19/06/2026
Every time a manufacturer reaches out about a potential pelletising or briquetting system, the first question isn't about volume or budget. It's: what's the moisture content of your waste?
Why it matters so much:
For pelletising:
→ Optimal range: 8–12%
→ Above 15%: pellet integrity weakens, die wear increases significantly
→ Above 20%: a dedicated drying step is required before pelletising is viable
→ Below 6%: fibre may be too dry friction in the die generates excessive heat
For briquetting:
→ More moisture-tolerant than pelletising
→ Workable up to around 18–20% depending on material type
→ Above 25%: briquettes are likely to crack or crumble after ejection
Where drying is required, RTG specifies Stela industrial dryers purpose-built for timber and biomass fibre streams. It adds capital cost, but it's not a step that can be skipped.
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