1T/H Sunflower Pellet Granulator in Kazakhstan

Raw Materials: Local Sunflower Husks, Clean and Plentiful

Kazakhstan is the third-largest sunflower seed grower in the CIS region. Every autumn, thousands of tons of husks are left over after oil extraction. This cooperative’s husks come from their own pressing operation and neighboring farms, which guarantees a steady, low-cost supply.

Unlike wood pellets, sunflower husk pellets are more fibrous and slightly harder to press. This means they need a granulator with enough pressing force, strong ring die structure, and stable feeding system. The MZLH420 sunflower pellet granulator in Kazakhstan was a perfect match for these needs.

Below are the main specs of the machine they ordered:

With this configuration, the new sunflower pellet granulator in Kazakhstan can handle up to 1.2 tons per hour depending on the husk quality, moisture, and pellet size.

Why the MZLH420 sunflower pellet granulator in Kazakhstan Makes a Real Difference

The new sunflower pellet granulator machine brings a lot more than just more output. It directly solves a few problems this Kazakh cooperative faced with their old small press.

1. Firstly, the feeding system. Sunflower husks are light and flaky. They tend to bridge and clog normal feed hoppers. The MZLH420 sunflower pellet granulator in Kazakhstan includes an integrated anti-arch feeder and force feeder, pushing the raw material into the compression area smoothly. This means stable output and fewer blockages — a big deal when your labor team is small.
2. Secondly, the high main motor power (90kw) provides enough torque to handle the denser feedstock without overloading or wearing down the ring die too fast. The cooperative chose a standard die bore for 6mm fuel pellets, the most popular size for domestic boilers in Kazakhstan.
3. Thirdly, the sunflower pellet press is built to handle moderate mixtures too. Sometimes, especially in early spring when husk stockpiles run low, the cooperative mixes in 10-15% straw or cereal husks to stretch the feedstock. The MZLH420’s robust design means it can easily handle these blends without adjustments to the core machine.

More Than Just Sunflower Pellets: A Flexible Biomass Pellet Mill

One reason the cooperative chose this machine — instead of a second-hand import — is that they wanted flexibility for the future. The sunflower pellet granulator in Kazakhstan can handle other raw materials too. If oilseed husks are tight in supply, they plan to test:

• Pure wheat straw (up to 100% if husk prices spike)
• Cereal husks (barley or millet)
• Small branches and pruning waste shredded to fine chips
• Mixtures with sawdust for higher heating value pellets

This means the new sunflower pellet granulator in Kazakhstan can be used almost year-round, not just during sunflower oil season.

How This One Pellet Machine Fits Into Their Bigger Plan

Unlike a big industrial pellet plant, this client didn't want to build a huge new facility. They wanted to plug in the 1t/h sunflower pelletizer to work alongside their existing raw material pre-cleaning and drying line. That's the big advantage of buying just one well-chosen sunflower pellet mill — no need to overhaul the entire system.

They only upgraded the main press section and improved their storage. That made the investment manageable — they didn‘’t need a loan. And they could continue to produce with the old press during installation and testing.

The Market: Small Towns Ready for More Biofuel

Domestic demand for biomass fuel in Kazakhstan is on the rise. In many rural areas, families still rely on coal or firewood. Pellet stoves and small boilers are getting popular thanks to government programs encouraging cleaner heating. Local municipalities are also looking at bio-pellets for small district heating plants to replace outdated coal systems.

For this cooperative, selling 1,000 tons of pellets a year locally means less transport cost and better margins. They pack the pellets in 15kg bags for household customers and bulk 500kg bags for small commercial boilers.

Why They Came Back to RICHI: A Partner Who Understands

One thing the cooperative shared is that they chose RICHI because of solid past experience. A few years ago, they bought a small grass pellet machine from RICHI to produce forage pellets for local cattle breeders. That machine still runs well today.

So when it came time to find a new sunflower pellet press, they didn‘’t waste time shopping around endlessly. They wanted a manufacturer that could deliver fast, adjust the design to handle flaky husks, and provide remote support. The RICHI engineering team even helped tweak the feeder settings for local conditions.

Small Investment, Big Impact for Kazakh Farmers

This story is a good example of how one 1t/h sunflower pellet granulator in Kazakhstan can change a cooperative's outlook. By investing wisely in a single robust pelletizer, they turned waste into value, gained a new income stream, and helped local households switch to cleaner fuel.

For any Kazakh farming business sitting on unused husks, straw, or stalks, a good biomass pellet machine, sunflower husk pelletizer, or even a simple grass pellet press can be a practical first step toward a better, greener future.

RICHI Machinery is always ready to advise on the right pellet mill for your raw material, budget and local market. Whether it's a sunflower pellet granulator, a straw pellet press, or a flexible biomass pelletizer — we build machines that make it easy for you to make more from what you already have.

Need help? Let's talk pellets. Contact RICHI any time and we'll help you choose the machine that fits your next step!