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■ dry end pelleting & energy production
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following companies submitted these editorial profiles and images to complement their advertisements placed elsewhere in this issue. All statements and claims are attributable to the companies.
BIOMASS ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT
the team behind it. Every member of the sales and support team has years of experience in wood industries and understands the challenges their customers face. It’s this knowledge that allows BE&E to provide solutions that work well and that serve its customers well in the long run.
BLISS INDUSTRIES
As the pellet industry has grown, so have the demands on material handling systems. Old technologies no longer suffice in a market where efficiency reigns and even short disruptions can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Yet options available to manufacturers are by and large little different than a century ago. It is this deficiency that Biomass Engineering & Equipment (BE&E) sought to address when it launched in 2011. A decade later, BE&E is fast becoming the premier supplier of bulk-handling equipment for the biomass industry with installations around the globe. Discontent with the status quo, BE&E has engineered machines designed to address challenges associated with handling biomass. Chief among its solutions are SMART Conveyors. The conveyors’ unique design reduces wear and friction to effectively lower the costs of ownership by decreasing maintenance and unscheduled downtime. The machines’ modular construction further reduces costs by speeding build time. SMART Conveyors come in three standard heights and in widths ranging from 18 to 72 in. Also popular in the company’s lineup is its SMART Floor, a push-pull system for reclaiming bulk materials. The floor provides first-in, first-out performance and delivers superior material control compared to chain floor and moving floor reclaim devices. Other equipment BE&E offers includes metering bins, surge bins, screw feeders, trailer load-out stations, and SMART Containers—stackable, modular storage units that feature the company’s push-pull floor system. All BE&E equipment is available with NFPA-compliant safety features. BE&E’s innovative designs have won attention from manufacturers across the globe. Pellet customers include LJR Forest Products, Drax Biomass and Pacific Bioenergy, whom have either repeated orders or have ordered BE&E’s equipment for multiple sites. Outside the pellet industry, BE&E has supplied companies like Telfair Forest Products and Arauco, which have ordered SMART Conveyors time and again. BE&E’s success is due not only to its equipment but
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Bliss Industries, founded in 1981, is a U.S. manufacturer of robust wood reduction and pelleting equipment. We have always worked closely with our customers from testing their products in our lab and sizing equipment to providing quality manufacturing and service. l Hammermills: Bliss Industries manufactures a comprehensive line of hammermills for grinding everything from bark to wood flours. Our hammermill line consists of nine different diameters, 12 different widths and five individually distinct designs. Horsepower range is from 500 to 600, which makes it easy to find the correct mill for your application. l Pellet Mills: We offer a variety of models ranging from 21 in. diameter dies to 34 in. diameter dies. Our 3roll design along with the feed cone system delivers even striations throughout the body of the pellet. Resulting in uniform wear within the pelleting chamber and a high quality finished product. Our two-stage twin drive offers greater flexibility and allows for lower electrical demand at start-up. This along with a host of other user friendly features makes Bliss the obvious choice. l Coolers: Visit with us about the circular solution to counterflow cooling. The Bliss OP><FLO Cooler incorporates a well-engineered design for a high degree of quality production, low maintenance and minimal down time. l Testing Facility: Our new state-of-the-art testing center is ready for all of your testing needs. We offer material testing and analysis for all pelleting and size reduction projects. With years of testing experience, our engineers can help analyze the results and offer suggestions as to the proper equipment required for your application. l OEM Parts: Contact our office for original manufactured parts for your Bliss equipment, for a quick turnaround.
Wood Bioenergy / August 2021
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