In organic fertilizer production line, compost turning machines are key equipment for promoting composting fermentation. Their main function is to turn the materials, increase oxygen supply, make microbial activities more vigorous, and accelerate the decomposition of organic matter. Currently, there are many types of compost turning machines on the market, and different types of equipment vary in working methods, applicable scenarios, and advantages and disadvantages.
1. Simple Compost Turning Machine
The simple compost turning machine is suitable for compost production in fixed fermentation channels. The equipment runs along the track, turns the materials in the channel through flip plates or spiral blades, and can move laterally to achieve continuous fermentation.
• Advantages: Simple structure, high degree of automation, suitable for large-scale production, and controllable fermentation environment.
• Disadvantages: Requires the construction of fermentation channels, low site flexibility, and high initial investment.
2. Hydraulic Compost Turning Machine
The hydraulic compost turning machine is an improvement on the traditional channel-type compost turning machine, adding a hydraulic control system to make the turning process more stable and efficient. It is suitable for turning materials with high moisture and viscosity.
• Advantages: Strong turning force, suitable for difficult-to-turn materials, and high degree of automation.
• Disadvantages: High maintenance cost for the hydraulic system and high technical requirements for operators.
3. Double Screws Compost Turning Machine
The double screws compost turning machine uses a double-spiral turning mechanism to turn the materials on both sides simultaneously, improving the mixing degree of the materials and making the fermentation more uniform.
• Advantages: High turning efficiency, uniform mixing, and particularly suitable for large-scale organic fertilizer production.
• Disadvantages: Complex equipment structure, high maintenance cost, and high site requirements.
4. Chain Compost Turning Machine
The chain compost turning machine uses a chain drive method. The turning device slides along the track and turns the materials layer by layer to ensure thorough fermentation.
• Advantages: Large turning depth, suitable for large-scale industrial production, and can effectively save space.
• Disadvantages: Heavy equipment, fast track wear, and requires regular maintenance.
5. Windrow Compost Turning Machine
The windrow compost turning machine is a mobile device that relies on tracks for driving and travels on the material pile, turning the materials through rotating blades. It is suitable for open-air or simple shed composting.0000
• Advantages: Flexible movement, not restricted by fixed tracks, and suitable for composting of various scales.
• Disadvantages: Limited turning depth and may be affected when operating on muddy or soft ground.
