This is a project about wooden crate shredder in South Africa. The customer operates in the Western Cape region and specializes in recycling industrial waste from packaging yards, construction sites, and beverage distribution centers.
This is a project about wooden crate shredder in South Africa. In early 2025, a South African recycling enterprise decided to invest in a Wooden Crate Shredder to address a growing backlog of wood waste material at their facility. The customer operates in the Western Cape region and specializes in recycling industrial waste from packaging yards, construction sites, and beverage distribution centers. Over time, the volume of wood crates, wooden pallets with nails, and discarded formwork boards had increased significantly, creating logistical bottlenecks and rising disposal costs.
Previously, the company relied on manual labor and smaller single‑shaft grinders that frequently jammed or broke down when handling mixed materials containing nails and hardware. After researching options and testing sample materials, they selected RICHI Machinery’s heavy‑duty wooden crate shredder, specifically the RIBPC 1250×450 model, to be the single‑machine solution for their facility. This case demonstrates how the Wooden Crate Shredder in South Africa can transform waste management challenges into profitable and efficient recycling workflows.
The main role of this wooden shredder is to process wood waste, especially hard‑to‑shred materials embedded with metal components, into 20–40 mm wood chips suitable for secondary processing or resale as raw material for wood pellet production, biomass fuel suppliers, or board manufacturers.
Name:
wooden crate crusher
Country:
South Africa
Date:
2025
Capacity:
6–10 tons per hour
Model:
RIBPC 1250×450
Main Motor Power:
132 kW
Hammer Quantity:
24
Feeding Motor Power:
11 kW + 7.5 kW
The customer, a mid‑sized waste processing operator, manages several contracts with logistics hubs, breweries, and building companies in South Africa. Their main source of raw wood waste includes:
These materials come from various sites:
Before investing in the RICHI wooden crate shredder in South Africa, the customer experienced slow processing times, high maintenance costs due to blade breakage, and inconsistent final product sizes that limited their reuse options.
Several factors influenced the buyer’s decision:
Given these advantages, the customer selected the RICHI Wooden Crate Shredder in South Africa — model RIBPC 1250×450 with a 132 kW main motor and dual feed system (11 kW + 7.5 kW) — chosen based on the volume and hardness of wood waste at their site.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | RIBPC 1250×450 |
| Feed Opening (mm) | 1250 × 450 |
| Main Motor Power | 132 kW |
| Feeding Motor Power | 11 kW + 7.5 kW |
| Hydraulic Pump Power | 2.2 kW |
| Discharge Conveyor Power | 1.5 kW |
| Hammer Quantity | 24 |
| Approximate Capacity | 6–10 tons per hour (based on raw material consistency) |
This model wooden crate crusher machine was selected after analyzing the customer’s incoming wood waste thickness and density. The 1250 mm feed width ensured efficient handling of large crate sections, and the 132 kW drive provided continuous performance even under heavy loads.
The Wooden Crate Shredder was factory‑tested in Qingdao, China, then shipped via Qingdao Port by sea to Cape Town Port, the most suitable international port for heavy machinery arrivals for this region of South Africa. RICHI Machinery coordinated all export documentation, including packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs documents, to streamline clearance at the Cape Town Port. Once cleared, the freight was transported by truck to the customer’s processing yard.
RICHI’s technical team provided:
Because the customer purchased only one shredder as a single‑machine investment, particular attention was paid to ensuring that it integrated smoothly with existing conveyors and material sorting areas.
Once installed, the wooden crate shredder in South Africa began to process incoming wood waste immediately. Within the first month, the customer reported:
The output wood chips were segregated into two channels:
The overall recycling value chain improved significantly compared to previous processes.
High‑strength alloy steel hammers are heat‑treated for impact resistance and can cut nails and embedded hardware without rapid wear. Each hammer is detachable, bolted, and designed for quick replacement, ensuring minimal downtime and longer service life even under harsh operational conditions.
Screens can be fitted to match desired chip diameters (20–40 mm in this case), allowing customers to tailor output for pellet mills, particle board facilities, or biomass suppliers. This flexibility maximizes the utility and resale potential of processed wood waste.
Thickened welded housing with annealing eliminates welding stress, providing robust frame stability that resists deformation under continuous heavy loading. Sealed bearings and a dust‑proof design increase uptime and reduce maintenance costs over long-term operation.
Automatic overload protection stops the machine if material clogs or exceeds power limits, reducing motor and gearbox stress and preventing unnecessary breakdowns. This feature ensures operational safety and reduces unexpected repair costs.
Bolted components reduce downtime during part changes. The hydraulic system assists feed rollers and helps maintain stable pressure. Conveyor interfaces streamline integration and automation, making the machine simple to operate and maintain for staff with varying levels of technical experience.
The wooden crate shredder in South Africa is suitable for steel‑reinforced wooden pallets, old furniture, and mixed wood waste. It delivers stable output even when wood contains variable moisture content and density, ensuring consistent material quality for secondary processing or sale.
After three months of production, the customer shared valuable feedback:
They also highlighted the professional support provided by RICHI, including quick responses from the technical team, clear guidance on maintenance schedules, and assistance during shipment delays due to port congestion. Their overall conclusion was that this single‑machine investment created immediate efficiency gains and opened new revenue streams.
Although this project focuses on a specific application in South Africa, similar Wooden Crate Shredder solutions have proven successful in many other global markets, from logistics hubs in Europe to recycling centers in Southeast Asia. Typical applications include:
This versatility makes the RICHI shredder a strong investment for businesses facing wood waste challenges, especially when dealing with nails, screws, and other embedded metal.
Compared to alternatives, including manual labor, traditional wood chippers, or foreign brands with less robust builds, the RICHI Wooden Crate Shredder offers lower lifetime maintenance costs, higher throughput, greater resistance to metal impact, reduced downtime, and easy integration with conveyors and sorting systems. Additionally, end users can often monetize output wood chips by selling to energy producers or secondary processors, creating a revenue stream beyond waste reduction.
Following the success of this initial project, the customer is exploring:
RICHI Machinery continues to offer technical support and custom configuration advice for future upgrades, ensuring that clients maintain operational efficiency and maximize returns on investment.
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