Biomass Handling: Reliable Equipment Solutions for a Low-Carbon Future

From wood pellets and agricultural residues to dedicated energy crops, it offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Yet these materials—often variable, abrasive, and flammable—pose distinct challenges. Moisture content, particle size, dust generation, and flow behaviour all require precise control to maintain efficiency, safety, and reliability.

For almost 60 years, WAMGROUP has set the standard in bulk solids handling equipment. Drawing on experience across diverse industries, the company provides a complete range of equipment for the specific demands of biomass business. Its integrated approach ensures efficient, cost-effective operations—from receiving and conveying to feeding, storage, and dust management.

Efficient Mechanical Conveying

Because biomass materials vary in shape and density, robust, versatile conveying systems are essential. WAMGROUP’s screw conveyors and feeders handle a wide spectrum of particle sizes and moisture levels, ensuring consistent material flow with minimum energy use. Built in carbon or stainless-steel and suitable for horizontal, inclined, or vertical transport, they adapt easily to plant layouts.

For long distances or complex routes, Chain Conveyors deliver high capacity within a fully enclosed design that protects material quality and prevents dust emissions—ideal for fine wood chips or pellets. Where a compact, low-maintenance option is needed, Tubular Screw Conveyors provide a reliable enclosed solution.

Reliable Storage and Controlled Discharge

Safe, efficient storage is the backbone of biomass processing. WAMGROUP’s silos—available in multiple diameters and capacities—handle the wide bulk-density range typical of biomass. Advanced discharge technologies such as Bin Actrivators, Live Bin Bottoms and Rotary Valves help prevent bridging and rat-holing, common issues with fibrous or moist materials.

Processes requiring precise feeding, including boiler firing or pelletising, benefit from Metering Feeders that deliver an accurate, steady flow, boosting process efficiency and protecting downstream equipment.

Dust Filtration and Safety

Dust is an unavoidable by-product of biomass handling, creating environmental and safety risks. WAMGROUP offers an extensive dust filtration range, including WAMAIR® Spot Dust Collectors and WAMFLO® Silo Venting Filters, which maintain clean air and meet stringent emissions standards. High-efficiency filter media capture fine particles, while automated pulse-jet cleaning reduces operator intervention. For applications with combustible dust, ATEX-certified options provide essential explosion protection.

Complete System Integration

WAMGROUP excels at delivering equipment that integrates seamlessly within any plant. A typical installation may combine screw conveyors for reception, chain conveyors for transfer to storage silos, precision feeders for metered discharge, and dust collectors for air quality control.

With manufacturing sites, subsidiaries, and service centres across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, WAMGROUP ensures responsive after-sales support and rapid spare-parts availability—critical for minimising downtime in continuous operations.

Powering the Transition

As global demand for renewable energy grows, efficient handling and storage are key to unlocking biomass’s potential. WAMGROUP’s proven equipment portfolio—combining mechanical strength, advanced dust management, and precision feeding—offers operators confidence in safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible equipment solutions.

Whether processing wood pellets, agricultural residue, or energy crops, WAMGROUP helps power the low-carbon transition, one biomass particle at a time.