3–4 T/H Wood Chips Crusher in Chile

Client Profile and Motivation

The client is a private biomass processing company supplying raw material for biomass pellet plants and industrial boilers. Their main reasons for purchasing the wood chips crusher included:

• The need to process large volumes of wood residues from pine and eucalyptus plantations
• Achieving consistent powder size for efficient pellet and briquette production
• Upgrading from older crushing equipment that frequently malfunctioned
• Evaluating a high-efficiency standalone machine before potentially expanding to a full production line

The client purchased a single hammer mill to test its performance, reduce energy consumption, and improve operational stability while integrating with existing equipment.

Equipment Selection and Specifications

After assessing the client’s raw materials and production needs, RICHI recommended the SFSP66*120 wood chips crusher. The main technical specifications are as follows:

• Rotor diameter: 660 mm
• Crushing chamber width: 1200 mm
• Rotating speed: 2980 rpm
• Hammer line speed: 103 m/s
• Power: 160 kW
• Capacity: 3–4 T/H for wood chips

This water-drop-shaped hammer mill features a highly efficient crushing chamber, a patent-end airflow system, adjustable sieve plates, and an innovative secondary crushing structure. The machine can crush wood chips smaller than 5 cm into powder with particle sizes ranging from 0.5 mm to 20 mm. By changing the sieves, the client can achieve powders suitable for different applications.

Raw Materials and Processing Goals

Chile’s forestry residues are rich and diverse. The client focuses on:

• Pine wood chips: Collected from sawmill residues and plantation thinning
• Eucalyptus wood pieces: Common in southern Chile plantations
• Sawdust: From furniture and timber processing facilities
• Mixed small wood debris: From forest management operations

The SFSP66*120 hammer mill processes these raw materials into uniform powders:

• Pine chips: 3–4 mm for pellet production
• Eucalyptus: 2–4 mm suitable for biomass briquettes
• Sawdust: 1–2 mm, ensuring uniform compaction
• Mixed wood debris: 2–5 mm for industrial boiler fuel

These processed powders are used primarily for:

1. Pellet and briquette production to supply the domestic and export market
2. Biomass fuel for industrial boilers
3. Blending with other biomass residues to optimize energy density

Transportation and Logistics

The wood chips crusher machine was shipped via sea freight from China to Valparaíso Port, one of Chile’s main international ports. RICHI Machinery provided full logistical support, including customs clearance, inland transportation, on-site installation, and operator training.

Operational Benefits and Client Feedback

“The SFSP66*120 hammer mill has greatly improved our wood chip processing. It handles pine, eucalyptus, and sawdust efficiently. The powders are consistent, which allows our pellet mill to run smoothly with higher output. RICHI’s team assisted with installation and training, making the transition seamless and professional.”

Additional benefits include:

• Increased production capacity to 3–4 T/H for wood chips
• Stable operation with minimal electrical fluctuation
• Long hammer life due to reversible rotor design
• Easy maintenance with adjustable sieve plates and movable doors
• Reduced vibration and noise for improved safety

Technical Features and Advantages

• Water-drop-shaped crushing chamber: Optimizes secondary crushing and increases output by 25%
• Patent-end airflow system: Increases fine material output by 20%
• Adjustable pressure sieve and material flow control: Ensures precise particle size
• Reversible rotor design: Extends hammer life
• High-precision rotor balancing: Reduces vibration and operational noise
• Safety interlocks and movable doors: Simplify maintenance and ensure operator safety

Versatility and Industry Applications

• Pellet and briquette production: Processing wood chips into fuel pellets and briquettes
• Industrial biomass boilers: Supplying finely ground biomass for combustion
• Furniture and timber processing: Recycling small wood residues
• Biomass power plants: Producing uniform powder to ensure consistent energy output

RICHI Machinery Services and Support

1. Pre-sale consultation and customized model selection based on material type and production goals
2. International shipping, customs handling, and inland transportation
3. On-site installation, rotor balancing, and sieve adjustments
4. Operator training, maintenance guidance, and safety instructions
5. Long-term technical support and spare parts availability

Conclusion

• Efficiently processes pine, eucalyptus, sawdust, and mixed wood residues
• Produces uniform powders with particle sizes ranging from 0.5 mm to 20 mm
• Improves pellet and briquette production efficiency
• Durable, energy-efficient design with reversible rotor and advanced airflow system
• Full technical support from RICHI Machinery ensures smooth integration