Efficient biomass screw dryers
Optimize biomass processing with screw drying technology that efficiently reduces moisture content, transforming waste into energy-rich materials for diverse applications.

Removes Moisture and Compresses Biomass Efficiently
The MST Screw Dryer Series from Maschinenfabrik Reinartz offers cutting-edge solutions for efficient biomass moisture reduction. These mechanical screw-drying units are engineered to handle a diverse range of materials, from wood waste to food industry by-products. The technology excels in dewatering and compressing materials into transportable and usable forms such as pellets and briquettes. With models like the MST 04, MST 15, MST 45, and MST 150, they are designed for continuous operation, making them ideal for small to medium-scale biomass processing. The energy-efficient design features robust construction, enabling seamless integration into existing production lines. These units optimize operations by reducing energy consumption, catering to sectors such as biomass, renewable energy, and waste management. Reinartz provides tailored engineering support, ensuring the equipment meets specific operational requirements and offers configurations adaptable to various biomass processing needs.
Benefits
- Enhances material quality by efficiently reducing moisture content, aiding in better energy yield.
- Lowers operational energy costs with a design optimized for energy-efficient drying processes.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, supporting continuous operation and reducing production interruptions.
- Facilitates cost-effective transportation and storage with compact and dense end-products like pellets.
- Offers customizable configurations to cater to specific biomass processing and compliance needs.
- Applications
- Biogenic residue,Wood waste,Pellets,Food industry by-products,Green waste,Secondary raw materials,Biomass
- End products
- Animal feed,Biofuels,Briquettes,Organic fertilizers,Wood pellets,Plant-based protein concentrates,Refined vegetable oils,Protein-rich insect meal,Energy-dense biomass pellets,Sawdust fuel,Compost,Dry wood chips
- Steps before
- Collection of biomass,Pre-drying,Mechanical segmentation
- Steps after
- Pelletizing,Storage,Transport,Utilization in energy production
- Input ingredients
- biomass,wood waste,grass,leaves,biogenic residue,food industry by-products
- Output ingredients
- secondary raw materials,pellets,dried biomass
- Market info
- Reinartz is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing industrial equipment, particularly in oilseed pressing and separation technologies, with a reputation for innovation and reliability in engineered-to-order solutions.
- Length
- 1,800 mm
- Width
- 500 mm
- Height
- 800 mm
- Net weight
- 400 kg
- Connected load
- 4 kW
- Length
- 2,700 mm
- Width
- 700 mm
- Height
- 1,200 mm
- Net weight
- 2,000 kg
- Connected load
- 15 kW
- Length
- 4,450 mm
- Width
- 1,500 mm
- Height
- 1,700 mm
- Net weight
- 9,000 kg
- Connected load
- 45 kW
- Length
- 6,000 mm
- Width
- 1,500 mm
- Height
- 2,300 mm
- Net weight
- 21,500 kg
- Connected load
- 150 kW
- Working mechanism
- Screw drying
- Energy efficiency
- High-level efficiency
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Biomass processing
- Pellet production
- Machine footprint (MST 04)
- 1,800 mm x 500 mm x 800 mm
- Machine footprint (MST 15)
- 2,700 mm x 700 mm x 1,200 mm
- Machine footprint (MST 45)
- 4,450 mm x 1,500 mm x 1,700 mm
- Machine footprint (MST 150)
- 6,000 mm x 1,500 mm x 2,300 mm
- Net weight (MST 04)
- 400 kg
- Net weight (MST 15)
- 2,000 kg
- Net weight (MST 45)
- 9,000 kg
- Net weight (MST 150)
- 21,500 kg
- Discharge method
- Screw discharge
- Footprint
- Compact
- Modular design
- Yes