WSM’s Hammermills Offer Exceptional Fine Grind Performance
WSM’s rugged hammermill machinery combines superior fine grind processing performance with reduced maintenance costs.
From wood fiber and bark to ag fiber and feed products, WSM’s high-volume hammermill machinery delivers superior processing performance with high-capacity uniform particle sizing. The rugged design and construction of WSM’s hammermill provide reliable operation, low maintenance, and long machine life.
Our rugged Hammermill equipment comes in a range of styles, sizes, and capacities to meet any challenge. Large diameter hammer circle and throat widths range from 20” to 60” enable processing capacities to range from 1 to 100 tons per hour. Custom control features are also available, including motor starters/controls, auto-reversing, and load sensing feed control.

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THE WSM DIFFERENCE
Materials Processed
WSM Hammermills provide simple, energy-efficient size reduction
- Ag Fiber (Straw/Stover)
- Animal Feed
- Bark
- Citrus Peel
- Pre-hogged Wood
- Sawdust/Shavings
- Wood Chips

Wide mouth inlet opening for improved infeed
Adjustable air inlets allow balancing of air pulled through the mill
Heavy duty fabricated steel housing with ⅜” thick frame and doors for superior strength and wear life
Dual Hammermill inlet refiner plates provide multiple cutting surfaces for superior milling action. Refiner plates are removable and reversible.
Bi-directional infeed with optional air actuated diverter
Dynamically balanced rotor insures smooth machine operation and long bearing life
Heavy-duty rotor design with large diameter 4140 alloy steel shaft and precision manufactured rotor discs
Adjustable clearance between hammers and screens with two position hammer pins. Hammer pins are 4140 alloy steel for high strength and long wear life.
Multiple hammer options are available including ¼”, ⅜”, and ½” thickness. Standard hammer is rectangular AR steel with tungsten carbide wear surfacing.
Lower refiner segment provides additional milling action. WSM’s three stage refiner plates deliver superior product sizing. All refiner segments are reversible and replaceable.
Flared door and wide base design allow improved discharge of materials from the grinding chamber
Heavy-duty double row spherical roller bearings and cast steel pillow block bearing housings provide superior bearing life
Removable bearing support blocks allow for bearing removal without lifting rotor assembly
Vibration switch and door interlocks are standard features for machine protection and operator safety
Easy-glide dual access doors with over-center stop provides quick and easy access for maintenance
Extra-heavy interior AR steel wear liners for extended machine life
Multiple screen options available with perforated screens from 3/64” dia. to 3” dia. Bi-directional screens allow screen rotation for extended wear life. Wide mills feature split-screen design for ease of handling.
Screen carriage features over-center spring loaded locking mechanism with built-in retainer. Provides fast and secure clamping of screen sections.
Built to last Sized to meet your needs, Customize to fit
WSM offers various rotor configurations, screen sizes and types, hammer styles, and discharge options to configure your grinder.
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Discover the WSM Difference
Whether you need to process bark and wood fiber or feed products, West Salem’s line of high volume hammermill machinery will provide the exceptional and consistent particle sizing and low maintenance requirements your business needs.
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