1. Overview
Tailored for home breeders and small feed pellet plants, the 400-600kg/h feed pellet production line integrates “crushing-mixing-pelleting-storage” into a streamlined, cost-effective system. It solves the pain points of small-scale feed production—dispersed equipment, high space occupation, and complex operation—by adopting a combined core device and automated linkage design.
This line processes common agricultural raw materials (corn, wheat, soybean meal, straw, fish meal, etc.) into high-quality pellets for both livestock (pigs, chickens, sheep) and aquatic creatures (fish, shrimp). With easy operation, reasonable pricing, and efficient output, it is the ideal choice for users aiming to produce homemade feed, cut breeding costs, and control feed quality.
2. Core Advantages
2.1 All-in-One Design Saves Space & Costs
The line’s biggest highlight is the AMS400 Combined Crusher&Mixer, which merges two independent processes (crushing and mixing) into one machine—saving 40% of installation space compared to separate equipment. It also reduces power consumption and initial investment, as no additional linkage parts for crushing and mixing are needed. The entire line only requires 20-30㎡ of space, fitting perfectly in home workshops or small factory corners.
2.2 Easy Operation for Novices
Equipped with a centralized electric cabinet, the line realizes one-key control of all processes (crushing, mixing, conveying, pelleting). The AMS400 Combined Crusher&Mixer adopts a self-suction design—raw materials are automatically sucked into the machine without manual feeding. Even users without professional training can master full-process operation in 1 day.
2.3 High Cost-Efficiency & Quick ROI
- Raw Material Flexibility: Handles both grain raw materials (corn, wheat) and agricultural by-products (straw powder, bran), reducing reliance on expensive commercial feed and cutting breeding costs by 20%-25%.
- Low Running Costs: Total power of the line is only 19.4KW (2.2KW for the combined machine + 15KW for the pellet mill + 2.2KW for auxiliary equipment), with low electricity consumption. Wear parts (hammer blades, ring dies) are standardized and affordable.
- Fast Payback: For a family farm with 200 pigs or 5,000 chickens, the line typically recovers investment in 6-10 months through feed cost savings.
2.4 High-Quality Pellets for Diverse Breeding Needs
The AMS200 ring die pellet mill ensures pellets have uniform size, smooth surface, and high density. Key benefits include:
- Nutrient Preservation: Moderate temperature rise during pelleting avoids loss of heat-sensitive micronutrients (vitamins, probiotics), improving animal digestion and growth.
- Broad Adaptability: Pellet diameter adjustable from 1.5mm (for chicks/fry) to 6mm (for adult livestock/fish), matching different species and growth stages.
- Aquaculture-Friendly: Fish feed pellets maintain stability in water for a long time, reducing nutrient leaching and water pollution.
3. Core Composition of the Production Line
The line consists of 5 key devices, realizing seamless linkage between processes:
| Equipment Name | Model | Core Function | Key Features & Advantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Crusher&Mixer | AMS400 | Integrates crushing large raw materials (0.8-6mm powder) and mixing with additives. | – Self-suction feeding for easy operation; – 2-in-1 design saves space, power, and costs; – Specialized for pig feed (uniform nutrition mixing); – Capacity: 500kg/batch. |
| Screw Conveyor | – | Automatically conveys mixed powder from the combined machine to the pellet mill. | – Sealed design to prevent powder leakage; – Steady feeding to avoid pellet mill overload. |
| Ring Die Feed Pellet Mill | AMS200 | Extrudes mixed powder into dense, smooth pellets. | – Moderate pelleting temperature (preserves nutrients); – Pellet size adjustable (1.5-6mm diameter, 5-30mm length); – Handles both low/high moisture feed. |
| Storage Bin | – | Stores finished pellets for on-demand use. | – Sealed structure to prevent moisture and mildew; – Capacity matched to line output. |
| Electric Cabinet | – | Centralized control of all equipment (start/stop, speed regulation). | – Intuitive panel with fault alarm; – Ensures safe, stable operation. |
4. Full Production Process
The line follows a 4-step automated workflow with minimal manual intervention:
- Integrated Crushing & Mixing: Large raw materials (e.g., whole corn, straw) are fed into the AMS400 Combined Crusher&Mixer. The machine first crushes them into fine powder (0.8-6mm) via high-speed hammer blades, then automatically mixes the powder with additives (e.g., pig premix, fish oil) evenly—completing two key processes in one step.
- Automated Material Conveying: The screw conveyor (linked to the combined machine) sucks the mixed powder and transports it to the AMS200 pellet mill steadily, avoiding manual material transfer and powder waste.
- High-Density Pelleting: The mixed powder enters the pellet mill’s press chamber. Under the extrusion of pressure rollers and the 200mm inner-diameter ring die, it is formed into pellets. A built-in cutter trims pellets to the set length (5-30mm), and the finished pellets have a smooth surface and high hardness.
- Sealed Storage: Finished pellets are conveyed to the storage bin for sealed storage, ready for feeding livestock or aquatic creatures at any time.
5. Technical Parameters of Key Equipment
| Equipment Model | Power | Capacity | Key Specifications | Dimensions (L×W×H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMS400 Combined Machine | 2.2KW | 500kg/batch | Integrated crushing & mixing; self-suction design | Customized |
| AMS200 Pellet Mill | 15KW | 500-800kg/h (line output: 400-600kg/h) | Ring die inner diameter: 200mm; Pellet diameter: 1.5-6mm | 1200×1000×1350mm |
6. Applicable Scenarios
- Family Farms: Produces self-use feed for 100-200 pigs, 3,000-5,000 chickens, or 5,000-10,000 fish, reducing dependence on external feed suppliers.
- Small Feed Workshops: Supplies customized feed to local small breeders, supporting small-batch, multi-variety production (e.g., piglet feed, layer feed, shrimp feed).
- Aquaculture Bases: Makes high-stability aquatic feed for pond-raised fish, improving feed utilization and water quality.
- Rural Cooperatives: Shared equipment for members to process feed collectively, lowering individual investment costs.