A small home-use pellet mill (50-100kg/h) costs $1,000-$4,000. A commercial ring die machine (500-1000kg/h) ranges from $15,000 to $50,000. The final price depends on capacity, pow...
Which pellet machine is best for wood?
For making wood pellets, a ring die pellet mill is best for commercial production (>300kg/h) due to higher output and durability. For home/small farm use (<300kg/h), a flat die ...
Why is my pellet machine not making pellets?
Three main reasons: ① Incorrect moisture (too dry or wet – ideal is 10-15%). ② Worn die or rollers – replace if gap > 0.5mm. ③ Improper feeding – inconsistent or too fast. Always t...
What materials can a pellet mill process?
Pellet machines can process biomass (wood, straw, bamboo), animal feed (alfalfa, corn, soybean), and some organic waste. Wood is most common. Avoid materials with high sand, oil, o...
How many pellets can a machine make per hour?
Capacity ranges from 50kg/h (home use) to over 2 tons/h (industrial). For example: 560 flat die: 1.5-2T/H (wood) 700 ring die: 2-2.5T/H (wood) 850 ring die: 4-4.5T/H...
How to start a small pellet business?
Market research – target local farms (feed) or homeowners (heating). Start small – begin with a 300-500kg/h machine (investment: ~$20k-$35k). Secure raw materials – local sawdust, ...
What are the maintenance requirements?
Daily: clean machine after use. Weekly: grease bearings, check bolts. Monthly: inspect die & rollers for wear. Key spare parts (die, roller, bearings) should be stocked. A well...
