Reliable Livestock Feed Pellet Machine for Modern Feed Mills
RICHI specializes in manufacturing livestock feed pellet machines. Utilizing advanced ring die technology, we process raw materials like corn, wheat, barley, soybean meal, and alfalfa into high-quality pellets.
Our production capacity ranges from 1 to 40 tons per hour, suitable for cattle, sheep, and pig feed. We also provide customized equipment and complete production solutions tailored to your specific formulas and factory conditions.
RICHI specializes in manufacturing livestock feed pellet machines. Utilizing advanced ring die technology, we process raw materials like corn, wheat, barley, soybean meal, and alfalfa into high-quality pellets.
Our production capacity ranges from 1 to 40 tons per hour, suitable for cattle, sheep, and pig feed. We also provide customized equipment and complete production solutions tailored to your specific formulas and factory conditions.
Livestock Feed Pellet Machine Applications & Selection Guide
In modern livestock feed production, the pellet machine plays a key role in turning mixed raw materials into finished pellets. Using ring die technology, it processes ingredients like corn, wheat, barley, soybean meal, and alfalfa into high-quality feed for cattle, sheep, and pigs.
For commercial feed mills and large-scale farms, the pellet machine is at the heart of the production line. It connects the front-end systems (grinding and mixing) with the back-end equipment (cooling, screening, and packaging), transforming formulated powder into premium pellets.
While the machine can operate alone, pellet quality depends on more than just the equipment. Factors like raw material quality, grinding fineness, mixing uniformity, conditioning, and die selection all impact the final result. Therefore, when choosing a machine, it is essential to match it with your production scale, raw materials, and target output to ensure stable, long-term operation.
Industrial Ring Die Pellet Mill Structure & Engineering Design
RICHI industrial livestock feed pellet machine features a heavy-duty ring die system, specifically developed for continuous commercial feed production.
The entire unit is systematically engineered to ensure stable performance across three key aspects: torque transmission, material conditioning, and pelleting quality.
Ring Die & Pelleting Chamber
Feeding & Conditioning System
Drive & Transmission System
Structural Frame & Safety Design
Ring Die & Pelleting Chamber
The ring die compression ratio is customized to match your feed formula. The die holes are CNC-machined for high precision, ensuring uniform pellets with a low fines rate.
Feeding & Conditioning System
Equipped with a variable-frequency forced feeder, it ensures continuous and even material flow into the stainless steel conditioner. This prevents blockages and cross-contamination caused by material residue.
Drive & Transmission System
Features a high-precision gearbox transmission. It delivers high torque efficiency without slipping, eliminates belt wear issues, and guarantees superior long-term stability.
Structural Frame & Safety Design
Built on a high-strength steel chassis with integrated welding, the rigid structure ensures stable operation even under high-vibration conditions.
Pellet Mill Specifications & Technical Parameters
The following parameters are the rated output for a complete feed production line. Actual capacity depends on raw material prep and batching stability. Allow for a margin based on material traits and process conditions during selection.
Animal Feed Pellet Mill
| Model | SZLH250 | SZLH320 | SZLH350 | SZLH420 | SZLH508 | SZLH558 | SZLH678 | SZLH768 |
| Main Motor Power (kw) | 22 | 37 | 55 | 110 | 160 | 185 | 250 | 315 |
| Feeder Power (kw) | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Modulator Power (kw) | 1.5 | 4 | 4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Ring Die Inner Diameter (mm) | 250 | 320 | 350 | 420 | 508 | 558 | 673 | 762 |
| Finished Pellet Diameter (mm) | 2~12 | |||||||
| Output (t/h) | 1.0-1.5 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 10-12 | 15-16 | 20-22 | 30-33 | 38-40 |
| Note：Specs subject to final quotation. RICHI offers professional custom design and production. Final interpretation rights belong to RICHI. | ||||||||
Livestock Feed Pellet Size & Die Hole Configuration Reference
| Livestock Type | Growth Stage | Recommended Pellet Diameter (mm) | Recommended Die Hole Diameter (mm) | Notes |
| Fattening Pigs | Piglets (Weaning–25 kg) | 2.0–3.0 | 2.0–3.0 | Smaller pellets are recommended for young pigs to improve feed intake and adaptation. |
| Growing Stage (25–60 kg) | 3.0–4.0 | 3.0–4.0 | Suitable pellet size for improving feed intake and growth performance. | |
| Finishing Stage (60 kg–Market Weight) | 4.0–5.0 | 4.0–5.0 | Larger pellets help reduce feed loss and improve feeding efficiency. | |
| Breeding Sows | Replacement Gilts | 3.0–4.0 | 3.0–4.0 | Medium-sized pellets help maintain normal feed intake. |
| Gestation & Lactation Period | 4.0–5.0 | 4.0–5.0 | Suitable for high feed intake requirements during reproductive stages. | |
| Beef Cattle | Calves | 3.0–5.0 | 3.0–5.0 | Medium-sized pellets support early feeding and digestion. |
| Fattening Cattle | 6.0–8.0 | 6.0–8.0 | Larger pellets are suitable for cattle with higher feed intake and help reduce waste. | |
| Adult Cattle | 8.0–10.0 | 8.0–10.0 | Suitable for diets containing higher levels of forage and fiber. | |
| Dairy Cattle | Calves | 3.0–5.0 | 3.0–5.0 | Pellet size can be adjusted according to concentrate feed requirements. |
| Lactating Cows | 6.0–8.0 | 6.0–8.0 | Supports high feed intake and nutritional supply. | |
| Meat Sheep | Lambs | 3.0–4.0 | 3.0–4.0 | Smaller pellets are suitable for young sheep. |
| Fattening Sheep | 4.0–6.0 | 4.0–6.0 | Medium to larger pellets improve feeding efficiency during fattening. | |
| Adult Sheep | 5.0–8.0 | 5.0–8.0 | Suitable for diets combining concentrate and forage materials. | |
| Horses | Young Horses | 3.0–5.0 | 3.0–5.0 | Avoid oversized pellets to improve feeding acceptance. |
| Adult Horses | 6.0–8.0 | 6.0–8.0 | Suitable for grain and forage-based pellet feeds. | |
| Rabbits | Young Rabbits | 2.0–3.0 | 2.0–3.0 | Smaller pellets are more suitable for young rabbits. |
| Adult Rabbits | 3.0–5.0 | 3.0–5.0 | Suitable for daily pellet feeding requirements. |
Performance Advantages in Commercial Livestock Feed Production
For feed mills, pellet mills face the rigorous challenge of continuous production and long-term operation. Stable output, consistent pellet quality, low material waste, and easy maintenance are the key factors determining equipment performance.
RICHI livestock feed making machine are engineered around these practical needs, providing stable and reliable pelletizing solutions for cattle, sheep, swine, and other livestock feed.
1.
Stable Production to Meet Long-Term Demand
Feed production is not an occasional task; it requires meeting the daily demands of farms and the market. A stable pellet mill ensures uninterrupted production, minimizes operational adjustments caused by output fluctuations, and guarantees a reliable daily feed supply.
2.
Consistent Pellet Quality for Better Feed Efficiency
Stable pellet quality across different batches is the foundation for building long-term customer trust. Through advanced pelletizing technology, our equipment produces uniform, dense pellets, significantly reducing fines (dust) during transportation and storage.
3.
Versatility to Handle Various Formulas
Livestock feed production often requires formula adjustments based on animal growth stages, local raw materials, and market trends.
Our machine processes a wide range of raw materials—including corn, wheat, soybean meal, and alfalfa. With flexible die configurations, it meets the diverse production needs of different feed types.
4.
Built for Continuous Operation, Minimizing Downtime
For feed mills, equipment downtime not only increases maintenance costs but also disrupts on-time delivery.
The reliable structural design and wear-resistant components of RICHI pellet mills are built for continuous, long-term operation. They reduce maintenance frequency, ensuring your production schedule remains stable.
Livestock Feed Pelletizer Solutions for Different Production Scales
Whether you are producing feed for your own cattle, sheep, pigs, and other livestock, or planning to start a commercial feed production business, different feed production needs require different equipment capacities, automation levels, and configurations.
RICHI provides livestock feed pellet machine solutions from on-farm feed production to commercial feed manufacturing, based on your farm size, daily feed demand, production purpose, and future expansion plans, helping you choose the right equipment configuration for your needs.
1. Farm Feed Production Solution (≥8 t/day)
2. Commercial Feed Production Solution
3. Industrial Feed Manufacturing Solution
1. Farm Feed Production Solution
Production Requirements:
Daily Feed Requirement Reference:
- ≥8 tons/day → Suitable for RICHI industrial livestock feed pellet machine solutions
- <8 tons/day → Not within RICHI’s target service range
Recommended Capacity:
1–2 T/H (configured according to daily feed demand)
Typical Equipment Configuration:
Feed crusher + Feed mixer + Livestock feed mill machine + Cooling & screening equipment (optional)
2. Commercial Feed Production Solution
Production Requirements Features:
- Balances production efficiency with investment costs, suitable for stable commercial operations；
- Supports various livestock feed formulas, including cattle feed, sheep feed, and pig feed;
- Allows flexible product adjustment according to market demand;
- Suitable for continuous production and bulk feed supply.
Recommended Capacity:
3–5 T/H
Typical Equipment Configuration:
Raw material grinding system + Mixing system + Pelletizing system + Cooling system + Packing system
3. Industrial Feed Manufacturing Solution
Production Requirements Features :
- Meets high-volume feed production requirements;
- Supports year-round continuous operation;
- Can be equipped with automatic control systems to improve production efficiency;
- Allows future factory expansion according to increasing production needs.
Recommended Capacity:
8 T/H and above
Typical Equipment Configuration:
Complete livestock feed production line, including:
Raw material receiving system + Grinding system + Batching & mixing system + Pelletizing system + Cooling & screening system + Packing system + Automatic control system
From Pellet Machine to Complete Livestock Feed Plant
The pellet machine is the core of the feed line, but its performance relies on matching upstream and downstream systems. Process integration and capacity balance across all stages determine the line’s efficiency and final product quality. Integrating pelleting into a full-process design is key to stable production and cost optimization. （Click to flip and view details.）
01.
Raw Material
Processing
Once received, raw materials undergo screening to eliminate coarse impurities. Cleaned materials are stored in dedicated silos with clear labeling.
Rotary Drum Cleaner
Removes stones, sand, and heavy impurities from granular materials.
Capacity
15-50 T/H
Drum Speed
12-21 rpm
02.
Raw Material Crushing & Pellet Size Control
Grinding granularity is adjustable to match various poultry breeds and growth stages.
After grinding, the material is mechanically conveyed to the batching bin, ready for use.
Hammer Mill
Grinds materials (≤5cm in size) into powder; screen mesh size is customizable.
Capacity
3-50 T/H
Grinding Size
0.5 – 20mm
03.
Batching & Mixing
Utilizes electronic weighing scales controlled by a PLC. Once weighed, the materials are fed into the mixer.
Twin-Shaft Paddle Mixer
Designed for mixing powders, granules, flakes, lumps, irregular materials, and viscous substances.
Material
Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel
Batch Capacity
250-2000 kg/P
04.
Conditioning & Pelleting
The mixed powder is conditioned with high-temperature steam. Next, it is fed into the ring die pelletizer for pelletizing. The die aperture is adjustable.
Livestock Feed Pellet Mill
Efficiently compresses powder into robust, durable pellets.
Power
22-315 kW
Capacity
1-40 T/H
05.
Cooling
The hot, high-moisture pellets are cooled and dehumidified to reach room temperature and safe storage moisture levels.
Counterflow Cooler
Cools high-temperature pellets to reach room temperature.
Cooling Time
6-15 min
Capacity
1-40 T/H
06.
Screening
The cooled pellets are graded via a vibrating screen to remove powder and fines.
Rotary Grading Screen
Screens granular materials into large, medium, and small finished products.
Capacity
3-40 T/H
Power
1.5-5.5 kW
07.
Packaging & Automated Control System
Electronic scales allow custom packaging (10kg-50kg or ton bags). Fully automated lines with optional robots. Control modes: Manual, semi-auto, or full-auto.
Fully Automatic Packing Scale
Packages materials, with sealing options: heat sealing, thread sewing, or hybrid sealing.
Packaging Speed
2-8 min/bag
Animal Feed Plant Engineering Projects
Serving the global market, we support large breeding groups and feed production enterprises. The following cases showcase our full animal feed production line projects across various scales and categories. Every solution is proven by large-scale production.
10 Poultry Feed Production Line In Algeria
Region : Africa
Application : poultry feed production line
Output : 10 T/H
Product Type : feed
3-5 t/h complete chicken feed pellet production line in Zimbabwe
Region : Africa
Application : chicken feed production line
Output : 10-15 T/H
Product Type : pellet feed
5 T/H Animal Powdered Feed Production Line In Kenya
Region : Africa
Application : animal feed production line
Output : 5T/H
Product Type : powdered feed
5-6 T/H Animal Feed Plant In Ethiopia
Region : Africa
Application : animal feed production line
Output : 5-6 T/H
Product Type : pelletized feed
Livestock Feed Production Questions Answered
Find professional answers to common questions, covering the key processes and important considerations in animal feed production.
1. What is a livestock feed pellet machine? What feed can it produce?
The livestock feed pellet machine is equipment that presses crushed and mixed raw materials into pellets. It is commonly used for producing feed for cattle, sheep, and pigs.
2. What raw materials can the feed pellet machine process?
This equipment is suitable for a wide range of livestock feed raw materials, including grains, protein sources, and fiber materials. Examples include corn, wheat, barley, soybean meal, alfalfa, and various grasses.
Since fiber content, moisture, and formula ratios affect pellet quality, the machine configuration needs to be selected based on the specific raw materials.
3. What production capacity do I need for a feed pellet machine?
The capacity depends on your daily feed demand, production hours, and usage scenario. RICHI offers feed pelletizers and pelleting equipment ranging from 1 to 40 tons per hour (T/H). We provide solutions for farm self-use, small and medium-sized feed processing, and continuous production for commercial feed mills.
4. Can this machine produce feed for cattle, sheep, and pigs?
Yes. When producing feed for cattle, sheep, and pigs, you can choose the appropriate pellet specifications based on the animal species, growth stage, and feeding requirements.
For example, cattle and sheep feed usually requires larger diameter pellets, while pig feed size varies by stage. By adjusting the ring die configuration, the machine can be used as a cattle feed pellet machine or a pig feed pellet machine.
5. Can the size of the feed pellets be adjusted?
Yes. By changing the ring die with different hole sizes, the machine can produce various pellet sizes. RICHI livestock feed pellet machines support pellet diameters ranging from 2 to 12 mm, allowing you to adjust according to the animal type, age, and feed purpose.
6. Is this equipment suitable for farms or feed mills?
This equipment is primarily suitable for large-scale farms producing feed for their own use and for commercial feed mills.
- For Farm Self-use: It is recommended for daily feed needs of 8 tons or more. If the demand is lower, the investment and running costs may not match, and other production methods might be more suitable.
- For Commercial Feed Mills: Different models can be configured according to target output to produce pellet feed for cattle, sheep, pigs, etc.
Note: The machine requires raw materials to be in a suitable state for processing. If using whole corn, wheat, or pasture grass, a crusher is usually required. A mixer may also be needed depending on formula uniformity and production needs.
7. How do I choose the right feed pellet production equipment?
First, determine your daily production demand and raw material situation.
- For Farm Self-use: Choose the capacity based on your daily feed consumption. If the daily demand is 8 tons or more, you can consider configuring a suitable pellet machine.
- For Commercial Feed Production: Choose models ranging from 1–40 T/H based on planned output, and consider future expansion needs.
- For Raw Materials: If processing corn, grains, or pasture grass, confirm if you already have crushing equipment. If the raw material is not powdered, it must be crushed first.
- For Different Animals: Select the appropriate pellet size and ring die specifications based on the needs of cattle, sheep, pigs, etc.
RICHI can help you select the right equipment configuration based on your raw materials, output, and production requirements.
8. Are spare parts and after-sales support provided after purchase?
Yes. RICHI provides a long-term supply of original spare parts, including ring dies, rollers, and other common wear parts. We also offer a 1-year warranty. Whether for standalone use or a complete production line, you will receive technical support for future maintenance.
9. What is the price of a poultry feed pellet machine?
The price depends mainly on the model, production capacity, ring die configuration, and level of automation. Generally, a single feed pellet machine costs between 7,500 and 80,000 USD.
If you need a complete livestock feed production line, the investment cost varies based on capacity and configuration:
- Small Line (1–2 T/H): Starts from around $30,000 USD.
- Medium Line (3–10 T/H): Typically 80,000–300,000 USD.
- Large Commercial Plant: Can exceed $300,000 USD.
Final pricing is also affected by raw material handling, crushing and mixing equipment, automation, packaging, and facility conditions. RICHI can provide a matching equipment configuration and quotation based on your daily output, raw materials, and production goals.
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RICHI Machinery: Powering Global Pellet Production
Committed to pioneering pellet technology and industrial engineering, we leverage over 30 years of R&D expertise and global experience.
We optimize design, manufacturing, and system integration to drive the feed, biomass, and specialty industries toward efficiency, intelligence, and sustainability.
Our expert team delivers end-to-end pellet production solutions that meet international standards and align with your strategic goals for productivity and long-term growth.
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