Suppliers of grinding equipment are important partners to the pallet industry and its related industries, such as sawmills and lumber remanufacturing. Pallet manufacturers and pallet recyclers and related businesses generate significant volumes of residual or waste wood material. They are faced with the challenge of disposing of the material or processing it into a marketable product that will help improve a company’s bottom line.
On the following pages we present information about six advertisers that supply grinding equipment to the pallet industry: Bandit Industries, Boulware Equipment, Cresswood Shredding Machinery, Rotochopper, Vecoplan Midwest and West Salem Machinery.
The selection of a grinder will depend on a number of factors related to a company’s particular application. One of the foremost questions is: What does the company need to reduce? Is it hardwood or softwood? What species? Is it in the form of slabs, edgings and other residual materials from a sawmill or scragg mill? Is it trim ends from cants and lumber remanufacturing operations? Is it scrap material from recycling pallets, such as dismantling pallets to reclaim usable lumber? Do you need to grind whole scrap or junk pallets? Or do you need to reduce some combination of these materials?
The grinder for your application also will depend on the volume of material that must be reduced. How much material do you need to grind? Is the volume likely to change in the future? If so, when and by how much?
Still another consideration will be the desired end product and potential markets for wood fiber. Will the grindings be supplied to various outlets for further processing, or do you plan to produce a finished, value-added product? What type of potential markets do you have for wood grindings? Boiler fuel? Bedding material for livestock? Mills that manufacture particle board or other wood products? Material used as a ground covering for playgrounds? Mulch? Colored mulch? Talk to potential customers in these markets and find out what their requirements are and what they are paying for wood fiber.
If a company needs to grind used scrap lumber or scrap pallets from pallet recycling operations, separating nails and nail fragments likely will be an important consideration for certain markets.
If you plan to produce a finished product, such as mulch or colored mulch, will the operations require any ancillary equipment, such as screens or coloring systems?
Although the cost of the machine certainly will be a factor, so will the operating costs. Because of the tough job they do, grinders typically require regular maintenance; weigh the maintenance costs. Are you considering an electric-powered machine or one that burns diesel fuel?
What is going to be the most efficient, cost-effective way to collect or divert residual material to the grinder? A conveyor belt? A vibrating conveyor? Collecting material into hoppers and using a forklift to dump the contents into the grinder in batches?
Finally, where is your grinder going to be located, and where and how are the grindings going to be handled and stored? Will they be stockpiled on a concrete slab? Pneumatically loaded into a storage silo? Loaded directly into a waiting trailer van?
Consider the following suppliers when you evaluate your options for investing in grinding equipment.
Bandit Beast Makes Mulch in One Pass
Bandit Industries
Remus, Michigan
(800) 952-0178
www.banditchippers.com
Bandit Industries grinders can produce a wide range of valuable mulch, from raw material to finished product in a single pass.
Turn waste pallets into revenue with The Beast® horizontal grinder from Bandit Industries. The Beast Model 1680XP or Model 2460XP can significantly lower your cost of grinding while producing high quality mulch from a material that most people would consider garbage.
The Beast horizontal grinders deliver it all — from playground mulch to animal bedding, finished landscape mulch, garden mulch, and a full variety of colored mulch for specialty projects or designs.
The key is how the patented downturn cuttermill inside The Beast processes wood with a cutting action, which is far more efficient than a splitting or grinding action found in most other machines. With dozens of screen and tooth option combinations, you can fine-tune The Beast to produce the perfect end product, meeting the strictest specifications.
And The Beast can do it all in a single pass without the need for costly regrind.
To produce colored mulch, the optional Colorizer can be built into the machine so you can create highly desirable, in-demand, colored mulch that commands top dollar — all from one machine.
For stationary grinding, The Beast can be equipped with a powerful electric motor for an economical solution that is a cost-effective alternative to diesel fuel. The Beast electric horizontal grinders are simple to set up and require no major foundation work. Simply roll it in, set it up and grind!
The Beast electric horizontal grinders feature powerful WEG motors, which have the best reputation in the industry. These motors are designed for crusher-duty applications, making them a great fit for a variety of grinding applications.
Bandit Industries welcomes the opportunity to prove what it claims. Contact Bandit to arrange a demonstration.
Boulware Equipment Provides Turnkey Solutions
Boulware Equipment LLC
Newton, North Carolina
(704) 651-6061
Boulware Equipment, LLC is 100% committed to repurpose and merchandise wood pallet trash. Designed with the probable end use of your particular type of wood scrap in mind, Boulware can develop a customized solution taking into consideration species, size, color, moisture content and local repurposing options. Like a wood pallet, converted wood fiber has logistical limitations. You can only transport wood fiber so far before it loses economic benefit.
Focused on size reduction, Boulware’s systems are designed with new and rebuilt Cresswood quality shredders. These systems have the flexibility to convert pallet wood trash to sizes suitable to meet their “local” customers’ needs.
Providing full turnkey solutions is Boulware’s proven formula to keep happy customers. These solutions automate reclaim of scrap, convert the wood pallet trash to the desired wood fiber product, provide delivery/transport for the lowest cost and assist clients in finding a buyer (and a “back-up” buyer) for their converted wood scrap. Boulware’s approach allows customers to make one call to get the answer for their wood trash challenges.
Boulware helps customers improve their monthly operational profit. Boulware’s solutions also are sustainable and reduce the carbon footprint for their clients. This makes Boulware installations more valuable to their customers as companies look for sustainable suppliers who are committed to reducing landfill waste and carbon footprint reduction.
Give Boulware a call and see how its staff can develop a customized solution that seamlessly integrates with your production layout while boasting the profitability of your scrap material.
Cresswood XR-2400 Features New Technology
Cresswood Shredding Machinery
Cortland, Illinois
(800) 962-7302
Pallet companies have been waiting for the new Cresswood XR-2400 pallet grinder. The XR-2400 is in a class of its own since it is the largest grinder that Cresswood has ever manufactured.
This grinder allows pallet companies to increase their output volumes to a new level in low-speed, high-torque grinding. Mulch manufacturers, pellet producers and biofuel businesses benefit from the high throughput capabilities of this machine and its ability to be nested indoors due to less noise and dust. Another key feature is the XR-2400’s lower energy cost when compared to other technologies.
Cresswood is dedicated to ever-new technology and committed to continuous improvement through expert engineering and precision manufacturing.
XR-2400 Ever-New Technology:
- Hydraulic drop-down screen carriages provide safe, easy access to the cutterhead
- Oversized ram to more effectively present material to the cutterhead
- Extreme oversized gearbox built for the toughest conditions
- Replaceable anvils and anvil support plates
- Replaceable wear seals on the cutterhead
- Replaceable bed plate
Other features include: single source and American-made manufacturing; all key wear items are replaceable; 30,000 lbs. shipping weight and 1-inch steel plate frame.
These features, along with precision manufacturing, expert engineering, and dedication to customers, ensure that the XR-2400 will thrive in one of the toughest grinding environments: the pallet industry.
Contact Cresswood for more information as you get started on your next grinder project.
Rotochopper Has Developed Reputation for Efficient, Powerful Grinding
Rotochopper Inc.
St. Martin, Minnesota
(320) 548-3586
Rotochopper Inc. designs, builds and supports a complete lineup of horizontal grinders, wood chip processors, asphalt shingle grinders, mobile bagging systems, and a variety of supporting equipment.
The company’s approach began with the idea that waste processing equipment should do more than simply reduce the volume of waste heading to landfills or generate low-grade finished products. It was a philosophy that grinding equipment should deliver practical, profitable solutions. Rotochopper has been manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality commodities like landscape mulch, boiler fuel and animal bedding for more than 30 years.
Rotochopper grinding equipment transforms raw materials like pallet scrap, sawmill residuals, sorted construction and demolition debris, and forestry slash into premium wood fiber products such as color-enhanced landscape mulch, animal bedding, biomass fuel, and compost.
Rotochopper electric and diesel horizontal grinders deliver the required particle size, texture, and even color.
Rotochopper has developed solutions for specialized recycling applications, including purpose-built grinders for asphalt shingle waste and wood chip processors for tree care waste.
The company also offers portable systems that can be towed by pickup truck, fine grinding systems, and mobile bagging equipment.
Rotochopper offers three models of electric horizontal grinders. The B-66 E, powered by a 500-1,000 hp electric motor, delivers high volumes of engineered fiber commodities such as colored mulch, animal bedding, and can even grind asphalt shingle waste into asphalt cement supplement.
The Rotochopper EC-366 has been popular with pallet companies, sawmills, transfer stations, and other facilities that require consistent uptime and precision grinding in a mid-size machine. It is powered by an electric motor ranging from 150-500 hp.
The Rotochopper SB-24-E, powered by a 150-250 hp electric motor, is designed specifically to grind slabs in-line with a sawmill.
Rotochopper offers five models of diesel grinders ranging from 275 to 1050 hp.
As a factory-direct company, Rotochopper is uniquely focused on providing innovative solutions and extraordinary customer service.
Vecoplan Offers Complete Line of Wood Grinders
Vecoplan Midwest
New Albany, Indiana
(812) 923-4992
Vecoplan Midwest offers a comprehensive line of pallet scrap grinders and complete wood pelletizing systems.
Proven in the field, Vecoplan customers include leading pallet manufacturers and recyclers in the world. Vecoplan grinders have been turning wood waste into mulch, animal bedding and boiler fuel since 1969.
Whether it’s a few hundred pounds of wood waste per day to several tons per hour, Vecoplan provides the right grinder to meet your needs and budget. With both vertical and horizontal feed configurations, Vecoplan’s wood grinders fit whatever your plant’s layout may be.
Vecoplan’s turnkey wood pellet manufacturing systems can turn your wood scrap into an even more valuable commodity. From processing the raw material to bagging the finished pellets, Vecoplan designs, builds and installs complete pellet production systems. Each pelletizing system contains a Vecoplan pellet mill that features belt-driven dual drives for increased performance and lower maintenance costs. Vecoplan’s innovative control unit is designed and manufactured to maximize ease of use and optimize system performance.
Vecoplan’s equipment service team ensures that your system provides you the ROI you expect. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, installs, and provides ongoing parts and service for its grinders and turnkey systems.
For more information, contact Vecoplan Midwest.
West Salem Supplies Machines and Systems
West Salem Machinery
Salem, Oregon
(800) 722-3530
West Salem Machinery, which has been in business more than 70 years, offers a wide range of grinding equipment for various industries and applications including the pallet industry. The company can supply individual machines or complete systems. West Salem Machinery’s staff provides complete engineering, manufacturing and support services.
The company’s approach to product development and testing starts with the customer’s end product in mind — the finished product that meets the customer’s needs. This is achieved by designing the best machine or process solution that converts feedstock into the finished product in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
West Salem Machinery manufactures hammer mills and shredders, hopper-fed low-RPM grinders, horizontal low-RPM grinders, horizontal high-speed grinders, and vertical feed high-speed grinders.
For the pallet industry, the company recommends a hopper-fed grinder, horizontal grinder or a vertical grinder to produce such products as animal bedding, boiler fuel, mulch and particleboard markets. For lower volume applications West Salem Machinery recommends hopper-fed low-RPM grinders, specifically designed for pallet recycling applications. These grinders operate on low horsepower and generate low noise and are known for ease of installation and low maintenance. Larger-capacity applications use high-speed horizontal grinders capable of processing 400 pallets per hour.
West Salem Machinery also offers screens and conveyors.
