1T/H Sawdust Pellet Production Line
A sustainable and economical solution for converting waste wood materials into clean-burning biomass energy
Saudust pelletizing is a good way to turn wood waste into biomass fuel to increase overall profit. The 1T/H sawdust pellet production line is a compact and efficient biomass pelletizing system designed to convert sawdust and other wood waste into high-density fuel pellets. Complete solution from wood crusher, sawdust dryer, pellet machine, to wood pellet cooler and packer. It is ideal for small to medium-scale pellet production, offering stable performance, low operating costs, and easy operation.
Main Features
Capacity: 1 ton/hour (1000 kg/h)
Power supply: 380V, 50Hz, 3-phase (can be customized)
Raw materials: Sawdust, wood shavings, wood chips (≤5 mm), moisture content 10-15%
Pellet size: 6mm, 8mm, or custom size
End use: Biomass fuel for heating systems, boilers, biomass power plants, etc.
Production Flow Chart: Raw Materials → Crushing → Drying → Pelletizing → Cooling → Screening → Packing
Sawdust as Raw Material for Biomass Pellets
As a by-product of the wood sawing process, sawdust does not have much application because of its low burning efficiency. However, it is an especially suitable feedstock for pelletizing. The lignin, naturally present in the wood, acts as a glue to hold the pellet together. A high-quality pellet is dry, hard, and durable, with low amounts of ash remaining after combustion. Therefore, sawdust pelletizing provides a new way to divert wood waste into fuel to increase overall profit through an integral and more efficient use of the raw material. Sawdust pellet applications vary from household heating to large-scale industrial power generation.
Typical Properties of Biomass Pellets from Different Sources
| Feedstock | Bulk density (kg/m³) | Energy content (MJ/kg) | Ash content (%) |
| Sawdust | 606 | 20.1 | 0.45 |
| Bark | 676 | 20.1 | 3.7 |
| Switchgrass | 445 | 19.2 | 4.5 |
| Wheat straw | 475 | 16 | 6.7 |
| Barley straw | 430 | 17.6 | 4.9 |
| Corn stalk | 550 | 17.6 | 3.7 |
Sawdust Pellet Production Line Advantages:
- Utilizes renewable biomass waste
- Environmentally friendly and low-emission
- Reduces the bulk volume of raw materials
- High energy efficiency and consistent pellet quality
- Scalable for different budgets and production needs
Who Is It For?
- Biomass fuel producers
- Wood processing companies
- Timber mills and furniture factories
- Investors in green energy projects
- Agricultural and forestry cooperatives
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What Should be Considered before Sawdust Pelletizing?
1. Materials collection. You need a car to deliver the sawdust to the production site. The transmission fee is a big problem for cost savings. Long-distance transmission is not advisable for use.
2. Particle size. The sawdust length affects the pelletizing efficiency directly, which should be less than 6mm. Otherwise, it can block the pellet mill sometimes.
3. Moisture content. If too dry, the pellets are loose in shape, which makes them easy to break by hand. Too wet materials can not make pellets or cause the pellets to slip. If necessary, a sawdust dryer is used to dry the sawdust.
1T/H Sawdust Pellet Plant Production Process
Sawdust → Crushing → Drying → Pelletizing → Cooling → Packaging
1. Sawdust Crushing
Particle size directly affects the pelletizing effect; a wood hammer mill is used here to reduce the sawdust size. For the 1t/h output, our CF500B model with the capacity of 800-1100kg/h is recommended. It consists of a feeding hopper, a crushing chamber, and a delivery device. The key parts are the inner rotating rotor fixed with hammers. Sawdust is swallowed and crushed by rotating hammers. With continuous hitting force from hammers, sawdust breaks into small wood particles until small enough to pass through the screen holes.
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Wood Hammer Mill Specification
| Model | Power | Voltage | Capacity | Screen Size | Cross Dimension |
| CF500B | 22kw | three phase 380v/50H | 800-1100kg/h | 820*390mm | 124*97*106cm |
2. Drying
The perfect moisture content for pelletizing is 10-15%. In this situation, the pellets are best quality and good in shape. Rotary drum dryer is important and indispensable drying equipment in the production of wood pellets or briquettes, which can dry the high moisture content of sawdust to be optimal level for pelletizing. Besides, sawdust going through the dryer can improve biomass fuel efficiency by 5-15% and lower emissions.
Rotary Drum Dryer Technical Parameters
| Model | Capacity | Drum dia. | Drum length | Transmission power |
| GX1200 | 1-1.5t/h | 1.2m | 12 | 5.5kw |
3. Pelletizing
Pelletizing is the core procedure in the sawdust pellet production line. The 420 model ring die wood pellet mill is adopted in this pellet plant, which is usually equipped with 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm ring dies, because the fuel pellets with a diameter of 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm are more favorable for combustion. Also, ring dies with other hole diameters can be chosen according to your requirements.
Features of Ring Die Wood Pellet Mill
* Unique forced feeder, reinforced transmission parts, special customized ring die, roller, and hoop.
* High-precision main gear transmission, stable and reliable operation.
* Imported high-quality bearings and oil sealing, efficient, stable, and little noisy.
* Forced feeder is controlled by a frequency variable motor, ensuring final sawdust pellet quality.
* Snakelike spring coupling is adopted, a novel and compact structure, low noise, and low fault rate.
Ring Die Wood Pellet Mill Specification
| Model | Capacity | Main power | Feeding auger power | Conditioner power | Ring die inner Dia. |
| MKLH420 | 1t/h | 90kw | 2.2kw | 1.1kw | 420mm |
4. Cooling
After the pelletizing process, the sawdust pellets are high in temperature (80-90℃) and moisture content (about 17-18%). Therefore, a wood pellet cooler is needed to reduce the pellets’ temperature to about 3~5℃ above ambient temperature, and reduce the moisture content to 12%~13%, which is better for storage. Adopts international advanced counter flow cooling technology, the counter flow type pellet cooler generates a premium effect of maintaining the integrity of the pellets in the working process.
Wood Pellet Cooler Technical Data
| Model | Volume | Capacity | Power | Cooling time |
| SKLN1.5 | 1.5m³ | 1-1.5t/h | 0.75kw | ≥6-10min |
5. Packaging
As the last procedure in the sawdust pellet-making process, packaging is also important to protect the pellets from damp and dust. We assemble our Automatic Weighing & Packing System for you. It adopts a highly intelligent control system, with stable performance and high precision. Combining with the delivery device and the intelligent arm operation tool, it can realize integrative packaging of wood pellets.
Automatic Weighing & Packing System Specification
| Model | Weighing Extent | Packaging Error | Dimension |
| DCS-25CS1 | 5-50kg | 0.1%F.S | 800*650*2450(mm) |
Why Choose Our Sawdust Pellet Production Line?
Investing in a sawdust pellet production line brings numerous advantages for businesses and individuals looking to convert wood waste into a valuable, renewable energy source. Whether you’re entering the biomass fuel market or optimizing your wood processing operation, this system offers excellent efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
1. Turn Waste into Profit
The line transforms low-value sawdust and wood waste into high-demand biomass pellets used for heating and energy. It adds value to by-products and reduces waste disposal costs, offering an attractive return on investment.
2. Complete & Integrated System
From crushing and drying to pelletizing, cooling, screening, and packing, this line is a fully integrated solution. Each machine is designed to work in sync, ensuring smooth operation, high automation, and consistent pellet quality.
3. Eco-Friendly Energy Production
Sawdust is a renewable fuel source with no binders, chemicals, or dangerous additives that could be harmful to you or the environment. After burning, the impact is carbon neutral, and the ash can be used as fertilizer.
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4. Wide Raw Materials Application
Besides the sawdust, it is also applicable for processing raw materials such as bark, wood shavings, wood chips, crop straw, rice husk, sunflower husk, peanut shells, corn stover, olive pomace, giant king grass, and certain chemical materials.
5. Easy to Operate & Maintain
With a user-friendly design, robust structure, and accessible controls, the system is easy to operate, even for beginners. Maintenance is straightforward, and spare parts are widely available and affordable.
6. Wide Application & Market Potential
The produced pellets can be used in:
Home pellet stoves and boilers
Industrial biomass furnaces
Biomass power plants
Export to countries with high biomass demand (Europe, Korea, Japan, etc.)
7. Supported by Expert Service
Our professional team provides:
Installation guidance
Technical training
After-sales support
Custom plant layout design
We ensure your pellet line runs efficiently and profitably from Day One.
