Our equipment
Pressing and densification
Extrusion unit
Characteristics
- Extrusion unit for biochar and biomass mixtures
Particularities
- Single screw extruder with possibilities of biomass mixes
- Options for different output dies and various bulk densities
- Variable rotational speed from 0 to 50 rpm
- Feeding into the extruder in continuous mode
Uses
- Production of block shapes biochar or densified biomasses
Technical specs
- Maximum outlet diameter of 4 inches
- Quantity of inputs to be densified by extrusion up to 300 kg/hr
Briquetting presses
Characteristics
Industrial briquetting presses
Particularities
- Robust model suitable for several types of biomass
- System including a large hopper allowing a large load of material
Uses
The briquetting system is designed to produce energy logs or to densify biomasses to optimize their transport.
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Weima |
| Model | TH 814 |
| Production rate | 180 kg/h |
| Briquette diameter | 80 mm |
| Brick length | Variable from 50 to 80 mm |
| Engine power | 11 kW |
Granulating machine
Characteristics
- Industrial granulating machine
Particularities
- Wide choice of granulation dies (diameter, compaction ratio)
- Possibility of injecting binder material at a controlled flow rate and pressure
- Complete assembly including hammermill, cooling column and bagging silo
- Complete stainless-steel kit for food production
Uses
The granulation system is designed to produce energy pellets, animal feed and biofertilizers.
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Radviliskis machine factory |
| Model | OGM-1.5A |
| Technology | Spinning ring |
| Production pace | Variable from 800 kg/h to 1500 kg/h |
| Granulation die | Several available compression ratios and granulation diameters |
Hot Press
Characteristics
- Hydraulic heating press custom made by Ovotech
Particularities
- Adjustment of time, temperature and pressing height
- Thermocouple sensors to control pressing temperature
- Possibility to heat the two trays at different temperatures
- Adjustable closing and degassing times
Uses
The hydraulic press is used in the development of agglomerates based on biomass residues.
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Dominion Hydraulic Press / Ovotech |
| Pressure | 110 tonnes |
| Preform size | 500 x 500 mm |
| Temperature | Variable, up to 235 ˚C |
Adhesive blender
Characteristics
- Vaporization of PF/ UF/ pMDI/ Tannins, etc. binding material, at a viscosity of up to 1000 Cp
Particularities
- Adjustable spraying pressure
- Variable angle rotative blades
- Mounted on a skid
Uses
The adhesive blender is used to create matrix/reinforcement formulations for use in hot pressing and pellet production.
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | IMAL |
| Model | LGB-300 |
| Capacity | 300 dm3 |
| Motor | 1.1 kW |
| number of nozzles | 4 |