Straw Pellet Production Line

Straw pellet line can directly process crop waste such as corn straw, rice straw, cotton straw, soybean straw, flax straw, etc., into pellets, which are mainly used in the fields of feed, biomass fuel, etc. When processing these different types of straw pellets, the process of straw pellet production line is different.

• Feed:
  After the straw pellet production line makes coarse raw materials such as straw into pellets, it can improve the nutritional content and taste of feed, improve the production performance of livestock, and reduce the cost of feed production.
• Biomass fuel:
  The straw pellet processing line processes waste crops such as straw into pellets, which can be used to produce biomass pellet fuel, effectively utilize crop waste resources and reduce environmental pollution.
• Other applications:
  In addition to feed and biomass pellet fuel, straw pellet machines have other application areas, such as organic fertilizer, pharmaceutical intermediates and other fields.

At present, our straw pellet production line equipment has been exported to many areas with rich straw resources, such as India, Uzbekistan, South Africa, the United States, Russia, Thailand, Brazil, Argentina, Australia and other countries.

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  straw pellet production line in Australia (for feed)

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  straw pellet production line in Brazil (for feed)

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  straw pellet production line in Vietnam (for feed)

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  straw pellet production line in Argentina (for feed)

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  straw pellet production line in Russia (for feed)

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  straw pellet production line in USA (for feed)

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  straw pellet production line in Uzbekistan (for feed)

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  straw pellet production line in South Africa (for feed)

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  straw pellet production line in New Zealand (for feed)

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  straw pellet production line in Canada (for biofuel)

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  straw pellet production line in Indonesia (for biofuel)

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  straw pellet production line in U.K. (for biofuel)

According to the different uses of straw pellets, straw pellet production lines are mainly divided into straw fuel pellet production lines and straw feed pellet production lines. The following is a detailed introduction to two different types of straw pellet processing technology:

Straw solidification molding technology uses agricultural waste such as rice straw, wheat straw, corn straw as raw materials, and uses special equipment straw pellet machine to crush, compress and other processes to press into a solid biomass fuel that can be directly burned.

1. Cut or crush the straw to be pressed into a rotary cutter and crusher, and control its length to less than 30mm.
2. Send the crushed straw to the drum dryer through a conveyor. The moisture content is controlled within the range of 10-15%.
3. After drying, the raw materials are piled and stored after unloading the silo, or stored in a silo.
4. The material is sent to the feed port of the straw biomass pellet mill machine through the feeding conveyor. The machine rotates through the main shaft, driving the roller to rotate, and after the roller rotates, the material is forced to be squeezed out of the die hole in blocks and falls from the discharge port.
5. Then the pellets are sent to the pellet cooler by a special conveyor.
6. After the pellets are cooled, they are sent to the packaging scale or ton bagging machine for bagging.

The solidified biomass pellet fuel has a high specific gravity and small volume, which is convenient for storage and transportation. It is a high-quality solid fuel with a calorific value of 3200-4500 kcal. It is flammable, has low ash content and low cost. It can replace firewood, raw coal and other fuels and is widely used in heating, domestic stoves, industrial boilers, biomass power plants, etc.

As a new commodity energy, straw pellet fuel has been widely used in various industries. Moreover, due to its high density, high calorific value, regular shape and good fluidity, it is very convenient to realize automatic combustion control, which can save a lot of energy costs for enterprises.

Due to the similar composition of straw to wood, straw can be used to make grass pulp or converted into straw pellets. According to the particularity of straw, the granulation process of straw can be summarized as follows:

1. Raw material preparation stage:
   Straw usually has a high possibility of dust, which is affected by the harvesting method. Therefore, straw needs to be screened from contaminants such as dust and other foreign matter that may affect the quality of straw pellets, such as stones, metals, and those that may damage the pelletizer during the following procedures.
2. Crushing stage:
   Straw biomass is a tubular material with a diameter of 4-8mm and a wall thickness of about 0.3-0.6mm. With a tubular/tubular structure, straw can be easily processed and obtain the desired particle size. Usually, straw grinding includes cutting and crushing of straw.
3. Drying stage:
   Usually, straw is delivered in the form of air-dried bags with a moisture content of about 15%, which is suitable for the production of straw pellets. Therefore, the drying process of straw pellets is omitted. But if the moisture content of straw is large, the drying step is necessary.
4. Conditioning:
   Straw requires special conditioning to achieve the desired hardness. Straw conditioning includes the application of steam (and/or water) and the addition of binders or additives. Conditioning is required to achieve the necessary temperature and humidity to obtain ductility and melt lignin to act as a binder. Binders are required to enhance the hardness of the pellets and reduce wear during the pelletizing process.
5. Granulation:
   In the granulation process, it is necessary to consider the influence of factors such as material moisture, density, pellet size, fiber strength, natural adhesive, etc. on the granulation quality. Common problems in the process of straw pelletizing are clogging and breakage of pellet molds, overheating, high energy costs or poor pellet quality, and high maintenance rate of pelletizers. In order to avoid the above problems, a high-quality pelletizer is required.
6. Cooling and screening:
   The newly extruded straw pellets are hot and soft and need to be cooled to obtain the ideal hardness. At the same time, the screen on the cooler is used to screen out the pellets that do not meet the molding effect.
7. Finished product packaging:
   The cooled pellets need to be sent to the finished pellet bin by a professional skirt belt conveyor, and then unloaded from the finished pellet bin and packaged with a packaging scale.

• Are there any preferential policies for the external environment; subsidies for electricity taxes? Inquire with the local environmental protection department about the intensity of coal ban; attitude towards biomass straw pellet fuel; whether there are corresponding official documents?
• Investigate the quality, price and quantity of raw materials, and also consider the factors of long-term supply (i.e. long-term control). According to the raw materials, we can plan the configuration of the production line and analyze the cost.
• After determining the raw materials, we must determine the straw pellet plant. The factory building is generally close to the raw materials or convenient for transportation. It is best to have both.
• Transformer. The biomass pelletizing industry consumes a lot of electricity. After determining the production capacity, choose to purchase a transformer that matches the production capacity according to the equipment power provided by the equipment manufacturer.
• When purchasing equipment, you must first understand the product quality of the equipment manufacturer. It is often difficult to distinguish the quality of the product in the network environment.
  You must go to the manufacturer for on-site inspection and don't be fooled by the low price. The straw pelletizer is a RICHI invention patent and has now been upgraded to the 4th generation. RICHI Machinery's strong technical strength will escort you to make pellets.
• Equipment installation and commissioning: RICHI Machinery provides free installation guidance services and technical support for the entire life cycle of the straw pellet plant equipment.

1. The production equipment must comply with the production process and production scale;
2. The production equipment is technologically advanced and has efficient production capacity and manufacturing process;
3. It can reduce production costs and improve product quality;
4. It has good service guarantees to ensure the continuous and stable operation of the equipment.

1. Determine the production scale
   The selection of straw biomass pellet plant equipment first needs to determine the production scale, so as to select the appropriate equipment capacity and specifications. At the same time, it is necessary to consider future production expansion plans to ensure the scalability and adaptability of the equipment.
2. Analyze product properties
   For different product properties, different straw pellet production line equipment needs to be selected. For example, for feed straw pellets, a mixer and a straw pelletizer with a conditioner are required; while for processing straw fuel, a mixer is not required, and a straw pelletizer without a conditioner needs to be selected, etc.
3. Consider production process
   The selection of production equipment needs to take into account the production process. For example, for processing processes such as cutting, breaking bundles, crushing, pelletizing, and cooling, corresponding equipment support is required.
4. Evaluate suppliers
   When selecting suppliers of straw pellet production line equipment, a comprehensive evaluation is required, including production bases, product quality, after-sales service, etc., and suppliers with perfect after-sales service guarantees are selected.

The price of straw pellet production line is generally 40,000-2,500,000 USD.

In the booming development of the straw pellet processing industry, the straw pellet production line is a key manufacturing link, and its price fluctuations are comprehensively affected by many factors.

The following are the main factors that determine the price of a straw pellet production line and their in-depth interpretation, so that everyone can have a comprehensive understanding of the price and avoid spending too much money on purchasing a straw pellet production line.

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Advancement of equipment technology:

The use of cutting-edge welding technology, precision detection systems and highly automated pairing and assembly processes will significantly improve the technical content of the straw pellet production line, thereby leading to an increase in costs.

Advanced control systems and software algorithms are critical to ensuring production efficiency, product quality and consistency, but they also drive up overall equipment investment costs.

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Automation level:

Upgrading from a manual or semi-automatic production line to a fully automated straw pellet production line means higher investment in hardware configuration and more complex system integration, including but not limited to automated batching, automatic packaging, palletizing systems, etc. The higher the degree of automation, the more expensive the straw pellet plant may be.

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Personalized customization:

Different customers have different requirements for straw pellet specifications, output, raw material types and formulas.

Therefore, a customized straw pellet production line for specific application scenarios will involve additional design and R&D expenses and technical support costs, thus affect the overall quote. (All customized designs by RICHI are provided free of charge. Personalized customization ultimately affects equipment configuration and straw biomass pellet production line prices)

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Modular design flexibility:

The modular production line can flexibly add or delete functional units according to customer needs, achieving rapid adjustment and expansion.

However, in order to meet diversified production needs, modular design usually requires higher R&D investment, which will also be reflected in the final straw pellet production line price to a certain extent.

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Cost of basic materials and accessories:

High-end straw pellet production lines often use high-quality steel, aluminum alloy, and other materials to make the frame and protective shell, and also use imported core components such as bearings, motors, electronic components, sensors, and controls. etc.

The selection of these high-quality raw materials and accessories will undoubtedly increase the basic cost of the straw pellet production line equipment.

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Installation and debugging services:

Pre-sales production line planning and layout, installation and debugging, and personnel training require a large investment of manpower and material resources. The cost of this part is usually included in the total quotation of the straw pellet production line equipment.

(RICHI's straw pellet plant planning and training services are all free of charge. If the customer needs us to provide installation and debugging services, this fee will be charged)

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After-sales maintenance and technical support:

A complete after-sales service system, including equipment maintenance, software and hardware upgrades, technical consultation and other long-term guarantee services, is also an important factor affecting the price of straw pellet production lines.

Strong suppliers can usually provide longer warranty periods and technical support, but this will also increase procurement costs accordingly.

With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, the straw pellet production line project has attracted more and more attention. This project is to process crop waste such as straw into efficient and environmentally friendly fuel or feed.

This product can not only be widely used in the local market, but can also be exported to other countries, with broad market prospects. According to market analysis, the annual growth rate of this industry will exceed 30% in the next few years, and the overall market size is huge.

• Technology continues to improve
  Straw pellet production line technology has developed rapidly in the past few years. More and more companies have begun to get involved in this field, and various technologies have been continuously improved and upgraded. In the future, with the continuous improvement of technology, the quality and efficiency of straw pellet light industry projects will be further improved.
• Favorable policies
  In recent years, many countries have increasingly supported policies for green and environmentally friendly industries, and the straw pellet production line project has also received policy support and rewards. In the future, policy support will continue to increase, which will play a positive role in promoting the development of straw pellet light industry projects.
• Increase environmental awareness
  With the improvement of environmental awareness, people's demand for green, environmentally friendly and sustainable products is also increasing. The straw pellet production line project conforms to modern environmental protection concepts, and its market prospects will become increasingly broad.

The straw pellet production line project is an investment project with broad prospects. For investors, it is recommended to pay attention to the following aspects:

• Pay attention to technical content: Currently, there are many brands of straw pellet machines on the market, but their technical content is not the same. If you want to invest in a straw pellet light industry project, you need to choose a brand with good quality and advanced technology.
• Understand market demand: Before investing, you need to fully understand the market demand for straw pellet processing, grasp market trends, and understand product categories, quality requirements, specifications and other information.
• Reasonably plan production capacity: Capacity planning is an important part of straw pellet production line project investment. It is necessary to formulate reasonable production capacity planning based on market demand, investment affordability, technology, human resources and other factors to ensure the smooth implementation of the project.