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2026-01-20 18:14

Pure plant powder

A plant powder pressing mold is a type of... Plant fiber powder (such as straw powder, bamboo powder, wood powder, rice husk powder, etc.) Made from the primary ingredient, through Mold compression molding The environmentally friendly molding process is widely used in fields such as biodegradable tableware, packaging liners, horticultural substrates, and industrial components. Based on production processes and application scenarios, its core features can be categorized as follows: Technology, Products, Environmental Protection, Cost Four major dimensions:
 

1. Process Characteristics: Flexible forming, suitable for a variety of production needs.

 
  1. Strong raw material compatibility
 
  1. Various agricultural and forestry wastes (such as straw, rice husks, coconut coir, etc.) can be used as raw materials without the need for complex pretreatment—simply grind them to the specified mesh size before use. By adding auxiliary agents such as biological adhesives and water-repellent agents, the raw material formulation can be adjusted to meet different product performance requirements.
  2. Diverse forming methods
    • By pressing type: cold pressing (pressurized at room temperature, low energy consumption, suitable for low-strength products); hot pressing (high temperature and high pressure, enhancing product density and strength, suitable for water-resistant and durable products).
    • By degree of automation: manual small-scale compression molding (suitable for small-batch customization); fully automated production-line compression molding (ideal for large-scale standardized production, such as tableware and packaging items).
  3. High mold compatibility
 
  1. Molds of various shapes and sizes can be custom-made to meet different requirements, enabling precise molding of everything from simple block- and sheet-like products to complex, custom-shaped industrial components and garden flower pots. Mold changes are quick and easy, making it convenient to rapidly switch between product categories.
 

II. Product Features: Adjustable performance to meet the needs of various application scenarios.

 
  1. Controllable physical properties
    • Adjustable strength: By adjusting the raw material ratios, pressing pressure, and temperature, we can produce a full range of products—from low-strength (single-use gardening pots) to high-strength (industrial cushioning blocks).
    • Weather resistance options: After adding waterproof and anti-mold additives, the product can be used for a short period in humid environments; products without additives exhibit rapid degradation characteristics.
  2. Outstanding environmental attributes
    • Completely biodegradable After disposal, the product can be decomposed by microorganisms in the natural environment into carbon dioxide and water, leaving no residual pollution, making it an ideal alternative to plastic products.
    • Raw materials are renewable. Using agricultural and forestry waste as raw materials to turn waste into valuable resources, thereby reducing reliance on resources such as wood and plastics.
  3. Safe and non-toxic
 
  1. The raw material is natural plant fiber, and when combined with food-grade adhesives, it can be used to produce food-contact products (such as biodegradable tableware and food trays) that meet food safety standards.
 

III. Environmental Protection and Cost Characteristics: A Green Economy Aligned with Industrial Policy Guidelines

 
  1. Significant environmental advantages
    • The production process generates no wastewater or exhaust gas emissions, only a small amount of dust (which can be treated by dust removal equipment), thus meeting the requirements for clean production.
    • Align with the “Dual Carbon” goals, reduce plastic white pollution, and benefit from supportive national environmental protection industry policies (such as tax reductions and subsidies).
  2. Clear cost advantage
    • Low raw material costs: Agricultural and forestry waste is widely available and inexpensive, significantly reducing raw material procurement costs.
    • Low energy consumption in production: Compared to plastic molding processes such as injection molding and blow molding, compression molding consumes less energy—especially the cold-pressing process, which delivers particularly significant energy savings.
 

IV. Limitations of Industry Applications (Features to Note)

 
  1. Water resistance shortcoming
 
  1. Unmodified plant powder molded products tend to soften and deform when exposed to water, so their water resistance must be improved by adding a waterproofing agent or applying a surface coating. This, however, will increase certain production costs.
  2. The product is relatively heavy.
 
  1. Plant fibers have a lower density than plastics, but molded products made from them tend to have higher porosity. For the same volume, these products weigh slightly more than plastic products, which can have a certain impact on transportation costs.
  2. Barriers to scaled production
 
  1. Fully automated production lines require high initial investment; in the early stages, small enterprises often rely on semi-automatic equipment, which limits their production efficiency.