RUF 18,5-55

Characteristics

Material:

metal

Max. productivity: (kg/h)

Aluminum 30-1600
Brass, bronze, copper 450-2700
Magnesium 100-550
Steel and casting 350-2800
Titanium 300-1000

Power: (kWt)

18.5, 30, 55

Compression pressure, max.: (kg/cm²)

1700–5000

Briquette size in section: (mm)

150x75, 150x120, Ø80, Ø100, Ø120

Size: (LxWxH) (mm)

ок. 2900 х 2400 х 2200

Weight: (t)

4,6 - 6,5

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Description

ADDED VALUE THROUGH THE BRIQUETTING OF METALLIC RESIDUES
Depending on the starting material, our metal presses in the RUF 18.5-55 series achieve a maximum throughput of up to 2,800 kg/hour and are thus ideally suited to briquetting larger quantities of metal chips. Through the briquetting process, you not only reduce transport, storage and handling costs, but also earn higher revenues. In addition, expensive cooling lubricants can be recovered and maybe even reused, depending on their properties. Whether you are dealing with aluminium, steel, brass, copper, titanium or any other metallic residues – RUF offers individually tailored briquetting solutions that will precisely match your individual requirements.

THE ADVANTAGES FOR YOU AT A GLANCE:

For larger quantities of metal chips
Short amortisation period
Recovery of cooling lubricants
Fully automatic 24h operation possible
Long service life & low maintenance requirements

Manufacturer

Details

Contact person

Konstantin Miroshnik

Sales Manager

+371 29474852 konstantin.miroshnik@rmp.lv

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Name	RAP for grinding slurry	RUF 4 for grinding slurry	RUF 7,5-22 for grinding slurry	RAP	RUF 11-22	RUF 11-22	RUF 18,5-55	RUF 75-90
Material	grinding slurry	grinding slurry	grinding slurry	metal	metal	metal	metal	metal
Max. productivity (kg/h)	15-40	20-80	45-400	Aluminum 30-50 Brass, bronze, copper 50–100 Magnesium 20 Steel and casting 30–80 Titanium 20-50	Aluminum 130-700 Brass, bronze, copper 150-1150 Magnesium 60-155 Steel and casting 200-850 Titanium 140-550	Aluminum 130-700 Brass, bronze, copper 150-1150 Magnesium 60-155 Steel and casting 200-850 Titanium 140-550	Aluminum 30-1600 Brass, bronze, copper 450-2700 Magnesium 100-550 Steel and casting 350-2800 Titanium 300-1000	Aluminum 900–2400; Brass, bronze, copper 3.000-5.000; Magnesium 730-950; Steel and cast iron 2.300-3.000; Titanium 800–1600
Power (kWt)	4	4	7,5-22	4	11, 15, 22	11, 15, 22	18.5, 30, 55	75, 90
Compression pressure, max. (kg/cm²)	3800	2300	2 000–3 000	1600–3800	1700-5000	1700-5000	1700–5000	2,500 - 3,900
Briquette size in section (mm)	60 х 40	Ø 60	Ø 80, Ø 100, Ø 120	60x40, 60x60, 80x40	150x60, 150x75, 150x120, Ø60, Ø70, Ø80, Ø100	150x60, 150x75, 150x120, Ø60, Ø70, Ø80, Ø100	150x75, 150x120, Ø80, Ø100, Ø120	Ø120, Ø150
Size (LxWxH) (mm)	1300 х 1000 х 1600	1300 х 1500 х 1900	3000 х 2000 х 2000	1300 x 1000 x 1600	ок. 2700 х 2000 х 2200	ок. 2700 х 2000 х 2200	ок. 2900 х 2400 х 2200	ок. 3800 х 3800 х 2500
Weight (t)	1	1.3	3,3 - 3,7	1	3,3-3,9	3,3-3,9	4,6 - 6,5	12

Our projects

Automatic line of packaging equipment in Tallinn

In July 2023, our specialists implemented a project to install an automatic packaging line at a woodworking company in Tallinn, Estonia.
The line carries out automatic selection of briquettes from 3 RUF briquetting presses, their transportation to the grouper, formation of a group of 12 rectangular briquettes, wrapping the prepared group in shrink film, passing the package through a thermal tunnel and a cooling station. The line is equipped with emergency exit, leaflet feeder, briquette flow control and safety sensors. As a result, the line capacity has increased to 240 packs per hour.
Our specialists have successfully carried out high-quality installation and commissioning of all the above equipment.

Briquetting line in Ropaži region

In December 2022, our specialists successfully installed a briquetting line for a Latvian woodworking company in the Ropaži region. The line consists of RUF briquetting systems, transport and control systems. The project included the following stages of installation work: dismantling of old equipment, installation of a scraper conveyor and feeder screws, setting up 5 presses for new positions, installation of flexible connections between nodes, laying cable routes, power supply, piping of electronics, installation of raw materials removal, installation of chutes and packing table, as well as the installation of the operator's platform.

RUF Lignum R6 in Jelgava region

In September 2022, our specialists successfully installed 2 new RUF Lignum R6 briquetting presses for a Latvian woodworking company in the Jelgava region. The company has already been involved in recycling and briquette production, and now decided to replace the previous generation of RUF presses with new ones in order to increase productivity and reduce energy costs. Improvements to the Lignum R6 hydraulic motors have increased equipment efficiency by 25%.

The total production capacity is about 1500 kg/h. They can produce about 36 tons of briquettes per day. Raw materials - alder and oak shavings.

Starting the chain conveyor

From idea to finished product! RMP designs and manufactures non-standard equipment adapted to the needs of the customer.

In July 2022, a chain conveyor was installed for a Latvian company, consisting of two conveyors with separate drives. Drive: electric motor - reducer mounted directly on the conveyor frame. A 90-degree chain conveyor with a straight section (length 9 meters) was attached to an existing production line. Estimated load of the conveyor - up to 1000 kg of simultaneous presence of the product on the line.

RUF Lignum R6 in Latvia

In February 2022, our specialists successfully launched 2 new RUF Lignum R6 briquetting presses for a Latvian woodworking company in Kuldiga.The latest technology of RUF briquetting presses makes it possible to produce high-quality briquettes of the same size and weight from different raw material fractions.Improvements to the Lignum R6 hydraulic motors have increased equipment efficiency by 25%. This is one of the biggest advantages of the R-series - lower power consumption per unit of power. The raw material is pine shavings.

RUF Lignum R6 and Strojplast packing machine

In December 2021, our specialists successfully installed and launched 2 new RUF Lignum R6 briquetting presses together with an Airless sleeve wrappers packaging machine from Strojplast for a Latvian woodworking company in Jekabpils. The company was already involved in the production of briquettes and decided to replace the previous generation of RUF presses with new ones.

From waste to packaged briquettes

In February 2021, our team developed and installed a full-cycle briquetting line. The company has a lot of sawdust and different wood waste in different fractions. In order to achieve an even mass of timber for briquetting by packing briquettes on pallets, only a vibrating table, vibrating conveyors, chipper, several hoppers, a hammer mill, 2 RUF briquetting presses and a Strojplast packing machine are installed. Briquetting line capacity 1.4t / hour.

RUF press in Belarus

In August 2019, we installed a new RUF Lignum R6 briquetting press for a Belarusian company already engaged in briquette production. The company replaced the previous-generation RUF press with the new one to increase productivity but reduce electricity costs. The further improvement of the hydraulic system of the Lignum R has led to an efficiency increase of around 25%. This is one of the biggest benefits - less power consumption per capacity.

Solution for a briquette manufacturer in Lithuania

This time we visited neighboring Lithuania, where in July 2019 we installed a RUF Lignum R6 briquetting system and an Airless packaging machine from Strojplast. In total, these capacities produce approximately 950-970 kg / h of briquettes, which means one pallet of briquettes per hour and about 23 tons per day.

36 tons of briquettes per day - the power of RUF!

In July we installed two RUF Lignum R6 presses with a total capacity of around 1500 kg/h. They can produce about 36 tons of briquettes per day. The entrepreneur admits that this is a great way to solve the problem of leftover furniture production. Most of the briquettes are exported.

Latest generation RUF briquetting system with packaging solution from Strojplast

In June 2019, we implemented a great solution for a briquette manufacturer by installing a latest generation RUF Lignum R6 press together with a Stroplast packaging machine. In total, this equipment produces 750 kg briquettes per hour.

RUF hydraulic press in Belarus

In March 2019, Belarus installed the RUF Lignum Classic hydraulic press for the production of wood briquettes from sawdust.

RUF Lignum R6 in Estonia

One more project in Estonia. In november we start up RUF Lignum R6. The company manufactures summer houses from coniferous wood. The material is mainly shavings from planing.

RUF Lignum R2

In November, we installed RUF Lignum R2 in Belarus, which automatically adjusts the required briquette size for the client. The press is designed to process wood waste.

One more press in Latvia

Briquettes are highly demanded throughout the world. Existing customers are evolving with demand growth. In October, we installed RUF Lignum R6 in Latvia, which automatically adjusts the required briquettes to the customer.

RUF Lignum R6 for conifer waste recycling

In August of this year, we installed a RUF Lignum R6 briquette press in Latvia for processing conifer residues.

RUF Lignum R6 and RUF Lignum R4 in Belarus

In August of this year, we installed two new briquetting presses in Belarus - RUF Lignum R6 and RUF Lignum R4. he further improvement of the hydraulic system of the Lignum R has led to an efficiency increase of around 25%. The company recycles plywood chips by producing briquettes with a total output of over 1200 kg/hour, Lignum R6 - 670 kg/h and Lignum R4 - 575 kg/h.

RUF 500 un Strojplast

In July 2018, SIA RMP installed a new briquetting press RUF 500 in a Latvian wood processing company with an additional bunker, which split the material between two presses, and a conveyor belt and the Strojplast packing machine. In order to interact with all the equipment, it was necessary to install modern control panels to inform about the operation of each machine and warning about a errors.

RMP automatic packing line

In April 2018 installed a packaging line for briquettes manufactured in Lithuania with a capacity of 1.8 t/h. The company manufactures briquettes with four briquetting machines with briquettes produced in excess of 1,8 ton per hour. Most packaging machines are expensive and do not meet the needs of woodworking companies, because packaging of briquettes is a very complicated process. Thanks to the SIA RMP team and its long experience in the production and processing of briquettes in general, SIA RMP engineers developed a solution suitable for this particular customer.

RUF Lignum R6 and Strojplast packing machine

In May of this year, we installed a new RUF Lignum R6 briquetting press and an Airless shrink packing machine in Estonia. Recent improvements to the hydraulic drive of the LIGNUM R models have increased their efficiency by 25%. The company recycles thermally modified spruce.

Briquetting systems RUF in Transbaikalia

In April 2017, a new RUF briquetting system for non-ferrous metals was installed. This technology allows to efficiently process scrap metal into secondary raw materials.

Briquetting system RUF Lignum R4

We installed a RUF Lignum R4 briquetting system with a bunker and a table for packing briquettes at a woodworking enterprise. The latest improvement in hydraulic drives in the LIGNUM R4 models has increased the efficiency of the press by 25%.

Granulator Rudnick & Enners

In Rezekne we installed a pellet grate and a Rudnick & Enners conveyor belt. RMP has installed both machines in an existing pellet plant. The grate reduces the amount of dust by sifting the dust from the pellets, which leads to an increase in the quality of the produced product.

Briquetting system RUF 800

The RUF 800 briquetting press processes 660 kg/h of waste wood chips from a wood processing plant. The company sells the resulting briquettes on the market, thereby the company strives to become as efficient as possible. At present, the company has already installed four RUF briquetting systems.

Chopper ERDWICH

In 2016, an ERDWICH M600 / 1-600-7.5 kW shredder was installed at an enterprise in Tatarstan. for crushing steel chips.

Briquetting system RUF 11/3300/50x50

In 2016 was installed the RUF 11/3300/50x50 briquetting system, which briquettes a mixture of steel and aluminum chips.

RUF 400 press

The RUF 400 briquetting press is installed in St. Petersburg in 2014. The processed material: waste from tobacco production.

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FAQ

What are the advantages of briquetting metal chips?

Reducing the volume of chips during briquetting will reduce the cost of production space, storage, and transportation by several times. The coolant contained in the chips is squeezed out and collected in the press pan, after additional filtration it can be returned to production. Briquettes are no longer waste, they are a valuable secondary raw material for foundry production, which can replace part of the lump metal in the charge and increase the yield of metal during remelting.

What are the advantages of briquetting grinding slurry?

- extract up to 90% of expensive grinding oil from the sludge and return it to production, saving on the purchase of new oil,

- significantly reduce the volume of grinding sludge,

- reduce the cost of sludge disposal, because sludge after briquetting is almost dry,

- increase the level of environmental safety of the enterprise. Sludge in briquetted form, without oil content, can be transferred from a hazardous waste category to a less hazardous one.

What other metal waste, besides metal shavings and grinding sludge, can the RUF press briquet?

For example, aluminum foil, aluminum cans, aluminum caps from medicine containers, spent cartridges, titanium sponge, shredded copper wire. Send us information about your waste and we will definitely answer you on the possibility of briquetting, in case of doubt, we will offer to conduct a test briquetting.

What are the requirements for producing briquettes?

In general, almost all materials can be made into briquettes. However, the chip particles should not be bigger than 50mm. The chips should not contain any impurities. For Wood & Biomass the moisture content should be less than 12 % (max 15 %).

Is it possible to briquet magnesium shavings, because it is prone to spontaneous combustion?

Yes, it is possible and even necessary. Briquetting of magnesium shavings is an effective way to eliminate the risk of spontaneous combustion, due to the high density of the briquettes there is no oxygen access to the shavings.

How do I find the right briquetting machine?

We have many years of experience in briquetting which means that our experts are well-qualified to provide you with professional advice in choosing the right briquette press. We work with you to identify your individual requirements on the basis of the material in question and the production conditions. This then allows us to offer you custom-made briquetting machines or even complete briquetting solutions.

Is there an “all-rounder” press for all possible materials?

We always try to find the best possible briquetting solution. Our range has therefore been specifically developed for certain materials, production conditions or marketing purposes of the briquettes. Our experts will be happy to advise you with respect to processing several different materials with one briquetting machine.

Do we need to crush/shred the chips before briquetting?

In the case of long, woolly chips, it may be necessary to crush the starting material beforehand. In this case, we can offer complete solutions together with the relevant suppliers. With our free pressing test, we can establish whether your starting material can be briquetted or whether it needs to be crushed beforehand.

Why carry out test briquetting?

By testing, our specialists determine the ability of chips to briquetting, which press model is best suited for a particular material, whether there is a need for options. In the process of testing, parameters such as the density of the briquette, the strength of the briquette (friability test), the amount of coolant squeezed out are determined.

How is a test pressing done? Is it done free of charge?

Test pressing is done free of charge and without any obligation on your part, and is carried out in Technical Centre using your own material. At your request, you can be present at the test pressing. The results are important for the choice of the briquetting machine – for example, briquette thickness, residual moisture, durability to withstand handling, the amount of cooling lubricants recovered, etc.

Where to buy spare parts and consumables for the RUF press?

Our warehouse in Riga always has the main spare parts for RUF presses. Some positions, according to your application, we order the manufacturer and arrange delivery to our warehouse. The manufacturer maintains an extensive stock of spare parts for almost all RUF presses produced to date.