Animal Feed Production Line
RICHI MACHINERY offers 1–100 T/H animal feed pellet production line, flexibly configurable by capacity, raw materials and budget. Our equipment stands out with energy efficiency, high automation and stable operation—effectively boosting feed quality and cutting costs. We also provide customized turnkey projects (design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning). Get your free plan now!
Overview of RICHI Animal Feed Pellet Production Line
Animal feed production line is an automated production system that converts raw grain into pellet feed with balanced nutrition and uniform specifications through series processes. It can be widely used in the production of feed for poultry and livestock, aquatic products, and special breeding.
Aren’t you frustrated by these all-too-common headaches in feed production? Production costs keep climbing while your profit margins get slimmer by the day; inconsistent feed quality holds back animal growth efficiency; poor coordination of production line equipment—bringing frequent breakdowns and endless downtime that eats into your output; and without professional technical support, you can’t adjust formulas or processes flexibly when raw materials change.
RICHI Machinery’s one-stop turnkey animal feed production line comprehensively solves your production problems. RICHI Machinery is a professional manufacturer of animal feed pelleting equipment, having provided technical support and services to over 140 countries worldwide and won wide acclaim from customers.
Customized Design
We craft fully tailor-made solutions that align perfectly with your unique needs—whether it’s adapting to your specific raw materials (grain, oilseed meals, additives, etc.), matching your production capacity (from 1 T/H small lines to 100 T/H large systems), or staying within your investment budget.
Intelligent Control
Equipped with a professional PLC automation system, the entire production process (from raw material crushing and mixing to pelleting and packaging) enables precise monitoring and adjustment. This effectively reduces human intervention, minimizes errors caused by manual operations, and significantly enhances production stability and product quality.
Comprehensive Compatibility
Our equipment support processing of various raw materials—including common options like grain, soybean meal, forage grass, and fish meal, as well as other alternative materials . This flexibility eliminates the need for separate equipment for different materials, helping you expand product types without extra investment.
RICHI Animal Feed Production Line
Our animal feed production line can efficiently process a variety of ingredients, including grains such as corn and wheat, protein raw materials like soybean meal and fish meal, as well as forage grass, vitamins, and minerals—ensuring formula flexibility.
These lines can meet the precise nutritional needs of different animals, including poultry (chickens, ducks, geese), livestock (pigs, cattle, sheep), ruminants (camels, horses), and aquatic organisms (fish, shrimp, crabs). Covering a production capacity of 1-100 tons per hour, the lines offer the most suitable customized solutions for both start-ups and large-scale industrial production.
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Work Process of Animal Feed Production Line
The complete animal feed production line involves multiple steps: raw material cleaning → batching → raw material crushing → mixing → pelleting → cooling → screening and packaging.
With 30 years of experience in R&D and production of animal feed pelleting equipment, RICHI Machinery ensures pellet quality and production line efficiency through professional technology.
Raw Material Cleaning
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Freshly delivered raw materials (corn, wheat, sorghum, soybean meal, wheat bran, etc.) may be mixed with stones, weeds, metal fragments, and even moldy particles. These impurities can damage equipment or cause animal health issues, so screening and cleaning are necessary.
Crushing
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The cleaned raw materials remain too hard and have uneven particle sizes, making them unsuitable for direct mixing and pelleting. To solve this, they need to be ground into uniform fine powder by a feed crusher.
Batching & Mixing
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The crushed raw materials are accurately weighed and proportioned according to the formula. The proportioned raw materials are then put into a mixer, and uniformly mixed through high-speed stirring.
Pelleting
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Raw materials are fed into the conditioner at a constant speed via a frequency-conversion feeder. Inside, they mix with steam for sterilization, cooking and gelatinization, then enter the pelleting chamber.
Next, the ring die and pressure roller extrude the powder through the die holes into strip pellets. Finally, an adjustable cutter outside the ring die trims them to the set length.
Cooling
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The temperature of pellets after pelleting is approximately 80°C, which need to be cooled by a cooling system (counterflow cooler). Ambient air passes through the pellet layer to lower the pellet temperature to near room temperature.
The cooling process not only facilitates subsequent packaging operations but also reduces the moisture content of pellets to prevent mold growth.
Screening and Packging
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After cooling, the pellets go through a screening device to remove fine impurities.
The fine residues and unqualified pellets are recycled for reprocessing, while qualified pellets are sent to the finished product silo.
The qualified finished pellets are accurately weighed, packaged, and sealed by a bagging scale.
Key Equipment of Animal Feed Production Line
Animal feed pellet production line covers multiple processes including raw material cleaning, crushing, batching & mixing, pelleting, cooling, and screening & bagging. RICHI Machinery provides supporting equipment for each process.
Materials Precleaner
Materials precleaner is placed in the pre-processing section of the feed production line and used for the initial cleaning of feed raw materials.
It removes impurities such as hemp ropes, stones, and plastics from the raw materials, clearing obstacles for subsequent processing links and preventing impurities from clogging or damaging equipment.
Crusher
A feed crusher can grind lumpy and hard feed raw materials into uniform fine powder or small particles, facilitating the uniform mixing of various subsequent raw materials.
Poultry or livestock feed generally requires grinding to a particle size of 1-6 mm, and a water-drop crusher is usually used. For aquatic feed, an ultra-fine crusher is needed, which can achieve a grinding fineness of up to 200 mesh.
feed Mixer
The mixer is mainly used to fully blend various crushed raw materials (including grains, protein raw materials, and additives), ensuring that every pellet of feed contains balanced nutritional components while providing materials with uniform texture for the subsequent pelleting process.
Common types of mixers include single-shaft/twin-shaft paddle mixers, ribbon mixers, and vertical mixers.
Animal Feed Pellet Machine
The pellet machine extrudes materials forcefully through die holes via the extrusion of the ring die and pressure roller, forming long strip-shaped pellets. These pellets are then cut into uniform lengths by a cutter.
The core components are made of high-quality alloy steel and equipped with the Siemens motor, enabling continuous and stable operation, as well as producing dense, solid finished pellets of excellent quality.
pellet Cooling Machine
A counterflow cooler is equipped with multiple layers of sieve plates inside. Pellets fall evenly from the top feed inlet, while cold air flows upward in the opposite direction from the bottom air inlet.
This mode can stably cool the pellet temperature to near room temperature, which makes the pellets harder, providing a guarantee for subsequent processing, storage, and feed quality assurance.
Feed Screening machine
Screener is generally placed below coolers and equipped with three layers of screens. It use mechanical vibration to separate finished pellets, powder, and large-sized particles, ensuring the size of delivered products meets standards.
The separated powder and large-sized particles are recycled for secondary processing.
Packaging Equipment
The fully automatic packing scale is equipped with high-precision sensors and an intelligent control system. It can automatically receive the finished pellets after cooling and screening, and perform accurate metering according to the preset rated weight.
The sealing device can choose heat-sealing or sewing according to the type of packing bag selected by the customer.
Conveyor
Conveying devices transport feed raw materials or pellets to the next processing stage.
Main types include: Bucket Elevator (vertical lifting), U-Type Screw Conveyor (short-distance horizontal/inclined conveying for powders), Belt Conveyor (high-capacity, low-angle conveying for bulk materials), Edge-Belt Conveyor (short-distance, high-incline conveying for finished pellets).
Storage silo
Storage silos are used for storing raw materials or finished pellets. The pre-pelletizing storage silo features a homogenization function, which balances moisture variations in the materials to ensure stable pellet production.
RICHI storage silos also have air cannons—these release high-pressure air instantly to fix clogging, bridging, and adhesion inside.
Animal Feed Production Line
Below are the videos of animal feed production line. Through the intuitive video presentation, you can clearly understand the equipment structure and production process of RICHI animal feed pellet production line, and quickly grasp the overall picture of the whole line.
Customized design
RICHI can design a matched animal feed production line based on customers’ needs such as raw material characteristics, production scale, and cost budget. Whether you produce chicken feed, duck feed, pig feed, cattle feed, sheep feed, fish feed, or shrimp feed, and whether you run a family farm or a large industrial-grade feed factory( capacity range from 1-100T/H), RICHI can help you create a suitable solution. Below are some customized animal feed production line with different capacities for your reference.
1-2 t/H Animal Feed Production line
Process flow: Crushing section – Mixing section – Pelletizing section – Cooling section – Packaging section
Main equipment used: water-drop type hammer mill, mixer, animal feed pellet machine, vibrating screener, cooler packaging equipment,wind piping system, screw conveyor
5-7 T/H High-Configuration automatic Animal Feed Production Line
Process flow: Receiving section – Crushing section – Batching&Mixing section – Pelletizing system – Cooling section – Packaging section
Main equipment used: SFSP66*60 hammer mill, mixer, SZLH-350 animal feed pellet machine, vibrating screener, cooler packaging equipment, bucket-type elevator, rotary distributor
8-12 T/H Manual Animal Feed Production Line
Process flow: Receiving section – Crushing section – Batching&Mixing section – Pelletizing system – Cooling section – Packaging section
Main equipment used: SFSP 66*60 hammer mill (75kW) , mixer, SZLH420 animal feed pellet machine (110kW) , rotary screener, cooler packaging equipment, bucket-type elevator
8-12 T/H High-Configuration automatic Animal Feed Production Line
Process flow: Receiving section – Crushing section – Batching&Mixing section – Pelletizing system – Cooling section – Packaging section
Main equipment used: SFSP 66*80 hammer mill (110kW) , mixer(1T/P), SZLH420 animal feed pellet machine (110kW) , rotary screener, cooler packaging equipment, bucket-type elevator, rotary distributor, batching scale
35-40 T/H Automatic Animal Feed Production Line with Silos
Process flow: Storage System, Receiving section – Crushing section – Batching&Mixing section – Pelletizing system – Cooling section – Packaging section
Main equipment used: 2 sets 2500 ton silo storage system, SFSP 66*100 hammer mill (160kW), SFSP 132*30 hammer mill (160kW), mixer (3T/P), SZLH508 animal feed pellet machine (160kW) , rotary screener, cooler packaging equipment, bucket-type elevator, rotary distributor, batching scale
0.5 T/H High-Grade floating fish feed production line
Type of Feed Produced: Floating Fish Feed
Process flow: Crushing section – Mixing section- Extrusion section- Drying section – Cooling section – Packaging section
Main equipment used: crusher, mixer, single screw extruder, box-type circumfluent dryer, cooling machine, packaging equipment, cyclone, screw conveyor, dust collector
2.5 T/H Shrimp Feed & 8-12T/H Sinking Fish Feed production line
Type of Feed Produced:Sinking fish feed, Shrimp feed
Process flow: Receiving section – Crushing section – Batching & Mixing section – Micro-crushing section – Pelletizing section – Cooling section – Packaging section
Main equipment used: SFSP 66*100 drop-typr hammer mill, SWFL-110c ultra-fine grinder (110kW), mixer (1T/P), animal feed pellet making machine, box-type circumfluent dryer, cooling machine, packaging equipment, cyclone, dust collector, bucket-type elevator
5 T/H Shrimp Feed & 2T/H Floating Fish Feed production line
Type of Feed Produced: Floating fish feed, Shrimp feed
Process flow: Receiving section – Crushing section – Micro-crushing section – Batching&Mixing section – Pelletizing&Extruding section – Drying section – Cooling section – Packaging section
Main equipment used: SFSPdrop-type hammer mill, SWFL ultra-fine grinde, mixer, animal feed pellet machine, dual-screw extruder, box-type circumfluent dryer, cooling machine, packaging equipment, cyclone, dust collector, bucket-type elevator
Global customer Cases
RICHI’s animal feed production line has a successful track record spanning over 140 countries and regions worldwide, from large-scale poultry and livestock feed plants in Europe to high-end aquaculture bases in Southeast Asia, from livestock feed projects in African agricultural cooperatives to specialty feed production lines in North America. Our impeccable quality assurance has earned the trust of over 2,000 clients globally. Below are some selected case studies for your reference.
Peru 5T/h animal feed production line for chicken feed
This Peruvian modern chicken feed production line project is designed with a capacity of 5 tons per hour. It focuses on producing high-precision 1-4mm broiler feed pellets to meet the client’s diverse farming needs from chicks to adults.
The entire production line utilizes a fully automated control system, achieving complete automation from feeding, crushing, mixing, pelleting to finished product packaging, significantly improving production efficiency and product quality stability.
- Capacity: 5 T/H chicken feed
- Main Equipment: SZLH350 feed pellet machine, vibrating sieve, magnetic separator, SWFL-568 hammer mill, twin-shaft feed mixer,SKLN2.5 pellet cooler, DCS-50A packing machine, storage silo
- Feed Pellet Size: 1-4mm
- Guide Price: 230,000 USD
- Install Period: 30 days
Saudi Arabia 5-6T/H Cattle Feed & 10T/H Chicken Feed Pellet Production Line
This project is an intensive compound feed production line built by W for a Saudi Arabian client, with a designed capacity of 5-6 tons/hour for cattle feed and 10 tons/hour for chicken feed.
The production line can flexibly produce various pellet sizes from 1-8mm, precisely covering all stages of feed production, from starter feed for calves/chicks to feed for laying hens/meat-producing animals.
- Capacity: 5-6 T/H cattle feed and 10T/H chicken feed pellet,
- Main Equipment: SZLH508 feed pellet machine, SFSP feed crusher, SLHJ feed mixer, feed pellet crumbler, feed screen, SKLN counterflow pellet cooler, automatic packaging machine, storage silo
- Feed Pellet Size: 1-8mm
- Guide Price: 270,000 USD
- Install Period: 60 days
Uzbekistan 3-5T/H power feed & pellet animal Feed production line
This project involves the construction of a flexible feed production line for a client in Uzbekistan. It can process corn, wheat, soybean meal, and wheat bran into powdered feed and 3mm and 4mm pelleted feed, fully meeting the client’s market demand for diversified products.
The production line features a compact structure, which perfectly adapts to the client’s limited workshop space.
- Capacity: 3-5T/H power feed & pellet feed for poultry
- Main Equipment: SZLH320 feed pellet making machine, chicken feed grinder, single-shaft feed mixer (500kg/batch), batching bins, SKLH14*14 feed pellet cooler, SSLG15*80, chicken pellet crumblerfeed, storage bin, electric heating boiler
- Feed Pellet Size: 3mm、4mm pellets, and power feed
- Guide Price: 74,000 USD
- Install Period: 30 days
WHY CHOOSE RICHI
Since its establishment in 1995, RICHI Machinery has been deeply engaged in the production and R&D of animal feed pellet making equipment for 30 years, and possesses top-tier technologies in the industry. Our successful footprint spans the globe, with business covering more than 140 countries and regions, serving a large number of diversified customers. Choosing RICHI means choosing time-tested reliability and profound technical heritage.
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ONE-STOP SOLUTION
RICHI provides you with a full range of services, including factory layout design, equipment installation and commissioning, and operator training. From blueprint planning to full-scale production, RICHI offers end-to-end support.
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30 Years of Rich Experience
For 30 years, RICHI has been focusing on the R&D and production of animal feed pelletizing equipment, and has obtained a number of top industry patent technologies.
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Quality Assurance
We insist on using high-quality materials to carefully manufacture core equipment components (such as aerospace-grade ground gears, high-quality alloy steel ring die, SKF bearings, and “Siemens motors), ensuring peak equipment performance and long service life.
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24/7 Service System
Our system ensures that you receive rapid technical responses.We guarantee that key components are delivered to you in a timely manner, minimizing your downtime and ensuring the continuous, stable, and profitable operation of your production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some questions you may have. If you have any further inquiries, please feel free to contact us.
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Are there specific requirements for the types of raw materials?
RICHI animal feed production line can process any grain raw materials and feed additives into pellet feed, including corn, wheat, sorghum, wheat bran, soybean meal, rapeseed meal, cottonseed cake, fish meal, vitamins, limestone, etc. We can provide customized production line design solutions based on the characteristics of your raw materials.
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How much capital is needed to invest in a animal feed production line? What is the payback period?
The investment cost of an animal feed production line depends on your output requirements, raw material types, equipment configuration, and the level of production line automation. The price range is approximately USD 10,000 to USD 800,000. The payback period is generally 1 to 3 years. Below are reference quotes for production lines of different scales:
| Production Scale | Installation Period | Cost（USD） |
| 1-2T/H | 7-15 days | 10,000-30,000 |
| 3-4T/H | 15-20 days | 30,000-6,0000 |
| 5-7T/H | 20-25 days | 5,0000-80,000 |
| 8-10T/H | 25-30 days | 90,000-100,000 |
| 12-20T/H | 30-35 days | 120,000-200,000 |
| 25-40T/H | 35-45 days | 200,000-350,000 |
| 50-60T/H | 45-50 days | 450,000-700,000 |
| 60-80T/H | 50-60 days | 500,000-650,000 |
| 80-100T/H | 60-75 days | 600,000-800,000 |
Please contact our customer service for personalized investment plans and quotation references.
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How long does it take to install the entire animal feed production line?
TThe installation time varies based on factors such as the scale of your production line, equipment configuration, and workshop conditions. The fastest installation can be completed in about 7 to 15 days, while the longest takes no more than six months. We provide on-site installation by our most professional engineering and technical personnel to minimize the time required for production line installation and commissioning, ensuring the production line is put into operation as soon as possible and saving your time costs.
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How do you provide support if equipment in the animal feed production line malfunctions?
We offer comprehensive technical support tailored to the animal feed production line to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation, including:
- Remote real-time guidance for fault diagnosis via video or phone;
- Dispatching engineers to handle issues on-site if necessary;
- Ensuring fast supply of original spare parts to reduce downtime;
- Proactively reminding you of regular maintenance to prevent potential problems, thus ensuring stable operation of your production.
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Can you assist with feed formula design for the animal feed production line?
Absolutely! We provide tailored, scientific feed formula solutions specifically optimized for your animal feed production line, aligning with both animal nutrition needs and production efficiency. We also optimize formulas according to local raw material characteristics to reduce costs. Meanwhile, we accurately adjust key parameters such as pelleting temperature, moisture, and ring die specifications to ensure feed quality. Our technical team can customize detailed solutions for you.
