This project concerns an industrial pallet shredder in Austria. Previously, the client relied on manually disassembling pallets and small, low-capacity shredders that were slow and inefficient. Nails, screws, and metal brackets embedded in pallets and boards often caused downtime, creating a need for more robust and efficient machinery.
This project concerns an industrial pallet shredder in Austria. Austria is known for its thriving wood processing industry, rich forestry resources, and strong environmental awareness.
Companies handling logistics, furniture, and construction projects face a constant challenge: managing large volumes of wood waste generated from pallets, crates, old furniture, and construction templates. For a medium-sized Austrian recycling and wood processing company, these wood residues had become a bottleneck in operations.
Previously, the client relied on manually disassembling pallets and small, low-capacity shredders that were slow and inefficient. Nails, screws, and metal brackets embedded in pallets and boards often caused downtime, creating a need for more robust and efficient machinery.
After conducting market research, the company decided to purchase two units of RICHI industrial pallet shredders. The goal was to upgrade their operations, enhance productivity, and produce uniform wood chips suitable for downstream applications such as biomass fuel, particleboard, and mulch.
Name:
Wood Pallet Shredder
Country:
Austria
Date:
2025
Capacity:
5–6 tons per hour
Model:
RIBPC 1250*450
Main Motor Power:
132 kW
Hammer Quantity:
24
Final product size:
2–4 cm
The decision to buy single units rather than a complete processing line was strategic: the client wanted flexibility, allowing one machine to be maintained or repaired while the other continued processing. This approach minimized operational downtime while providing the performance and reliability required for their growing volumes of wood waste.
The Austrian client operates in the wood recycling and biomass energy sector. They provide services to several industries:
The primary motivations for acquiring industrial pallet shredders in Austria were:
By purchasing two pallet crusher machine units, the client ensured that the shredding process could continue even during maintenance periods, which is crucial for continuous operations in Austria’s competitive wood recycling market.
The feedstock for the Austrian facility includes:
Austria’s strict environmental regulations encourage companies to recycle wood waste efficiently. The industrial pallet shredder is ideal for processing these materials, reducing landfill disposal while producing valuable wood chips for downstream applications.
The client selected the RIBPC 1250*450 model for their facility, based on the volume and type of feedstock:
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Feeding Port Size | 1250*450 mm |
| Main Motor Power | 132 kW |
| Feeding Motor Power | 11 kW + 7.5 kW |
| Hydraulic Pump Power | 2.2 kW |
| Discharge Conveyor Power | 1.5 kW |
| Hammer Quantity | 24 |
| Finished Product Size | 2–4 cm wood chips |
| Throughput | Approximately 5–6 tons per hour per unit; total combined throughput reaches 10–12 tons per hour |
The RIBPC 1250*450 industrial pallet shredder was chosen for its robust design, ability to handle metal-containing wood, and high throughput, making it ideal for a facility processing mixed pallets, construction templates, and old furniture.
This versatility allows the client to maximize revenue from processed wood waste while contributing to sustainable waste management practices.
The two RICHI RIBPC 1250*450 Pallet Shredder units were shipped from Qingdao Port, China, to the Port of Hamburg, Germany, which is Austria’s main import hub for large industrial equipment. From Hamburg, the machines were transported via heavy-duty trucks to the client’s facility in Vienna.
RICHI coordinated the shipment, customs clearance, and on-site delivery, ensuring timely installation and start-up. The company also provided technical support for assembly, alignment, and operator training to guarantee immediate operational efficiency.
"The RICHI industrial pallet shredders have completely transformed our wood recycling process. We can now handle pallets, old furniture, and construction wood with nails efficiently and safely. The machines are reliable, produce consistent wood chips, and require minimal maintenance. RICHI’s team supported us throughout installation and training, which made integration seamless. We are extremely satisfied with our investment."
By purchasing two units of the RIBPC 1250*450, the Austrian client achieved a highly efficient, flexible, and scalable wood waste processing solution, reinforcing RICHI Machinery’s reputation as a global leader in industrial wood processing machinery.
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