Features of RUF fuel briquettes

Ruftorg is a well-known manufacturer of fuel briquettes and pellets sold under the RUF trademark. The manufacturer has a well-established automated production, its equipment allows to produce up to 40 tons of products. The fuel is manufactured in accordance with German technology and is of exceptionally high quality.

Progress does not stand still - today it has firmly taken root in all areas of our life, even those that may seem the most commonplace. For example, for many centuries, people used firewood to kindle stoves, and the proposed technologies only simplified their preparation and improved quality. However, not so long ago, an alternative fuel was created from the same wood raw material, only crushed and collected into briquettes under a press. Products of the RUF trademark are the most popular in the domestic market.

Today, the fuel briquettes of this company are recognized as one of the best-selling, they are made using a patented German technology.

Briquettes of this brand are distinguished by their decorative appearance - they have a rectangular shape and resemble small bricks. Separately, the manufacturer offers solutions with improved design, when products resemble well-processed firewood and look stylish in the interior.

For the production of RUF pressed firewood, only environmentally friendly materials are used, they do not contain dyes or glue raw materials. When burned, they do not emit toxic gases and tar, therefore, the risk of harm to health is reduced to zero. These briquettes are based on the following materials:

• straw;

• peat;

• sawdust;

• rice husk;

• buckwheat husk;

• seeds.

The finished product has high technical and operational characteristics:

• the calorific value varies in the range from 4300 to 4600 kcal / kg;

• the ash content is minimal and does not exceed 1%;

• humidity is kept at around 30%;

• the average density corresponds to 740-880 kg / m3.

In order to visually assess the efficiency of using RUF briquettes, we present a comparison of the basic characteristics of this fuel with others measured in the same indicators:

Calorific value:

• brown coal - 3900 kcal / kg;

• hard coal - 4850 kcal / kg;

• wood - 1600-3000 kcal / kg;

• briquettes RUF - 4400 kcal / kg.

Ash content:

• brown coal - 45%;

• hard coal - 25%;

• peat briquettes - 15%;

• briquettes RUF - 1%.

These parameters are enough to compare the efficiency of different types of fuel and to establish the economic feasibility of buying RUF briquettes. It is no coincidence that this type of fuel is still considered one of the most popular for a suburban heating boiler.

RUF briquettes are distinguished by low humidity - it does not exceed 10% by weight of dry material. Thus, by purchasing this product, you can be firmly sure that you are paying money for the fuel, and not for the water in it. Briquettes decompose well, so you can start kindling the first time. And if you don't have the necessary skills, you can take a little lighter and get good results right away.

The compactness and ideal geometry of briquettes allows you to store them at home. RUF does not change its technical and operational characteristics depending on the season - both in winter and summer they retain their shape and moisture level.In addition, briquettes are about 2.5-3 times cheaper than traditional firewood, and they are sold from 1 package weighing 10 kg. Therefore, at any time, users can always buy the amount of fuel that they need.

Here's a simple comparison.

For example, to warm up a house for the winter, you need about 10 m3 of firewood. Taking into account splitting, drying, transportation and storage, the purchase of material will cost 15-20 thousand rubles.

Briquettes generate more heat during combustion. To heat the same area, 2 tons of fuel are enough; in terms of energy efficiency, such a volume will correspond to 10 m3 of firewood, that is, about two carts. Taking into account average prices, the purchase of all material will cost 20 thousand rubles, including delivery - 22-23 thousand rubles. It is a little more expensive, but the use of briquettes is more comfortable and convenient, which fully justifies the overpayment at the level of 2-7 thousand rubles.

The advantages of RUF fuel briquettes are obvious. Nevertheless, it was not without its drawbacks.

RUF fuel is afraid of moisture, if water or other liquid gets on the briquettes, they immediately get wet and begin to crumble, they cannot be used in this form. Therefore, it is not recommended to store the products outdoors, in sheds and other unheated premises.

It is impossible to unpack a pack before buying, therefore some unscrupulous manufacturers often put in defective fuel between whole briquettes. It may contain chemical debris, chemical processing products, or simply rotten wood. Therefore, you need to make purchases only in trusted reliable places, and be sure to require a certificate of conformity from the seller.

Depending on the raw materials used, RUF's product portfolio is divided into several types of fuel.

Briquettes for kindling, obtained from dried birch and crushed into dust, are very popular among consumers. Such products are manufactured on specialized German presses without the use of any synthetic binders. All briquettes are packaged in bags of 12 pcs., The weight of the package is 10 kg.

The lowest calorific value corresponds to 4645 kcal / kg, the level of the highest one is 4950 kcal / kg. The ash content parameter does not exceed 0.4%, the moisture level is 3.5%. The size of one briquette is 15.5x9.5x6.5 cm, the size of the package is 15.5x38x19.5 cm.

Fuel units made from wood dust of several types are no less widespread. All products are packaged in plastic wrap, 12 pcs., Package weight 10 kg. Fuel "Mix" burns out within 2 hours, which makes it comfortable for use in everyday life.

The following types of products fall under the category of mixing products.

From birch, pine needles and sawdust. The calorific value of such products is 4.2 kWh / kg, the burning period is from 2 to 5 hours, and the smoldering time is at least 3 hours. The ash content does not exceed the threshold of 0.4%.

Made of birch, aspen and oak. Such fuel burns from 2 to 5 hours. The calorific value of the composition corresponds to 4.6 kWh / kg. The ash content is kept at 0.5%.

Oak has always been valued as a fuel, so it comes as no surprise that oak dust briquettes are very popular. Such briquettes do not emit toxic substances during combustion. They are often used for heating premises in residential buildings, as well as technical units, for example, in baths and boiler rooms.

The highest heat of combustion for fuel corresponds to 5050 kcal / kg, the lowest - 4600 kcal / kg. The ash content is within 0.4%, the humidity does not exceed 2.5%. It is sold in briquettes with a size of 15.5x9.5x6.5 cm. There are 12 pcs in a pack, the dimensions of one pack are 15.5x38x19.5 cm.

Coniferous sawdust briquettes are in great demand; they are made from spruce or pine. The calorific value of this material is 4.1 kWh / kg, complete combustion is 2-4 hours. The ash content does not exceed 0.4%.

Users highlight the following advantages of RUF fuel briquettes:

• products do not require any preparatory processing, immediately after purchase they can be used for heating furnaces;

• the material burns for a long time, and its smoldering takes at least 4-5 hours, all this time it emits heat into the room;

• RUF fuel briquettes emit more heat than the corresponding amount of firewood;

• briquettes are much lighter than firewood, no more than 1400 kg per cubic meter.

Customer reviews indicate that buying RUF briquettes is economically justified. But despite all their popularity, they note that the products of this brand are not sold everywhere. Therefore, in places where there is no centralized gas supply, it can be easier to buy a truck of firewood than to run around the city looking for points of sale.

And also users note the inconvenience of storing briquettes indoors, as they are afraid of moisture.

The above characteristics make RUF fuel briquettes one of the most popular fuels for country houses. They have become an alternative to traditional gas and firewood, while they effectively solve the problem of using organic waste and do not cause the slightest harm to the environment. Therefore, buying fuel from this company, you not only fill your home with warmth and comfort, but also contribute to the improvement of the ecological situation.