what is animal feed pellet machine?
feed pellet mill, according to Wikipedia, is a type of mill or machine which is used to create feed pellets from powdered material. it can be divided into flat die type and ring die type, in this article,we mainly talk about flat die type. animal feed pellet machine is that flat die type which is used to produce pellet feed for animal and livestock like for cattle feed pellet, goat feed pellet, deer feed pellet, pig feed pellet, equine feed pellet, horse feed pellet, rabbit feed pellet, duck feed pellet, chicken feed pellet, bird feed pellet and so on. this animal feed pellet making machine is the main feed processing equipment which is currently manufactured by our factory.
It is an animal feed making machine that our factory’s scientific and technical personnel have repeatedly researched, improved and carefully manufactured on the basis of advanced flat die type animal feed pellet mill machine at domestic and abroad, and accumulated many years of production experience. The gear of the car differential gear is used as the transmission, which avoids the slippage of the traditional belt transmission, and the belt wears too fast. Different models are designed. It is an ideal animal feed processing machine for farmers and feed manufacturing factory.
this animal feed machine has various production capacity from 50kg/h to 1200kg/hr, which is divided into small scale capacity and large capacity on the base of production. small scale capacity ranged 50-80kg/h, 100-150kg/h, 150-200kg/h, which is good to small farm and production output of 500kg/h and above are very suitabl for medium size farm or feed manufacturing factory.
this animal feed making machine has two choices on power supply, it can be driven by eletric motor and diesel engine motor, diesel engine motor type is very good to the clients who has no 3 phase electricity or even no electricity at all.
electric feed pellet machine
diesel engine feed pellet machine
Structure of animal feed making machine
This animal feed making machine is mainly composed of the power unit, inlet and outlet, press roller, and pressing plate. Among them, the power unit can be driven by an all-copper motor or a diesel engine. It is equipped with a geared motor, which can obtain greater torque while reducing the speed. The size of the discharge port can be customized according to customer needs.
Working principle of animal feed pellet machine
when feed pelleting process,the powder raw materials go into the pelleting champer through the feeding hopper,under the press and friction between the rollers and flat die of the animal feed pellet machine, the raw materials are extruded from the die holes and formed pellets. the temperature can reach to about 65-70 degrees, which can completely kill some bacterium and health to animals.the die and the press rollers are adopted best steel, which is hot quenched. So the wear-resisting property and life time of this kind of feed pellet mill is increased by 3–5 times
When starting to produce pellet feed, the raw materials should be slowly put into the animal feed pellet mill to slowly increase the temperature of the die mold. If too much raw material is put into the animal feed pellet mill when it is just started, the pellet machine mold is likely to be blocked, and should increase with the temperature of the animal feed pellet making machine, since the productivity of the livestock feed pellet machine varies according to the characteristics of the raw material, the feed rate must also be adjusted
Features of animal feed machine
low production cost
The animal feed pellet making machine does not require too many people to operate. requires just one or two people to operate it. This greatly cuts the cost of labor that largely affects the production cost. Low production cost leads to increase in the profit margin.
low installation cost
The animal feed machine is simple and small,so it is easier to install it. You only need a few minutes to assemble the different parts. This reduces the amount of cash required to call a qualified personnel to assemble it.
low investment cost
Due to its small size, the animal feed pellet mill machine requires a small area. This reduces the cost of hiring a big area of installing it and also the time required to install it.
big wide application
The animal feed making machine is capable of producing feed for different poultry and livestock animals. This means you can feed all your animals using one machine.
This animal feed machine is mainly suitable for the processing of rabbit feed pellet, cattle feed pellet, chicken feed pellet, goat feed pellet, pig feed pellet, horse feed pellet and industrial pellets, widely used in industry, plastic pellets, organic fertilizer pellets, wood pellets, etc.
The corn can be added directly without crushing. The pellet feed processed by this animal feed making machine has a smooth surface and moderate hardness. During the pellet processing, the temperature rises and the nutrients inside the raw materials can be better maintained.
The finished pellet composition is uniform, the shape is neat, and the pore size of the finished pellet size can be divided into: φ2, φ2.5, φ3, φ3.5, φ4, φ5, φ6, φ7, φ8, etc. When you buy this animal feed pellet machine, clients can choose according to the needs of different growth periods of breeding animals and livestock.
By squeezing, it can kill general pathogenic microorganisms and parasites, and can prevent the occurrence of some diseases. Due to the low moisture content of the pellet feed, it is easy to store and can remain in the original state for a long time in the water, which greatly improves the utilization rate of the feed.
the animal feed making machine adopt advanced technology, high quality and reasonable structure.
the animal feed machine has low energy consumption, low noise, low failure rate
The whole animal feed pellet machine adopts high-quality materials and advanced shaft transmission device to ensure its stable performance.
The easy wearing parts and key parts are made of high-quality alloy steel and wear-resistant materials, and the service life is long.
raw materials for animal feed making machine
corn, maize, soybean, rice, wheat: contain about 10-14% of protein and also contain vitamin B1, B2, B6 and small quantity of enzyme.
Rapeseed Meal, cotton seed meal: high protein-containing material that can be used as a feed for livestock and poultry. Typical meal contains around 38% of protein; however it also contains about 12% crude fiber and glucosinolates, specific components of Cruciferae plants
straw meal, grass meal, rice bran, wheat chaff: contain fiber, control many types of fish diseases
grains like corn,soybean,wheat do not need to be crushed before pelleting,our animal feed pellet making machine can press them into pellets directly, but if you manufacturing other materials like straw, grass, alfalfa etc, you have to crush them into powder form and then pelleting them, when you manufacturing your own animal feed, single raw material do not also a mixer machine, but if you use several material, it is better to use a mixer machine, thus powder raw material can be mixed evenly.
specifications of animal feed machine
electric animal feed pellet machine
| Model | Electric Power(kw) | Output(kg/h) | Weight(kg) |
| VTKLP-125 | 3 | 50-80 | 80 |
| VTKLP-150 | 4 | 100-150 | 110 |
| VTKLP-210 | 7.5 | 200-400 | 210 |
| VTKLP-230 | 11 | 300-500 | 280 |
| VTKLP-260 | 15 | 500-700 | 300 |
| VTKLP-300 | 18.5 | 700-900 | 500 |
| VTKLP-360 | 22 | 900-1200 | 700 |
| VTKLP-400 | 30-37 | 1200-1500 | 900 |
diesel engine animal feed pellet machine
| Model | Diesel Engine Power(HP) | Output(kg/h) | Weight(kg) |
| VTKLP-125 | 4 | 50-80 | 100 |
| VTKLP-150 | 5 | 100-150 | 150 |
| VTKLP-210 | 10 | 200-400 | 260 |
| VTKLP-230 | 15 | 300-500 | 350 |
| VTKLP-260 | 20 | 500-700 | 420 |
| VTKLP-300 | 25 | 700-900 | 650 |
| VTKLP-360 | 30 | 900-1200 | 900 |
| VTKLP-400 | 40-50 | 1200-1500 | 1200 |
Application of animal feed pellet making machine
processing grain into pellets like corn/maize, soybean, rice, wheat, and no need crushing them before pelleting, put them in the pelleting room of animal feed making machine, they will become pellets automatically.
making animal feed and livestock feed like for cattle feed pellet, chicken feed pellet, pig feed pellet, goat feed pellet, duck feed pellet, cattle feed pellet, horse feed pellet, bird feed pellet, and rabbit feed pellet etc and other animals and livestock.
turning straw, grass, hay meal into pellets for animal feed and heating fuel.
processing life garbage and other green plants into pellets for livestock and animal feed.
adjust and operation of animal feed pellet machine
only starting up the animal feed machine after adding hyperbolic gear oil to gearbox
install the animal feed processing machine smoothly and stably, run the livestock feed pellet machine in the direction indicated by the arrow on the machine, check if there is any bolts loose, loosen the clearance adjustment screw on the axle seat of the pressing roller, so that the animal feed manufacturing machine is in a no-load state, It can be used after starting and running normally
Before the new animal feed pellet mill machine is used for the first time, take 10 catties of sawdust (grass powder) and 1 kg of flour mixed with oil as the grinding material for the new feed processing machine and make the mixture mixing well
If there are more refined fibers in processing animal feed, about 5% water should be added in the raw materials,If there are too many concentrates in the mixed feed, the amount of water added can be reduced as appropriate.When the processing is almost completed, the remaining material is about 5 catties, and adding a little grinding material mixed with oil in advance, which is beneficial to startup next time.
After processing, loosen the clearance adjustment screw to keep the roller in a free state. After the animal feed processing machine is stopped, remove the residual material from the upper and lower of the pelleting room, especially the residual material at the bottom of the shaker to avoid damage to the bearing.
Troubleshooting of animal feed making machine
| Breakdown | Reasons | Solutions |
| When the animal feed machine working, the die hole of the die mold is blocked and no pellets come out. | 1. die hole is rusted 2. die hole smooth is poor 3. The gap between the die mold and the pressure roller is too large | 1. Clear the residual pellets in the hole of the die mold 2. extruding the die with powder material with high oil 3. adjust the gap to 0.1-0.3mm |
| too much powder content in finished pellets or pellets can not formed | 1. the power materials have too low water content 2. the power materials have too much water content 3. the powder materials have too much crude fiber | 1. increase water content of powder material 2. decrease water content of powder material 3. increase sticky powder materials |
| final ouput capacity lower and lower | 1. the gap between die and rollers 2. too low water content in powder materials | 1. adjust the gab between die and roller 2. increase water content in powder material |
| finished pellets are hard and shiny | 1. water content is low in powder materials | 1. increase water content in powder materails |
| the animal feed pellet mill suddenly stop working | 1. big and hard object go into the pelleting room | 1. clean the hard objects from the feed making machine |
some projects examples of animal feed processing machine
01
Export to Nigeria
Mr Marco from Nigeria bought 15 sets of model VTKLP-150 electric animal feed machine with 4 kw electricity power to produce animal feed pellet for farm for his client in Nigeria, along with the animal feed manufacturing machine he bought 36 extra die molds for different pellet size. for this power need 3 phases electricity.
02
Export to Uganda
Mr Mike from Uganda bought model VTKLP-260 with electricity power, this model animal feed machine production capacity is 500-600kg/h for his animal farm and require power 3 phase electricity. this type animal feed machine is very suitable for medium size poultry farm, and it can be diesel engine if you dont have 3 phase electricity in Uganda.
03
Export to Pakistan
Mr Mian from Pakistan bought VTKLP-400 in Year 2020, VTKLP-400 animal feed processing machine is the bigger animal feed production equipment with output 1200-1500kg/h, and it is very good to medium animal farm in Pakistan. this model animal feed pellet machine can be powered by diesel engine either 3 phase electricity.
04
Export to Philippines
Mr Christine from Philippines bought model VTKLP-210 diesel engine animal feed machine with 12HP to produce animal feed pellet for his poultry farm in Philippines, this model animal feed machine can produce pellets 200-300kg per hour. it is suitable for small farm or home use. and he bought 3 extra die molds for different pellet size.
05
Export to Nepal
Mr Nick from Nepal bought model VTKLP-210 with 7.5kw power, along with the animal feed manufacturing machine he bought animal feed crusher for crushing raw materials. VTKLP-210 animal feed machine production output is 300-400kg/h, and require 3 phase electricity. crushing raw materials is necessary before pelleting in Nepal.
06
Export to Australia
Mr Angie from Australia bought 1 set of model VTKLP-150 with capacity 150kg/h, and model VTKLP-400 with 1500kg/h in Year 2019, along with these two animal feed processing machine he bought 2 sets of die molds of 8mm, and it is very good to small animal farm and medium animal farm. these two animal feed machine must be 3 phase electricity.
07
Export to Bangladesh
Mr Johan from Bangladesh bought VTKLP-230 in Year 2019, this model animal feed pellet machine require 3 phase electricity of 11kw or diesel engine of 15HP, he bought extra 1 set of dies and 1 set of rollers for different pellet size for his farm in Bangladesh.
08
Export to South Africa
Mrs Sean from South Africa bought VTKLP-300 in Year 2020, with 22 kw electricity power and his electricity voltage is 230V, we customize motor for him,except the main machine, he also bought spare parts of 1 set of rollers, and 1 set of die molds for different size.
09
Export to Kolkata India
Mr Cesar from Kolkata India bought model VTKLP-260 animal feed processing machine and 9FQ-360 crusher machine in Year 2021 with 3 phase electricity of 15kw and along with the animal feed manufacturing machine he bought 3 die molds for different pellet size.