How do wood chips differ from sawdust?

Chips are larger particles from chipping; sawdust is finer mill dust. Handling, drying and die wear profiles differ.

Product guide

Wood Chipping Guide — What It’s For & How It’s Used

Wood chips supply CHP boilers, pellet lines and industrial heat when size, bark content and moisture match plant specs. Export programs need clear phytosanitary treatment rules.

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Key facts

Fuel/feedstock for CHP and pellets
Size, bark and moisture are key specs
Plant-health treatments often required for export

What it’s for

CHP and industrial boilers designed for wood chip fuel.

Pellet feedstock after further size reduction and drying.

How it’s used

Step-by-step for buyers specifying, receiving and using this product.

Lock chip size and bark

Match screen size and bark limits to boiler or pellet intake.

Set moisture

Agree as-received moisture; wet chips raise freight cost and drying load.

Pack and treat

Bulk or bagged programs with fumigation/heat treatment per destination.

Feed plant systems

Use appropriate reclaim and metering; monitor ash and slagging.

Guide FAQ

How do wood chips differ from sawdust?: Chips are larger particles from chipping; sawdust is finer mill dust. Handling, drying and die wear profiles differ.

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