Pallet, Crate and Wood Packaging Recovery
Wood recyclers and waste managers receive constant volumes of pallets, crates and packaging. The PNRS prohibits uncontrolled burning and requires proper disposal. The two main markets are energy biomass (boilers, cogeneration) and chips for reconstituted panel manufacturers (chipboard, MDF, MDP).
The challenge: packaging wood and pallets contain nails, screws, staples and hardware that must be removed to meet boiler and panel factory specifications. This requires two-stage shredding with intermediate magnetic extraction.
Process
- Reception and sorting — Pallets, crates and packaging from industries, logistics operators and generators. Separation of non-processable materials (plastics, metal straps, films).
- Primary shredding — PR4000 or PR5000 — Whole pallets fed directly. Blades with replaceable inserts and quick-change design withstand nails and screws. Clutch and automatic reverse. Output: 50-200 mm.
- Ferrous metal extraction — Magnetic separator removes nails, screws, staples and wires. Clean biomass meets the metal content specification defined for each project. Recovered ferrous metals sold separately.
- Secondary shredding — RAPTOR 3000 — For energy biomass, panels or poultry bedding, 20-120 mm particle size in a single pass with integrated screen. Three rotor options for material adjustment.
- Particle size classification — Disc Classifier
| Fraction | Particle Size | End Use |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | < 20 mm | Panel manufacturers (chipboard, MDF, MDP), poultry bedding |
| Medium | 20-80 mm | Energy biomass, mulch, RDF |
| Coarse | > 80 mm | Return to RAPTOR |
- Drying (optional) — For energy biomass, natural or forced drying reduces the moisture content of the material before combustion.
Equipment
| Equipment | Power | Capacity | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR4000 | 300 hp | Up to 20 ton/h | Primary shredding |
| PR5000 | 400 hp | Up to 30 ton/h | Primary shredding |
| RAPTOR 3000 | 200-400 hp | Up to 30 ton/h | Final particle size (20-120 mm) |
| Disc Classifier CDD | 5-15 kW | 5-15 ton/h | Separation into 2-3 fractions |
| Magnetic extractor | 0 kW (magnets) | Continuous | Ferrous removal |
Operator Profile
- Wood recyclers receiving pallets, crates and packaging that need to produce classified chips for biomass or panels.
- Industrial waste managers with wood as a significant fraction.
- Reconstituted panel manufacturers seeking recycled wood chips with controlled particle size and low metal content.
- Industrial boiler operators using wood biomass as renewable fuel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which materials can the shredder process? Pallets, crates, wood packaging, MDF and biomass in general. The line processes everything from whole pallets in primary shredding to a final particle size of 20-120 mm in the RAPTOR 3000, depending on the application.
Does the shredder remove nails and screws? Not directly. The shredder reduces wood to chips; removing nails, screws, staples and wires requires magnetic separation integrated into the line, such as the ferrous extractor, to meet the metal content specification defined for each project.
How do I specify the right shredder? Specification depends on volume, wood type and target particle size (biomass for boilers, chips for panels or poultry bedding). For primary shredding of whole pallets, the PR4000/PR5000 line is the reference; for final particle size, the RAPTOR 3000. Jaguar engineering evaluates your material and sizes the line. Request a material assessment.
