Automatic Animal Feed Production Line Solution
Automatic Animal Feed Production Line Solution
Overview
Our 1-20 ton per hour automatic animal feed production line is a flexible, customizable feed processing solution designed for small, medium and large feed factories, poultry and livestock farms, and aquatic feed manufacturing plants. Covering full production from raw material crushing, mixing, batching, pelleting to final packaging, this feed line supports both pellet feed and powder feed production to meet diverse livestock, poultry and aquatic farming demands. With flexible automation configuration and adjustable production capacity, it delivers stable performance, high efficiency and lower operational costs for global feed manufacturers.
Core Production Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Production Capacity | 1-20 tons per hour, fully adjustable according to customer's production scale |
| Pellet Size Range | 1.0mm – 12.0mm, covering fine feed for young animals and coarse feed for adult livestock and poultry |
| Final Products | Customizable pellet feed or powder feed for pig, cattle, sheep, chicken, duck, rabbit, fish and other animals |
| Batching System | Optional fully automatic batching system or manual batching system for different budget and automation requirements |
| Packaging System | Support automatic quantitative packaging and manual packaging modes, flexible for different output needs |
Process Flow & Equipment Overview
| Stage | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Raw Material Receiving | Dump pit, bucket elevator, screw conveyor, steel silos | Receive and store grains, soybean meal, and other bulk raw materials |
| 2. Cleaning Process | Drum screener, magnetic separator | Remove stones, metals, straw, and dust to protect equipment and ensure feed purity |
| 3. Grinding Process | Hammer mill / roller mill / crusher | Reduce raw materials to optimal particle size for animal digestibility |
| 4. Batching Process | Automatic weighing system / dosing screws | Precisely weigh each ingredient according to nutrition formula |
| 5. Mixing Process | Ribbon mixer / paddle mixer | Homogenize all ingredients uniformly; add liquids and micro-ingredients |
| 6. Conditioning Process | Steam conditioner / conditioner | Heat and moisturize mixed flour (70–90°C) for better pellet binding and sterilization |
| 7. Pelletizing Process | Ring die pellet mill | Press conditioned material through ring die to form dense, durable pellets |
| 8. Cooling Process | Counterflow cooler | Cool hot pellets, remove moisture, harden structure for storage and transport |
| 9. Crumbling Process (Optional) | Crumblers | Break large pellets into smaller crumbs for young animals (chicks, piglets, calves) |
| 10. Screening Process | Vibrating screen | Remove fines and oversized pellets; recycle them back to the press |
| 11. Coating Process (Optional) | Liquid coating / vacuum coater | Apply enzymes, oils, vitamins, or molasses for enhanced nutrition and palatability |
| 12. Packaging Process | Automatic packing scale, bagging machine, palletizer | Weigh, bag (custom sizes), and palletize finished feed products |
Solution Highlights
1. Wide Capacity & Product Compatibility
Ranging from 1TPH small-scale feed plants to 20TPH large commercial feed factories, our production lines can produce multi-specification feed products. The adjustable pellet diameter from 1.0mm to 12.0mm perfectly matches the feeding needs of animals in different growth stages, realizing one line for multiple uses and maximizing your investment value.
2. Flexible Automatic & Manual Configuration
We provide dual configuration options for batching and packaging systems. Customers can choose full-automatic intelligent operation to save labor and improve production consistency, or select semi-automatic/manual modes to reduce equipment investment and adapt to small-batch, multi-variety production scenarios. All configurations are optimized for stable running and easy operation.
3. Fully Customizable Turnkey Solution
Different from standardized single-model equipment, our animal feed production lines are fully customized. According to customers' feed types, production capacity, plant space, budget and local production standards, we tailor the whole production process, equipment combination and layout scheme. Whether for poultry feed, livestock feed or aquatic feed production, we can deliver exclusive and efficient production solutions.
4. Stable Operation & High Production Efficiency
The whole production line adopts mature feed processing technology and high-quality matched equipment. From raw material feeding, crushing, mixing, tempering, pelleting, cooling and screening to finished product packaging, each process is precisely controlled to ensure uniform feed nutrition, stable pellet forming rate and low failure rate. It effectively improves daily output and reduces long-term maintenance costs.
Key Value Proposition
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| PLC Automated Control | Full-process monitoring, automatic feeding, fault alarms; saves labor and reduces human error |
| High Pellet Quality | Ring die pellet mill produces uniform, durable pellets with low breakage rate; improved feed conversion ratio |
| Precise Formula Control | Automatic batching system ensures nutritional accuracy, reducing feed waste and improving animal performance |
| Energy Efficient | Optimized grinding and conditioning reduce power consumption; heat recovery design available |
| Hygienic Processing | Steam conditioning eliminates pathogens; ensures feed safety for animal health |
| Wide Animal Coverage | Supports poultry, livestock (pig, cattle, sheep), aquatic (fish, shrimp), and rabbit feed production |
| Global Support | On-site installation, training, and after-sales service available |
Capacity Configuration Guide
| Line Capacity | Typical Power | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 TPH | ~100–150 kW | Small feed mills, integrated farms |
| 3–5 TPH | ~150–250 kW | Medium-scale feed factories |
| 5–10 TPH | ~250–400 kW | Large commercial feed plants |
| 10–20 TPH | ~400–800 kW | Industrial-scale feed production |
Pellet Size Reference by Animal Type
| Animal Type | Recommended Pellet Size |
|---|---|
| Fish / Shrimp | 1.0 – 2.5 mm |
| Chick / Poultry Starter | 1.0 – 2.0 mm |
| Piglet / Calf Starter | 2.0 – 4.0 mm |
| Broiler / Layer | 3.0 – 4.5 mm |
| Duck / Goose | 4.0 – 6.0 mm |
| Pig (Grower-Finisher) | 4.0 – 8.0 mm |
| Sheep / Goat | 6.0 – 8.0 mm |
| Cattle (Dairy / Beef) | 8.0 – 12.0 mm |
Application Scope
This 1-20 T/H feed production solution is widely applicable for:
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Commercial feed factories producing feed for sale
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Large-scale breeding bases with in-house feed production needs
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Livestock and poultry farms (pig, cattle, sheep, chicken, duck)
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Aquatic farming enterprises (fish, shrimp, crab)
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Feed processing workshops requiring flexible, multi-species production
It can produce professional feed for chicken, duck, goose, pig, cattle, sheep, rabbit, fish, shrimp and other animals, meeting both civilian breeding and commercial feed sales demands.
Who Benefits From This Solution
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Feed manufacturers seeking consistent quality and high output
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Large-scale animal farms integrating in-house feed production
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Aquaculture operations requiring water-stable, floating/sinking aquatic feed
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Investors establishing new feed mill projects
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Existing feed mills upgrading capacity or product quality
