High-Pressure Press - Hippo 1803
An innovative high-pressure press SP 1803, also known as Hippo, offers high drying efficiency and huge energy-saving potential.
Squeeze more profit from wood
Saalasti High-Pressure Press 1803 is a new-generation press based on mechanical dewatering capability. Press dramatically reduces the moisture content of organic fiber-based biomasses such as wood chips and sawdust.
The press suits many industries where fiber-based biomass requires an energy-efficient drying method. For example, pellet plants, pulp and paper mills, power plants, and panel board operators can use the machine in their drying process.
Our robust machines are made to operate trouble-free. Many Saalasti Presses have been in use continuously since the 1980s and 75% of the presses are still in operation.
Take half out of the water
Maximize capacity while saving energy
What if your plant could raise its capacity or wood fibers’ caloric value without additional investments and excess thermal power investment? That is possible with Saalasti Press 1803. The machine is extremely energy efficient and offers long-time OpEx savings on energy costs.
Thanks to the new technology and modular structure, you do not need to invest more in heat production, which offers huge saving potential. The machine also offers the possibility to increase capacity modularly by adding machines in the same line.
Increase thermal drying efficiency
The press not only reduces the moisture content but also makes the whole thermal process more efficient with more homogeneous raw material.
In the process, wood chips are partly crushed, which increases the evaporation surface. This makes the whole thermal drying process more efficient.
High-pressure drying has many benefits:
- A steady downstream process with fewer failures.
- Moisture content stays stable.
- No seasonal fluctuation, as the dried material is more stable and homogenous.
- Higher quality of the material: Resistant to impurities in feedstock material.
- Pre-crushed material reduces the wear in hammer mills and pellet presses.
More safe and environmentally-wise operation
In the squeezing process, also half of the suspended solids are removed. This reduces the amount of CO2 and volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the air. When so-called blue haze emissions are minimized, the process is more environmentally friendly and safe for your employees.
With the press, you can also reduce or eliminate the use of fossil fuels as a biofuel – and save money and the environment.
The drying process reduces energy use and CO2 emissions.
Why Choose Saalasti High-Pressure Press 1803 aka HIPPO?
- Extremely efficient drying process.
- The machine removes up to half of the water and drastically improves material quality.
- Saves energy while adding capacity.
- You can increase production without excess thermal power investment. Mechanical drying is even 10-30 times more energy efficient than thermal drying.
- Reduces blue hazes and other air emissions.
- This improves employee safety.
- Stable operation year-round.
- Eliminates seasonal fluctuations, i.e. production drops even in the winter season.
- Original spare parts available.
- We deliver high-quality spare parts around the world with fast delivery.
- Low lifecycle and maintenance costs.
- Automation and smart operation are cost-efficient. For example, the press decreases hammer mill energy consumption and wear.
Case story: Major capacity rise with huge energy and water savings with High-Pressure Press HIPPO
A premium FSC and EN plus certified pellet producer, van Roje (Energiepellets Oberhonnefeld), has gained massive benefits with two Saalasti 1803 machines.
With the press, van Roje could grow the capacity of pelletizing plant from 60 000 to 90 000 tons without any other investments.
Saalasti Press 1803 technical details
- Robust design for continuous operation
- Unit capacity 4 BDT/h (8 ART @50% MC) and dewatering max 40% MC with sawdust
- Unit capacity 5 BDT/h (10 ART @50% MC) and dewatering max 38% MC with wood chips
- Unit weight 38 metric tons
- Footprint 8.3 x 3.0 x 4.7 m
- Modular design: Possibility to increase capacity modularly by adding machines in the same line
- Infinite rebuild ability
- A simple user interface, fast starting process, and low transportation cost
Is your material suitable for the press? Let’s test it
Saalasti press is usually used with materials such as wood chips, sawdust, or a mix of them, but it is suitable for many other fiber-based biomass materials too.
To ensure that you can process your materials on the Saalasti Press 1803, we can test new materials in our test laboratory. By this, we will confirm the suitability of your material. At the end of the test, you will receive an analysis of the results.
FAQ
We have material that is not mentioned on this page. Can Saalasti Press 1803 still process it?
The short answer is; probably yes, and we can confirm that in our test lab before contracts. We are constantly looking for new materials that can be applied to the press.
How does the Hippo differ from other Saalasti presses?
Traditional Saalasti Bark Press SP1620 was designed to mechanically reduce water from the wet biomass and increase its caloric value. Saalasti Press 1803, our newest press, does the same job of mechanical dewatering but significantly more effectively due to high pressure. Saalasti Press 1803 reaches biomass dry solid content up to 62%.
What kind of warranty and after-sales do you offer?
We offer an industrial top-of-the-line warranty for 2 years. Besides this, you can have original spare parts and fast site services.
Our highly experienced service staff supports your operation in maintenance, predictive maintenance, and urgent needs. We offer online support 24/7 and Saalasti service team on-site within 24h in urgent cases. Read more.
Why choose us?
The market leader in mechanical dewatering – efficient and reliable mechanical dewatering with Saalasti machinery
Saalasti’s decades of experience in manufacturing mechanical dewatering solutions and our continuous development ensure safe, efficient and high-quality mechanical dewatering. Saalasti’s machines are designed for long-term use. The upgrade options are an easy way to meet changing needs of the developing industries during the long lifetime of Saalasti machinery.
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