The Principle of a Compost Turning Machine

In modern agriculture and environmental protection, compost turners have become indispensable equipment for organic waste processing. Through scientific turning operations, this innovative machinery efficiently transforms livestock manure, crop straw, food waste, and other organic materials into high-quality organic fertilizer, achieving the dual goals of resource recycling and environmental protection. Working Principle: Creating Ideal Conditions for Microorganisms The core function of compost turners is to create optimal living conditions for microorganisms that decompose organic matter. First, mechanical turning provides adequate oxygen to the compost pile, which is crucial for successful aerobic fermentation. When the pile becomes compacted with poor ventilation, anaerobic conditions develop, leading not only to inefficient fermentation but also to the release of harmful gases like hydrogen sulfide. Using specialized blades or spiral structures, compost turners lift and break up the pile from the bottom, allowing air to fully penetrate the compost mass. This oxygen optimization ensures that aerobic microorganisms receive sufficient oxygen to maintain their efficient metabolic activities. Secondly, by mixing materials from different temperature zones, compost turners maintain the entire pile within the ideal fermentation temperature range of 55-65°C. This temperature range effectively eliminates pathogens and weed seeds while protecting beneficial microorganisms from damage. Meanwhile, the mixing function ensures even distribution of moisture, carbon-nitrogen ratio, and microorganisms, preventing localized incomplete fermentation.