Animal Feed Making Machine

The importance of animal feed making machines in today’s livestock farming cannot be overstated. They support the growth and health of livestock and ensure a steady supply of high-quality feed.

LIMA has been specializing in the design, manufacture and sale of animal feed pellet mills and animal feed lines for more than 20 years. If you are looking for a reliable solution, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Types Of Animal Feed Pellet Machine

Ring Die Feed Pellet Machine

Ring die pellet mill is famous for its high output, which is the first choice for large and medium-sized feed production scenarios, and is widely used in full-price feed pellet production line. Its raw materials are usually corn, soybean meal and other concentrated feeds, which need to be tempered, softened and cooked with steam before pelletizing. This process results in feed pellets with excellent gloss, high market acceptance and high animal attractiveness.

To ensure smooth operation, it is usually equipped with a complete set of auxiliary equipment such as crushers, mixers, steam boilers, dryers, coolers and packaging machines. Each piece of equipment plays a key role in the entire production process, ensuring that the final product meets the highest standards.

Flat Die Feed Pellet Machine

Tailor-made for small farms, the flat die pellet mill works in a “dry-in-dry-out” mode, handling a wide range of raw materials without the need to add additional water. During the production process, the high temperature inside the machine effectively kills microorganisms in the raw material without affecting the quality of the pellets, which means that the pellets can be stored for up to six months or even longer. Its compact structure, low power consumption and easy operation make it popular among small farmers.

Small feed pellet machine production line has a simple structure, low investment cost, small footprint, and can also process a variety of raw materials, providing a very cost-effective solution for small-scale operations.

9 Key Steps in Animal Feed Manufacturing Process

1. Raw material selection: in the early stages of feed production, the feed mill will carry out in-depth market research and quality assessment, carefully selected grains, legumes, fats and oils, vitamins and minerals and other high-quality raw materials. By cooperating with reliable suppliers, we ensure that the raw materials not only meet the standard requirements, but also have high nutritional value, which lays the foundation for the production of high-quality feed.
2. Raw Material Receiving and Cleaning: Once the raw materials arrive at the processing facility, a strict receiving and inspection process begins. Staff will carefully inspect the appearance, odor and purity of each batch of raw materials, and then use advanced cleaning equipment to remove impurities, foreign objects and contaminants. This step is critical to ensuring the purity and quality of the final feed pellets and is a key defense for animal health.
3. Raw material milling: The selected raw material then enters specialized milling equipment designed to process the raw material to the required particle size and fineness, allowing the ingredients in the subsequent steps to be evenly mixed, which greatly enhances the overall quality of the feed. The fine and uniform particle size ensures that every bite of feed contains a balanced amount of nutrients.
4. Ingredients (mixing): Precision is paramount in this step, as ingredients are mixed in precise proportions according to carefully formulated recipes. The advanced dosing system controls the accuracy of the ingredients within very small tolerances, ensuring that the chemical composition of the feed is uniform and the mixing process is stable, providing a stable and consistent diet for the animals.
5. Ingredient Mixing: Under the control of precise formula, the ingredients are put into the high-efficiency mixer. The scientific mixing process ensures that all the nutrients are evenly distributed within the mixture, creating a high quality feed ingredient, which is crucial for the normal growth and development of livestock, and can effectively prevent nutritional deficiencies or excess problems.
6. Pelleting process: After mixing, the raw material enters the pelletizer, which is the core part of the production line. Using high pressure and customized molds, the pelletizer shapes the feed into the ideal particle size, shape and density, which not only gives the feed a unique appearance, but also plays a key role in ensuring product quality, the right particle size and density will affect the palatability, digestibility and storage performance of the feed.
7. Cooling and drying: After pelletizing, the product enters the special cooling and drying system to remove excess water, stabilize the product quality and prevent deterioration. Specialized cooling machine and dryer are used to control the moisture of the pellets at the optimal level to extend the shelf life and keep the freshness of the feed.
8. Pellet crushing (optional): Depending on the feeding needs of different animals, such as chicks and young animals, the cooled and dried pellets may need to be further crushed. The finer pellets are easier for these young animals to eat and digest, ensuring that they get the nutrients they need for healthy growth.
9. Packaging and Storage: The final step is to package the pellets using a hygienic bagging machine. The packaged product needs to be stored in a suitable environment with proper temperature, humidity and ventilation. Packaging materials that meet strict hygiene standards are used to prevent contamination and keep the product fresh. At the same time, strict control of the packaging process to ensure that the feed retains its quality and nutritional value, to extend the shelf life and protect investment.

Characteristics Of Animal Feed Machine

• Affordable: animal feed machine models are diverse, each with a different price range, this diversity allows farmers and feed producers to select the machine that meets their budget. Investing in a suitable machine can significantly reduce the cost of purchasing commercial feed and realize long-term savings. Whether you are a small operation looking for an affordable entry-level option, or a large enterprise needing a highly productive, state-of-the-art machine, there is a solution for you.
• Versatility: Designed to meet the needs of farmers of all sizes, these machines can efficiently produce a wide range of high-quality feeds for a variety of livestock, including poultry, swine, cattle and aquaculture. Farmers are able to produce customized feeds that precisely meet the specific nutritional needs of their animals, helping to increase growth rates, improve health, and increase productivity.
• Compact size: Many animal feed machines are designed to be lightweight and compact for practical reasons. This design feature makes them easy to move around the farm or production facility, whether for routine maintenance, transfer to different production areas, or temporary use in a specific location, their portability brings convenience and flexibility.
• Easy to Operate: Incorporating advanced technologies such as high-precision gear drives and flexible couplings, these machines are surprisingly easy to operate. Farmers and operators do not need to receive extensive technical training or specialized skills. Clear control panels, intuitive operator interfaces, and simple operating procedures ensure that anyone can quickly master the machine’s functions, minimize downtime, and increase productivity.

Reasons For Using Animal Feed Making Machines

Better Taste

The feed pellets produced by these machines are made under high temperature and pressure, which not only gives out a pleasant aroma, but also facilitates the addition of vitamin additives and other nutrients. This makes the feed more attractive to animals, stimulates their appetite and ensures the intake of essential nutrients for growth, which is particularly important in large-scale farming operations, where a stable intake is a key guarantee of herd health and production efficiency.

Wide Range Of Raw Materials

a significant advantage of the animal feed making machine is that it can process a wide variety of raw materials. Common agricultural by-products such as corn stalks, wheat straw, grass, etc., which might otherwise be discarded, can now be transformed into valuable feed pellets. These pellets are high density and small in size, making them easier to store and transport, which reduces waste and cuts storage and transportation costs, making them an environmentally friendly and economically efficient solution.

Lower Cost

Hiring labor to prepare animal feed manually and providing them with accommodation and workspace is costly. By investing in an animal feed maker, farmers can take control of the feed production process and produce their daily feed needs at a fraction of the cost, freeing up resources to be used in other aspects of the farming operation. This self-sufficiency not only improves economic efficiency, but also gives farmers greater control over the quality and composition of feed.

Classification Of Animal Feed

Forage feed: mainly composed of hay, pasture, grain straw, alfalfa, etc., is the staple food of many herbivores. Fresh grass needs to be dried, chopped and fed, for example, dairy cows usually need 15 – 20 kg of chopped grass per day. This type of feed provides the necessary fiber and roughage to promote normal digestion and maintain rumen health.

Complete feeds: As the name suggests, complete feeds meet all the daily nutritional requirements of livestock. It combines energy feeds such as wheat, corn and bran, protein feeds such as beans and fishmeal, roughage such as corn stover and pasture, as well as essential additives such as trace elements, salt and bone meal. Farmers only need to feed this kind of feed without additional supplementation to ensure a balanced diet and healthy growth of livestock.

Concentrated feeds: Complex ingredients, including protein, minerals, energy feed and additives, are nutritional supplements for herbivore silage and forage, which can provide high concentration of nutrients and promote digestion in ruminants. It can be mixed with forage to formulate a more balanced diet, which is especially useful in the stage of high production or rapid growth of animals.

Premix feeds: Premix is a special mixture of feed supplements, diluents, vitamins, etc. It is usually composed of nutritional additives, pharmaceutical additives and general additives. Because of its complex formulation and strict quality requirements, only high quality premix factories with advanced production technology and quality control system can produce them. These premixes are added to the basic feed in precise dosages to ensure that the animals get the best nutritional and health benefits.

How To Choose The Right Animal Feed Making Machine?

1. Evaluate your own needs: the first step is to clarify the type of feed you intend to produce, is it poultry feed, livestock feed, or aquatic feed? In addition, to determine the scale of production, you are a small yard farmers, medium-sized operators, or large commercial enterprises? Understanding these factors will help you narrow down your choices and select the right machine for your specific needs.
2. Conduct machine research: Look for reputable manufacturers and suppliers in the marketplace and research the various types of machines available, such as pulverizers, mixers, granulators, expanders and dryers. Read user reviews, seek advice from industry peers, and attend trade shows or exhibitions to experience and learn about the latest technology and models.
3. Consider production capacity: Make sure the machine you select can meet your production needs, looking at key performance indicators such as each machine’s hourly or daily output. If your business is in a growth phase or planning for future expansion, it is recommended to select a machine with some spare capacity to accommodate subsequent development.
4. Focus on quality and durability: Prioritize machines made from high-quality materials and check for certifications, warranty terms and customer reviews to assess reliability and durability. A well-made machine not only has a long service life, but also requires less maintenance, reducing downtime and overall operating costs.
5. Focus on efficiency: Select machines that are energy efficient and require less labor, and consider features such as the degree of automation, ease of operation, and ease of maintenance. Machines that run smoothly, have fewer breakdowns and consume less energy will help realize long-term cost savings and improved production efficiency.
6. Ensure feed quality: the selected machine should have the ability to produce high quality and high nutritional value feeds stably, and examine its performance in raw material mixing, crushing and pelletizing. A machine that can realize uniform mixing and accurate pelleting can produce high-quality feed that meets the nutritional requirements of animals.
7. Emphasize flexibility: If you plan to produce a variety of animal feeds or try different recipes, choose a machine that can handle a wide range of ingredients and recipes. This flexibility will give you the freedom to adjust to changes in market demand and animal needs.
8. Emphasize safety features: Safety is always a top priority, so choose a machine with built-in safety features such as emergency stop buttons, guard rails, and overload protection. These features will protect the operator during the production process, prevent accidents and create a safe working environment.
9. Consider after-sales support: A reliable manufacturer or supplier should provide excellent after-sales support, including technical assistance, readily available spare parts and comprehensive warranty services. Good after-sales support will ensure smooth operation of the machine, resolve any problems in a timely manner and minimize disruption to production.
10. Weigh the cost factor: Compare the prices of different machines, but do not base your decision on price alone. Consider the overall value of quality, performance and after-sales support, and pick within your budget without sacrificing key features.

Conclusion

In conclusion, animal feed makers are an integral part of modern livestock farming. They offer many benefits, from cost savings and improved feed quality to flexibility and convenience.

With 20 years of experience, LIMA is in a position to offer you a first-class solution. Whether you are a small farmer starting out in farming or a large producer looking to upgrade your equipment, don’t hesitate to contact us.