Wood briquette machine

The wood press for high-quality fuels

The RUF wood briquette machine forms briquettes from your wood chips to enable profitable sales. The LIGNUM wood chip briquette machine range has the flexibility to process various different grain sizes of the material into briquettes of a consistently high density and quality. The LIGNUM range works with a very high level of energy efficiency thanks to our innovative RUF hydraulics. Due to its compact structure, the sawdust press is easy to incorporate into existing production processes and is suitable for 24h operation.

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[Translate to Englisch:] RUF Holzbrikettpresse LIGNUM R4

[Translate to Englisch:] RUF Holzspäne zu Briketts pressen

[Translate to Englisch:] RUF Holzbriketts mit ausgezeichnetem Brennwert

[Translate to Englisch:] RUF Holzbriketts

[Translate to Englisch:] Ausgezeichneter Brennwert der RUF Briketts

Advantages of our briquetting machines:

Compact construction
Quick installation (plug & press)
Fully automatic 24h operation
Low-maintenance
Long service life

Advantages of RUF briquettes:

Increased revenues from briquettes
No binding agents required
CO2-neutral fuel
Higher calorific value as a fuel than firewood
Space-saving storage thanks to rectangular format

Pressing wood chips – creating more revenue

Thanks to the great number of wood chip machines we have sold, RUF briquettes are popular all over the world as a sustainable, high-quality fuel. A consistent length and a constant weight of the briquettes can largely be ensured, even with different bulk densities, through our highly developed system of briquette length regulation.
To be able to press wood chips, it is important that the water content of the material is below 15%.
Depending on customer requirements, we offer wood briquette machines for throughputs between 410 and 1,050 kg per hour.

Ein lächelnder Mann mit Brille und Weste steht in einem Haus und hält einen rechteckigen Holzklotz mit geschnitztem ÖKO in der Hand. Im Hintergrund sind Industriemaschinen und Holzstapel zu sehen.

“As expected, everything went really well with the RUF 1200: appointments, machine, service - we remain a loyal RUF customer.”

Max Weihele
CEO at Weihele Holz GmbH

Zwei Männer mit Brillen und schwarzen Westen stehen in einer Fabrik und halten jeweils einen Holzziegel mit der Aufschrift RUF. Im Hintergrund sind Industriemaschinen und -anlagen zu sehen.

"RUF helped us a lot here with a complete solution. Operation couldn't be easier: switch on, run, switch off."

Peter Brenner
Technical Manager at Bauwerk Group

"After purchasing our first RUF briquette press, we decided in favour of RUF again for all subsequent systems - we were completely satisfied right from the start. We particularly appreciate the reliable after-sales service: the systems run stably and the service team is quick to respond to any problems."

Markus Schober
COO at Hammerer Aluminium Industries

"The realisation of our new project is challenging due to the limited space available. But RUF was able to solve all the technical challenges in advance."

Ralph Fritz
Machine and system planner at Everllence (formerly: MAN Energy Solutions)

Ein Mann mit schwarzer Weste und lila Hemd steht in einem Haus, lächelt und hält ein rechteckiges Metallbrikett mit der Aufschrift K S. Im Hintergrund ist eine Brikettiermaschine zu sehen.

“The systems are running very reliably, and briquette sales have always been excellent”

Karl Kaufmann
Operations manager at Scheucher Holzindustrie GmbH

Eine Frau mit kurzen braunen Haaren und rotem Lippenstift steht in einem Innenraum und trägt ein weißes Kleid mit Gürtel und Knöpfen. Sie lächelt sanft und der Hintergrund zeigt eine verschwommene Büroumgebung mit Pflanzen und Schreibtischen.

"Our successful collaboration with RUF began in 2002; as a globally recognized leader in briquetting technology, RUF has always been a reliable and supportive partner through both market highs and lows. Sharing the same business philosophy has helped us achieve our common goals even faster.”

Lena Kozmenkova
Executive SIA RMP, Latvia

"We’ve worked with RUF Briquetting Systems since 1996, and over the years, the partnership has consistently delivered on quality, reliability, and support. RUF is a brand we trust—professional, responsive, and committed to excellence—making it a valued long-term partner for Recycling Technologies Group."

Lachlan Esplin
Director of Sales & Marketing at Recycling Technologies Group Pty Ltd Australien

“We’re proud to include RUF briquetting presses in our portfolio — known for their high quality, low maintenance, fast ROI, and outstanding support from RUF’s Commercial and Technical teams. Since our partnership began in 2018, numerous Brazilian companies have trusted RUF for durable and efficient waste management solutions.”

Eduardo da Silva
Vertriebsleiter bei EUROLATINA Brazil

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Overview wood briquette machine

Performance	RUF LIGNUM Classic	RUF LIGNUM R2	RUF LIGNUM R4	RUF LIGNUM R6	RUF LIGNUM R8	RUF LIGNUM R10	RUF Briklet
Max. throughput rate (kg/h) Wood	410	500	590	720	1.050	1.070	300
Power (kW)	30	22	30	37	75	55	15
spec. Pressure, max. (kg/cm²)	1700	1.700	1.700	1.700	1.700	1.700	Spezial
briquette formats (mm)	150x60	150x60	150x60	150x60	240x70	240x70	Ø 30
Size (m) Lenght x Width x Hight	2,1 x 1,9 x 2,0	2,9 x 2,0 x 2,1	2,9 x 2,1x 2,1	2,9 x 2,1 x 2,1	2,7 x 2,4 x 2,4	2,7 x 2,4 x2,4	3,0 x 2,3 x 2,2
ca. weight (t)	3,3 t	3,8	4,1	4,2	6,5	7,0 t	3,5
	more	more	more	more	more	more	more

Reserve technical changes - Throughput rates depend on the source material

The complete world of briquetting, all from a single provider

The merger of RUF and C.F. Nielsen means that the world’s biggest range of solutions from a single provider has been opened up to users of briquetting machines: Hydraulic Briquetting Systems (rectangular briquettes), Mechanical Briquetting Systems (round briquettes) und Extruder Briquetting Systems (dense briquettes suitable for carbonization) Almost irrespective of the throughputs that are needed, the quality of the material and chips, and the production conditions that prevail – we can always find the optimal briquetting solution in order to bring the greatest possible benefit to our customers.

More Information to Briquetting Experts

Downloads

Product flyer "Briquetting wood" RUF Company brochure Case study - "Value of wood residuals increased tenfold " | Košćal d.o.o Case study "Briquettes from ”roundwood” residues" | Ortinger e. K. Information sheet "Pressing test"

Your contacts

Roland Ruf Managing Director

More than 15 years in the company, managing director for more than 10 years

Wolfgang Ruf Managing Director

More than 30 years in the company, managing director for more than 10 years

Bernd Ellenrieder Sales Management

More than 15 years experience in briquetting at RUF

Berthold Golsner Sales & IT

More than 20 years experience in briquetting at RUF

Rita Behringer Sales & logistic

More than 15 years experience in briquetting at RUF

Stefan Schulz Sales & project management

15 years sales experience, more than 2 years at RUF

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Fon : +49 8268 90 90 20

E-Mail : info@brikettieren.de

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the service life of a machine?

RUF briquette presses are very robust and are known for having a low level of wear and tear. Some of our systems have been in use for more than 25 years.

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 %).

What are the price categories for the machines?

The costs of a briquette press depend on various factors, such as the starting material, required throughput and briquette density. Our experts will be happy to advise you on a one-to-one basis and can draw up a non-binding quote.