Drum wood chipper is designed for efficient size reduction of logs, branches, biomass residues, and various organic materials into uniform chips for feed, biomass, grass meal, and fertilizer applications. With flexible configurations and reliable performance, our drum chipper supports projects from small farms to industrial production lines.
Designed for various wood and biomass processing applications, our drum wood chipper combines efficient cutting performance with flexible configuration options. Raw materials are continuously fed into the cutting chamber, and the rotating knife drum cuts them into chips with the required size according to customer needs. From forestry residues and timber processing waste to special biomass materials, we customize equipment using suitable materials. Backed by global project experience, our team provides complete support from equipment selection to installation guidance.
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Our drum wood chipper can process logs, small-diameter timber, branches, twigs, slabs, edgings, waste wood, veneer waste, log cores, bamboo, and other similar fibrous materials. These materials are widely used in biomass energy, engineered wood, pulp and paper, feed-related biomass processing, and fertilizer production. As long as the material meets the machine's feeding requirements, our chipper can help produce uniform wood chips.
Whole Round Logs
Tree Branches / Twigs
Wood Slabs / Edgings
Recycled Waste Wood
Waste Veneer / Peeler Cores
Tree Stumps / Roots
Our drum wood chipper is suitable for customers requiring efficient wood size reduction, including pulp and paper mills, particleboard and MDF plants, biomass fuel producers, sawmills, plywood manufacturers, forestry contractors, and wood chip production companies. Whether processing production waste or preparing raw materials, the machine provides a reliable solution for different industrial applications.
Pulp & Paper Mills
Wood-Based Panel Mills
Biomass Power Plants
Sawmills & Wood Processing Plants
Forestry & Land Clearing Contractors
Woodchip Export & Production Bases
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The performance of a drum wood chipper depends not only on the cutting system but also on the coordination of the rotor, knives, feeding mechanism, hydraulic system, and machine frame. Each structural component is designed to improve cutting stability, operating safety, and long-term reliability under different wood processing conditions.
The drum wood chipper is designed to process logs, branches, wood strips, and other woody biomass materials into uniform wood chips. The standard chip size is generally around 20–40 mm, while the final particle size can be adjusted according to customer requirements by selecting suitable screen specifications and machine configurations. This flexible design allows the drum chipper to adapt to different downstream applications, including biomass fuel production, wood processing, and raw material preparation.
The main body of the drum wood chipper is fabricated from high-strength steel plates and welded into an integrated structure. This heavy-duty frame design provides sufficient mechanical strength to withstand the impact and continuous loads generated during wood chipping operations. A rigid machine structure helps maintain the alignment of internal components, reduces deformation during long-term operation, and provides a stable foundation for reliable industrial production.
The rotor cutting system uses specially designed bolts and pressure fastening mechanisms to securely install multiple flying knives on the cutter roller. This fixing method helps maintain the correct position of each blade during high-speed rotation and heavy-duty cutting. Compared with ordinary fastening methods, the reinforced knife mounting structure improves operational safety, reduces the risk of blade movement, and ensures consistent chipping performance.
Both flying knives and fixed knives of the drum wood chipper are manufactured from 6GrW2Si alloy tool steel and undergo quenching treatment to enhance hardness and wear resistance. This material selection allows the blades to maintain sharp cutting performance when processing tough materials such as logs, branches, and wood residues. Proper heat treatment also helps extend knife service life and reduce replacement frequency during continuous operation.
The rotor assembly is precisely tested using dynamic balancing equipment before operation. This process ensures better concentricity between the rotor and the machine body, allowing the cutter roller to operate smoothly at high speed. A properly balanced rotor reduces vibration and operating noise, minimizes unnecessary mechanical stress on key components, and contributes to longer service life of the drum wood chipper.
The drum wood chipper is equipped with a hydraulic-assisted feeding mechanism that automatically adjusts the opening distance of the feeding rollers according to material diameter variations. This design enables the rollers to firmly grip different sizes of logs, branches, and wood pieces before pushing them into the cutting chamber. It helps prevent material slipping, reduces feeding interruptions, and improves the stability of continuous chipping operations.
The drum chipper features a compact structural layout that integrates the feeding system, cutting chamber, rotor assembly, and discharge system into an efficient configuration. The reasonable arrangement of components makes operation and maintenance more convenient while ensuring smooth material flow during processing. The optimized design supports high-efficiency production with reliable performance for different wood and biomass processing environments.
The structure of the drum wood chipper considers practical maintenance requirements during daily operation. Wear parts such as cutting knives can be inspected, adjusted, or replaced according to production conditions, helping reduce downtime during maintenance periods. Combined with a robust mechanical design and reliable transmission system, the machine is suitable for continuous operation in commercial and industrial wood processing applications.
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With extensive experience in drum wood chipper projects worldwide, we have developed solutions for different materials, capacities, and production environments. These demonstration videos showcase real machine testing, customer applications, and equipment development processes, helping you better understand our manufacturing capabilities and project expertise.
This video presents a drum wood chipper operating in a UK wood chip plant. The customer uses the machine to process logs into small wood chips around 1.2 cm for further utilization.
This triple-pass rotary dryer processes eucalyptus sawdust with limited installation space. The compact design provides higher thermal efficiency while reducing fuel consumption.
This video captures the RICHI newly upgraded drum wood chipper during the R&D testing stage. The machine is being evaluated for performance improvements and optimized manufacturing quality.
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Every raw material and production environment has different requirements. We customize the drum wood chipper according to material size, processing targets, layout conditions, and production needs, helping customers achieve a more suitable and efficient chipping solution.
From small-scale processing operations to large industrial projects, our drum wood chipper range covers different production requirements. Customers can select suitable configurations based on their expected output, material characteristics, and future expansion plans.
As an experienced equipment manufacturer, we control every stage from design and material selection to machining and assembly. Each drum wood chipper is manufactured with attention to processing accuracy, equipment reliability, and long-term operating performance.
We provide more than individual equipment supply. Our team can assist with machine selection, process planning, layout design, and production solutions, helping customers integrate the drum wood chipper into complete biomass, wood processing, or related production systems.
The drum wood chipper can be applied in biomass fuel production, wood processing, forestry residue utilization, and other material preparation fields. Its flexible configuration allows customers in different industries to process suitable woody materials effectively.
We focus on building lasting cooperation with global customers by providing technical guidance, operation support, and after-sales assistance. From initial consultation to equipment operation, our team helps ensure stable performance throughout the machine’s service life.
Our drum wood chipper solutions are developed through years of equipment manufacturing experience and project application knowledge. Beyond supplying standard machines, we focus on customized designs, production quality, and practical processing requirements to provide reliable chipping solutions for different industries and materials.
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Our drum wood chipper range includes compact models for small-scale processing as well as heavy-duty machines designed for continuous industrial production. With different feeding sizes, motor configurations, and cutting capacities available, we can customize the equipment according to material characteristics, production targets, and specific project requirements.
| Parameter | XPJ500×230 | XPJ680×300 | XPJ500×500 | XPJ850×500 | XPJ1200×500 | XPJ850×600 |
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| Inlet Dimensions (mm) | 500×230 | 680×300 | 500×500 | 850×500 | 1200×500 | 850×600 |
| Feed Dimensions (mm) | φ230 | φ300 | φ500 | φ500 | φ500 | φ600 |
| Feed Motor Power (KW) | 4+3 | 4+3 | 4+3 | 4+3 | 5.5+4 | 7.5+7.5 |
| Main Motor Power (KW) | 75 | 90 | 110 | 132 | 200 | 200 |
| Hydraulic Pump Power (KW) | 0.75 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Discharge Belt Power (KW) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Number of Flying Cutters | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 14 |
| Number of Fixed Cutters | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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A wood processing enterprise in Brazil invested in a drum wood chipper to process cork strips, plantation timber, small-diameter logs, and wood offcuts from its production activities. The finished chips are supplied for biomass energy applications and further utilization, supporting efficient recycling of local wood resources.
“It handles different wood materials smoothly and gives us consistent chip quality for our next production step. We appreciated the complete service from equipment recommendation to final installation guidance.”
A biomass fuel producer in Indonesia purchased a drum wood chipper for processing mixed forestry residues, including branches, small logs, and rubber wood residues. The produced chips are prepared as biomass fuel material, helping the customer convert locally available wood resources into valuable energy products.
“The drum wood chipper gives us stable operation with different types of wood residues from our suppliers. The equipment configuration was adjusted according to our materials, which improved our production efficiency.”
A wood panel manufacturing company in Turkey installed a drum wood chipper to process wood boards, edge trims, and larger wood scraps generated during manufacturing. The processed chips are returned as recycled wood material for further production use, reducing waste and improving material recovery.
“We wanted a machine that could handle our production waste instead of sending it away, and this solution met our expectations. The chipper quality and professional communication helped us complete the project smoothly.”
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A drum wood chipper system is more than a single chipping machine. It combines the drum wood chipper with feeding, conveying, crushing, screening, dust control, and other auxiliary equipment to create a complete material processing solution. We design and manufacture modular systems based on raw material characteristics, required chip size, production capacity, and existing factory conditions. Each system can operate independently or integrate with your current production line.
Belt, chain, and scraper conveyors transfer logs, chips, and processed materials between equipment for continuous production.
Further reduces wood chips and biomass materials into smaller particles for feed, fuel, or fertilizer applications.
Cyclones, filters, and dust collectors control airborne particles and maintain a cleaner processing environment.
Rotary screens and vibrating screens separate materials by size to improve product consistency and processing efficiency.
materials, production targets, and factory layout, we can customize the complete system configuration, including material handling, size reduction, screening, and dust management equipment. From individual equipment supply to full production line integration, our engineering team provides practical solutions built around your actual processing requirements.
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We provide complete material processing solutions beyond individual equipment supply. Based on different raw materials, we offer system design, customized configuration, equipment manufacturing, installation guidance, and operator training. Whether processing wood residues, forestry resources, or agricultural fibers, our drum wood chipper systems are engineered to match specific material characteristics and production requirements.
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The price of a drum wood chipper usually ranges from $10,000 to $100,000+, depending on model size, motor power, capacity, configuration, and customized requirements. A small drum chipper may suit farms or small processing sites, while industrial wood chipper systems with conveyors, screening, and dust control require a higher investment. We recommend selecting equipment according to your materials and production goals instead of choosing only by price.
A drum wood chipper can process logs, branches, bamboo, wood slabs, veneer waste, pallets, tree roots, cotton stalks, reeds, and other fibrous biomass materials. The final application may include biomass fuel, wood-based panels, mulch, and further grinding processes. We evaluate material size, moisture, hardness, and contamination before recommending the suitable machine.
A drum chipper uses a rotating drum with knives to cut materials, making it suitable for continuous processing of larger logs, branches, and industrial wood residues. Disc chippers are often used for specific applications with different feeding conditions.
For customers requiring stable processing of various wood materials, a drum style wood chipper is often a more flexible choice. We also offer disc-type slicing machines. If you are interested in this equipment, please feel free to contact us online for detailed information and a quote.
We provide different types of drum wood chipper configurations, including small drum chipper models for smaller operations and heavy duty wood chipper models for industrial production. Options can be selected according to feeding size, motor power, material characteristics, and required output. Our engineers help customers choose the most suitable drum type wood chipper.
The capacity depends on the model, raw material size, moisture content, and chip specifications. Small models can serve farms and small biomass projects, while larger industrial wood chipper models are designed for continuous high-volume production. We configure the drum chipper machine based on actual project conditions rather than providing unrealistic fixed output values.
Yes. A properly configured drum wood chipper can process many hardwood species, including eucalyptus, oak, acacia, and other dense woods. However, knife selection, motor power, and feeding configuration should be considered because hardwood requires stronger cutting capability than softer materials.
Yes. Branches, forks, and forestry residues are common materials for drum chippers. The feeding system is designed to grip irregular materials and continuously send them into the cutting chamber. For projects with large amounts of branches, we can recommend suitable feeding and conveying solutions.
Yes. Bamboo poles and bamboo residues can be processed by a drum wood chipper. Many bamboo-producing regions use chipping equipment to prepare bamboo chips for biomass fuel, fiber materials, and other applications. The machine configuration should consider bamboo diameter, moisture, and required chip size.
Yes. Materials such as cotton stalks, reeds, and similar fibrous agricultural residues can be processed with suitable configurations. These materials are often chipped before being used for biomass fuel, panel production, or further grinding. Material testing is recommended for special agricultural residues.
Yes. In many biomass and feed-related processing projects, the drum wood chipper is used as the first size reduction stage. It converts logs, branches, or large biomass materials into chips, and a wood hammer mill can then further reduce the particle size according to production requirements.
Yes. We provide complete chipping solutions, not only standalone equipment. A system may include conveyors, feeding equipment, screening machines, dust removal systems, and secondary crushing equipment. The configuration depends on the customer's final product requirements and production process.
The installation space depends on the selected model and whether auxiliary equipment is included. A standalone drum wood chipper requires less space, while a complete system needs additional area for feeding, conveying, and storage. We can design the layout according to your available factory space.
Yes. Many customers purchase a drum wood chipper as an upgrade or replacement for existing systems. We can match the machine with current conveyors, storage systems, or downstream equipment according to your production requirements and site conditions.
The suitable feeding size depends on the specific model. Logs, branches, slabs, and other wood materials should be within the designed feeding opening range. For oversized materials or special shapes, our engineers evaluate the raw material conditions and recommend the correct drum style chipper model.
Yes. Small drum chipper models are available for customers with lower processing requirements, such as farms, forestry contractors, and small biomass operations. We also help customers avoid selecting oversized equipment that increases investment and operating costs unnecessarily.
Yes. A drum wood chipper is widely used for preparing biomass chips from logs, branches, forestry residues, and agricultural materials. The produced chips can be used as a raw material for biomass boilers, pellet production, and other renewable energy applications.
Yes. For eucalyptus logs, we select the drum wood chipper model according to log diameter, moisture, and required chip size. For a production target around 10 tons per hour, we normally evaluate the feeding size and recommend a suitable industrial configuration to ensure stable continuous operation.
For forestry branches, the key factors are branch diameter, length, and whether materials contain leaves or dirt. A suitable drum chipper can process this type of residue efficiently, and we help select the model according to your 5 tons/hour requirement and future capacity expansion plans.
Yes. Large quantities of slabs and edgings from sawmills are common applications for heavy duty wood chipper systems. For 20 tons/hour production, we normally recommend a larger drum wood chipper configuration combined with suitable feeding and conveying equipment to maintain stable material flow.
Yes. Bamboo poles are suitable materials for a drum style wood chipper when the feeding size and configuration are properly selected. For an 8 tons/hour bamboo processing project, we consider bamboo diameter, moisture content, and final chip requirements before designing the equipment.
Yes. For large forestry residue projects around 30 tons/hour, we usually provide more than a standalone drum wood chipper. The system may include feeding conveyors, discharge conveyors, screening equipment, and other auxiliary equipment based on the customer's final application.
Yes. Coconut palm trunks are fibrous biomass materials that can be processed after proper preparation. For this type of material, we check trunk diameter, moisture level, and expected capacity before recommending a suitable wood chipper configuration for biomass utilization.
Yes. Plywood factories often generate materials such as veneer cores, wood strips, and larger production scraps. A drum type wood chipper can process these materials into reusable chips. For 12 tons/hour requirements, we customize the machine based on waste size and production conditions.
Yes, but the configuration needs to be evaluated carefully because bamboo and cotton stalks have different structures and feeding characteristics. We can design a drum wood chipper solution for mixed biomass materials and recommend suitable capacity, feeding methods, and downstream equipment according to your production target.
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