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Drum & Ring Debarking Systems — Turnkey Solution by Rajshree India

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Rajshree Group supplies high-efficiency Debarking Systems using drum debarkers and ring debarkers tailored to the log species, diameter, and production requirement.

PROVEN TRACK RECORD

In 2021 we supplied and commissioned a complete 100 TPD kraft pulp mill in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh — wood yard, digester, brown-stock washing, bleaching and pulp dryer. Since 2003, Rajshree Group has delivered 22+ pulp and paper projects across three continents — India, Africa and the Middle East — totalling over 2,000 TPD of installed capacity.

Product Overview

Proper debarking is critical for reducing bark contamination in pulp and improving chemical consumption efficiency in the cooking stage.

Log debarking and wood preparation at a pulp mill by Rajshree Group
Debarking & wood preparation system

Key Features

  • Long drum debarker for softwood and hardwood
  • Ring debarker for specific log sizes
  • Water spray system for frozen or dry logs
  • Bark press for moisture reduction
  • Bark conveyor to boiler or chipper
  • Log feed and discharge roll conveyor
  • Hydraulic lift table for feed control
  • Dust suppression and noise enclosure

Applications

  • Kraft pulp mills
  • Mechanical pulp mills
  • Sawmills
  • Biomass fuel production
  • Wood chip export plants

Our Turnkey Project Process

1
Consultation & Feasibility
We understand your requirements, site conditions, and budget to prepare a detailed feasibility report.
2
Engineering & Design
Complete process design, P&IDs, civil layout, electrical single lines, and equipment specifications.
3
Manufacturing & Supply
In-house and vendor-sourced equipment manufactured, quality-inspected, and dispatched on schedule.
4
Installation & Commissioning
Our engineers supervise erection, electrical, instrumentation, and commission the plant to design parameters.
5
Training & After-Sales Support
Hands-on operator training, performance guarantee trial, and ongoing technical support for the life of the plant.

Technical Specifications

Drum Diameter3.0 – 5.5 m
Drum Length18 – 36 m
CapacityUp to 450 m³/hr
Residual Bark< 0.5%
Log DiameterUp to 600 mm
DriveRing gear / Direct
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📞+91 87996 27889 📞+1 (219) 256-9887 ✉️sales@rajshreeent.com
📍🏢 Head Office: 60, Swapnil-2 Industrial Park, Kuha, Ahmedabad - 382433, Gujarat, India |
📍 Branch Office: 1913 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 105 Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA |
📍 Branch Office: D7, Varsity Chateau, Uniport Road Aluu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |

Why Choose Rajshree?

  • 20+ years industry experience
  • 22+ successful projects delivered
  • Serving India, Africa & Middle East
  • Complete turnkey — single point responsibility
  • After-sales support and spare parts
  • Competitive pricing and financing options

The Science of Efficient Debarking and Its Impact on Pulp Quality

Bark contains tannins, resins, and non-cellulosic compounds that contaminate pulp, consume excess cooking chemicals, and increase effluent colour. Even 1% residual bark in the chip furnish can increase kappa number by 2–3 units and reduce pulp brightness by 1–2% ISO. Efficient debarking is therefore not a wood yard housekeeping step — it is a direct determinant of your pulp quality and downstream bleaching costs.

Rajshree Group supplies drum debarkers and ring debarkers matched to the log species, diameter range, and throughput of your wood yard. Drum debarkers use log-on-log abrasion inside a rotating drum — ideal for mixed log diameters and species. Ring debarkers use rotating knives that travel the full log length — preferred for uniform plantation logs where maximum wood recovery is a priority (drum debarking can cause greater fibre loss on small-diameter species).

Bark removed in the debarking step is not wasted. Rajshree designs bark conveyors and bark boiler feed systems that divert the bark fraction to a dedicated bark boiler, generating process steam for mill operations. This energy recovery from bark typically offsets 15–25% of total mill steam demand — a meaningful contribution to mill energy efficiency.

🌲 Debarking Efficiency Standard

Rajshree's debarking systems are designed to achieve bark removal efficiency of 96–99% for plantation eucalyptus and bamboo species under normal operating conditions. For harder tropical hardwoods or logs with embedded stones (common in African sourcing), we design with pre-washing and stone trap systems upstream of the debarker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bark contains 30–40% lignin (versus 20–28% in wood), along with silica, resins, and extractives. If bark enters the digester, it increases chemical consumption by 15–25%, produces off-colour pulp, and causes pitch deposits on the paper machine. Debarking before chipping is the most economical way to protect pulp quality and reduce operating costs.
Ring debarkers process logs one at a time through a rotating ring of debarking tools — ideal for uniform plantation logs with consistent diameter. Drum debarkers tumble a batch of logs in a rotating drum, using log-against-log abrasion to remove bark — better for variable log sizes and mixed species. Rajshree recommends the type based on your wood supply characteristics.
Rajshree's ring debarkers handle log diameters from 80 mm to 600 mm and lengths of 1.2–3.0 m. Drum debarkers handle mixed log populations with diameters up to 400 mm and lengths up to 6 m. Both types achieve debarking efficiency of 90–95% on plantation species, rising to 98%+ on well-conditioned logs.
Bark is conveyed to a bark boiler (hog fuel boiler) where it is burned to generate steam for the pulp mill, offsetting purchased fuel. Bark from Indian plantation species (eucalyptus, acacia, poplar) has a calorific value of 8–12 GJ/tonne (dry basis). This energy recovery makes bark disposal cost-neutral while contributing to mill steam generation.
Rajshree's debarking systems have been installed for eucalyptus, acacia, poplar, casuarina, bamboo (for log-based bamboo mills), and mixed hardwood species across paper mills in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Each installation is configured with appropriate tool profiles and drum lining for the specific species being processed.

Countries We Serve

Rajshree Group supplies and installs our Debarking System — and complete pulp & paper mill machinery — for mills across India, Africa and the Middle East, with sea-freight delivery, on-site erection, commissioning and after-sales support in every market we serve.

IndiaNigeriaKenyaGhanaSouth AfricaEgyptTanzaniaUgandaSaudi ArabiaUAE

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