How to Make Coconut Shell Briquettes: A Complete Guide
The process of making briquettes from coconut shells requires a series of long steps, from preparing the shells to creating the final product. In this article, we will discuss each stage in detail. Follow these steps carefully to make export-quality briquettes.
Making Coconut Shell Charco
The first step is to transform the coconut shells into charcoal through a controlled carbonization process.
1.Collecting and Preparing Coconut Shells:
- Select Quality Shells: Collect dry, mature coconut shells. Make sure they are free of husk fibers or dirt.
- Break the Shells: Break the shells into smaller pieces. This ensures a more even carbonization process.
2.Drying
- Lay the coconut shells out in the sun. Reducing their moisture content makes the carbonization process much more efficient.
3.The Carbonization Process (Making Charcoal):
- Dig a Hole: Create a hole in the ground to use as a burning pit.
- Arrange the Shells: Place the shells in the hole.
- Burn and Monitor: Light the shells from one side and let them smolder. Limit oxygen to prevent them from burning completely. If you see flames, immediately cover them with soil.
- Cool Down: Once the burning is complete, let the pit cool before you remove the charcoal.
Turning Charcoal into Briquettes
After the shells have become charcoal, the process continues to form them into briquettes.
4.Grinding and Filtering:
- Grind the charcoal into a fine powder. Use a charcoal crusher for this step.
- Filter the charcoal powder to separate fine granules from coarse ones. Only fine powder can be used to make quality briquettes.
5.Mixing the Materials:
- Mix the filtered charcoal powder with an adhesive. The adhesive is key to a perfectly dense texture. You can use tapioca flour mixed evenly with a little water.
6.Molding and Cutting:
- Mold the mixture into your desired shape, such as cubes or hexagonal. A briquette molding machine makes this step easier.
- After molding, cut the briquettes so they have the same length. A briquette cutting tool will give you precise results.
7.Drying Process:
- Dry the cut briquettes in the sun. For a faster process, use a special drying oven.
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We are a leading manufacturer and exporter of 100% coconut shell charcoal briquettes from Indonesia, with our production based on the island of Java. We control every step of our manufacturing and quality control process, from selecting the shells and carbonization all the way to drying and packaging.
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