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The Slugger has the lowest cost per pound of throughput of any other briquetting system available on the market today!

Contact us if you are interested in a demonstration or have any questions.
 

BHS Energy "Slugger 1500" and "Slugger 2000" biomass extrusion presses

The BHS Energy Slugger biomass briquette presses are the lowest cost per pound of throughput of any briquetter on the market.  It is designed to be a reliable and easy to use method of producing combustible fuel from various biomass feedstocks.  The Slugger is powered by a farm tractor's PTO (or optional 3-phase electric) and is appropriate for a small energy producer who has pre-ground material or is otherwise able to grind their own biomass and wishes to produce fuel for themselves or for sale.

Slugger Biomass Briquetting System

Above: First production Slugger 1500 system featured in promo video.

Below: Slugger 1500 demo unit and bulk feed bin shown mounted on optional trailer
 

The Slugger series biomass briquetting system utilizes a farm tractor's PTO as a source of power.  It is capable of producing up to 1200 lbs. per hour of round briquettes.  The Slugger is intended to be a low-cost machine suitable for an individual, cooperative or company who wishes to manufacture combustible fuel for themselves or for sale to commercial and residential heating markets.

Why choose the Slugger series briquette presses?

• The lowest cost system per pound of throughput of any briquetter on the market.  The Slugger is the most economical briquetting system available anywhere! *
• The only truly mobile briquetting system on the market - others require 3-phase power and many are too heavy to fit on a small trailer that can be pulled by a pickup truck.  The Slugger is the only system that can be used anywhere, without modifications, from day one.
• Smaller diameter briquettes with user adjustable length allow for automatic feed into appliances
• Use wood, grass and various other biomass or ag residues to make combustible fuel.  See our feedstock list page for more details.
• Cost saving management for transportation of fuel by reducing the volume of the raw material
• Converts sustainable biomass crops or waste into a valuable combustible fuel as a heating source
• Start profiting by converting biomass or waste into a valuable marketable product
• Design allows Slugger to be powered by a PTO, an electric motor or an in dependant diesel engine power unit as a user selected option
• Slugger unit (with bulk feed bin) is small enough to fit on a small trailer making it a portable solution

Specifications:

Power Requirements:	Slugger 1500 - 30 minimum horsepower PTO @ 475-500 RPM nominal                          230V 15A or 115V 30A, single phase electricity also required for operation
	Slugger 2000 - 40 minimum horsepower PTO @ 475-500 RPM nominal                          230V 15A or 115V 30A, single phase electricity also required for operation
Briquette Size:	Slugger 1500 - 1.5 inch (38mm) diameter, nominally 0.5" to 1.5" long with breaker
	Slugger 2000 - 2 inch (50mm) diameter, nominally 0.1" to 2" long with breaker
** Throughput:	Slugger 1500 - 500 to 800 lbs. per hour of 1.5 inch (38mm) briquettes **
	Slugger 2000 - 800 to 1200 lbs. per hour of 2 inch (50mm) briquettes **
Feed System:	Bulk feed bin may be filled with air conveyance or through a user-supplied auger, feed silo or bin.  This can be specified upon order and we can work with you to accommodate your existing or planned method of feeding.
Usable Feedstocks	Wood, Grass, MSW, Corn Stover, Leaves and many others.  See the Feedstocks page for more details.
Feedstock Moisture Requirement:	8-15% moisture content, 10-12% is ideal for most feedstock materials. Note that cardboard and paper requires a higher moisture, consult BHS Energy for details.
Binder Requirement:	No binders are required
Recommended Feedstock Grind:	Hammermill or Tub Grinder with 1/2" - 3/4" screen depending on feedstock for most materials.  MSW, paper and cardboard require a special type of shredder.
Unit Total Weight:	Approximately 5000 lbs.
Construction:	Heavy duty welded structural steel
Manufacture:	Manufactured entirely in USA from components purchased in the USA
Order:	Orders are being taken directly from BHS Energy LLC.  Contact us with your questions and requirements and we can quickly provide a quote to you via email or fax.

Current options include (at extra cost):

• Entire unit including bulk feed bin can be permanently mounted on a road-legal utility equipment trailer  for easy transport and mobility
• 3-phase electric motor drive package can be added for electric operation
• Independent diesel engine power unit can be added for mobile diesel operation where a tractor (PTO) or 3-phase power is not available.

We are currently offering demonstrations in Wyoming Pa, contact us to make an appointment if you are interested.

** User results will vary due to many factors, including the feedstock being used, grind size, moisture content and system settings.  Consult user manual for optimal starting point and make adjustments as necessary  in order to attain maximum throughput for your particular application.