Processing biochar at the work site
Biochar needs a consistent particle size for soil and compost applications. FlipScreen grades biochar on site, separating fines and oversize.
Begin by identifying the fraction of biochar you want to recover and where each output will go. A compatible FlipScreen attachment combines collection and size separation in the carrier’s working cycle, allowing the operator to place screened material and retained oversize into separate, planned areas.
Choosing a screen for biochar
The selected mesh aperture determines which material passes through and which is retained. Match the screen and bucket configuration to the feed characteristics, the carrier’s capacity and the project requirements. A material trial is a practical way to assess the result before committing to a production workflow.
Check the moisture, bulk density and particle-size distribution of biochar before selecting a screen. Include dust and combustible-material risks in the operating assessment, and use controls suited to the site. Confirm that the resulting fractions meet the requirements of the next processing stage or intended application.
Plan your biochar screening setup
Provide the FlipScreen team with your carrier make and model, hydraulic specifications, expected feed size and the result you need from biochar. Include the material’s condition and any site restrictions so a suitable attachment and screen configuration can be assessed. Plan stockpile positions and material movements before work begins to avoid mixing the separated fractions again.
Biochar needs a consistent particle size for soil and compost applications. FlipScreen grades biochar on site, separating fines and oversize.
Biochar
Biochar: screening advantages
How it works: Screen biochar from the kiln area or stockpile to grade the product.
The result: Consistent sizing for blending into soil, compost and potting media.
Interchangeable screens: Swap screens to produce different grades for different customers. One FlipScreen, multiple products from the same stockpile.
Why FlipScreen wins: Stationary screens add extra handling that breaks down char. FlipScreen keeps handling to a minimum.
One machine, one operator: FlipScreen turns your excavator into a mobile screening plant for biochar, with no loader feeding a separate screen.
Less double handling: Dig, screen and load in one cycle. Screen biochar straight into a truck, stockpile or excavation without rehandling.
Built to suit your machine: The Smart Valve system balances pressure and flow to match your excavator's hydraulics, giving smooth, controlled screening from the first bucket.
Bottom line: Graded, premium biochar for horticulture and agriculture.