Windrow compost turning machines empower bio-organic fertilizer equipment

In the entire process system of bio-organic fertilizer equipment, the windrow compost turner is the “core engine” of the fermentation stage. With its unique operational advantages, it solves the efficiency and quality challenges of organic material composting.

As a key component of bio-organic fertilizer equipment, the windrow compost turner precisely controls the core conditions for composting. Organic material composting requires maintaining a high temperature of 55-65℃. Through regular turning, the windrow compost turner can dissipate excess heat from the center of the pile, protecting the activity of beneficial microorganisms, and also rapidly raise the temperature of low-temperature materials, ensuring uniform composting progress throughout the pile.

In the closed-loop process of bio-organic fertilizer equipment, the windrow compost turner plays a crucial role. It inherits the results of the previous raw material mixing process, transforming loose materials into a uniformly composted, high-quality substrate. This reduces obstacles for subsequent crushing and granulation equipment, preventing equipment blockages or fertilizer quality defects caused by uncomposted materials. Its highly efficient decomposition capabilities enable the large-scale production of bio-organic fertilizer equipment, facilitating the mass implementation of organic waste resource utilization.

The windrow compost turning machine, with its flexible and efficient decomposition capabilities, has become an indispensable core component of bio-organic fertilizer equipment. It makes the ecological transformation of organic waste more controllable and efficient, providing robust equipment support for green agriculture development and promoting the implementation of the circular agriculture concept.

Ring die pelleting machines: Why can they adapt to the different needs of organic and compound fertilizers?

In the fertilizer industry, the physical properties of organic fertilizers (mostly made from fermented manure and straw) and compound fertilizers (mostly made from phosphate rock, potassium chloride, and urea) differ significantly. Organic fertilizers are fibrous, highly moist, and prone to sticking together, while compound fertilizers are hard, fiberless, and require high-hardness molding. Ring die pelleting machines, through their “adjustable structure + material adaptability,” can meet the granulation needs of both fertilizer types.

For organic fertilizer granulation, ring die pelleting machines offer two key design advantages: First, they utilize a “low compression ratio” ring die (3:1-5:1) to avoid excessive compression that damages the organic matter and bacterial inoculant activity in the raw material, while ensuring that the granules do not break apart. Second, they feature an “anti-sticking die conditioning system” that precisely controls the amount of water added and a small amount of binder (such as starch residue) to reduce material sticking to the die, thereby improving molding efficiency and discharge speed.

For compound fertilizer granulation, the ring die pelleting machine focuses on “wear resistance and high extrusion capacity”: the ring die is made of wear-resistant alloy material, which can withstand the high-frequency friction of mineral raw materials and has a service life three times longer than that of ordinary materials; the pressure roller is hardened to enhance the extrusion force, and is equipped with a “high compression ratio ring die” (6:1-8:1) to ensure that the hardness of the compound fertilizer particles meets the standard.

The core support of fermentation in bio-organic fertilizer production lines

In the entire process of turning waste into treasure in bio-organic fertilizer production, every step of the production line is crucial for the preservation and transformation of organic nutrients. The windrow compost turning machine is the “key driver” in the fermentation stage, solving the pain points of large-scale organic material composting with its flexible operation.

The core of a bio-organic fertilizer production line is “harmless composting + nutrient activation,” and the fermentation stage is key to determining the final fertilizer efficiency. After the organic raw materials are mixed in proportion and enter the fermentation zone, the windrow compost turner comes into play. It turns the moist material at the bottom to the surface, while simultaneously turning the aerobic material from the surface to the bottom, achieving uniform mixing of materials and injecting sufficient oxygen into the pile, preventing localized anaerobic conditions that could produce foul odors or harmful substances.

More importantly, the windrow compost turner precisely controls the fermentation temperature. Organic material composting requires a high temperature of 55-65℃ to kill insect eggs and pathogens. The compost turner, through regular turning, effectively dissipates excess heat from the center of the pile, preventing excessive heat from damaging beneficial microorganisms. Simultaneously, it brings the cooler material into contact with the higher-temperature zone, ensuring uniform composting throughout the pile and significantly shortening the fermentation cycle.

Material fully composted by the windrow compost turner is loose in texture and has uniform nutrients, requiring no additional processing before proceeding to the next stage. This avoids equipment blockage caused by clumps of uncomposted material. The final bio-organic fertilizer produced retains rich organic matter and microbial communities while meeting the efficiency requirements of large-scale production.

Flat die pelleting machines: Why are they suitable for small and medium-sized organic fertilizer companies?

Small and medium-sized organic fertilizer companies are characterized by moderate production capacity, diverse raw materials, and large batch sizes. The design features of the flat die pelleting machine perfectly meet these needs, making it a cost-effective choice for these companies.

1.Low Equipment Investment Cost

The flat die pelleting machine has a relatively simple structure and does not require a complex transmission system. The purchase cost of a single unit is only 60%-70% of that of similar granulator equipment with similar production capacity. Furthermore, installation does not require a complex foundation, saving small and medium-sized companies from the high initial investment.

2.Flexible Raw Material Adaptability

Small and medium-sized organic fertilizer companies often purchase local raw materials, which can have large fluctuations in moisture and fiber content. The flat die granulator’s wide adaptability allows it to handle high-fiber straw materials, and the vertical compression of the rollers prevents tangling. For fermented materials with slightly higher moisture content, the flat die surface is easy to clean and prevents sticking.

3.Convenient Production Changeover

Small and medium-sized companies often produce a variety of products in small batches, requiring frequent adjustments to pellet size. It only takes 1-2 people to replace the flat die of the flat die pelleting machine, and it can be completed within 30 minutes. In addition, the cost of flat dies with different apertures is low. The company can reserve multiple sets of flat dies and quickly switch product specifications to meet the needs of different customer orders.

The dual empowerment of bio-organic fertilizer equipment and fertilizer granules compaction

The combination of bio-organic fertilizer equipment and fertilizer granules compaction technology preserves the core of organic ecology while addressing practical pain points of organic fertilizer through scientific shaping.

Bio-organic fertilizer equipment is the creator of ecological value. Using organic waste such as livestock manure and straw as raw materials, it cultivates an organic substrate rich in microbial flora through processes such as harmless treatment. This process not only realizes the resource utilization of waste but also retains core nutrients such as organic matter and humic acid, laying the foundation for soil improvement and revitalizing the land.

Fertilizer granules compaction technology is the enabler of practical value. The substrate processed by bio-organic fertilizer equipment is loose and difficult to store and transport. Fertilizer granules compaction technology, through physical pressure, compresses the loose substrate into granules. The entire process requires no chemical binders, avoiding nutrient destruction and ensuring moderate granule strength and uniform size.

Bio-organic fertilizer equipment provides high-quality raw materials that are “nutritious and protect the soil,” while the extrusion process gives it a practical form that is “easy to store and easy to apply.” The formed granular organic fertilizer retains the ecological advantages of bio-fertilizers and is also suitable for the application needs of large-scale planting.

Drum fertilizer dryer: The logic of “Efficient Dehydration” for high-moisture fertilizers

In fertilizer production, high-moisture raw materials (such as fermented organic fertilizers and wet materials after compound fertilizer granulation) are prone to caking and mold if not dried promptly, affecting product quality and storage life. Drum fertilizer dryers, with their “continuous drying + uniform heating” characteristics, have become a core dehydration equipment in the fertilizer industry. Their operating principle is precisely adapted to the characteristics of fertilizer raw materials.

The core structure of a drum fertilizer dryer is an inclined rotating drum equipped with a heating system and a discharge device. During operation, high-moisture fertilizer (30%-50% moisture content) enters the drum through the high-end feed port. The motor drives the drum to slowly rotate, continuously turning the material and moving it forward. Simultaneously, the high-temperature hot air generated by the heating system fully contacts the material, rapidly removing moisture from the material through a dual heat transfer process of “convection and conduction.”

To prevent fertilizer clumping, a lifting plate is often installed inside the drum. This plate continuously lifts and drops the material, increasing the heating surface and ensuring uniform drying of each portion. The drum’s tilt angle is adjustable to control the material’s residence time within the drum, thereby precisely controlling the moisture content after drying. The entire process is continuous and stable, suitable for the mass production needs of organic fertilizer production lines. The dried material is loose and free of lumps, eliminating the need for secondary crushing.

Core characteristics of raw materials processable in bio-organic fertilizer production lines

The core raw materials for bio-organic fertilizer production lines are various organic wastes. Their efficient conversion into high-quality organic fertilizer hinges on the core characteristics of the raw materials themselves.

1.Pure Organic Properties and No Pollutants

Processable raw materials must be composed primarily of natural organic matter, such as poultry and livestock manure, straw, mushroom residue, distiller’s grains, and garden leaves, free from excessive heavy metals and toxic chemical residues. Pure organic properties ensure that the resulting organic fertilizer is free from secondary pollution, while providing a pure nutrient substrate for beneficial microorganisms, preventing harmful substances from affecting microbial activity and the final fertilizer’s effectiveness.

2.High Decomposability and Suitable C/N Ratio

Raw materials must contain sufficient amounts of organic matter that can be decomposed by microorganisms, such as cellulose, hemicellulose, and protein. These substances can be decomposed into humus during fermentation, becoming nutrients that crops can absorb. Simultaneously, the raw materials must have an adjustable C/N ratio, adjusted to a suitable fermentation ratio of 25-30:1 to ensure efficient aerobic fermentation.

3.Abundant Nutrient Potential and Stable Source

The raw materials for processing must naturally contain basic nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as micronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and sulfur. After fermentation, these nutrients can be converted into long-lasting, slow-release organic nutrients to meet the needs of crop growth. Simultaneously, the raw materials must have large-scale supply capabilities, such as livestock manure from the poultry industry and straw waste from agricultural production. These sources are stable and concentrated, suitable for the continuous production requirements of bio-organic fertilizer production lines.

These core characteristics make organic waste a high-quality raw material for bio-organic fertilizer production, solving the environmental problem of waste disposal and, through scientific transformation in the production line, allowing “waste” to realize its fertilizer value.

Common troubleshooting and solutions for double screws compost turning machines

Double screws compost turning machines operate frequently in organic fertilizer fermentation workshops. Improper operation or untimely maintenance can easily lead to problems such as uneven turning, insufficient power, and equipment jamming, impacting fermentation progress.

1.Dead corners remain after turning, and some areas remain uncomposted

The main cause is excessive clearance between the spiral blades and the sidewalls of the fermentation tank (over 10 cm), or the double screws compost turning machine is moving too fast, preventing material from being turned over the edges. To address this, adjust the position of the spiral blades to reduce the clearance to within 5 cm. Also, reduce the double screws compost turning machine’s speed to ensure that every area is thoroughly turned.

2.Motor overload and tripping, insufficient power

This is often caused by excessive moisture content (over 70%) in the raw materials, resulting in increased friction on the spiral blades due to high viscosity, or by large impurities in the raw materials that may be blocking the blades. To address this, adjust the moisture content of the raw materials to 60%-65% before clearing impurities from the fermentation tank. If the compost tank is frequently overloaded, check the tightness of the motor belt and tighten or replace it.

3.Rapid wear of spiral blades, reducing turning capacity

This is primarily due to the presence of hard impurities (such as sand and gravel) in the raw materials, or the blade material not being suitable for wear resistance. To address this, install a screen to filter out hard particles before the raw materials arrive. Regularly inspect the blades for wear. If the blade thickness has decreased by 1/3 or cracks appear, replace them promptly.

New type organic fertilizer granulator: Unlocking unique advantages of multi-dimensional upgrades

As the organic fertilizer industry transforms towards high efficiency and green practices, the new type organic fertilizer granulator has developed unique advantages over traditional equipment through technological upgrades. It addresses the pain points of traditional granulators while meeting the demands of modern production and the market.

1.Versatile Raw Material Compatibility

The granulator is compatible with not only conventional raw materials such as livestock manure and straw, but also efficiently processes high-fiber (oil palm empty fruit bunch, mushroom residue) and high-moisture (30%-40%) raw materials that are difficult to form. Optimized extrusion structure and die design prevent blockages caused by fiber entanglement and material adhesion.

2.Low Energy Consumption and Environmental Protection

The new type organic fertilizer granulator uses an energy-saving motor and optimized transmission structure, resulting in low energy consumption. Simultaneously, the fully enclosed design, coupled with a dust recovery device, keeps dust generation during the granulation process to extremely low levels, reducing the impact on the workshop environment and operators.

3.Intelligent and Precise Parameter Control

The granulator incorporates a simple intelligent control system that automatically adjusts parameters such as roller pressure and speed based on raw material characteristics (humidity, particle size, viscosity). This eliminates the need for frequent manual adjustments, ensuring stable production of uniform granules with the required hardness.

4.Improved Granule Quality and Production Efficiency

By optimizing the contact method between the rollers and the die, the new type organic fertilizer granulator increases the material forming rate, reducing raw material waste. The formed granules are not only dense and less prone to breakage, but also form a uniform porous structure, facilitating the slow release of nutrients. Simultaneously, the equipment’s anti-clogging design and easy-to-clean structure reduce downtime for maintenance.

Flat die pelleting machine: Protecting the activity of microbial agents in low-temperature granulation

The core challenge in biofertilizer production lies in ensuring that the granulation process does not destroy the activity of the microbial agent. Most functional bacteria (such as Bacillus subtilis and Trichoderma harzianum) are significantly inactivated at temperatures above 45°C. The flat die pelleting machine, with its low-temperature granulation capabilities, is a suitable choice for biofertilizer production. Its core advantage lies in its low-friction, no-additional-heat granulation process.

The flat die pelleting machine utilizes a vertical extrusion process, with the rollers and the die in contact with each other over a surface area rather than at points. This results in more uniform force per unit area, less frictional heat generation, and a temperature within the granulation chamber typically maintained at 35-40°C, well below the inactivation threshold of the microbial agent.

Furthermore, the machine does not rely on high-temperature conditioning or hot air conditioning; instead, it achieves granulation solely through the viscosity of the raw material and moderate extrusion, eliminating the need for additional heat input.

Furthermore, the flat die granulator’s speed is adjustable (typically 30-50 rpm). For biofertilizer raw materials with high microbial content, the speed can be reduced to below 30 rpm to further reduce frictional heat generation and ensure a microbial survival rate above 85%.

In practical applications, it is even more effective when used with a “room-temperature binder.” This eliminates the need for heating and dissolving the pellets, while also improving the pelletizing efficiency and complementing the flat die pelleting machine‘s low-temperature characteristics. This ensures the biofertilizer’s core function (microbial activity) while producing uniform pellets, meeting the dual requirements of “functionality” and “commerciality.”