RUF delivers proven briquetting systems that make byproducts manageable—helping manufacturers become more efficient, profitable, and sustainable.

Automate scrap handling with RUF metal briquetting machines

With more than 6,000 briquetters installed worldwide, RUF has worked with nearly every type of byproduct, and we can help you achieve your goals, too.

Find out how briquetting can pay off for your operations.

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  • Reclaim space: Shrink waste to a fraction of its original size.
  • Cut costs: Shrink disposal costs, recover fluids, and reduce labor.
  • Improve safety: Minimize fire hazards and manual handling
  • Automate scrap handling and focus on production: RUF systems can operate 24/7 with minimal oversight, and last for decades.

Briquetting systems are not just for large OEMs.

With modular equipment sizing, extensive lab testing, and seamless integration options, RUF helps shops of all sizes reclaim control over their scrap and fluid handling processes.

RUF Briquetting machines are known for uptime, performance, and payback

  • U.S.-based service team and extensive parts inventory ensures fast service, so uptime stays up.
  • RUF machines make the densest, highest quality briquettes so you can get more value from resale or reuse.
  • Vertically integrated design and manufacturing ensures top quality and dependable operation.
  • Our machines pay for themselves in as little as 12 months.

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Metal Briquetting

Swarf Briquetting

Wood Briquetting

Biomass Briquetting

  • Recover fluids and make cleaner, denser briquettes for resale or remelting.
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  • Extract valuable fluids, reduce disposal costs, and minimize hazardous materials with a hydraulic briquetter.
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  • Turn wood waste into clean, sellable briquettes for industrial use or to cut landfill volume.
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  • Transform light materials like paper dust or bagasse into briquettes for energy or recycling.
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Exceptional total cost of ownership

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  1. RUF briquetting systems are proven to deliver reliable uptime and increase the value of your scrap.
  2. The strongest, most efficient machines in the world.
  3. Because we are dedicated briquetting experts, we can offer you savings, comprehensive service, and support others simply cannot match.