Rio Grande do Sul Bets on Efficiency and Sustainability with the Lippel Dragon 900 Forestry Chipper

A wood chip supplier from Rio Grande do Sul, which serves various companies with biomass for burning in boilers, has just invested in the Lippel Dragon 900 Forestry Chipper. The choice was mainly motivated by the drum's detalonamento (debarking/sizing feature), which allows for the production of larger wood chips, ideal for the energy needs of industrial boilers.

Benefits of the Dragon 900 for the Wood Chip Producer

The Dragon 900 stands out for its high production capacity and mobility, being easily transportable and adaptable to different markets and demands. With a diesel engine of over 400 hp and a production that can exceed 50 tons per hour, the equipment is designed to process large volumes of wood, including whole trees, with efficiency and speed.

The Dragon 900's transversal design allows it to operate along the wood pile without the need for repositioning, reducing downtime and increasing productivity. Furthermore, the cutting system with a segmented knife rotor reduces engine effort, making the process more economical and sustainable.

Environmental and Energy Efficiency

The use of wood chips as fuel in boilers is a sustainable and low-environmental-impact alternative. Being a renewable product, wood chips contribute to reducing the carbon footprint and promoting ecological practices, replacing fossil fuels and utilizing waste from the timber industry.

In addition, the uniform granulometry of the wood chips produced by the Dragon 900 ensures a more homogeneous and efficient burn, reducing temperature variations and improving the control of the thermal process in boilers. This results in greater savings, lower pollutant emissions, and stability in energy supply for the companies served by the client.

Advantages for the Market and the Environment

• Customized wood chip production: The Dragon 900's drum detalonamento allows for adjusting the wood chip size according to the client's needs, optimizing boiler performance.
• Waste reduction: The full utilization of wood reduces waste and contributes to the circular economy.
• Lower environmental impact: Wood chips are a carbon-neutral fuel, as CO₂ emissions during burning are offset by the growth of planted forests.
• Logistical ease: The Dragon 900 can be mounted on different platforms, facilitating transport and access to production areas.

The acquisition of the Lippel Dragon 900 Forestry Chipper represents an important advancement for the Rio Grande do Sul supplier, who can now offer high-quality wood chips with greater energy efficiency and lower environmental impact. The Dragon 900's technology reinforces the forestry sector's commitment to sustainability and innovation, benefiting both the environment and the competitiveness of companies in Rio Grande do Sul and Brazil.