Wood briquetting machines that fit your operation

Compact, reliable systems designed to handle wood waste efficiently and integrate seamlessly into existing workflows.

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

Sustainability aspirations and zero-waste objectives can finally be achieved.

  • Our machines pay for themselves in as little as 12 months.  
  • Briquetting systems are tailored for each customer’s materials, volume, and output, to ensure business goals are met.    
  • 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.
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RUF Lignum Series for Wood

Compact construction, quick installation, and 24/7 operations make our Lignum hydraulic briquetting systems an efficient choice.

The RUF series for wood is proven to:

  • Integrate easily into existing production lines  
  • Reclaim floor space by reducing waste volume dramatically 
  • Reduce the need to store wood chips, thus reducing fire hazards 
  • Produce a carbon-neutral energy source with zero artificial binders

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Volume of materials
Wood900 – 2500+ lbs/hour
Briquette sizes
Briquette size (length is variable)5.9” W x 2.3” H to 9.4” W x 2.75” H

SZ1 + Wood Briquetting Machine

Proven technology for small- and medium-sized companies.  As an entry level model of our wood presses, the SZ1+ is available in a standard design with proven RUF technology for small capacities (65 to 130 lb/hour).

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  • Compact design 
  • Easy installation 
  • Ideal for automatic feeding of industrial furnaces 
  • Suitable for automatic, 24/7 operation
  • Low electrical demand per production output  
  • Minimal wear and tear
Briquette sizes
Diameter70 mm dia

Peripheral equipment

RUF can also provide you with equipment to augment your wood briquetting machine.

  • Conveyors
  • Silos
  • Storage hoppers
  • Lift and tip devices
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Preventative maintenance & U.S. based support

We’ll ensure you have maximum uptime for years of reliable operations. Explore maintenance plans and secure exclusive savings.

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Applications for wood briquettes

  • Living room fireplaces 
  • Wood-burning stoves 
  • Backyard fire pits  
  • BBQs / Cooking
  • Commercial boilers
  • Industrial heat and power
  • Gasification  
  • Torrefication

What is the cost of RUF wood briquetting machines?

Our wood series machines range in price, starting at over $100,000.

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How much volume do you need to have for wood briquetting?

If a company produces 300 to 500 pounds per hour, wood briquetting can make sense. For example, a RUF entry-level wood briquetting machine can accommodate 500 to 700 pounds of material per hour.

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What size chips and moisture content can I have to use RUF briquetting machines?

To briquette wood chip waste, materials can have a maximum moisture content of 15% and the pieces must be two inches or less in size.

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How are wood briquettes made?

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Start with free, no-obligation lab testing to confirm suitability and briquette quality, giving you peace of mind before making a decision.

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How are wood briquettes made?

Wood briquettes are made of two things: wood and pressure. That’s it. There are no chemicals or additives, making them a natural product.

Step 1

Wood materials (sawdust, shaving, or chips) are moved to a pre-charging chamber by a screw conveyor.

Step 2

A pre-charger presses the material into the main pressing chamber.

Step 3

The main pressing ram compresses the material into the mold and forms the briquette into its final shape and density.

Step 4

Wood briquettes are pushed out of the machine one at a time.