Compost fertilizer also known as “Black gold” to the farmers has been used in farming for centuries. Farmers and gardeners have understood The power of compost. Compost is the natural decomposition of organic matter. It is the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture. It provides soil with vital nutrients.
However traditional organic compost fertilizer making process where after stacking raw materials in a pile you have to wait for months or years for nature to making compost fertilizers and modern organic compost fertilizer making process is different. The tradition method is no longer feasible for large scale operations.
The modern technology equipped with the traditional wisdom solved the problem of long wait. Now the modern compost making has been revolutionized by industrial scale machinery.
LANE Heavy Industry Co.,Ltd. Provides machinery that can turn a slow labor-intensive art into efficient, controlled and profitable venture.
The Core Concept of Composting
Understanding the fundamental is necessary for making higher quality organic compost fertilizer making process. Composting uses the aerobic decomposition of organic materials by a diverse community of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes.
For this process to run smoothly four key element must be carefully managed.
Feedstock: A balanced carbon to nitrogen ratio must be maintained for the diet for microorganisms. The ideal range for this ratio is 25:1 to 30:1. Browns organic matters like straw, sawdust and dried leaves provide carbon while green organic matter like scraps, manure, and grass or animal manure provide nitrogen.
Oxygen: Microorganisms needs oxygen to thrive. Without it the pile becomes anaerobic which leads to foul odors, slower decomposition and produces methane gas.
Moisture: Microorganisms live in the water films surrounding organic particles. If its too dry then the microorganism activity slows down or halts completely. if it became too wet then the water drives out the oxygens and creates anaerobic conditions. The ideal moisture content is 40-60%.
Temperature: Composting pile will start generating heat when its in ideal condition. A well-managed compost pile will heat up to 130-160°F or 55-70°C. This kills all the pathogens, weed seeds, and fly larvae which results in a stable final product.
Crawler Type Compost Turner is designed to optimized these four elements on an industrial scale.
The Step-by-Step Process with LANE Machinery
The journey from raw organic waste to premium organic compost has several stages.
Stage 1: Pre-processing and Shredding
The first challenge in composting is making pile and manage the size of the incoming materials. Sometimes whole pallets and large tree branches are used. Those create unorganized pile and poor workflow.
LANE heavy machinery industry company limited has wood crushers that can solve this problem. This powerful crusher can tear, shears, and crushes bulky materials into uniform, small-sized pieces. A consistent particle size also allows for better pile structure.
Stage 2: Blending and Recipe Formulation
The next step of organic compost fertilizer making process is achieving a optimal C:N ratio and initial moisture control. Simply piling up the raw materials won’t achieve this. Sometimes this leads to inconsistent and failed batches.
The LANE provides dedicated mixing machine for these stages. It is equipped with water spray system and turners that can effectively mix the compost pile. LANE double shaft mixer is a heavy duty mixer suitable for this.
Stage 3: Windrow Turning
The next step of organic compost fertilizer making process. Is turning. The mixed blended raw materials are formed into long piles called windrow. The windrows needs to be turned regularly to maintain aerobic conditions and regulate temperature.
The LANE Solution: This is where the LANE Crawler Type Compost Turner truly shines. This machine not only turns the pile it is also equipped with water spraying system and acts as secondary crusher. This machine can
Replenishes Oxygen: It injects fresh air deep into the windrow. Providing it with the needed oxygen.
Regulates Temperature: It releases heat and steam that was inside the pile. This prevents pile from overheating and killing beneficial microbes.
Re-blends Materials: It ensures that the outer, cooler layers are mixed back into the hot center, which helps with uniform decomposition.
Breaks Up Clumps: It acts as secondary crusher and prevents raw material clumping.
By using LANE Crawler compost turner, the active composting phase can be reduced from 6-12 months to just 4-6 weeks.
Stage 4: Screening and Refinement
After the turning phase, the compost is finished but its not yet ready for sale. The compost pile might contain small stones, pieces of plastic, or woody fragments that need to be removed.
The LANE heavy industry provide rotary screen machine which is ideal for this final step. The composted materials are put inside the rotating trommel screen machine which is like a cylindrical drum. As it rotates fully composted material falls through the mesh screens, while oversize materials are conveyed out the end.
Stage 5: Curing and Storage
The screened materials are too active for immediate use on plants. They need a curing period of 2-4 weeks. Which allows for it to be stable and gives time to development of beneficial humic compounds.
The Process: The screened composts are formed into a pile in a covered area. In this stage turning can be less frequent. LANE crawler compost turner can still be used in this stage to ensure even curing and prevent any potential re-heating.
The making of organic compost fertilizer making process is no longer a slow process. With proper technology it is now a fast process usable for industrial use. LANE machinery provides Technology and training necessary to harness the power of nature. By systematically shredding, blending, turning, and screening, these heavy duty machines transform problematic organic waste into a consistent, high-value product that revitalizes our soils and supports sustainable food production.
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Henan Lane Heavy Industry Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.
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