03/01/2026
Ritlee Biochar Kilns β Proudly Made in South Africa, Built for African Conditions,
Ritlee will soon be launching a range of Biochar Kilns, manufactured in South Africa and designed specifically for South African operating conditions. Ritlee has rescently been appointed as a dealer for the factory
Factory is currently busy manufacturing a horizontal, containerised biochar kiln, constructed from stainless steel, this unit planned for delivery in mid-January 2026 to a site near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
This is for a company Ritlee sold to many years back!
π₯ Biochar Kiln β Unit No. 1 Specifications
Type: Horizontal batch kiln (containerised)
Internal Volume: 6.6 mΒ³
Depth: 3 metres
Application: Biochar production with by-product recovery
Standard Features on All Biochar Kilns
All biochar kilnsβboth vertical and horizontal designsβare supplied with the following standard features:
π Construction Options
Manufactured from either Stainless Steel OR Boiler Plate Steel
Customer choice of material depending on budget and application
π§± High-Temperature Insulation
Fully insulated batch kilns
1400Β°C-rated fire blanket insulation on all units
π« Integrated Condenser System
Built-in condenser bank for wood vinegar (pyroligneous acid) recovery
Includes tar and pyrolysis vapour condenser
Important technical note:
Syngas itself does not condense, as it mainly consists of CO, Hβ, and CHβ.
What does condense in this system:
Tar
Wood vinegar (pyroligneous acid)
Water vapour
Heavy hydrocarbons
This design ensures high purity wood vinegar recovery from the process.
π‘ Process Monitoring
Fitted with thermocouples for accurate internal temperature monitoring
π§ Commissioning & Training
Each unit is hot-commissioned before delivery
Customers may participate in the commissioning process
Hands-on operational training provided during commissioning
Built for Reliability. Built for Africa.
Ritlee biochar kilns are engineered for robust operation, high thermal efficiency, and reliable by-product recovery, making them ideal for South African and African biomass conditions.