Compact wood waste grinder
This grinder gives mining operations the ability to get rid of wood waste economically
Rayco’s RH1754 compact horizontal grinder can be operated on sites inaccessible to larger machines. — photo courtesy Rayco Manufacturing
Rayco Manufacturing is breaking ground in the mining industry with machines traditionally used in forestry. Rayco’s RH1754 compact horizontal grinder offers a convenient and portable solution to on-site wood waste that is within reach of small-scale operators.
“It allows small-scale grinding projects to be economically viable,” said J.R. Bowling, Rayco’s vice-president. “Its compact size and weight make it easy to move from job to job and it can be operated on sites inaccessible to larger machines.”
The horizontal grinder runs on a John Deere 140 HP turbo diesel engine that meets Tier 3 emission standards. A reversing fan on the engine radiator automatically clears debris from the screen when the unit is operating. Changing screens takes minutes, allowing a diverse end product.
The unit is highly productive and capable of grinding a wide variety of wood waste materials including tree limbs and brush, dimensional lumber scraps, pallets and light construction debris.
A magnetic head pulley on the 104-inch-high discharge conveyor separates metal materials from the ground product. It is also used for regrinding wood chips.
“At a fraction of the owning and operating costs of larger machines, it offers an economical solution for material reduction while lowering dumping costs and creating a saleable, high-quality mulch,” said Bowling.
