{"product_id":"wood-crusher-hammer-mill-1","title":"Wood Crusher Hammer Mill","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWCHM Wood Crusher Hammer Mill\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom branches and wood offcuts to finely ground biomass — made in Lebanon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMechaniqua WCHM Series\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a cutting disc fitted with blades and a hammer-grinding system in one machine. The blades cut incoming branches and larger wood pieces, while the hammers reduce the material further before it passes through the installed screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combined process allows the WCHM to produce material finer than conventional wood chips, making it suitable for wood-waste reduction and preparation for further biomass processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in seven sizes, with \u003cstrong\u003eelectric, gasoline, diesel and tractor PTO configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e, the WCHM serves farms, workshops, commercial wood processors and biomass producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting and grinding in one machine:\u003c\/strong\u003e cutting blades perform primary size reduction, followed by hammer grinding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable screens:\u003c\/strong\u003e select the screen opening to suit the required material and application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven models:\u003c\/strong\u003e electric motor sizes from 4 kW to 55 kW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple drive options:\u003c\/strong\u003e electric power, selected fuel engines or tractor PTO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServiceable wear components:\u003c\/strong\u003e replaceable blades, hammers and screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured in Lebanon:\u003c\/strong\u003e local support, servicing and spare parts from Mechaniqua.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the WCHM Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProcessing stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlades mounted on the cutting disc cut branches and larger wood pieces into smaller sections.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Hammer grinding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotating hammers further reduce the material through impact.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Screening and discharge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduced material passes through the installed screen and exits the machine.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screen influences the final particle size. Smaller openings generally produce finer material but reduce throughput. Particle shape and dimensions also depend on the wood’s fibre structure, moisture and operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree branches and pruning waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall logs within the selected model’s feed-size limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood offcuts and appropriately sized timber pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean agricultural wood waste and similar woody biomass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial must fit safely through the inlet and remain within the machine’s operating limits. Remove nails, screws, stones and other foreign objects before processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inlet opening is not the same as the recommended maximum branch diameter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact Mechaniqua before processing unusual, contaminated or treated materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eElectric motor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eApproximate production capacity*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eRecommended maximum branch diameter*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM250\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e4 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e60–120 kg\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM330\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e7.5 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e120–250 kg\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM420\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e11 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e250–450 kg\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e15 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e350–650 kg\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e90 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e22 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e500–900 kg\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e110 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e30 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e700–1,200 kg\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e140 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM1000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e55 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1,200–2,200 kg\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e180 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerformance figures are approximate selection guidelines. Actual output depends on wood species, hardness, moisture, incoming dimensions, screen opening, feeding consistency, component condition and available drive power.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaximum branch diameter represents an upper feed-size guideline, not continuous production at that diameter. Hard, dense, wet or irregular wood may require smaller feed sizes. Performance with engine or PTO drives must be confirmed for the selected configuration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScreen Selection and Pellet Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the screen according to the required output and the next processing stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen-selection guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner ground material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmaller openings, generally with reduced production capacity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoarser material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger openings, generally allowing higher throughput.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePellet-machine feedstock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA 3 mm screen may be suitable where finely prepared material is required. Confirm compatibility with the pellet machine.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrinding does not replace drying. Material moisture must be appropriate for the downstream process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectric Drive Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"center\"\u003e220V DOL¹\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"center\"\u003e220V VFD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"center\"\u003e380V DOL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"center\"\u003e380V star-delta\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"center\"\u003e380V VFD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM250\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM330\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM420\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM1000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¹Motor type and supply requirements for the 220V DOL configuration are confirmed when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Starting System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarting system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOL — Direct-on-Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple starting arrangement with high starting current. Requires an electrical supply capable of accelerating the machine.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar-Delta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduces initial starting current and starting torque. Requires a compatible motor and sufficient torque to accelerate the unloaded rotor.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVFD — Variable-Frequency Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvides controlled acceleration and adjustable operating settings. Selected and configured according to the motor and machine requirements.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA VFD does not increase the motor’s rated power or replace the need for an adequately sized electricity supply. Machine speed must remain within the operating range specified by Mechaniqua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectrical Installation Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e380V Three-Phase Versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe table below provides \u003cstrong\u003epreliminary installation planning values for DOL and star-delta configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable examples assume copper conductors, PVC insulation, one ungrouped surface-clipped cable, approximately 30°C ambient temperature and a cable route of up to approximately 25 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eApproximate full-load line current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003ePreliminary supply breaker²\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExample supply cable³\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM250\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e4 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e8.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e16 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4G2.5 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM330\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e7.5 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e15 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e25 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4G4 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM420\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e11 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e21 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e32 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4G6 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e15 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e28 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e40 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4G10 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e22 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e40 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e63 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4G16 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e30 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e54 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e80 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4G25 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM1000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e55 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e99 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e125 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4G50 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e²Supply-breaker ratings are preliminary candidates, \u003cstrong\u003enot motor overload settings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Final selection must account for starting current, trip characteristics, fault-breaking capacity and coordination with the cable and motor protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e³\u003cstrong\u003e4G\u003c\/strong\u003e means three phase conductors plus protective earth. A neutral conductor must be added where required by the supplied control panel. These examples refer to the incoming machine supply, not the motor leads between a star-delta starter and its motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal cable sizes and protection must be verified by a qualified electrician.\u003c\/strong\u003e Longer cable runs, enclosed installation, grouped cables, higher temperatures and voltage-drop requirements may require larger conductors. Installed motor and control-panel specifications take priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWCHM250 — 220V Single-Phase VFD Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor locations without a 380V three-phase supply, the WCHM250 is available with a suitable VFD operating a three-phase motor from a 220V single-phase input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreliminary value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V single-phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarting system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVFD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated full-load input current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 23–25 A; confirm against the selected drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreliminary supply breaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 A, subject to the VFD manufacturer’s requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample supply cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3G6 mm² copper under the installation assumptions above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine, neutral and protective earth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration requires a dedicated supply and is not suitable for a standard 16 A household socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e220V DOL version requires separate electrical sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e according to its installed motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVFD Supply and Motor Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor VFD-equipped machines, input cables and protective devices must be selected using the actual drive’s rated input current and manufacturer requirements. Motor current alone is insufficient to size the VFD supply circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotor overload protection must match the installed motor and starter arrangement. Maintain suitable earthing, isolation and ventilation around the motor and control panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeated overheating or operation above the motor’s permitted continuous current requires reduced feeding and investigation of the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenerator and Solar Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerator and solar-inverter compatibility must be assessed against:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupply voltage and number of phases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous output capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor-starting capability and selected starter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther equipment operating on the same supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor kW alone is not sufficient to select a generator or solar inverter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide Mechaniqua with the supply equipment specifications before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGasoline and Diesel Versions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuel-powered configurations are available for smaller models where an adequate electrical supply is unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM250\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 hp gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM330\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 hp diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM420\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 hp diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWCHM500 and larger models are available with \u003cstrong\u003eelectric or tractor PTO drive only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombustion engines must operate outdoors, away from enclosed working areas and building air intakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTractor PTO Versions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTractor PTO configurations are available across the WCHM range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003ePreliminary suggested tractor engine power*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM250\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e15+ hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM330\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e20+ hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM420\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e25+ hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e30–35+ hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e45+ hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e60+ hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWCHM1000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e100+ hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTractor engine horsepower differs from available PTO horsepower. Final compatibility depends on available PTO power, operating speed, transmission ratio, material and required throughput.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePTO speed, shaft, coupling, mounting and guarding requirements are confirmed for the selected machine. Operate only at the PTO speed specified by Mechaniqua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWCHM or WHM?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWCHM — Wood Crusher Hammer Mill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWHM — Wood Hammer Mill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting disc with blades and hammers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHammer-grinding system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical incoming material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBranches, offcuts and larger wood pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-sized wood chips and suitable reduced biomass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary cutting followed by grinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrinding material already reduced to a suitable feed size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHammer arrangement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombines hammers with the cutting system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore hammers for a comparable machine size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eWCHM\u003c\/strong\u003e when your material requires initial cutting before grinding. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eWHM\u003c\/strong\u003e when the material is already appropriately sized for hammer milling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOperation and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with the grinding chamber clear and allow the rotor to reach its specified operating speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed material progressively and consistently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust feeding to the material, screen opening and available power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the screen and discharge path clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect blades, hammers, belts and bearings regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the supplied lubrication and maintenance instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep guards fitted during operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop, isolate and wait for the rotor to come to a complete standstill before opening, cleaning or servicing the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelect Your WCHM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help us recommend the appropriate model, provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial type, wood species and moisture condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum branch diameter and incoming dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired production capacity and final material size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended operating hours and downstream equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable voltage, phases and electrical service capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerator, solar-inverter or tractor specifications, where applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine dimensions, weight, inlet dimensions, rotor speed, screen availability and included accessories are confirmed in the technical quotation for the selected configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact 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