1-1.2T/H Paddy Husk Pellet Mill in India

Customer Identity and Motivation

The customer is a privately owned rice mill that processes around 80–100 tons of paddy per day. In the past, the husk was used partly for in-house boiler fuel and partly sold to traders. However, two issues pushed the rice mill to explore pelletization:

• Storage burden: Open husk storage occupied significant land and caused dust pollution.
• Energy demand in the region: Local textile dyeing units in Tamil Nadu increasingly prefer pellets due to rising coal prices and government encouragement of renewable energy.

The rice mill owners wanted a practical, affordable solution that could handle their husk volume without the need to invest in a full pellet line. This is why they purchased only one single pellet machine—a standalone paddy husk pelletizer. By starting with one unit, they could test the local market for husk pellets before expanding into larger-scale operations.

Selected Model and Technical Specifications

Considering the rice mill’s production scale and the local demand, RICHI recommended the MZLH420 paddy husk pellet mill. This model is not too small for India’s large husk volumes but not as oversized as industrial-scale pelletizers like the MZLH768.

MZLH420 Rice Husk Pellet Machine Parameters:

• Main motor power: 90 kW
• Anti-caking feeder motor power: 3 kW
• Forced feeder motor power: 1.5 kW
• Ring die inner diameter: 420 mm
• Finished pellet size: 4–12 mm (customer chose 6 mm)
• Capacity: 1.0–1.2 T/H

This production capacity fits well with the rice mill’s daily husk output. Running the machine 8–10 hours a day allows the client to produce roughly 8–12 tons of pellets daily, which can meet immediate market demand while avoiding oversupply.

Raw Materials and Pellet Composition

The raw material is 100% paddy husk, as the customer has abundant supply directly from milling operations. Unlike some projects in other countries where husk is mixed with sawdust or straw, in India, rice mills typically use husk alone due to its high availability.

To improve pellet binding, RICHI engineers guided the client to control moisture levels carefully—around 12–14% moisture content before pelletizing. This ensures the 6 mm pellets are durable, with minimal cracking or powder generation during storage and transport.

Transport and Delivery to India

RICHI Machinery shipped the paddy husk pellet press by sea freight to Chennai Port, the closest international port to Tamil Nadu. From there, the machine was transported by truck to the rice mill’s location.

The entire delivery process included:

• Customized export-standard packaging.
• Preparation of shipping documents for Indian customs clearance.
• Remote tracking support until the machine arrived safely at the client’s site.

Installation and Technical Support

Once the equipment arrived, RICHI provided installation instructions and arranged for an engineer to travel to India for on-site training. The technical support included:

• Assembling and commissioning the pellet mill.
• Training workers on adjusting feeding speed and die pressure.
• Teaching maintenance techniques for rollers and dies.
• Explaining how to adapt machine settings if husk moisture or density changes with seasonal conditions.

Within just a week of setup, the rice mill successfully started producing high-quality husk pellets.

Application of Paddy Husk Pellets in India

The pellets from this paddy husk pelletizer in India are mainly supplied to:

• Local textile factories, which use biomass pellets in their steam boilers.
• Small-scale food processing plants (such as bakeries and snack producers) that prefer biomass energy.
• Fuel traders, who buy in bulk and resell pellets in other parts of South India.

The customer found that paddy husk pellets have several competitive advantages over loose husk or coal:

• Higher energy density: pellets burn more efficiently.
• Easier handling: bagged pellets occupy less space than raw husk piles.
• Cleaner combustion: reduced ash content compared to coal.

Why the Customer Chose RICHI Machinery

In India, several equipment suppliers exist, but the rice mill chose RICHI’s paddy husk pellet press because of:

• Proven experience with rice husk projects worldwide.
• Durable machine design, suitable for abrasive husk material.
• Direct technical guidance, including on pellet binding and moisture control.
• Future scalability, since the MZLH420 paddy husk pellet mill in India can be integrated into a full production line later if the customer expands.

Future Outlook for the Project

The rice mill plans to monitor pellet sales over the next 12 months. If demand continues to grow, they aim to invest in a second paddy husk pellet mill in India, possibly upgrading to a larger model like the MZLH520 rice husk biomass pellet mill, with higher output.

Additionally, the customer is exploring the possibility of supplying paddy husk pellets to export markets, since India has strong trade links with Middle Eastern countries that rely on imported biomass fuels.

Conclusion

This biomass pellet project shows how a single paddy husk pellet mill in India can turn agricultural by-products into valuable energy products. By choosing the RICHI MZLH420 model, the rice mill successfully transformed excess husk into high-quality biomass fuel, creating new income while supporting India’s push toward renewable energy.

From design consultation to sea transport through Chennai Port, on-site installation, and ongoing service, RICHI Machinery provided a complete solution tailored to the client’s needs.

For rice mills, traders, or energy companies in India considering husk pelletization, RICHI offers reliable paddy husk pellet mills, paddy husk pellet presses, and paddy husk pelletizers that deliver efficiency, durability, and profitability.

If you are interested in starting your own biomass pellet machine project in India or elsewhere, RICHI welcomes you to contact us anytime—we are ready to support you from the first inquiry to full production.