Recycling & processing
Biomassfuel that runs smoothly.
Fuel for power and heat- World
- Recycling
- Technologies
- 9
- Reference projects
- 15
- First project
- 2004
01Typical process chain
The typical route through the plant.
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Guide value – project-specific design required.
02Challenges
What this material demands of the technology.
Contaminants
Stones, metal parts and nails damage shredders and boilers. Magnetic separators and separation protect the line.
Moisture & variation
Fresh and dry material alternate. Storage and dosing even out differences before they reach the boiler.
Oversize pieces
Single long pieces cause faults in conveyors and discharge. Screening removes oversize and returns it.
Dust & fire protection
Fines need enclosed conveying routes and a well-thought-out concept for extraction and fire protection.
Typical input material
- 01Waste wood
- 02Bark and forest residues
- 03Wood chips
- 04Green cuttings and landscape wood
- 05Sawmill by-products
Typical goals
- →Fuel in a defined piece size
- →A buffered supply in bunker or silo
- →Even boiler feed
- →Raw material for pellet and briquette plants
03Suitable technologies
Technology that suits this material.
01Shred.
Shredding technology
The heart of every processing line. Single- and multi-shaft shredders, chippers and mills – matched to your material and the particle size the next step needs.
02Convey.
Conveying technology
Belt, chain, screw and vibrating conveyors sized in length, width and capacity to the material flow – turning machines into a plant.
03Screen.
Screening technology
Separating fractions by size: removing fines, returning oversize, securing quality – integrated into the material flow.
04Separate.
Separation technology
Removing metals, stones and contaminants selectively – for pure, homogeneous fractions of high value.
05Store.
Storage technology
Bunkers, silos and top loaders buffer between processing and consumption – for high availability and smooth operation.
06Dose.
Dosing technology
Discharge by push floor, screw or vibration: a steady, controlled material stream for boiler, press or kiln.
04From our projects
Already built – for this material.
- 2019
Three Toploader units for a biomass CHP plantProject storyA biomass CHP plant in Rhineland-Palatinate receives its sustainable fuel via three Toploader units, complemented by additional conveyors.Germany · Line & sub-system - 2012
Pellet and briquette plant in BelgiumProject storyA million-euro contract in Belgium: Vecotrade supplied, installed and commissioned a pellet and briquette plant, with handover in the same year.Belgium · Complete plant - 2012Chipping plants for rubber trees in NigeriaProject storyOrders from Nigeria and Ghana: Vecotrade supplied chipping plants for rubber trees that are no longer productive, plus conveying and storage equipment feeding wood-fired combined heat and power plants.Nigeria · Line & sub-system
- 2009
Biomass chipper for a sawmill in the NetherlandsProject storyA large sawmill in the Netherlands received a biomass chipper from Vecotrade; the chips it produces go to a biomass power plant.Netherlands · Single machine - 2019Storage and conveying for a wood-gasification plantFor a wood-gasification plant in Münsterland, Vecotrade supplied Toploader-type storage and conveying equipment.Germany · Line & sub-system
- 2018Fuel-chip plant for a caravan manufacturerA large German caravan and motorhome manufacturer fuels its wood-burning plant with chips from a complete Vecotrade system.Germany · Complete plant
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- 2017Plants for the palm-oil and rubber industry in GabonVecotrade supplied plants for the palm-oil and rubber industries to Gabon and the Congo.Gabon · Line & sub-system
- 2017Plants for the palm-oil and rubber industry in the CongoVecotrade supplied plants for the palm-oil and rubber industries to Gabon and the Congo.Congo · Line & sub-system
- 2013Complete fuel-chip plant for a carpentry firmA complete fuel-chip plant went to a carpentry business in Luxembourg.Luxembourg · Complete plant
- 2012Chipping plants for rubber trees in GhanaOrders from Nigeria and Ghana: Vecotrade supplied chipping plants for rubber trees that are no longer productive, plus conveying and storage equipment feeding wood-fired combined heat and power plants.Ghana · Line & sub-system
- 2008Feed system for a wood gasifierIn the same year, Vecotrade was commissioned to supply a system for feeding a wood gasifier.Europe · Line & sub-system
- 2007Feed system for pellet productionVecotrade sold a complete feed system for a pellet production line.Europe · Line & sub-system
- 2007Feed system at a biogas plant in BelgiumVecotrade supplied a feed system to a biogas site in Belgium. It feeds a dryer that uses the biogas plant's waste heat.Belgium · Line & sub-system
- 2006
Furnace feed for a biomass CHP plantVecotrade sold a feed system that supplies fuel to the furnace of a biomass combined heat and power plant.Europe · Line & sub-system - 2004
Plants for processing residual wood and barkShortly afterwards came the first plants for processing residual wood and bark.Europe · Line & sub-system
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01Why does dosing matter so much?
Boilers like consistency. Controlled discharge from bunker or silo provides a constant fuel flow and therefore smooth operation.
02Can you extend an existing feed system?
Yes. We survey the existing plant – by 3D laser scan on request – and plan the extension or conversion to fit what is there.
03Do you also work outside Europe?
Yes. Our projects range from Luxembourg to Africa – for example chipping plants for rubber trees in Nigeria and Ghana.
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