| Production Output | 0.1-3 t/h |
| Power | Electric motor |
| Voltage | 110-415V |
| Raw Materials | wood sawdust, grass, hay, alfalfa, edible leaf etc |
| Type | flat die type wood pellet mill |
| Final product size | 3-10 mm |
| Application | fuel pellets |
| Used For | wood pellets |
Overview of Wood Pellet Mills
With the utilization of biomass energy, small wood pellet mills have become increasingly popular. The flat die sawdust pellet press was first invented in the early 20th century. At that time, instead of making wood pellets, this type of sawdust pellet press was used to produce foodstuff, but after improving the quality of die and rollers, now this deign of pellet press can also produce wood pellets by biomass materials such as sawdust, straw, stalks, grass, etc. As the development and improvement of the technology, flat die pellet mill can also make wood sawdust into small pellets for fuel.
Nowadays, the sawdust pellet press market has many diverse different types, among these wood pellet mills are the flat die and ring die design. The flat die pellet mill has a longer history compared to the ring die pellet machines. They are the most two popular fuel pellet machine, but if you just want to make wood pellets for residential and farm use or you just want to learn how to make wood pellets by a homemade sawdust pellet press, you should select flat die pellet mill.
The flat die design is known for its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and versatility in pellet production. Compared to the ring die wood pellet mill, the flat die design refers to the configuration of the die and rollers, where the die is positioned horizontally and the rollers rotate to press the raw material through the holes of the die to form pellets.
Making your own wood pellets can reduce heating costs by 30-50% compared to oil or propane. The pelletizing process increases the bulk density of sawdust from around 150 kg/m³ to over 650 kg/m³.
Types of Flat Die Wood Pellet Mills
There are two types of flat die pellet mills.
- Flat die rotates, roller fixed. These flat die pellet machines are most suitable for processing soft biomass materials and making animal feed pellets.
- Flat die fixed, roller rotates. These flat die pellet mills are suitable for making wood pellets.
such types VTMKL wood pellet mill is best for making wood sawdust pellets, because this kind of flat die machine is roller rotates,but die is fixed, which is specially developed for wood sawdust, this kind of wood pellet mill machine makes cylindrical shape pellets with small production capacity. Using such a kind of sawdust pellet mill to produce pellets, sawdust pellet mill is most suitable for small scale sawdust pellet production and light industrial use.
Electric Flat Die Wood Pellet Mill
Ideal for both small-scale pellet production and home use
An Electric Flat Die Wood Pellet Mill is a specialized machine designed to process wood and other biomass materials into pellets using an electric motor as its power source. The Electric Flat Die Wood Pellet Machine is a small biomass granulation device powered by an electric motor. It compresses powdered raw materials like sawdust, crop straw, rice husks, and wood shavings into dense, uniform biomass pellets used for fuel or feed.
The electric motor provides the power necessary for the rotation of the die and rollers, making it suitable for places with reliable electricity sources. The electric flat die pellet mill are the most commonly used types of pellet mills, particularly in small to medium-scale pellet production. They are plug-and-play, requiring only a stable power source and a dry, ventilated workspace.
Known for its low energy consumption, easy operation, and cost-effective production, it is widely used in households, farms, and small pellet plants. Since the unique characteristics of easy operation, low consumption, competitive price, and environmentally friendly, our Electric Flat Die Wood Pellet Mill is a good choice for small biomass pellet production plants.
Diesel Flat Die Sawdust Pellet Mill
Diesel flat die pellet mill is one of the most popular equipment in the biomass pellet production field, which is mainly suitable for use in households and small processing plants. The diesel flat die wood pellet mill is a versatile and powerful pellet machine designed to convert a wide range of biomass materials into high-quality pellets.
Unlike electric pellet mills, this model is powered by a reliable diesel engine, making it an excellent choice for areas without access to electricity or where portability is essential. Its compact and user-friendly design ensures that even first-time users can operate it with ease. The diesel flat die pellet mill is built with durability in mind, featuring robust construction and wear-resistant components to ensure long-term, efficient performance. Whether you’re looking to produce animal feed pellets or renewable biomass fuel, the diesel flat die pellet mill offers a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution tailored to meet your needs.
Features of Wood Pellet Machine
- Suitable for forming a variety of biomass materials, straw length from the powder to 60mm; the water content of 5 – 30%, and all can be processed shape.
- Self-adjustment device holding compensation for changes in raw material so that prevents material agglomeration and eliminates machine stalling
- Life of key components adding the extension of the machine trouble-free run time, also production increasing and the use of lower
- Mastering the Cold Start: To get the die hot and shiny for a cold start, you need to run an oily, non-abrasive mix through the mill first
- Efficiency Tuning: You should keep an eye on the ammeter on the machine. You want to run the motor close to its full-load amperage for the best performance, but not so close that it overloads. This is how you get the best tuning for the feed rate and amperage.
Raw Materials and Applications of Wood Sawdust Pellet Mill
You can use scrap biomass materials around to make your biomass pellets. Save money and have a ready supply of pellets by using wood scraps, leaves, grass clippings, and yard waste. This is a great way to dispose of organic waste you might otherwise throw away. The raw materials for making biomass pellets are easy to obtain, like wheat straw, sunflower stalks, forestry wastes, wood chips, etc.
It can convert waste biomass materials into wood pellets. These output pellets are highly efficient and serve various purposes, including biomass fuel for heating, animal bedding, animal feed, and organic fertilizers. The final wood pellets can be burned as green fuel in a pellet stove or boiler.
Parameters of Wood Pellet Mill
| Model | Capacity(kg/h) | Power(kw) | Pellet Size(mm) | Pellet Length(mm) | Pellet Density(g/cm3) | Pellet Moisture(%) | Demension(mm) | Weight(kg) |
| VTMKL-200 | 100-120 kg/h | 7.5kw | 6mm-30mm | 20mm-50mm | 1.1-1.3 g/cm3 | < 7% | 1150*530*750mm | 350KG |
| VTMKL-250 | 200-300 kg/h | 15kw | 6mm-30mm | 20mm-50mm | 1.1-1.3 g/cm3 | < 7% | 1450*700*1200mm | 550KG |
| VTMKL-300 | 300-500 kg/h | 22kw | 6mm-30mm | 20mm-50mm | 1.1-1.3 g/cm3 | < 7% | 1600*800*1450mm | 750kw |
| VTMKL-350 | 500-700 kg/h | 30kw | 6mm-30mm | 20mm-50mm | 1.1-1.3 g/cm3 | < 7% | 1650*1000*1500mm | 950kg |
| VTMKL-450 | 700-900 kg/h | 37kw | 6mm-30mm | 20mm-50mm | 1.1-1.3 g/cm3 | < 7% | 1800*1100*1650mm | 1100kg |
| VTMKL-550 | 900-1500 kg/h | 45kw | 6mm-30mm | 20mm-50mm | 1.1-1.3 g/cm3 | < 7% | 2000*1000*1700mm | 1700kg |
| VTMKL-800 | 1500-2000 kg/h | 90kw | 6mm-30mm | 20mm-50mm | 1.1-1.3 g/cm3 | < 7% | 2050*1050*2250 mm | 4250kg |
| VTMKL-1000 | 2000-3000 kg/h | 110kw | 6mm-30mm | 20mm-50mm | 1.1-1.3 g/cm3 | < 7% | 2100*1200*2300 mm | 5200kg |
working video of Wood Pellet Mill
