
• Air Aspiration & Cyclone System
• Ribbon Mixer
• Ring Die Pellet Mill
• Counterflow Pellet Cooler
• Vibrating Screener
• Bagging Machine / Silo Storage
• PLC Control Panel with Automation

📏 Raw Material Sizing Requirements

• Ideal Particle Size: Less than 6 mm (2–4 mm optimal)
• Oversized particles may damage the die or cause feeding issues.

Pre-treatment Equipment:

• Hammer Mill: For fibrous or soft biomass (e.g., Napier, straw)
• Chipper / Crusher: For harder feedstock (e.g., wood chips, coconut shell)

📐 Standard Pellet Diameters

• 6 mm: Preferred for household & small-scale boilers
• 8 mm: Common in industrial pellet boilers
• 10+ mm: For custom applications and specialized fuel systems

Pellet size impacts:

• Combustion efficiency
• Compatibility with boiler feed systems
• Mechanical strength and packaging type

🔧 Key Benefits

• Converts low-value biomass waste into high-energy fuel
• Reduces bulk volume and transport cost
• Renewable, carbon-neutral energy source
• Compatible with a wide variety of raw materials
• Low maintenance and operating costs

📞 Contact Us for Biomass Solutions
📍 Servoday Plants & Equipments Ltd
📞 +91 9427210483 | +91 9427210484
📧 sanjay@servoday.in
🌐 www.PelletIndia.com
👤 Contact Person: Sanjay Masuria
📲 WhatsApp: +91 9427210483

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