2-3T/H Pallet Shredder for Russia

Customer Background

The client is a medium-sized wood recycling company located near St. Petersburg, Russia. Their operations primarily involve collecting discarded wooden pallets, crates from logistics warehouses, and construction site waste. The company previously relied on manual dismantling and small-scale shredders, which was labor-intensive and inefficient.

As their volume of incoming wood waste increased, the company realized that to remain competitive, they needed a more robust solution. Their goals included:

• Reducing the size of wood pallets, boards, and old furniture to 2–4cm wood chips.
• Producing uniform chips suitable for biomass fuel and particleboard manufacturing.
• Increasing processing efficiency while lowering maintenance costs and downtime.

After evaluating several suppliers, they chose RICHI Machinery for its reputation in industrial pallet shredding, durable equipment construction, and customized solutions.

Project Requirements

The client’s main requirements for the pallet shredder for Russia included:

• Handling wooden pallets with nails and mixed wood waste efficiently.
• Producing consistent wood chip size (2–4cm) suitable for biomass production and particleboard.
• Reducing operational labor and maintenance complexity.
• Integrating into their existing facility without requiring a full-scale recycling line immediately.

After consulting with RICHI’s technical team, the customer decided on the RIBPC 1250*450 model crusher machine, which perfectly matched their processing volume and material characteristics. The technical parameters were selected to ensure durability and long-term performance:

The expected production capacity for this unit is 2–4 tons per hour, depending on material moisture and density.

Material Context in Russia

The primary raw materials for this project include:

• Wooden pallets from logistics centers – Used for shipping industrial goods, these pallets often contain nails and mixed wood types.
• Old furniture – Discarded office and household furniture, including laminated boards, MDF, and solid wood.
• Construction timber waste – Scraps and offcuts from construction projects, including formwork boards and wooden frameworks.

These materials were sourced from multiple locations:

• Local logistics warehouses near St. Petersburg.
• Construction sites across the Leningrad region.
• Furniture recycling collection points in urban areas.

Because the materials contain nails, screws, and metal fasteners, a robust shredder with hardened alloy steel hammers was essential. The RIBPC 1250*450’s quenching-treated alloy steel hammers and detachable hammer design ensure that metal contamination does not damage the equipment and simplifies maintenance.

Equipment Function and Applications

The pallet shredder for Russia performs several critical functions:

• Preliminary crushing of wood waste – Wooden pallets, crates, and furniture are reduced to uniform chips of 2–4cm.
• Preparation for biomass fuel production – The shredded wood chips can be fed into pelletizing machines to produce biomass pellets for local heating and industrial energy applications.
• Particleboard and MDF production – Chips are uniform enough to be used in particleboard manufacturing for furniture and construction materials.
• Waste volume reduction – The equipment reduces storage and handling space requirements, making material logistics easier.

The machine is versatile, suitable for various wood types, including softwood pallets, laminated boards, and hardwood offcuts. This flexibility allows the client to process different wood streams with a single machine.

Technical Advantages

• Heavy-duty construction
• Durable hammer system
• Customizable screening
• Low-maintenance design
• Automatic overload protection
• Efficient feeding system

This combination of features ensures high reliability, long service life, and low operational costs, which were essential for the client’s continuous operation in a high-volume recycling environment.

Shipping and Logistics

The pallet shredder for Russia was shipped from Qingdao Port, China, via international sea freight. The shipment was delivered to St. Petersburg Sea Port, which is one of Russia’s primary import ports for heavy industrial machinery. From there, the client arranged local transportation to their recycling facility.

RICHI Machinery provided full support in shipping documentation, packaging, and logistics coordination, ensuring that the machine arrived safely and on schedule.

Customer Feedback

• High efficiency
• Durability
• Ease of maintenance
• Flexibility

The client expressed interest in adding a second pallet shredder in the future to expand capacity further and integrate a full-scale wood recycling line.

Why Clients Choose RICHI Machinery

• Proven industrial durability
• Customizable solutions
• Global shipping and support
• After-sales service
• Versatile applications

Conclusion

The pallet shredder for Russia project demonstrates how industrial recycling companies can upgrade their operations with a single high-capacity shredder to handle diverse wood waste efficiently. By processing pallets, crates, old furniture, and construction wood into uniform chips, the client has improved productivity, reduced labor, and created valuable raw material for biomass fuel and particleboard production.

This project highlights the versatility and reliability of RICHI industrial pallet shredders, confirming their suitability for Russian recycling operations. With proper installation, training, and maintenance support, this equipment delivers long-term value and positions clients for future expansion into full-scale wood recycling production lines.

For companies in Russia or nearby regions looking to optimize wood waste management, RICHI Machinery provides professional consultation, customized solutions, and dependable industrial pallet shredders ready for immediate deployment.