Feed Dryer Machine

Select according to the material characteristics: the density, moisture content of different materials varies, and the appropriate drying temperature and mesh belt speed need to be selected.

Consider capacity requirements: Choose the appropriate equipment model and drying layer number according to the production scale.

Pay attention to the type of heat source: Choose electric heating, steam heating or gas heating according to local energy conditions and costs.

Attach importance to after-sales service: Choose a manufacturer with good after-sales service to ensure the long-term and stable operation of the equipment.

As a crucial part of the extruded feed pellet production line, the mesh feed dryer acts as the last line of defense. The production process of extruded feed generally includes steps like raw material crushing, mixing, conditioning, extrusion, drying, cooling, sieving, and packaging. The mesh feed dryer is positioned after the extrusion process and before the cooling process in the production line. It’s the core equipment for removing excess moisture from the extruded feed.

If you are new to the extruded feed industry, you need to understand that a complete extruded feed production line is necessary to help you quickly clarify the structural construction of the processing plant and realize the conversion from basic raw materials to high-quality puffed feed.​​​​

In the raw material pre – treatment stage, customers first determine the raw materials for pellet feed, such as corn and soybean meal. They use equipment like a cylindrical screen to remove impurities. Then, the raw materials are crushed to the appropriate size by a crusher. After that, the feed is formulated according to market demand by mixing the ingredients in the right proportions and ensuring they are thoroughly blended.

Then it moves on to the conditioning and extrusion stages. An appropriate amount of steam, water, and oil is introduced into the mixed raw materials for conditioning, which raises the temperature and moisture content of the raw materials. After that, they are sent into a screw extruder. Under the high – temperature, high – pressure conditions as well as the extrusion and shearing action of the screw, the raw materials are extruded through the die holes and expand, forming porous pellets. The extrusion process not only improves the palatability of the feed but also enhances the protein digestibility.

The moisture content of the extruded feed is between 18% – 25%. It needs to be dried in a feed dryer machine. In the dryer, hot air comes into contact with the wet material on the mesh belt, evaporating the moisture. Finally, the moisture content is reduced to around 10%. After drying, the feed has a relatively high temperature. It then passes through a cooler to lower the temperature of the pellets and remove excess moisture, so that the pellet feed meets the specified quality standards.

Finally, the oil is sprayed onto the feed using a spraying machine. For aquatic feed, a coating is also applied to enhance its water resistance. Unqualified pellets are removed by a screening device, and the qualified feed is then packaged, completing the entire production process.

Our dryers can also be used in pet feed production lines and various fish feed production lines. If you just update the equipment, we can also provide a single product. You can find product equipment of all sizes and models at RICHI.

RICHI feed dryer machine realizes uniform drying of materials through mesh belt structure and hot air circulation system, ensuring the stability of product quality. Whether it is improving feed conversion rate or building a new feed processing plant, our dryer is your best choice!