Small Wood Chipper in Tunisia

Selection of the Appropriate Model for Tunisia

After thorough consultation with RICHI Machinery experts, the cooperative chose the XPJ500×230 small drum wood chipper model, which perfectly matches the volume and characteristics of their raw materials.

Key technical details of the XPJ500×230 small wood chipper in Tunisia:

• Inlet Size: 500×230 mm
• Max Feed Diameter: φ230 mm
• Feeding Motor Power: 4+3 kW
• Main Motor Power: 75 kW
• Hydraulic Pump Power: 0.75 kW
• Discharge Belt Power: 1.5 kW
• Flying Knives: 2
• Fixed Knives: 1

This model is compact, energy-efficient, and capable of processing the smaller-diameter branches typical of olive orchards and other Mediterranean trees.

Raw Materials and Operational Context

The cooperative mainly deals with the following raw materials:

• 60% Olive tree prunings: Small to medium branches with diameters usually less than 230 mm.
• 25% Pine thinning residues: Young pine branches from selective forest thinning operations.
• 15% Other garden and shrub trimmings: Including carob tree branches and other Mediterranean bushes.

The XPJ500×230 small wood chipper in Tunisia handles this variety well, producing consistent wood chips sized appropriately for biomass boilers and pellet mills.

The Role and Benefits of the Wood Chipper for the Customer

The small wood chipper in Tunisia plays a vital role in this cooperative’s operations:

• Waste reduction: It drastically reduces the volume of woody waste, making storage and transport more efficient.
• Value addition: The chipped wood is sold locally as biomass fuel, meeting the increasing demand for renewable heating solutions in rural Tunisia.
• Preparation for pellet production: The clean, uniform chips become the perfect feedstock for their existing pellet mill, helping them produce high-quality wood pellets for domestic and export markets.
• Energy savings: Compared to their previous outdated chipper, the RICHI XPJ500×230 consumes less energy per ton of material processed, reducing operating costs.

The cooperative uses a typical feedstock mix for pellets consisting of about 70% olive pruning chips and 30% pine wood chips. This blend ensures good pellet density, combustion properties, and ash content suited for both residential heating and commercial biomass boilers.

Additional Applications for the Production Line

Though currently operating only the chipper as a standalone machine, the cooperative envisions expanding into a complete biomass pellet production line by integrating additional equipment such as:

• Wood pellet mill – to compress chips into dense pellets.
• Wood hammer mill – for further size reduction if needed.
• Dryer – to reduce moisture content to optimal pelletizing levels.
• Cooling and screening units – for finished pellet quality control.

Besides biomass pellets, the small wood chipper in Tunisia and potential production line can also process other pellets including:

• Agricultural feed pellets (mixed with grain and forage).
• Organic fertilizer pellets (from composted biomass).
• Wood briquettes for alternative solid fuels.

Why Choose RICHI’s Small Wood Chipper in Tunisia?

RICHI Machinery's XPJ500×230 small wood chipper stands out in the Tunisian market due to:

• Robust design: Able to handle Mediterranean tree species with varying hardness.
• Energy efficiency: Matching local power supply constraints and cost concerns.
• Ease of maintenance: Readily available spare parts and technical support in North Africa.
• Flexibility: Can be used independently or integrated into a larger biomass pellet line.

The cooperative also appreciates RICHI's customer service, which includes customized advice tailored to Tunisian feedstock and climate conditions.

Summary and Invitation

This case clearly demonstrates that even a standalone small wood chipper can revolutionize how wood waste is managed in Tunisia's agroforestry sector. By reducing waste, cutting costs, and creating valuable biomass products, the XPJ500×230 empowers customers to turn residues into revenue.

For agroforestry groups, pellet producers, and biomass entrepreneurs in Tunisia looking to upgrade or expand, RICHI Machinery offers professional guidance and quality machines like the small wood chipper, wood biomass pellet mill, and biomass pelletizer that fit local needs perfectly.

If you want to explore how a small wood chipper in Tunisia or other biomass processing equipment can boost your business and environmental performance in Tunisia, get in touch with RICHI. Our team is ready to design solutions based on your raw materials, output goals, and budget.

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