RDF Pellet Machine Line in Poland

RDF Pellet Machine Line in Poland

RICHI Machinery, a professional manufacturer of feed machinery, biomass pellet equipment, RDF pellet production systems, organic fertilizer machinery, and cat litter production lines, successfully designed, manufactured, and delivered a complete 6 t/h RDF pellet machine line in Poland.

This project converts industrial solid waste such as textile scraps, garment cutting waste, automotive interior residues, wood waste, and industrial sludge into high-density RDF fuel pellets.

The production capacity of this RDF pellet machine line in Poland is 6 tons per hour, with an annual output of 30,000 tons. The plant operates under a two-shift system, with 16 hours of daily operation and 300 working days per year, totaling 4,800 operational hours annually.

The RDF pellets produced by this project are supplied primarily to:

  • Combined heat and power (CHP) plants
  • District heating systems
  • Cement factories
  • Industrial thermal energy users

The implementation of this RDF pellet machine line in Poland provides a reliable alternative fuel source, reduces landfill waste, and contributes significantly to Poland’s renewable energy and circular economy goals.

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The client is a regional industrial waste recycling and resource recovery company located in southern Poland. Poland has one of the largest textile manufacturing sectors in Central Europe, as well as a strong automotive manufacturing industry. These industries generate large volumes of non-hazardous industrial solid waste, including textile scraps, automotive interior materials, and wood residues.

Prior to this project, most of these waste materials were either landfilled or incinerated inefficiently. With rising fossil fuel costs and increasing environmental regulations driven by the European Union’s carbon neutrality targets, industrial energy consumers in Poland began actively seeking alternative fuels such as RDF pellets.

The client decided to invest in a 6 t/h RDF pellet machine line in Poland with the following objectives:

  • Convert industrial waste into valuable energy products
  • Supply RDF pellets to local heating plants and cement factories
  • Reduce waste disposal costs
  • Generate stable long-term revenue
  • Support Poland’s transition toward renewable and alternative energy

RICHI Machinery was selected as the equipment supplier due to our extensive experience in RDF pellet production technology and turnkey engineering services.

The RDF pellet machine line in Poland was installed inside the client’s existing industrial facility, optimizing land utilization and minimizing civil construction costs.

Main Engineering Components

Construction UnitFunctionArea
Production workshopRDF shredding, separation, pelletizing950 m²
Raw material storage warehouseStorage of industrial solid waste raw materials1,725 m²
Finished product warehouseRDF pellet storage200 m²
Internal transport and logistics areaMaterial handling and vehicle movementExisting infrastructure
Environmental protection facilitiesDust collection and emission controlIntegrated

The layout was designed to ensure smooth production flow, efficient material handling, and safe operation.

The RDF pellet machine line in Poland produces standardized RDF fuel pellets meeting European industrial fuel requirements.

Product Capacity Table

Product NameProduction CapacityUnitAnnual Operating TimeApplication
RDF fuel pellets30,000tons/year4,800 hoursCHP plants, heating plants

These pellets have stable combustion performance and calorific value comparable to low-grade coal, making them an economically attractive alternative fuel.

One of the key strengths of this RDF pellet machine line in Poland is the availability of diverse and abundant raw materials from nearby industrial facilities. The client established long-term partnerships with textile factories, automotive manufacturers, and furniture producers.

The addition of sludge as a binder plays a critical role in improving pellet density and forming stability. Sludge also contributes additional calorific value, typically around 1700 kcal/kg.

Raw Materials and Consumption Table

Raw MaterialAnnual ConsumptionUnitCompositionSource
Waste textiles12,000tons/yearCotton, polyester fabricsTextile factories
Garment cutting scraps7,500tons/yearMixed fabrics and leatherClothing manufacturers
Automotive interior waste3,000tons/yearABS, PE plastic componentsAutomotive factories
Wood waste1,500tons/yearWood scraps, paper residuesFurniture factories
Industrial sludge6,000tons/yearOrganic sludgeWastewater treatment plants

Sludge accounts for approximately 20% of the total raw material input, ensuring proper pellet formation and improving combustion performance.

Total raw material consumption: 30,000 tons/year.

Moisture content of mixed raw materials remains below 10%, eliminating the need for drying equipment and significantly reducing energy consumption.

The RDF pellet machine line in Poland operates with relatively low utility consumption due to optimized process design.

Energy Consumption Table

Energy TypeAnnual Consumption
Electricity1.76 million kWh/year
Water150 m³/year

Electricity is used primarily for shredders, pellet mills, conveyors, and environmental protection equipment.

Water is used only for domestic purposes.

RICHI Machinery supplied a complete set of high-performance equipment tailored to this RDF pellet machine line in Poland.

Main Equipment List

No.Equipment NameModelQuantityOrigin
1Industrial shredderHYS1660-602RICHI Machinery
2RDF pellet machineMZLH5204RICHI Machinery
3Magnetic separatorRCYD series1RICHI Machinery
4Belt conveyor systemCustomMultipleRICHI Machinery
5LoaderStandard1Local supply
6Diesel forkliftStandard2Local supply
7Cyclone dust collectorCustom1RICHI Machinery
8Pulse bag filterCustom1RICHI Machinery
9Electrical control systemPLC automatic control1 setRICHI Machinery

The RDF pellet machine line in Poland uses four MZLH520 pellet mills.

Each pellet mill capacity: 1.5–2 t/h
Total installed capacity: 6–8 t/h
Actual production capacity: 6 t/h

Operating schedule:

  • 16 hours/day
  • 300 days/year
  • Annual capacity: 57,600 tons

Actual planned production: 30,000 tons/year

This ensures sufficient production margin and stable long-term operation.

The RDF pellet machine line in Poland uses a mechanical compression pelletizing process without thermal drying.

Detailed Process Flow List

Step 1: Raw Material Receiving and Inspection

Industrial solid waste materials are transported to the plant in ton bags or bulk form.

Activities include:

  • Weight measurement
  • Visual inspection
  • Removal of unsuitable materials

This ensures safe and consistent production.

Step 2: Primary Shredding

Raw materials enter the HYS1660-60 industrial shredder.

Function:

  • Reduce material size from 15 cm to below 5 cm
  • Improve handling efficiency

Dust generated is captured by cyclone and bag filter systems.

Step 3: Magnetic Separation

Material passes through a magnetic separator to remove metal contaminants such as nails and metal fragments.

This protects downstream equipment.

Step 4: Secondary Shredding

Material undergoes further size reduction to below 2 cm.

Benefits:

  • Improves pellet quality
  • Ensures uniform material feed

Step 5: Mixing with Sludge Binder

Industrial sludge is added in controlled proportion.

Functions:

  • Improve pellet binding strength
  • Increase density
  • Improve calorific value

Step 6: Pelletizing Process

Material enters MZLH520 RDF pellet machines.

Inside the pellet mill:

  • Mechanical compression forms dense pellets
  • Temperature rises to approximately 60°C
  • Moisture evaporates naturally

Final pellets are discharged automatically.

Step 7: Cooling, Packaging, and Storage

Finished RDF pellets are cooled and packaged for storage and transport.

Environmental protection is a key component of the RDF pellet machine line in Poland.

Measures include:

Dust control:

  • Cyclone separators
  • Pulse bag filters
  • Enclosed conveyors

Noise control:

  • Equipment vibration isolation
  • Enclosed production workshop

Waste management:

  • Metal waste recycled
  • No hazardous waste generated

The RDF pellet machine line in Poland operates with 10 employees.

Staffing Structure

PositionNumber
Operators6
Maintenance staff2
Management staff2

RICHI Machinery supplied the complete RDF pellet machine line in Poland at a competitive cost.

Equipment Cost Table

Equipment SystemCost (USD)
Shredding system$48,000
Pelletizing system$95,000
Conveying system$22,000
Dust collection system$15,000
Electrical control system$10,000
Total Equipment Cost$190,000

This investment level is highly attractive for a 30,000 tons/year RDF plant.

All equipment was shipped from Port of Qingdao to Port of Gdansk via sea freight.

RICHI Machinery handled:

  • Equipment manufacturing
  • Export packing
  • Ocean shipping
  • Documentation

Poland has strong demand for RDF fuel due to:

  • Large industrial heating sector
  • EU carbon emission regulations
  • High fossil fuel prices
  • Strong government support for renewable energy

Industrial waste generation in Poland continues to increase, providing abundant raw materials for RDF production.

RDF pellet production offers excellent investment opportunities.

Why Customers Choose RICHI Machinery

RICHI Machinery provides:

  • Professional RDF pellet plant design
  • Reliable equipment manufacturing
  • Complete turnkey engineering services
  • Competitive pricing
  • Global installation support

Our RDF pellet machine lines are operating successfully worldwide.


Conclusion

This 6 t/h RDF pellet machine line in Poland demonstrates the successful conversion of industrial waste into valuable renewable fuel.

With an annual output of 30,000 tons, stable operation, and strong market demand, this project represents an excellent investment model for waste-to-energy applications.

RICHI Machinery continues to provide advanced RDF pellet solutions to customers worldwide.

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RICHI Machinery is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technology and services for the animal feed, aqua feed and pet food industries, also the largest pellet production line manufacturer in China.

Since 1995, RICHI’s vision to build a first-class enterprise, to foster first-class employees, and to make first-class contributions to society has never wavered.

In the past three decades, we have expanded our business to a wide range of areas, including animal feed mill equipment, aqua feed equipment, pet feed equipment, biomass pellet equipment, fertilizer equipment, cat litter equipment, municipal solid waste pellets equipment, etc.

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