MagazínThe difference between the chipper and shredder

During the spring crop of trees we have accumulated a lot of branches, although they can take to a collection point, but it is much more efficient, these branches to process and re-use them in the garden.

3.4.2017

During the spring crop of trees we have accumulated a lot of branches, although they can take to a collection point, but it is much more efficient, these branches to process and re-use them in the garden.

 

Branches or crushed?

 
Chipping and shredding branches are two different concepts, although many confuse or mix. But each of these machines is different, as its technology and the result of the woodwork.
 

Grinders of branches

Crushers using a rotating knife handle and fresh branches that crushed into tiny pieces. You then can use compost or mulch beds. The market is a large number of species and types of branches and the grinders in their selection, we should not only control the price. Very important is the stability and safety of the machine, engine power and the average thickness of the processed branch. It is good to make a machine that has the ability crushing blades replaced.
 

The disadvantage of the grinders Wood

These machines are noisy and not good paste between blade grinders branches of power can cause them to overload, the motor is loaded machines. When inserting branches into the machine branches vibrate, which requires a certain skill. To ensure safety, it is good to use protective equipment - goggles and gloves.
 

Chippers

They are an excellent tool for those who want to use treated wood for heating. Unlike the grinders and chippers working with the gear, which on the one hand pressed against the metal plate and the branch splits into smaller pieces whose size depends on the diameter of the branch split. Chipper shredder has a turnaround, but by using gear pulls the branches inside.
 

Disadvantage chippers

Wood chippers are often not able to cope with fresh branches, so it is recommended to štěpkovačky branches leave some time to dry. As well as working with grinder pay attention to the use of personal protective equipment, goggles and gloves.
 

Selecting chippers

When choosing chippers is good to think about the possibility of reversing the machine. It's good to have the opportunity to regulate the pressure roller gear on board. The collection bag or container will also increase the comfort of work.