Types of Briquetting Machines
All of our briquetters use the same proven, automated process to create high quality briquettes using high pressure. The differences lie in the end of the process—how the machine ejects briquettes. The right type of machine for your operation depends on how much capacity an operation requires.
HYDRAULIC BRIQUETTING machines
Hydraulic Briquetting Systems can create briquettes from wood, biomass, metal and numerous other remnants.
- Capacities from 60 lb/hr to 2,600 lb/hr
- Quick installation
- Ideal for wood, metal, and biomass
- Various material sizes
- Compact construction
- Fully automatic, 24-hour operation
- Easy integration into existing production lines
With the experience of more than 5,500 machines sold, RUF provides customized briquetting solutions for wood, biomass, metal and numerous other materials.

sludge briquetting machines
Hydraulic Briquetting Systems can create briquettes from sludge and dust.
- Capacities from 90 lb/hr to 750 lb/hr
- Quick installation
- Compact construction
- Fully automatic, 24-hour operation
- Easy integration into existing production lines

mechanical BRIQUETTING machines
RUF has expanded its offerings with the acquisition of C.F. Nielsen. Their BP Mechanical Briquetting Press comes as a compact unit with press, buffer silo, dosing system and control panel. These mechanical presses can be used as a single briquetting unit to complete high capacity briquetting lines.
- Capacities from 800 lb/hr to 6,000 lb/hr
- Consumer & industrial briquetting
- Ideal for wood & agricultural material
- Customized solutions
- Complete lines with saws & packaging
- High density briquettes (sizes Ø 2.5”-5”)

EXTRUSION briquetting machines
RUF has expanded its offerings with the acquisition of C.F. Nielsen. Their BPE Shimada Extrusion Briquetting Press is specialized to produce very dense biomass briquettes, which can be carbonized.
- Capacities from 1,000 lb/hr to 1,100 lb/hr
- Consumer briquettes, can be carbonized
- Ideal for hardwood or agricultural materials
- Customized solutions
- Complete lines with saws & packaging
- High density briquettes (sizes 2.5” x 2.5”)

LOOK UNDER THE HOOD
RUF briquetters produce a denser, more consistent briquette than other briquetting machines. And, RUF machines are the only proven solution for reclaiming sludge. What makes our machines so different? Take a look under the hood.
FIND OUT WHAT MAKES RUF MACHINES DIFFERENT
RUF briquetting machine prices and ROI
Because of operational time savings and the ability to reclaim fluids and recycle materials, our clients often find that their briquetting machine pays for itself within 18 months. Each machine is customized to suit your operation, so price and ROI vary.
see how ruf briquetting machines transform scrap and sludge into revenue
RUF briquetters can handle nearly any material—from metal to wood to sludge. Watch how a RUF briquetter helped one metal manufacturer start generating revenue in just six months.
Are you ready to reduce waste and create revenue?
Talk with a briquetting expert to find out if your materials and operations are a good fit for briquetting.