Briquetting Press

Pressing Solutions for Sustainable Savings

Innovative Tech for Wood & Metal Waste Management

The BrikStar series of briquetting presses from Höcker North America is your go-to for transforming woodworking and metalworking waste into high-value, compact briquettes.

Designed to handle dust, shavings, and lightweight metal waste, these presses minimize storage and disposal costs while converting waste into fuel or recyclable material. With a compact design, robust build, and smart controls, BrikStar presses seamlessly integrate into your operations, delivering energy-efficient and sustainable waste management solutions.

Key Benefits

  • Reduces material volume by up to 90%, lowering storage and transport costs
  • Compact design fits easily into existing production setups
  • Versatile models for wood and metal materials
  • Seamless integration with dust extraction and processing systems
  • Produces high-quality briquettes for fuel or recycling
  • Sustainable and energy-efficient design minimizes waste and maximizes value

A Closer Look

Watch the Hocker Brikstar Briquetting Press in action 

BrikStar Magnum

Product Insights

Cut Waste. Boost Savings.

The BrikStar series offers power-packed briquetting machines tailored to meet the needs of woodworking and metalworking operations. Whether you’re managing fine wood dust, coarse shavings, or lightweight metals like aluminum, these presses drastically reduce material volume, cut energy consumption, and simplify waste management.

Available Models

Tailored for Every Pressing Need

hocker north america brikstar C briquetting press

BrikStar C

Compact & Versatile

Designed for woodworking shops, this compact model efficiently converts sawdust, shavings, and wood chips into dense, high-quality briquettes. Its hydraulic system ensures continuous, low-energy operation, while smart start-stop controls reduce wear and optimize energy by running only when needed, offering an efficient wood waste management solution.

Key Features
  • Compact frame with easy installation
  • High throughput: 50-170 kg/hr
  • Interlocked inspection door for safe operation
  • Solid screw feeder for consistent material flow
  • Start-stop controls for energy-saving efficiency
hocker north america brikstar CS briquetting press

BrikStar CS

Ideal for Dust Collectors

Engineered for seamless integration under separators or dust collectors, these compact presses are perfect for retrofitting. Delivered fully assembled, they reduce installation costs with a plug-and-play setup. Smart start/stop sensors and PLC-controlled briquette length ensure efficient, consistent operation, while the robust hydraulic system delivers top-quality briquettes, ideal for low-volume applications.

Key Features
  • Compact, low-profile design for easy integration
  • Throughput: 20-130 kg/hr
  • Automatic switch-off to prevent unnecessary running
  • Ideal for use with separators or dust collectors
iSwarf 50 from Hocker America briquetting press for metal

BrikStar iSwarf 50

Compact Power for Metal Briquetting

Built for efficient metal chip briquetting, this compact machine handles aluminum, steel, and grey cast iron. Ideal for decentralized setups, it operates either behind processing machines or as a stand-alone press. With up to 90 kg/hr throughput, it reduces metal waste volume and recovers valuable coolants, providing cost savings and environmental benefits.

Key Features
  • Compact device design for space-saving installations
  • Throughput: 50 kg/hr (aluminum), 90 kg/hr (steel and grey cast iron)
  • Handles aluminum, steel, and grey cast iron effortlessly
  • Easy-to-clean design for minimal downtime
  • Recovers coolants, reducing disposal and operational costs

Safety & Technical Excellence

Höcker North America’s Briquetting Presses are built to meet the highest safety and performance standards. From compact models to heavy-duty metal briquetting systems, these machines ensure reliable, continuous operation with low energy consumption.

A MultiStar filter system with a BrikStar C briquetting press

Safety and Compliance

  • Interlocked safety doors to prevent accidents
  • CE-certified for full safety compliance
  • Automatic start-stop functions to reduce wear and save energy

Technical Specifications

  • Briquette size: 65mm diameter, high-density for easy handling
  • Throughput ranges from 20-170 kg/hr depending on material
  • Hydraulic pressure systems ensure durable and long-lasting operation
  • Available in both compact and modular designs to fit various production setups

Success Story

Read more about Höcker’s briquetting press, converting wood waste into fuel and drastically reducing monthly gas bills

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