Wood charcoal making machine is taking the world by storm as an innovative solution for waste wood management. The machine uses pyrolysis technology to convert wood into charcoal. Whether it is forest management residues or wood processing waste, this machine enables efficient recycle. Beston Group’s wood charcoal machine is known for flexible configuration options and reliable quality. More and more customers are choosing us as a provider of wood recycling solutions.
Understand Core of Wood Charcoal Making Machine: Pyrolysis
Wood is mainly composed of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. This process involves the thermal decomposition of these organic substances in a high temperature and micro-oxygen environment. In the wood charcoal maker, wood undergoes the following stages of material changes during pyrolysis:
- Carbonization process of wood to form wood charcoal with stable structure.
- Volatile organic substances generate combustible gas during dehydration and demethylation stages
- The aromatic compounds in wood undergo dehydrogenation, condensation, hydrogenation and other processes to generate wood vinegar and wood tar.
These end products of wood charcoal machine all have diverse applications in various industries.
Use of Wood to Charcoal Machine End Products in Multiple Industries
Household
- Wood charcoal is an efficient household fuel widely used for heating, barbecue and cooking.
- Wood vinegar can effectively remove odors in the home environment.
Agriculture
- Wood charcoal can increase soil aeration, water retention and soil organic matter.
- Wood vinegar, as a natural pesticide, has the effect of preventing and controlling pests and diseases.
Animal husbandry
- Wood charcoal is used as a feed additive to improve the digestive system of animals.
- Wood charcoal and wood vinegar can effectively deodorize and resist bacteria in livestock sheds.
Industry
- Wood charcoal and combustible gas are used as efficient fuels in various heating and processing processes.
- Wood charcoal is used as a reducing agent in the metallurgical industry to extract metals from ores.
Construction
- Wood charcoal as a building material has the functions of moisture absorption, corrosion resistance and sound insulation.
- Wood tar can be used to make anti-corrosion coatings to protect wood and metal structures from corrosion.
Manufacturing
- Wood charcoal can be further processed into negative electrode material for batteries, with its good conductivity and stability.
- Wood tar can be used to produce various chemical products such as phenolic compounds, asphalt, dyes, etc.
Application Scenarios of Wood Charcoal Making Machine
Forest Residue Management
Reduce Natural Resource Use
Traditional charcoal production often relies on natural log resources. The innovation of modern biomass pyrolysis machine has made forestry residues, such as dead branches, tree crowns, and stumps, the main raw materials. Not only that, efficient wood charcoal manufacturing machine also improves the charcoal yield and quality per unit of raw materials. Thus, this fundamentally reduces dependence on forest resources.
Avoid Wildfire Risk
Regularly removing waste wood from forest land can prevent these flammable materials from causing large-scale fires during the dry season. Using waste wood to make charcoal can avoid fires at the source. This practice not only effectively reduces potential fire hazards, but also converts waste wood into valuable biochar. This further supports the sustainability of forest management.
Improve Soil Environment
Applying biochar to forest soil not only enhances nutrient supply and water retention of the soil. Also it promotes root growth and plant nutrient absorption, thereby accelerating forest growth and carbon absorption capacity. In addition, biochar can increase the content of soil organic matter, improve soil structure and enhance microbial activity, providing a better growth environment for vegetation.
Wood Processing Waste Recycling
Generate Additional Income
Wood processing often produces significant amounts of waste, including sawdust, wood chips, and offcuts. Instead of disposing of these materials, using a wood pyrolysis plant can convert them into valuable charcoal. This not only minimizes waste but also creates an additional revenue stream for wood processing businesses. By selling the produced charcoal, companies can generate extra income and enhance the economic viability.
Supply Alternative Fuels
Wood processing industry can use wood charcoal as an alternative fuel. The high energy density of charcoal makes it an efficient fuel, including powering kilns, dryers and other wood processing equipment. By providing a renewable energy source, charcoal making machines can help wood processing plants reduce their reliance on non-renewable resources and reduce energy costs.
Offset Carbon Emissions
Waste biomass releases carbon dioxide when it decomposes naturally. Converting wood processing waste into biochar through wood to charcoal machine prevents this. Additionally, this process sequesters carbon in a stable form. Biochar acts as a long-term carbon sink when applied to the soil. This process helps offset carbon emissions from wood processing activities and supports global efforts to mitigate climate change.
2 Models Wood Charcoal Making Machine for Sale
Model | BST-06 | BST-50 |
Input Capacity | 0.3-0.5m³/h | 10-15m³/h |
Reactor Size | φ820mm*L11200mm | φ2000mm*L14260mm |
Land for Equipment (L*W*H, Standard Configuration) | 25m*15m*8m | 35m*18m*9m |
Weight (Standard Configuration) | 21T | 49T |
Energy Consumption (Standard Configuration) | 153kw/h*0.7 | 191kw/h*0.7 |
Working Method | Fully continuous | |
Feeding Requirement | Size: ≤20mm; moisture: ≤15%; strong liquidity | |
Structure | Double barrel double hearth | |
Speed | 1-9RPM | |
Control Method | PLC control | |
Reactor Material | Stainless steel 304 | |
Pressure | Micro negative pressure | |
Heating Material | Diesel, natural gas, heavy oil, biomas, etc. | |
Heating Method | Direct heating | |
Noise (dB) | ≤80 | |
Condenser | Circulating water cooling | |
Rotation Method | External gear rotation |
How to Make Wood Charcoal by Wood Chips Charcoal Making Machine
Wood Pretreatment
Firstly, dry and crush the raw wood materials to meet the feed requirements. We recommend the moisture content of the wood is less than 15% and the size is within 20mm (8-12mm is optimal). If the raw material has a large amount of dust, we recommend using a drum screen to separate fine dust particles.
Wood Pyrolysis
Pretreated wood enters the preheated biochar pyrolysis reactor through a large-angle belt conveyor. The reaction occurs in a high-temperature micro-oxygen environment (380°C~450°C). The wood undergoes the removal of internal water and organic volatiles in the furnace. Finally, the process forms wood charcoal with a high carbon content.
Combustible Gas Recycling
Thermal decomposition of wood produces mixed biogas such as H₂, CH₄, and CO. The flue condenser and water seal purify them to form combustible gas. After entering the combustion system, the gas continues to provide heat for wood carbonization furnace. Excess combustible gas enters the exhaust chamber or collects separately.
Charcoal Collection
The high-temperature wood charcoal from the reactor enters the discharging system. The water-cooled screw conveyor exchanges heat with the high-temperature charcoal through cooling water to reduce the charcoal discharge temperature. After the temperature drops below 45°C, collect and store the wood charcoal.
Report on Charcoal from Wood Charcoal Manufacturing Machine
In order to provide customers with the best configuration plan, we will test the customer’s wood. After using the wood to make charcoal, our technical team will measure the various parameters of the charcoal. In this way, we can judge the feasibility of the project and make adjustments of the wood charcoal making machine.
Note: besides wood chips, we also tested coconut shell charcoal, bamboo charcoal, coffee shell charcoal, etc. Leave us your need.
Kind | Wood Chips |
Total Water (Mt%/) | 6.84% |
Analysis Water (Mad%) | 4.51% |
Ash Content on Dry Basis (Ad%) | 5.871% |
Dry Base Volatile Matter (Vd%) | 20.8 |
Dry Base Fixed Carbon (Fcad%) | 68.91 |
Sulfur Content on Dry Basis (St.d%) | 0.08 |
New National Standard Calorimeter Dry Basis High Calorific Value (kcal/kg) | 6454 |
The New National Standard Calorimeter Method Receives the Base Low Calorific Value ( kcal/kg) | 6088 |


Advantages of Beston Wood Charcoal Machine
Continuous Operation without Stop
Beston charcoal manufacturing machine can work without stopping for 24 hours continuously. And the automatic working method is able to guarantee a long-term working time and few larbor cost. This wood charcoal production method maximizes customers’ interests.
Guarantee the Safety to the Most Extent
Firstly, PLC is assembled with an alarm device. When some parts go broken, this part will alarm automatically. Secondly, there is an explosion-proof water seal at the end of the combustible gas flue. Thirdly, there is an explosion-proof hole at the end of the reactor to relieve extra pressure.
Save Your Fuel Cost Largely
After a period of preheating, the combustible gas processed by condensers is enough to provide heat for the reactor. And some part of high-temperature smoke has been applied to provide heat for the dryer. Accordingly, you can save a great deal of fuel cost when you choose Beston machines.
Make Sure Pollution-free Design
The environmental problem has become a serious matter we should pay attention to, especially in Asia and Africa. The government hopes more environmental protection industries will be introduced. Beston machine is the ideal equipment which has a dedusting system to clean the waste smoke.

Return on Investment Analysis of Beston Wood to Charcoal Machine
Profitability of Beston wood charcoal making machine is unquestionable. First of all, our team provides customers with configuration solutions meet their actual requirements. Therefore, customers can get cost-effective charcoal machine price. In addition, the high-quality charcoal output of the machine can broaden the product sales and thus obtain more profits. Not only that, the precise equipment design ensures the stable and long-term operation of the machine. This reduces the additional losses caused by downtime and maintenance. The following is the ROI analysis of wood recycling projects in the Middle East for your reference.
Return on Investment of BST-50 Wood Chips Carbonization Project in The Middle East Regin | ||||||||
Item | Details | Unit | Unit price/USD | Quantity | Amount/USD | Total amount | Remark | |
Fixed Investment Cost | Equipment | BST-50 | Set | 250000 | 1 | 250000 | ||
Transportation | From China to Destination Port | Set | 90000 | 1 | 90000 | |||
From Port to Site | Set | 5800 | 1 | 5800 | ||||
Customs tax | 0.15 | Set | 37500 | 1 | 37500 | |||
Installation | Beston technician's salary | Day | 100 | 50 | 5000 | |||
Round -trip airtickets | Ea | 2420 | 2 | 4840 | ||||
Visa | Ea | 350 | 1 | 350 | ||||
Local welder | Day | 65 | 100 | 6500 | Two welders are needed | |||
Local plumber | Day | 65 | 20 | 1300 | ||||
Local labor | Day | 16.8 | 50 | 840 | ||||
Crane forklift etc. | Day | 80 | 30 | 2400 | ||||
Materials | Installation materials ready | Set | 3500 | 1 | 3500 | Foundation, pipe, etc. | ||
License | / | Ea | 2000 | 1 | 2000 | Environmental, firefighting, etc. | ||
Workshop | 500 | ㎡ | 160 | 500 | 80000 | |||
490030 | ||||||||
Operating Cost | Raw materials | Wood chips | Ton | 100 | 120 | 12000 | ||
Water | / | m³ | 1.76 | 3 | 5.28 | |||
Electricity | / | KWH | 0.11 | 2922 | 321.42 | |||
Fuel | Natural gas | Liter | 7.25 | 270 | 1957.5 | |||
Labor | / | People | 16.8 | 4 | 67.2 | |||
Maintenance | / | Day | 85 | 1 | 85 | |||
Depreciation | 8 years | Day | 209.3 | 1 | 209.3 | |||
Tax | 0.05 | 0 | ||||||
14645.7 | ||||||||
End Products Price | Biochar | 0.3 | Ton | 680 | 36 | 24480 | 30% of input | |
Wood vinegar | 0.08 | Ton | 1280 | 9.6 | 12288 | 8% of input | ||
Tar oil | 0.02 | Ton | 450 | 2.4 | 1080 | 2% of input | ||
37848 | ||||||||
Daily Income | 23202.3 | |||||||
Monthly Income | Working day | Day | 25 | 580057.5 | ||||
Yearly Income | Working day | Day | 300 | 6960690 |
Footprint of Beston Wood Charcoal Making Machine Spans Worldwide
Beston wood charcoal machine is favored by recyclers worldwide. In completed projects, the machine has not only assisted customers in solving accumulation of waste wood but also generated impressive economic returns. Additionally, some customers have invested in wood biochar machine for sale to explore the emerging carbon offset industry. Here are some remarkable project stories for your reference.
A Worldwide Reputable Wood Charcoal Machine Manufacturer – Beston
As an over ten-year manufacturer, Beston Group Co., Ltd. has customized more than twenty projects for customers. From small parts to the reactor, we will design a different plan. Our engineers and study group would like to assist you to get a suitable and economical project. In addition, we take part in exhibitions held in different countries every year. If you are interested in these exhibitions, pay attention to our newest news and contact us in advance.
Services Beston Group Offers
Beston wood charcoal making machine for sale truly is the most right equipment to improve waste utilization. At present, the shortage of energy is common. How to convert more waste into available resources is the concerned issue. Beston equipment deals with this problem well and will make benefits for customers. And a range of services is offered to guarantee customers’ rights. Accordingly, contact us right now to get a price list. See the latest photos on Beston Pinterest.