Biofuel pellet production line

Customized biofuel pellet production lines with hourly output ranging from 0.5 to 120 tons are available. We supply complete biomass pellet manufacturing equipment and full turnkey engineering services. Feel free to leave a message for inquiries.

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Why make it into combustion pellets?

We engineer complete custom biofuel pellet production line that turns sawdust, straw, and forestry waste into consistent, high‑BTU fuel. From intake to bagging—reliable, efficient, and durable—built for your specific feedstock moisture and capacity target.

Capacity

1-120 T/H

Diameter

6-12 mm

Moisture Content

8%–12%

Biomass fuel pellets are high-density solid cylinders extruded from forestry and agricultural residues, such as sawdust, wood chips, straw and rice husks. Traditionally, these wastes were either burned or left to decompose on farmland. After pelleting, they can be used as a coal alternative for combustion. Their thermal efficiency exceeds 80%, higher than ordinary coal, with extremely low sulfur and nitrogen content and no black smoke during burning.

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Full Biofuel pellet production Line Process

Turning raw biomass into uniform fuel pellets isn’t magic—it’s a controlled sequence. Each stage matters, and we’ve learned that based on ample experience. Miss moisture control? Pellets crumble. Skip screening? Dust kills boiler efficiency. Here’s the real workflow we use daily in our own projects.

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Raw Material Preparation

Logs and thick branches are cut into 3–5 cm fragments via chippers. Raw materials often contain stones, iron wires and sand, which must be removed through cleaning screens and magnetic separators.

Crushing

Chipped fragments are pulverized into sawdust-like fine powder in hammer mills. Crushing fineness directly determines pelleting quality. Screen aperture sizes shall be adjusted according to varying raw material hardness.

Drying

Fresh wood and straw carry 50%–60% moisture, while pelleting requires a stable moisture level of 15%–17%. Dryers are therefore mandatory. Rotary drum dryers remove water with hot air. Heat sources can be waste steam from factories.

Pelleting

Fully dried raw materials enter the pellet mill. They pass through a conditioner (for steam softening or binder addition if needed) before being squeezed between ring dies and press rollers to form cylindrical pellets.

Cooling

Freshly extruded pellets are hot and soft; direct bagging causes collapse, deformation and mold growth. A counterflow cooler lowers pellets to ambient temperature and removes residual moisture.

Screening & Packaging

Cooled pellets pass through vibrating screens to separate fine powder and broken fragments, which are recycled for re-extrusion. Qualified finished pellets are delivered to automatic packagers with automatic weighing and sealing.

Our video showcase

Want to process biomass fuel pellet but don’t know where to start? Below are demonstrations and on-site processing videos of the biofuel pellet production line equipment we have delivered from around the world. Hopefully, this will provide you with some guidance.

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Indonesia Wood Chip Biofuel Pellet Production Line Case Video

Abundant sawdust residues, combined with Indonesia’s renewable energy policies, are driving demand for the conversion of eco-friendly biomass into biofuel. RICHI provided a local company with a 1-2T/H wood pellet production line. It efficiently converts wood waste into premium pellets, lowering factory energy costs and expanding Indonesia’s sustainable wood pellet export business.

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Bangladesh Sawdust Biomass pellet production line Case Video

Looking for a profitable way to process Indonesia’s large volumes of sawdust waste? RICHI complete sawdust pellet line features professional drying and pelleting equipment. It produces high-density clean fuel pellets, conforming to local green energy policies and supporting biomass export trade sustainably.

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Malaysia Wood Shavings Biofuel Pellet Production Line

A Bangladeshi customer reached out to us, hoping to handle large amounts of wood shavings efficiently. RICHI built a full wood shaving pellet production line equipped with reliable crushers and pellet mills. Surprisingly, the treated residues become valuable clean fuel pellets, solving waste troubles and creating steady extra income for the customer.

Scalable Biofuel Lines That Handle Any Feedstock

From EFB and RDF to bamboo, nut shells, and wood waste — we match the biofuel pellet production line at 1–120 T/H. Key takeaways from our project deliveries worldwide. Built to turn your material into steady, reliable profit.

EFB Biofuel Pellet Production Line

Key Equipment: EFB shredder, three-pass rotary dryer, hammer mill, ring-die pellet mill, counterflow cooler, vibrating screen, optional carbonization kiln, PLC control.
Performance: Built for oily, high-moisture, long-fiber EFB. The dryer reliably pulls moisture down before pelleting. In daily production, 8mm pellets stay stable and durable. Adding a carbonization step — if your market values higher-calorific, smoke-free fuel — is a straightforward upgrade.
Market Fit: Strong as boiler fuel in Malaysia and Indonesia, where mills need captive power. Carbonized EFB pellets meet specs of Japanese and South Korean utilities — a reliable export lane. European buyers are also showing interest.

RDF Fuel Pellet Production Line

Key Equipment: Shear shredder, hammer mill, RDF extruder, cooling conveyor, automatic ton-bag packer — all engineered for tough, mixed fibrous wastes.
Performance: Processes industrial waste, cardboard, textiles, and wood offcuts in a single stream. The extruder’s self-bonding design typically runs binder-free — reducing opex and keeping ash content low. In daily operation, we see steady output even with variable input recipes.
Market Fit: Cement plants in the EU and Japan are the classic buyers — now Thailand and Vietnam are co-firing RDF, too. As landfill costs bite in Europe and Northeast Asia, waste-to-energy lines like this pay back quickly from both gate fees and fuel sales.

Nut Shell Biofuel Pellet Production Line

Key Equipment: MZLH ring-die pellet mills, belt conveyors, feed hoppers. No dryer is needed when shells arrive at 15–20% moisture — a big capital saving.
Performance: Designed for peanut, sunflower, and other nut shells. A single-shift setup easily hits 6–8 t/h. Semi-automatic control keeps manpower low (4–6 operators). The line runs smoothly with minimal intervention — exactly what you want for a predictable, continuous process.
Market Fit: Senegal, India, northern China — where shell supply is abundant and cheap — these pellets serve local boilers and dryers reliably. Some operators also ship to Middle Eastern markets for small-scale thermal use. Simple material, solid margins.

Bamboo-Wood Pellet Production Line

Key Equipment: Chipper, hammer crusher, screener, ring-die pellet mills, biomass thermal oil furnace, auto packer, bag filter.
Performance: Handles a blend of bamboo, wood offcuts, and sawmill waste. Closed-loop dust control keeps the workshop clean and safe. Indirect heating via the thermal oil system keeps drying well below ignition point — a critical safety edge when working with dry, dusty material.
Market Fit: Southern China and Vietnam — bamboo central — drive this segment. Local industrial boilers absorb much of the output, while Japan and South Korea provide steady export demand under their renewable energy schemes. Policy backing makes volumes predictable.

Wood Biofuel Pellet Production Line

Key Equipment: Rotary drum dryer, hammer mill, wood pellet mills, counterflow coolers, vibrating screens, auto packers, PLC
Performance: Accepts sawmill waste and forest residues with moisture above 35%. The drum dryer brings it down to ~12% before pelleting. Designed with an optional twin-train parallel layout — one side can be serviced while the other keeps running. Dust recovery and heat recycling are part of the package.
Market Fit: Built for serious export volumes — Japan, South Korea, and Europe (UK, Netherlands, Denmark) anchor demand for power and heat. Within Southeast Asia, coal-to-biomass conversions add domestic pull. A hub in Vietnam or Thailand can serve all these markets profitably.

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Industrial RDF biofuel pellet production line, waste derived fuel pellet manufacturing plant for solid fuel production

Turnkey peanut shell biofuel pellet production line, agricultural waste peanut husk pellet plant for biomass fuel processing

10-12T/H bamboo and wood pellet production line in Bangladesh, complete biomass pellet plant for bamboo waste and wood waste processing

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Global Case Details

Real projects, real results. Here are some case studies on how we help global clients convert biomass waste into profitable combustion pellets.

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500-700 Kg/H Small Wood Pellet Production Line

North Macedonia

Client: An oil mill owner in the North Macedonian forest region
Production Line Structure: Horizontal
Installation Time: 15 days
Suggested Retail Price: US$60,000

0.8-1 T/H Bamboo Biomass Fuel Pellet Production Line

Myanmar

Raw Material: Local Bamboo and Wood
Target: 2000 tons/year of biomass fuel and 3000 tons/year of bamboo and wood products
Installation Time: 30 days
Suggested Retail Price: US$58,000

3-4 T/H Multiple Wood Biofuel Pellet Production Line

Brazil

Raw Materials: Softwood chips (mainly pine), Hardwood shavings (mainly eucalyptus shavings), Woodworking shavings, Sawmill by-products with a particle size less than 30 mm.
Suggested Retail Price: US$152,000

4 T/H Wood Biofuel Pellet Production Plant

Iceland

Raw Materials: Local forestry waste
Pellet Size: 6-8 mm
Working Chamber Dimensions: 23 m * 15 m * 16 m
Employees: 20
Suggested Retail Price: US$370,000

5-6t/h automatic wood pellet plant in USA, processing logs, wood chips and branches for fuel pellet production

5-6 T/H Wood Biofuel Pellet Production Line

USA

Raw Materials: Logs, wood chips, branches, etc.
Annual Production: 15,000 tons of fuel pellets
Pellet Size: 8-10 mm
Control Mode: Automatic
Suggested Retail Price: US$360,000

10-12 T/H Waste Biofuel Pellet Production Line

Thailand

Raw Materials: Wood waste & agricultural waste
Pellet Size: 6-10 mm
Installation Time: 60 days
Control Mode: Semi-automatic
Suggested Retail Price: US$770,000

Plant Build Steps

Building a successful biofuel pellet production line isn’t just about stacking machines—it’s comprehensive planning for consistent raw material variability, reliable power supply, and local labor. Here’s our practical step‑by‑step detailed approach from actual real own projects.

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Market Research

Start by identifying who will buy your pellets—local power plants, industrial boilers, or residential heating users. Study their price expectations, quality requirements, and seasonal demand patterns. This data directly determines your production capacity and pellet specifications. Don’t skip this—it’s your business foundation.

Define Production Requirements

Decide your target hourly output, pellet diameter (typically 6–10 mm), and quality standards. Consider your raw material types and their typical moisture content. These factors directly influence equipment selection and plant size. Being clear upfront saves costly changes later during installation.

Design Process Flow

Sketch your complete material handling route: intake → cleaning → grinding → drying → pelletizing → cooling → screening → bagging. Each material behaves differently—adjust screen sizes, drying temperatures, and die specifications accordingly. A well‑planned flow minimizes bottlenecks and reduces operational headaches.

Site Selection

Choose a site with reliable power, water access, and good road connectivity for raw material delivery and product dispatch. Consider proximity to feedstock sources and target markets. Flat terrain reduces construction costs. Proper drainage is essential to prevent flooding during rainy seasons.

Environmental Compliance

Understand local emission limits early—dust, noise, and wastewater. Install bag filters, cyclones, and soundproofing accordingly. Obtain permits before construction starts. In our experience, overlooking environmental rules can delay your project and add unnecessary costs.

Select the Right Equipment

Choose machines based on your specific feedstock. High‑fiber materials need forced feeders; wet wood requires larger dryers. Look for durable components—SKF bearings and Siemens motors are worth the investment for long‑term reliability and lower maintenance costs.

Plan Factory Layout

Design your plant for material gravity flow—this reduces conveyor needs and cuts power consumption. Always leave enough space around equipment for cleaning, maintenance, and potential future expansion. A well‑organized layout improves workflow efficiency and operator safety.

Core Advantages of This Production Line

Wide Raw Material Compatibility: Processes wood, straw and husk feedstocks with universal adaptability.
Flexible Drying System Configuration: Supports hot blast stoves, waste steam heat and biomass furnaces based on local energy resources.
Modular Design: Flexible combination of chipping, crushing, drying, pelleting, cooling and packaging modules.
Optional Automation Modes: Fully automatic, semi-automatic and manual operation available.
Full Turnkey Service: Complete coverage from layout design to on-site installation and commissioning.

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Customized Solution Design

Every biomass fuel pellet production line is different – your raw material, moisture, and capacity are unique. That’s why we design from scratch, offering process flows from 1 to 120 t/h. No off-the-shelf solutions; just lines built around your reality. Below are capacity-specific flow diagrams from projects we’ve delivered — we hope they offer useful reference. Space is tight, so we’ll keep it brief. If you’re planning a biofuel pellet production line — or have any concerns — reach out anytime.

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2-2.5 T/H Biofuel pellet
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3-3.5 T/H Biofuel pellet
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4-5 T/H low cost Biofuel pellet processing line

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8-10 T/H turnkey Biofuel pellet
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16-30 T/H fully automatic Biofuel pellet
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1-1.2 TPH high-end biofuel biomass pellet production line complete process flow diagram, small wood pellet plant layout drawing

1-1.2 T/H small Biofuel pellet production line

This medium-sized production line is suitable for pellet fuel processing enterprises with a certain market foundation, offering moderate capacity and a reasonable investment return period. Wood chips, shavings, and straw are used as raw materials, which are screened by a cleaning sieve before entering the pelleting process. The production line adopts a modular design, allowing for flexible adjustment of equipment configuration according to the characteristics of the raw materials.

Two configurations are offered: a low-end configuration focused on practicality to meet basic production needs, and a high-end configuration equipped with an intelligent control system for one-button operation and automatic parameter adjustment. The formed pellets are easy to store and transport, making them an ideal alternative to coal and oil.

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2-2.5 TPH low-cost low-end biofuel pellet production line flow chart, compact biomass wood pellet mill process schematic

2-2.5 T/H Biofuel pellet production line

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3-3.5 TPH high-end biofuel biomass pellet production line process layout drawing, automated wood pellet plant flow diagram

3-3.5 T/H Biofuel pellet production plant

This production line is suitable for large-scale energy enterprises and can process various biomass raw materials, including wood chips, sawdust, palm EFB, straw, and cotton stalks. The process flow is: raw material crushing → pulverizing → screening → drying → pelletizing → cooling → packaging.

Two configurations are offered: a low-end configuration with standard equipment to meet routine production needs, and a high-end configuration using wear-resistant stainless steel contact parts and equipped with a variable frequency fan speed control system, making it more adaptable to a wider range of materials. The finished pellets have high calorific value and stable quality, suitable for various applications such as industrial boilers and residential heating.

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4-5 TPH low-end economical biofuel pellet production line process flow chart, straw wood biomass pellet mill schematic drawing

4-5 T/H low cost Biofuel pellet processing line

This production line is suitable for large-scale biomass energy projects, offering ample capacity and a high degree of automation. The entire production line integrates chipping, crushing, drying, pelleting, cooling, and packaging technologies. Raw materials are first processed into 3-5 cm pieces by a chipping system, then ground to 3-6 mm using a hammer mill.

Two configurations are available: a low-configuration plan to meet the basic requirements of large-scale production; and a high-configuration plan for integrated production line operation with a high degree of automation, effectively reducing labor costs. This production line produces stable pellets with consistent quality and supports customized production.

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6-7.5 TPH high-end automated biofuel biomass pellet production line complete process flow diagram

6-7.5 T/H Biofuel pellet manufacturing line

This large-scale production line is suitable for biomass pellet plants with an annual capacity of tens of thousands of tons, and can process various raw materials including wood chips, sawdust, straw, and palm EFB. The core equipment uses a large-scale ring die pellet mill, offering high production efficiency, low energy consumption, and continuous 24-hour operation.

Two configurations are available: a low-configuration plan focused on high-efficiency production with a mature and reliable equipment combination; and a high-configuration plan equipped with a complete dust recovery system and intelligent control system, automatically adjusting operating parameters and maximizing raw material utilization. The formed biomass pellets have high density and calorific value, while maintaining a low ash content.

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8-10 TPH low-end economical biofuel pellet production line flow chart, large biomass wood pellet processing layout

8-10 T/H turnkey Biofuel pellet production Line

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16-30 TPH large scale biofuel biomass pellet production line full process flow diagram, industrial wood pellet plant layout

16-30 T/H fully automatic Biofuel pellet production Line

This large modular biofuel pellet production line covers a capacity range of 16–30 tons per hour, with two mature configuration options available: the 16–20 T/H version adopting two sets of parallel processing modules shown in the diagram, and the upgraded 24–30 T/H version equipped with three sets of parallel processing modules. From raw material receiving to finished product screening and automatic packaging, every process section achieves seamless system coordination. The whole line supports centralized intelligent control and remote monitoring.

Tailored for large-scale biomass energy bases, regional centralized energy supply centers and biomass pellet export processing bases, this series adopts a multi-line parallel layout design. The 16–20 T/H configuration delivers stable high-volume output to satisfy medium-large energy supply demands. The higher-spec 24–30 T/H scheme further expands production capacity, integrated with complete dust recovery and waste heat recycling systems to lift raw material utilization rate and cut comprehensive energy consumption.

Investment in this scalable production line can flexibly match different project scale planning, bringing stable economic returns amid global carbon neutrality and carbon trading policies.

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Who are we?

RICHI Manufacturer Co., Ltd., established in 1995, is a professional manufacturer integrating R&D, manufacturing, design and installation of complete sets of feed machinery engineering, complete sets of biomass pellet engineering, steel silo engineering and automation control.

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Certifications & Honors

RICHI has obtained numerous international authoritative certifications, including CE, ISO9001, SGS, German TÜV, Russian RTN, and French BV, and holds 23 patents. The company has been recognized as a Henan Provincial High-Tech Enterprise, a Zhengzhou Municipal “Specialized, Refined, and Innovative” SME, and a member of the Henan Provincial International Trade E-commerce Association.

60,000㎡+

production base

23+

Patents obtained

30+

Years Of Experience

2000+

successful projects

Product System & Global Service

RICHI has developed a diverse and comprehensive product system, covering 15 major series and over 200 products, including feed pellet mills, wood pellet mills, organic fertilizer pellet mills, aquaculture extrusion extruders, and cat litter pellet mills. This system can comprehensively meet the needs of various feed production and biomass pellet processing.

Leveraging a comprehensive international marketing network, its products are sold in 131 countries and regions worldwide, with over 2000 projects implemented and annual exports exceeding 100 million RMB, serving customers globally.

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