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
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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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