Main Factors That Influence Output of Small Pellet Machine

Small Pellet Machine Feed Rate

The adjustment that is not well known to impact on pellet production is the rate of feed into the pellet machine. Adjustments on feed rate, and maintaining a consistent feed rate can make the key difference on how well the small-scale pellet machine operates, even if the raw material is perfect.

Raw Material Conditioning and Steam

Conditioning is the pre-treatment of the raw material before it reaches the small pellet machinery. Conditioning can include specific mixing techniques and the introduction of additional water or steam. Steam can be used to pre-anneal the raw material and start the lignin melting process. Through conditioning can have several benefits, in some cases the benefits are negligible and in other cases, it is simply not practical to use conditioning.

Small Pellet Machine Operating Temperatures

Temperature is a key requirement in pellet production. Unless a certain temperature is reached in the pellet machinery, natural lignin will not melt, and it is impossible to produce some biomass pellets, for example, wood pellets. However, if the temperature is too high, this can damage small pelletizing machines, and particular consumables such as the pellet machine die, rollers, bearings and seals.