Sawdust charcoal making machine is the best option for wood processing waste disposal. Through pyrolysis technology, the machine transforms waste into valuable resources. As the end product of sawdust charcoal machine, charcoal is used in various industries. In addition, it promotes a circular economy in the wood processing industry. Relying on sustainable production methods and high production efficiency, this machine has become the investment choice of more recyclers. Want to learn about this sustainable waste solution? Let’s explore together below.

What is Sawdust Charcoal Making Machine?

Sawdust charcoal making machine is a device specially used to convert sawdust, a by-product of wood processing, into charcoal. The machine operates through pyrolysis of sawdust. Compared with traditional charcoal making methods, the entire reaction process is efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly. Because the reaction environment is controllable, the charcoal produced by this machine is purer and more uniform. High-quality sawdust charcoal determines a wider range of application scenarios.

Sawdust Charcoal Making Machine

Models & Parameter of Charcoal Making Machine for Sale

Each customer has a different production scale. Therefore, Beston Group has developed sawdust charcoal machines with various processing capacities. Not only that, we also have different machine designs for you to choose from. Below are the specific models and parameters for your reference.

Skid-Mounted Type

Model: BST-05Pro

Skid-mounted design, occupies less space;
Convenient for transportation, save cost on shipping;
3-5 days to finish the installation.

Batch Type

Model: BST-J12/BST-J18/BST-J40

Lower machine price reduces overall cost;
No need crusher and dryer reduce processing costs;
Small-scale production reduces energy consumption

Fully Continuous Type

Model: BST-10/BST-30/BST-50

24 hours working continuously;
Large capacity, high-volume charcoal production;
PLC automated control reduces labor costs;

ModelBST-J12BST-J18BST-J40BST-05 Pro (skid-mounted)BST-10BST-30BST-50
Input Capacity12m³/batch18m³/batch40m³/batch0.3-0.5m³/h2-4m³/h7-9m³/h10-15m³/h
Reactor Sizeφ1900mm*L4500mmφ1900mm*L6600mmφ2800mm*L7100mmφ830mm*L5500mmφ1300mm*L14051mmφ1700mm*L14180mmφ2000mm*L14260mm
Land for Equipment (L*W*H, Standard Configuration)9m*6m*6m12m*6m*7m15m*18m*7m10m*8m*3.9m29m*15m*5m30m*15m*8m35m*18m*9m
Weight (Standard Configuration)18T22T34T15T32T35T49T
Energy Consumption (Standard Configuration)11kw/h13.5kw/h25kw/h31kw/h34.7kw/h61.5kw/h116kw/h
Working MethodBatchFully continuous
Feeding Requirement/Size: ≤20mm; moisture: ≤15%; strong liquidity
StructureHorizontal rotationDouble barrel single hearthDouble barrel double hearth
Speed0-2RPM1-9RPM
Control MethodControl by buttonsPLC control
Reactor MaterialQ245RQ245+310S
PressureMicro negative pressure
Heating MaterialDiesel, natural gas, heavy oil, biomas, etc.
Heating MethodDirect heating
Noise (dB)≤80
CondenserCirculating water cooling
Rotation MethodExternal gear rotation

Broad Source of Sawdust Suitable for Sawdust Charcoal Machine

Sawdust, a versatile and widely available raw material, serves as a crucial component in the production of high-quality charcoal. Its broad sources include various industries where wood processing is a fundamental activity. Below are key sectors contributing to the ample supply of sawdust suitable for making charcoal.

Sawdust from Sawmill

Sawmill

A sawmill is where logs are processed into various forms of lumber. The wood-cutting process produces sawdust as a by-product.

  • Features: Sawdust from sawmills is abundant and easily available. Since sawmills typically process logs, the sawdust they produce usually contains fewer impurities.

Sawdust from Wood Panel

Wood Panel Manufacturer

Such factories produce products such as plywood and particleboard. A large amount of sawdust is generated during the molding process.

  • Features: The sawdust produced in the manufacture of wooden panels is usually fine and uniform. This contributes to an efficient pyrolysis process and high-quality charcoal output.

Sawdust from Furniture

Furniture Manufacturer

Furniture manufacturers generate sawdust by cutting, shaping and sanding wood when making wooden products.

  • Features: The sawdust generated during the furniture manufacturing process is often a mixture of hardwood and softwood, providing a variety of raw materials for charcoal production.

Note:

  • The particle size of sawdust entering the wood charcoal making machine should be less than 20mm. More uniform particle size helps improve reaction efficiency.
  • The higher moisture content of sawdust may result in incomplete combustion. It is usually necessary to ensure that the moisture content of the sawdust is less than 15%.

Versatile Applications: Sawdust Vs. Sawdust Charcoal

Sawdust and sawdust charcoal are versatile byproducts with diverse applications, each offering unique advantages and environmental considerations. Below, we explore their applications in various fields and compare their performance.

Wood Waste to Sawdust Biochar: Circular Carbon Footprint

Beston biochar equipment can convert sawdust into biochar, a material with extremely strong carbon sequestration capabilities. From the generation of sawdust to the carbon sequestration application of sawdust biochar, this process realizes the cycle of carbon footprint.

Circular Carbon Footprint

Circulation Process Of Carbon Element

Forest Photosynthesis:
Forest photosynthesis is one of the important carbon cycle processes in nature. Through this process, plants use sunlight’s energy to convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into organic carbon. This helps maintain carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
Wood Harvesting&Processing:
Timber harvesting and processing are common application scenarios of forest resources. But it is also accompanied by the generation of wood waste. Carbon is present as waste biomass in sawdust and other unused parts of wood.
Pyrolysis:
In conditions with little or no oxygen, sawdust is converted into sawdust biochar through in sawdust charcoal making machine. This process not only produces biochar with a high carbon content but also releases biogas that can be used for energy production.
Carbon Sequestration:
Adding biochar to forest soil is a carbon sequestration strategy. Biochar has a longer stability and therefore slows down the rate of organic carbon decomposition. Thus, biochar helps sequester carbon and slow the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Positive Effects Of Making Biochar From Sawdust

Promote Forest Growth

Promote Forest Growth

Adding sawdust biochar to soil improves soil structure and nutrient content. Therefore, this improves plant growth suitability. In addition, biochar can also help increase soil water retention and reduce soil erosion. Thus, this creates an environment more conducive to plant root development and growth. Enhancing the carbon dioxide absorption capacity of vegetation in the forest effectively assists the carbon fixation process. This helps maintain the carbon balance in the atmosphere.

Carbon Emissions Offset

Carbon Emissions Offset

During the harvesting and processing of wood, there is usually a certain amount of carbon emissions associated with it. This comes from aspects such as fuel and product transportation for processing machines. However, by converting sawdust into biochar and adding it to the soil, permanent carbon fixation can be achieved. This means that through the use of biochar, the carbon emissions produced during wood harvesting can be effectively offset, thereby reducing the negative impact on the climate.

How to Make High-quality Charcoal from Sawdust?

Pretreatment of Sawdust

Continuous sawdust charcoal making machine requires a sawdust particle size of less than 20mm(preferably 5-8mm) and a moisture content of less than 15%. We provide a crusher/dryer. The sawdust meeting the feeding requirements enters the main combustion furnace through a large-angle belt conveyor.

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Pyrolysis of Sawdust

During the entire pyrolysis process, the reaction temperature can reach 450°C. The reaction environment is micro-oxygen negative pressure. The sawdust undergoes a thermal desorption process to remove excess volatile matter. Subsequently, the carbon in the sawdust begins to remain and gradually forms a solid carbonaceous material: charcoal.

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Collection of Sawdust Charcoal

The sawdust charcoal coming out of the reactor has a higher temperature. After entering the discharging system, the heat of the sawdust charcoal is taken away by the water-cooled slag discharging spiral. Eventually, the temperature of the collected finished sawdust charcoal dropped below 45℃. In addition, we also provide integrated molding production lines to solve the problem of how to make charcoal briquettes from sawdust.

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Treatment of Flue Gas

After the biogas undergoes dust removal and condensation treatment, the combustible gas enters the combustion system to provide a heat source for the equipment. Then, the dust and sulfur in the hot flue gas are removed from the spray tower/demist tower to ensure that the final flue gas meets EU emission standards.

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Advanced Technology in Continuous Sawdust Charcoal Machine

Energy-saving

  • Combustible gas reuse reduces energy consumption
  • Inner and outer cylinder structures improve thermal efficiency
  • Low-nitrogen combustion design improves combustion efficiency

Environmental Friendly

  • Water-cooled slag discharging reduces dust generation
  • Multi-channel dust removal device ensures flue gas cleanliness
  • Spray tower/demisting tower ensures clean emissions

Safety Reliable

  • Three seals ensure the airtightness of the equipment
  • Explosion-proof device prevents abnormal pressure
  • High-temperature resistant materials ensure reaction safety

Reasons to Set up Sawdust to Charcoal Recycling Project

In the wood processing industry, sawdust stands out as the most common byproduct, necessitating an effective solution for its management. The establishment of a sawdust to charcoal recycling project presents a strategic initiative with compelling reasons for implementation.

Broaden the Range of Product System

Broaden the Range of Product System

For the wood processing industry, sawdust is the most common processing waste. Therefore, finding a proper solution is crucial. Investing in a sawdust charcoal making machine can expand the existing product system. Nowadays, the market demand for biochar is gradually increasing, especially in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, and environmental protection. By producing sawdust biochar, the company can meet the needs of different industries. This enables more comprehensive market coverage.

Achieve Win-win Situation

Achieve Win-win Situation of Sustainability&Profitability

Investing in sawdust biomass pyrolysis projects means actively participating in waste recycling and reducing dependence on natural resources. This helps establish the company’s environmentally friendly image and meet market demands that increasingly focus on environmental protection. In addition, the charcoal production project reduces raw material procurement costs by reusing self-produced wood chips. At the same time, the sales of biochar products can also create new sources of income for enterprises.

Beston Group’s Successfully Charcoal Production Cases Around the World

Beston Group is a global pioneer in the recycling industry with our successful wood processing waste recycling projects. Our solutions have won praise from our customers. Many customers establish long-term cooperative relationships with us. Together we are committed to the sustainable development of waste resources. In addition to sawdust, we also offer a variety of waste biomass recycling options, including wood, coconut shells, palm kernel shells, straw, jute sticks, and more. You can better understand Beston Group through the following cases.

Tailor Sawdust Management Plan to Your Needs

Beston Group’s sawdust charcoal making machine is a cutting-edge solution. It provides new ideas for resource utilization of wood processing by-products. At the same time, the machine also provides a new direction for the sustainable transformation of the wood processing industry. If you are also interested in recycling wood waste such as sawdust, you can visit our LinkedIn for a dedicated solution.

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