Material preparation guide
Sawdust Preparation for Pelletizing
Sawdust is a material description, not a complete pelletizing specification.
Assess the stream that will reach the machine's inlet.
Identify what is in the sawdust
Record the wood source, species mixture, bark, and visible contamination.
Explain whether the supply is consistent or changes between deliveries.
Describe storage conditions and any planned blending.
Use representative condition information
Provide moisture measurements that reflect the incoming material's variation.
Include the measurement method and the location of each sample.
Photographs help show particle condition but cannot establish moisture.
| Check | What to record |
|---|---|
| Source | Wood origin, species mixture, and delivery variation |
| Moisture | Measurements, sampling points, and storage conditions |
| Particles | Size variation and any larger pieces |
| Contamination | Known unwanted components and how they enter |
| Feeding | Existing handling equipment and observed interruptions |
Choose preparation from the findings
Further grinding may be needed for the selected particle requirement.
Evaluate drying where water removal is required.
Already prepared sawdust does not automatically need coarse wood reduction.
Confirm the prepared condition with the selected pellet machine and die.
Hammer mills
Review particle preparation where further grinding is needed.
Rotary dryers
Define drying from moisture and material flow.
Describe how the material reaches the machine
Identify the existing storage, transfer equipment, and feeding arrangement.
Record any variation or interruption observed in the material flow.
Include those observations when defining the equipment connections.
Prepare the sawdust inquiry
Send representative photographs, condition measurements, required output, and existing equipment details.
State the intended pellet product and available utilities.
Identify the preparation stages you need supplied.
Wood production line
Review the complete route around your sawdust supply.
Questions and answers
Can a photograph confirm sawdust moisture?
Provide measurements alongside photographs to describe the material condition.
Does every sawdust project need grinding and drying?
Assess each stage against the actual material and required prepared condition.