Basic Knowledge and Advantages of Producing Hard Wood Pellets

The Difference Between Hardwood Pellets and Softwood Pellets

Hardwoods are generally denser, such as birch, beech, poplar, yew, hard maple, elm, etc. are all hardwoods. Usually processed hardwood particles have a lower moisture content and can burn for a longer time than softwood.
Cork is generally gymnosperm, such as pine, mahogany, cedar, fir, spruce, etc. are all cork. Compared with hardwood, processed softwood particles burn more fully. It can be said that both raw materials have their own advantages.

In the actual production process, before the raw materials enter the wood pellet equipment, the moisture content of the raw materials must be controlled at about 10-15%. And during the pelletizing making process, heat and pressure also change the structure and density of the raw materials, so with the same weight of hardwood and softwood pellets, their burning values ​​are equal. Although some people think that hardwood pellets are more environmentally friendly because they burn less ash than softwood pellets. But the fact is that the ash content depends on the cleanliness of the wood pellets rather than the cleanliness of the raw materials. According to statistics, on the contrary, some hardwoods contain more ash. In addition, the cleanliness of the raw materials and the quality of the wood pellet machine will also affect the ash content. In contrast, the quality of the wood pellet machine can truly determine the quality of the wood pellets. If you use a qualified wood pellet machine for high-quality raw materials, you may also be able to process qualified wood pellets.

Specific Comparison of Hardwood Pellets and Softwood Pellets

• Price

Hardwood wood pellets are often sold as high-quality wood pellets, which cost more than softwood pellets. The reason has little to do with quality. Mainly because hardwood is a more expensive raw material than softwood. Therefore, if it is necessary to make wood pellets by a wood pellet machine to make a profit, the manufacturer must sell hardwood products at a higher price than softwood products.

• Heating

The cork pellets generate 10%-20% BTU (British Thermal Unit) heat. This means that softwood pellets have a slightly higher calorific value than hardwood pellets. The reason for the difference is that the softwood pellets contain more sap than the hardwood pellets, which makes them burn faster.

• Ash content

Cleanliness requirements and environmental impact are the two major concerns of pellet machine investors. There have been studies comparing the ash content of hardwood pellets with softwood pellets. The conclusion of this study is that hardwood pellets contain approximately three times the ash content. Although the ash content of high-quality particles is less than 1%, the difference may be more obvious if calculated based on a long winter.

The Use of High-quality Wood Pellet Machine is the Main Determinant of Pellet Quality

In short, the quality of wood pellets is not determined by raw materials. The high-quality wood pellet machine can process high-quality pellets regardless of whether hardwood or softwood is used.We are a manufacturer specializing in the production of wood pellet machines. As a customer, you can inspect our plant and products, and you can inspect our reputation. Our products and after-sales service can withstand the test. Neither softwood pellets nor hardwood pellets are a problem.(Read more:2~3tph Wood Pelletizing Plant Built in Italy>>)

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