Charcoal Extruder Machine vs Sawdust Press Machine: Which Is More Profitable?
Product Description
Equipment Investment Costs: Extruders are significantly more expensive than briquetting machines
Wood chip brick making machines have a low investment threshold: small flatbed models cost 20,000-80,000 yuan, medium-sized spiral briquetting machines cost 80,000-150,000 yuan, and with pre-treatment equipment (crusher, dryer), the total investment is 50,000-200,000 yuan. Wood chip charcoal extruders: small models cost 80,000-150,000 yuan, large models cost 150,000-300,000 yuan, requiring additional investment in a carbonization furnace (if a self-built charcoal powder supply), binder mixing equipment, and a dryer, bringing the total investment to 150,000-500,000 yuan, which is 1.5-2 times that of briquetting machine projects with the same capacity.
Operating Costs: Sawdust charcoal extruder machines have higher overall costs
Biomass briquette making machines have an operating cost of 320-380 yuan per ton (raw materials 80-150 yuan, electricity 60-100 yuan, labor 50 yuan, maintenance 30 yuan); wood charcoal extruders have an operating cost of 800-1200 yuan per ton (charcoal powder 300-500 yuan, binder 100-200 yuan, electricity 150-200 yuan, labor 100 yuan, maintenance 50 yuan). Due to the higher costs of raw materials and binders, their operating costs are 2-3 times that of briquetting machines.
Profit Model: Briquetting machines are consistently profitable, while rice husk charcoal making machines offer high returns
Wood chip bricks (finished product from briquetting machines) have a market price of 420-550 yuan/ton, with a net profit of 150-200 yuan/ton. A small-scale project with a monthly output of 60 tons can generate a monthly net profit of 9,000-12,000 yuan, with a payback period of 6-12 months. Machine-made charcoal (finished product from extruders) has a market price of 3,000-5,000 yuan/ton, with a net profit of 2,000-4,000 yuan/ton. A small-scale project with a monthly output of 30 tons can generate a monthly net profit of 60,000-120,000 yuan, with a payback period of 8-15 months. Although the payback period is slightly longer, the profit potential far exceeds that of briquetting machine projects.
Risk Factor: Briquetting Machines are More Stable
Biomass briquette press machines offer low risk due to readily available raw materials, simple processes, and stable market demand, making them suitable for beginners. Wood charcoal extruders, on the other hand, involve large investments, complex processes, and reliance on high-end market demand. Furthermore, fluctuating charcoal powder prices impact costs, resulting in a higher risk factor, making them more suitable for users with industry resources and financial strength.
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1.What is the price of equipment for the Small sawdust briquette machine?
It costs approximately US$1,500.00 - 25,000.00
2. If equipments have some quality problem, how would you deal with?
We will responsible for all the quality problems. Change all the parts for free.
