The transformation of sheep wool into wool pellets - wool granules is an innovative and circular solution to a growing waste problem in the sheep sector. Where lower-quality sheep wool used to be considered waste, pelletizing wool offers a sustainable way out that fits the principles of circular agriculture, soil improvement and the biobased economy. BreatHing - Zelf pellets maken has the necessary expertise in making pellets from sheep wool and has the special equipment . Take a look at our photo album or ask for more information without obligation.
Horticulture and vegetable garden : Slow-acting fertilizer and soil improver for vegetables, fruit and ornamental plants.
Agriculture : Soil improvement in arable farming, pastures and organic crops
Potting soil industry : Addition to potting soil for water buffering and nutrition
Green roofs : Water buffer and nutrition for sedum roofs
Tree planting : Biostimulant for young trees, proven higher survival rates
Insulation : Wool pellets or wool granules can also be used as insulation material
Slug deterrent : Wool forms a physical barrier against slugs
High absorption capacity : wool pellets can hold up to 350% of their own weight in water.
Slow breakdown : keratin in wool is slowly broken down by soil organisms, which ensures long-lasting effect as fertilizer (6-8 months)
Rich in nutrients : contains on average 10-12% nitrogen, 1-1.5% phosphate, 4-5% potassium and 2-4% sulfur
Hypoallergenic and mold-resistant : Wool is naturally resistant to mold and rarely causes allergies (no danger to children or pets)
Shredding sheep wool means that the long, resilient wool fibers are mechanically pulled open, shortened and loosened so that they become suitable for further processing in a pellet press. Special equipment is required for this, because ordinary hammer mills get clogged due to the elasticity and fiber length of wool. BreatHing has 2 models of special wool shredders (5.5 kW and 15 kW) to shred the wool.
Once the wool has been processed into a homogeneous mass, it can be pressed in any type of pellet press, from small to large. For a pellet line we provide special pellet presses with a low-speed motor and larger die for optimization. The produced wool pellets can optionally be sieved and cooled. Ask for information for a quote on the special machines for producing wool pellets!
Selecting suitable wool, optionally mixing
Processing fibers into a homogeneous mass
Pressing pellets of 6mm, adjustable if needed
Removing dust and broken particles and reusing them
Cooling the produced pellets for packaging
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