Windrow composting equipment and plant design
Windrow composting is the oldest and still the most widely used system: long trapezoidal piles turned by a machine. It is simple, robust and cheap per
| Type | Pile geometry | Plant context | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving / self-propelled windrow turner | Windrow 1.0–1.8 m high, in long lanes | Open-air plants with land and dry feedstock | Turning radius and end-of-lane space |
| Crawler turner | Windrow on soft or uneven ground | Sites with poor ground conditions | Track wear and travel speed |
| Wheel / large-wheel turner | Windrow, medium to large volume | Commercial plants with firm hardstanding | Wheel loading on wet ground |
| Groove / trench turner with trolley | Concrete bay 3–6 m wide, 0.8–1.8 m deep | Space-limited plants, wet climates | Civil cost of bay walls and drainage |
| Chain-plate turner | Deep groove bays | High-capacity bay plants | Chain and plate maintenance |
| Towed / tractor-mounted | Small windrows | Farm-scale plants with a tractor already on site | Depends on tractor availability and speed |
Notes from our own records on turning practice, machine types and how turning fits into the organic fertilizer production sequence.
With the development of agriculture and economy, people pay more attention to organic, healthy and green food. Therefore, organic fertilizer industries gradually spring and industries of organic fertilizer making machine emerge at the same time. As the leading enterprise of organic fertilizer equipment industry, we Henan YUSHUNXIN Heavy Industry Technology Co., Ltd produces various equipment related to fertilizer production, especially for compost turner, granulating equipment and production line. As we all know, the raw material of most organic fertilizer is organic waste, which can convert into fertilizer by composting. In order to deal with large amount of organic waste compost, compost turner gradually replaces workforce.
What is compost turner? And why should you use it for composting? Compost turner is a machine to adjust fermentation conditions and blend materials evenly. People often adopt compost turner for blending and crushing compost pile. As we all know, composting is the most important process to convert organic waste into organic fertilizer. Meanwhile, composting is also a fermentation process, where microorganisms convert organic materials into humus by decomposing and release heat. But the traditional compost method is to orderly put all raw materials needed together and wait for fermentation. So this method will result in longer time, more workforce and lower yields. Given this point, compost turning machine will be your best assistant to produce high-quality organic fertilizer in a shorter time by fully blending raw materials, crushing large blocks and adjusting temperature, moisture and oxygen content.
How to make composting quickly with mechanical equipment? As we all know, microorganism activity lasts the whole compost process and influences the quality of organic fertilizer. In order to shorten composting period, we can adopt compost turning machine which is more efficient than workforce. Moreover, with the help of compost turner, you can provide comfortable environment for microorganism activity. Because after turning the compost pile will provide favorable temperature, enough oxygen and proper moisture for microorganisms. In addition, you can also choose organic fertilizer fermentation bin. YUSHUNXIN fermentation bin has temperature sensor, oxygen concentration sensor and air supply system. It can not only make composting quickly but save space area. Now that compost machine is important, we provide you some useful tips on choosing compost equipment below.
How to buy affordable compost equipment online? In the information age, we can search information or products needed from the Internet. However, it is not easy to choose suitable compost making machine at an affordable price. Therefore, when you buy compost equipment, you should consider the following two points. Firstly, you should consider your own conditions, including raw materials for composting, output of these materials one year, and space area to deal with them. According to latter two factors, you can decide to buy large size or small size composting equipment. Choose right equipment is the first step to save cost.Secondly, once you know detailed requirements on composting equipment, you can browse websites and choose some satisfied manufacturers to make a contrast.
Consult engineers online: If you are interested in our turning equipment, you can communicate with our staff online. Or you can leave your requirements and contact information (telephone number, e-mail address, etc.), and our staff will contact with you later.
Take a visit to factory: Once you decide two or three suitable manufacturer, you can take a visit to see the real equipment. If you have great interest in our products, we will arrange a factory visit for you. Our trade specialists will company you during whole visit.
What kind of compost turner can you choose from YUSHUNXIN? According to compost methods, our compost turning machines can be divided into three categories: Tuners for windrow type compost, turners for groove type compost and forklift compost turner. Tuners for windrow type compost where raw materials is piled up like a lying half cylinder include:
crawler type compost turner: It adopts rubber track chassis, which will provide steady support for the whole machine during operation. In addition, its turning height is 0.6-1.8 meters, and its turning width is 2.3 to 3 meters. If you need other models, we also can customize size for you.
Moving type compost turning machine(it is also called self-propelled turning machine): it adopts four wheels, which can move forward, backward and turn around with one operator. What’s more, you can operate it in open air and workshops.
Turners for groove type compost where raw materials is piled up in one groove with at least two walls, include groove type, chain plate type and wheel type compost turner. The first two compost turning machines can work for multiple grooves by shift vehicle. Therefore, they are cost-effective compost turning machines for groove compost production in YUSHUNXIN. The third kind is forklift compost turner, which has no special requirements on way to compost organic waste. It is our patented product which is often used for small size composting. At the same time, it has strong function and applicability.
If you have other materials used for composting, you can consult us about reasonable equipment.
What services can you benefit from YUSHUNXIN? As composting equipment suppliers, we can provide you professional guidance both on selection of suitable equipment and plant arrangement. Our company has a high-quality and professional fertilizer equipment team which consists of experts, professors, senior engineers and other technological personnel. So if you have any problems on organic waste composting, we will try our best to give you detailed answer. In addition, we manufacture various kinds of fertilizer making machines, so we can give you multiple options. Moreover, we provide customized service. If you have some special requirements, we can customize machines for you. We focus on the production of organic fertilizer equipment for more than twenty years, and have professional technology team. Meanwhile, whether you have any requirements on organic fertilizer making machine and want to know related information, welcome to inquire us.
Multiply daily fresh volume by the number of turns per cycle and divide by the hours available. A 30 t/day plant at 1.0 t/m³ and three turns per week needs far less machine than the same tonnage in a wet climate turned daily.
No. You still need a loader for receiving, building piles, moving material to the processing line and loading finished product. The turner is a dedicated machine working in the fermentation area.
Daily: lubrication, drum or chain inspection, hydraulic leaks. Weekly: blade or paddle wear, belt condition, engine service interval. Turning machines work in abrasive, damp material, so wear parts are the main ongoing cost.
Not normally — groove machines run on a trolley or rail in the bay, while windrow machines travel on the ground. Plants that use both usually operate them in separate areas with separate machines.
Tell us the feedstock, the daily tonnage and the product you want to sell. The engineering team replies with the plant configuration, the equipment scope and the information we still need before layout drawings start.
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