Our Chips

We produce, well, wood chips. On the face of it, they look the same (all pine from plantation forests, same chipper) but they can differ in water content, ash content (bark) and size specification. Each of our chip products is crafted to meet a specific end use application.

S50 Dried Wood Fuel

Application
Fuel for wood chip boilers

Water content
25%-30% (of total weight)

Size
S50 size specification (most chips have a 30mm-50mm cross section)

Shape
Chunky shape, allowing for good oxygen flow around fuel during combustion

Source species
Radiata Pine

Source logs
Longer logs only and no “shorties” to ensure tight size specification

Ash content
Less than 1%

Our highest grade wood chip fuel, this fuel has been carefully seasoned using our state-of-the-art drying system (and a little help from the sun) to target a water content range of 25%-30%.

S50 Green Wood Fuel

Application
Fuel for wood chip boilers

Water content
45%-55% (of total weight)

Size
S50 size specification (most chips have a 30mm-50mm cross section)

Shape
Chunky shape, allowing for good oxygen flow around fuel during combustion

Source species
Radiata Pine

Source logs
Longer logs only and no “shorties” to ensure tight size specification

Ash content
Less than 1%

These chips have the same properties as our premium seasoned stock, with the only difference between an absence of seasoning. Only suitable for industrial-scale boilers with combustion systems designed to cope with “wet” wood fuels.

Pine Pillow Playground Chips

Application
Playground chips

Water content
45%-55% (of total weight), unseasoned

Size
Most chips have a 30mm cross section or smaller, very small amount of “overs” and fines present

Shape
Chunky shape, supporting durability and great cushioning performance

Source species
Radiata Pine

Source logs
Billet wood

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Pine Pillow Playground Chips

Playground wood chips, certified and tested.

Animal Bedding Chips

Application
Calf and horse bedding

Water content
45%-55% (of total weight), unseasoned

Size
Most chips have a 30mm-50mm cross section, overs and fines present

Source species
Radiata Pine

Source logs
Billet wood

Ash content
Less than 3%

These chips stand out from other bedding products by their “chunky” shape, providing superior drainage characteristics and allowing the bedding to last for longer.