Precision feedstocks for biomass energy production

Optimize your biomass conversion with precision-sized feedstocks designed to enhance flowability and processing efficiency, enabling seamless integration into energy, chemical, and agricultural production lines.

Reduces Biomass Size for Enhanced Flowability and Processing

Forest Concepts’ Crumbles® Feedstocks system offers precision in biomass size reduction, uniquely designed for efficient pre-processing in biofuel, chemical, and renewable energy industries. The Crumbler® Rotary Shear cuts biomass to precise specifications, improving flowability and ensuring uniformity. Suitable for producing biofuel pellets, renewable energy briquettes, and precision animal feed, the system processes a variety of materials including Douglas fir, corn stover, and hemp. With sizes ranging from 1mm onwards, it aligns with diverse production needs. Operating in continuous manual or automated modes, it integrates seamlessly into existing lines, optimizing energy use with advanced motor control. The system can be customized for specific materials and operational conditions, with engineering support available for tailored solutions.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by improving biomass flowability and uniformity.
  • Reduces pre-processing time with precise size reduction capabilities.
  • Lowers energy consumption through optimized motor control systems.
  • Supports sustainable practices with diverse material compatibility.
  • Facilitates easy integration into existing production lines for seamless operations.

General


Applications
Energy products,Chemical products,Agriculture products,Food products,Biomass,Biofuel
End products
Precision animal feed,Cellulose-based chemicals,Processed biofuel pellets,Soil amendment products,Renewable energy briquettes,Crumbled biomass feedstocks
Steps before
Harvesting,Chipping,Preliminary Drying,Biomass Collection
Steps after
Packing,Transportation,Biofuel Conversion,Further Processing
Input ingredients
Douglas fir,wood chips,poplar,alder,mixed hardwood,corn stover,switchgrass,bamboo,sage,hemp,agave,veneer,cardboard,MSW,plastics
Output ingredients
Crumbles® feedstocks
Market info
Forest Concepts is known for designing and manufacturing innovative biomass processing equipment, specializing in engineered-to-order systems for efficiently handling and converting biomass into valuable products, earning a reputation for quality and innovation in the renewable energy sector.

Technical Specifications


Particle length
Controlled along the fiber
Particle thickness
Controlled across the grain
Surface area to volume
High
Flowability
High
Augerability
High
Delivery size
2mm,4mm,or 6mm
Additional sizes
Available from 1mm and up

Operating Characteristics


Particle size options
2mm,4mm,6mm (others available)
Material compatibility
Wood chips,corn stover,bamboo,etc.
Controlled particle size
±1mm
Flowability
High
Augerability
High
Rapid delivery
Available for Douglas fir
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Thickness uniformity
Controlled across the grain
Surface area to volume ratio
High

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Flowability
High flowability and augerability

Physical Characteristics


Particle size
1mm,2mm,4mm,6mm
Material type
Douglas fir,poplar,alder,mixed hardwood,corn stover,switchgrass,bamboo,sage,hemp,agave
Flowability
High flowability and augerability
Particle uniformity
Controlled particle length and thickness
Surface area to volume ratio
High
Delivery format
Precision feedstocks

Custom Options


Particle Size
1mm to 6mm and up
Material Type
Douglas fir,wood chips (poplar,alder,mixed hardwood),corn stover,switchgrass,bamboo,sage,hemp,agave
Delivery Lead Time
Rapid for Douglas fir
Others with increased lead time
Feedstock Flowability
High
Surface Area to Volume Ratio
High
Augerability
High