3–5 T/H Organic Fertilizer Granulator for Sugarcane Waste in Colombia

Raw Materials and Local Adaptation

The customer sources locally available materials to produce high-quality organic fertilizer pellets. Given Colombia’s agricultural profile, the raw material blend is tailored to local availability and nutrient optimization:

• Sugarcane bagasse (50% of total mix): Fibrous residue from juice extraction, providing bulk and structure to the pellets.
• Cattle manure (30% of total mix): Partially composted to 18% moisture, contributing nitrogen and improving nutrient content.
• Chicken manure (15% of total mix): Dried and powdered, adding additional nitrogen and phosphorus.
• Molasses (5% of total mix): Acts as a natural binder to improve pellet cohesion and hardness.

The FZLH350 granulator is particularly suited to handle fibrous sugarcane residues blended with partially composted animal manures. Moisture content was carefully monitored; materials exceeding 20% moisture were pre-dried using the plant’s rotary dryer.

The desired pellet size for the Colombian market was 7 mm, ideal for soil application in both sugarcane and general vegetable farms.

Equipment Selection: FZLH350 Granulator

The choice of FZLH350 organic fertilizer granulator was guided by the plant’s production needs and material characteristics. Its specifications make it suitable for medium-scale production and capable of processing high-fiber, semi-moist raw material blends efficiently:

FZLH350 organic fertilizer pellet machine Specifications:

• Main Motor Power: 37 kW
• Arch-breaking Feeder Power: 2.2 kW
• Forced Feeder Power: 0.75 kW
• Ring Die Diameter: 350 mm
• Pellet Diameter: 7 mm (customized)
• Production Capacity: 3–5 T/H

The granulator allows the plant to produce uniform, dense pellets suitable for use as organic fertilizer, improving soil fertility and nutrient retention in local crops.

Production Process and Equipment Role

The organic fertilizer granulator for sugarcane waste in Colombia plays a central role in the plant’s production workflow. The process includes:

1. Raw Material Preparation: Bagasse is shredded into 5–10 cm pieces, while cattle and chicken manure are screened and partially composted.
2. Moisture Adjustment: All materials are mixed to maintain 18–20% moisture; excess water is removed using the plant’s rotary dryer.
3. Blending: Ingredients are mixed thoroughly to ensure uniform nutrient distribution across pellets.
4. Granulation: The FZLH350 granulator forms the mixture into consistent 7 mm cylindrical pellets.
5. Cooling and Screening: Pellets are cooled to maintain hardness and are screened to remove oversized or broken pellets.
6. Packaging: Finished pellets are bagged for distribution to sugarcane farms, vegetable growers, and organic crop operations.

The organic fertilizer granulator’s high fiber tolerance and precision granulation allow the plant to maintain a high-quality product that meets local agricultural standards.

Technical Advantages and Features

• Medium-scale production: 3–5 T/H suitable for small-to-medium organic fertilizer plants.
• Fiber-friendly design: Handles sugarcane bagasse and partially composted manure without clogging or reduced efficiency.
• Customizable pellet diameter: Produces 7 mm pellets, aligning with local soil and crop requirements.
• Durable construction: Long-lasting ring die reduces maintenance frequency.
• Energy-efficient operation: Optimized motor reduces electricity consumption.
• Standalone operation: Can be integrated into larger organic fertilizer production lines in the future.

Its versatility ensures reliable granulation for a wide variety of organic waste combinations.

Shipping and Logistics

• Port of Loading: Qingdao, China
• Port of Arrival: Cartagena, Colombia

All equipment was shipped via sea freight, carefully packaged, and accompanied by documentation for smooth customs clearance.

Customer Feedback

• Production consistently reached 4–4.5 T/H, close to the machine’s upper capacity.
• Pellets maintained uniform size, excellent hardness, and high nutrient retention, ideal for soil application.
• The FZLH350 organic fertilizer granulator for sugarcane waste showed minimal downtime, proving its robustness.
• Staff appreciated the ease of operation and low maintenance requirements compared to previous drum granulators.
• Customer highlighted RICHI’s responsive technical support and training on machine operation and maintenance.

The plant manager stated: “We are extremely satisfied with RICHI’s granulator. The output quality and machine reliability have exceeded our expectations, and it’s ready for future line expansion.”

Applications and Industry Relevance

• Converts bagasse, cattle manure, and chicken manure into nutrient-rich 7 mm pellets.
• Supports sustainable agriculture and soil fertility.
• Reduces waste from sugarcane processing, aligning with environmental sustainability goals.
• Produces consistent, durable pellets that are easy to handle and apply on farms.

The organic fertilizer granulator for sugarcane waste in Colombia can also handle other agro-industrial residues, providing flexibility for future material combinations.

RICHI Technical Support and Services

• Installation and commissioning supervision.
• Operator training on feeding, granulation, and maintenance.
• Guidance on moisture control, raw material blending, and pellet optimization.
• Supply of spare parts and long-term technical assistance.
• Consulting on future expansion, including integrating additional granulators or complete production lines.

Customer feedback emphasized RICHI’s professionalism and technical responsiveness as key factors in their smooth startup.

Future Expansion Plans

• Purchase a second FZLH350 organic fertilizer granulator for sugarcane waste to double production.
• Experiment with alternative raw materials, including rice husk and sugarcane straw.
• Implement automated cooling, screening, and packaging to increase operational efficiency.
• Expand sales of organic fertilizer to a wider range of agricultural regions.

RICHI Machinery is prepared to support this scaling, offering turnkey solutions for a complete organic fertilizer production line.

Why RICHI Machinery Was Chosen

• Machines handle high-fiber, semi-moist organic materials efficiently.
• Granulators produce uniform, durable pellets, meeting local agricultural standards.
• Solutions are scalable, from single-unit operations to full production lines.
• RICHI provides professional support, ensuring smooth installation and operation.
• Equipment contributes to sustainable agricultural practices by converting agro-industrial waste into value-added fertilizer products.

The customer cited machine reliability, output quality, and professional after-sales support as decisive factors.

The organic fertilizer granulator for sugarcane waste in Colombia demonstrates how medium-scale fertilizer plants can efficiently transform sugarcane residues and animal manure into high-quality, uniform pellets. The FZLH350 granulator provided reliable production, superior pellet quality, and low maintenance requirements, backed by RICHI Machinery’s professional support.