LMTP 1-15 Tons Pellet Press
High performance Pellet press for compressing powdered raw materials into solid, cylindrical pellets
Manual Hydraulic Pellet Press for the precise and reproducible preparation of powder samples. The press unit is designed for free standing on the laboratory bench. The pressing pressure is freely selectable between 1 and 15 tons using a ergonomically designed lever for creating the required pressure.
Features and Benefits
- No maintance required
- Provides uniform sized pellets
- 1 - 15 tons of pressure
- Can convert a wide range of raw materials
- useful for biomass fuels and animal feed
Technical Specifications
| Applications | Form pellets in industries such as agriculture, biomass energy production or animal feed |
| Working principle | Pressing fine powder to tablet form |
| Setting adjustment method | Analogue |
| Pressure control | Steps of 0,2 ton |
| Max pressure | 15 T |
| Piston | 108mm |
| Press tool | 13 / 32 / 40 mm |
| Width between pillars | 150 mm |
| Minimum inner heigth | 50 mm |
| Maximum inner heigth | 142 mm |
| Standard | CE |
| Protection code | IP40 |
| Weight | 42kg |
| Dimensions (width x length x height) | 400 x 360 x 300 mm |
Pellet Press working principle
The LMTP 1-15 Tons Pellet Press is a machine used to compress powdered raw materials into solid, cylindrical pellets.
It is widely used in industries such as agriculture, biomass energy production, animal feed manufacturing, and even in some chemical processes.
The pellet press uses pressure, heat, and a die to form pellets, making it an essential tool for converting raw materials into dense, easy-to-handle pellets.
The raw material, usually in powder or fine particulate form, is placed into pellet press tool. The combination of pressure and heat softens the material, allowing it to bond and form dense pellets.
Rollers and Die Plate: The core of the pellet press consists of rotating rollers that compress the material against a perforated die plate.
The die has a series of holes with specific diameters through which the material is extruded to form pellets.
Motor and Drive System: The motor powers the rollers and die plate. In most cases, it uses an electric motor, but some larger industrial presses may use hydraulic or pneumatic systems for added force.
As the pellets are extruded through the die, cutting blades trim them to the desired length. As the material is extruded through the die, it takes on a cylindrical shape, and the cutting blades trim the pellets to a uniform size.
Finished pellets are collected and discharged from the machine, ready for packaging or further processing.
Applications
- Used to convert wood chips, sawdust, straw, and other agricultural residues into biomass pellets, which serve as a sustainable fuel source for heating systems and power plants.
- Essential in the production of feed pellets for poultry, cattle, pigs, and fish. The process improves the nutritional content and reduces feed waste.
- Converts compost, manure, or other organic materials into fertilizer pellets, making them easier to handle and apply in fields.
- Used for the compaction of powdered chemicals or other industrial materials into pellets, which are easier to transport, measure, and use in production processes.
- Can be used to pelletize waste materials, such as paper, plastics, or other recyclables, reducing landfill use and promoting recycling.