Briquette Production Stages

1. Processing Raw Materials

• Charcoal preparation: Burn coconut shells or wood until they become charcoal. Avoid complete combustion to prevent ash formation.
• Grinding: Grind the charcoal using a milling machine into fine powder.
• Sieving: Sift the charcoal powder to separate large particles for uniform results.

2. Preparing the Binder Solution

• Mix tapioca flour with hot water to form a thick binder solution.
• The binder proportion is about 5-10% of the total weight of the charcoal powder used.

3. Mixing Materials

• Mix the charcoal powder with the binder solution using a mixer. Ensure the mixture is even and has a suitable consistency for molding.

4. Molding the Briquettes

• Choose the mold according to the desired shape:
• Flat: Flat shape for shisha.
• Cube: Cube shape for BBQ or shisha.
• Hexagon: Hexagonal shape with a central hole, suitable for BBQ due to better airflow.
• Finger: Cylindrical elongated shape, ideal for shisha.
• Insert the mixture into the mold, then use a pressing tool to produce denser briquettes.

5. Drying

• The molded briquettes must be dried until they are completely moisture-free.
• Drying methods:
• Sun-dry for several days.
• Use an oven or drying chamber at 50-60°C for faster results.

6. Quality Inspection

• Check whether the briquettes are sufficiently dense and not easily broken.
• Ensure the briquettes have a very low moisture content for optimal combustion.

7. Packaging

• Once dried, store the briquettes in plastic packaging or airtight containers to protect them from moisture.
• The briquettes are now ready for sale or use.

Advantages Based on Briquette Shapes

• Stable flat shape, ideal for shisha heating.

• Easy to burn with uniform size, suitable for BBQ or shisha.

• The central hole provides good airflow, enhancing combustion efficiency, ideal for BBQ.

• Small, elongated shape, easy to use for shisha and lightweight.