Translate a headline TPH rating into a realistic shift-production target.
A capacity range only becomes meaningful when feed material and test conditions are stated. Wood species, bulk density, moisture, diameter distribution and target chip size can change the tonnes produced per hour.
For planning, separate instantaneous cutting rate from sustained line output. The latter includes loading interruptions, material sorting, knife checks, refuelling, screen cleaning and downstream stops.
Straight, uniform logs usually feed more consistently than mixed branches, roots or slabs with large voids.
Mass, toughness and cutting behavior vary. Report wet-basis moisture and identify the main wood species.
A tighter product specification can reduce throughput or require screening and recirculation.
Loader size, operator rhythm and feed-deck arrangement affect how continuously the cutting system is supplied.
Knife wear and adjustment influence cutting quality, energy use and the frequency of service stops.
Conveyors, screens, magnets and storage must accept the planned flow without repeated shutdowns.
For projects up to 40 TPH, review the available wood chipper models. If the chips feed a complete processing system, evaluate the wood chip production line as one balanced process.
Send sample material, moisture, diameter range, shift target and final chip specification.