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Cube 20 industrial briquette machine on a blue base with a control panel showing start and stop buttons, alongside a filter bag
Cube 20 industrial briquette machine with blue steel frame, control panel, hydraulic components, and a collection bag on paved ground
  • Cube 20 industrial briquette machine on a blue base with a control panel showing start and stop buttons, alongside a filter bag
  • Cube 20 industrial briquette machine with blue steel frame, control panel, hydraulic components, and a collection bag on paved ground

    Falach 20 Briquette Machine

    Falach · Briquette & Wood Waste
    A compact, continuously-rated hydraulic briquette press for smaller workshops that need to convert sawdust and shavings into usable fuel without occupying significant floor space. Available in single-phase or three-phase supply.

    Typically chosen by

    • Small joinery and timber workshops looking to reduce skip costs by converting sawdust and shavings into usable briquettes
    • Operations with limited floor space that need a briquette press with a modest footprint and a single-phase option
    • Businesses producing wood waste at a modest but consistent rate — typically under 25 kg per hour at the press — where a larger machine would be underused
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    Key specification considerations

    Press Capacity
    10–25 kg/hr
    At the upper end of this range with dry, consistent material, the press can process roughly a full 0.33 m³ hopper load in under an hour — though output will vary with material density and moisture content.
    Briquette Size
    30 × 30 × 30 mm cube
    Electrical Supply
    3-phase, 16A (single-phase also available)
    Confirm your workshop supply before ordering — the standard machine requires a 3-phase 16A connection, though a single-phase version is available at the same capacity if needed.
    Noise Level
    68 dB at operator post
    68 dB is roughly equivalent to a normal conversation at close range, so this machine is unlikely to require additional acoustic treatment in most workshop environments.
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    SpecificationValueNotes
    Dimensions (L × W × H)
    1250 × 740 × 1120 mm
    Allow additional clearance around all sides for hopper loading, extraction ducting, and operator access — the quoted dimensions are the machine envelope only.
    Weight
    233 kg
    Hopper Volume
    0.33 m³
    Pump Motor Input
    2.2 kW
    Power Consumption
    1.1 kW/hr
    Operation
    Continuous
    Continuous-rated operation means the machine is designed to run uninterrupted during a working shift rather than in short duty cycles — suitable for workshops with an ongoing waste stream.
    Maximum Moisture Content
    15%
    Material above 15% moisture will compress poorly and produce lower-density briquettes — pre-drying or blending wetter waste with drier material is advisable if your shavings come from green timber.
    Specific Weight of Briquettes
    900–1100 kg/m³
    Oil Cooler
    No
    The machine uses an enlarged oil tank in place of a cooler, which Falach rate as sufficient for continuous shift use — talk to us if your environment is unusually warm or your shift pattern is particularly demanding.
    Maximum Noise Level
    68 dB at operator post
    Electrical Supply
    3-phase, 16A (single-phase version available)
    Confirm your workshop supply before ordering — the standard machine requires a 3-phase 16A connection, though a single-phase version is available at the same capacity if needed.
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    Is this the right
    machine for you?

    Choose the Falach 20 Briquette Machine if...

    • Your workshop generates a modest, consistent volume of dry wood waste — the Falach 20's 10–25 kg/hr capacity will be a good match rather than an over-specified machine sitting largely idle
    • Floor space is constrained and you need the smallest practical footprint in the Falach range
    • You only have single-phase power available, or prefer a lower electrical draw — the single-phase version of this machine makes it accessible without rewiring
    • You want a continuously-rated press for steady daytime use without the cost or complexity of a larger hydraulic unit

    Consider an alternate model if...

    • You need additional height clearance for your extraction or feeding arrangement — the Falach 20XL shares the same floor footprint (1250 × 740 mm) but stands 330 mm taller, which may suit certain installations better
    • Your waste volume regularly exceeds 25 kg/hr — the Falach 50XL, rated at 40–60 kg/hr, would be a more appropriate specification and avoid the press running at or beyond its upper limit
    • You anticipate running the machine in a warm environment or for very long continuous shifts — in that case it is worth discussing your shift pattern with us before specifying, so we can confirm the machine is a good fit
    • Your material moisture content is frequently above 15% — a drying stage or a different process may need to be considered regardless of which press is chosen
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