Shrimp feed pellet mill

Unique Technology and Design of the Shrimp Feed Pellet Mill

Pellet mills are used to produce feed for shrimp and sturgeon. Because shrimp are bottom feeders and pellet mill feed is dense and compact, the feed sinks. The overall structure and mechanism of the shrimp feed pellet mill are similar to a livestock and poultry pellet mill, but it differs in motor speed and in the material of some parts such as the die. Because of its higher motor speed, it also has a stronger gearbox than ordinary pellet mills.

After the secondary mixer, materials enter the shrimp feed pellet mill, and after pelleting they pass to the stabilizer and cooler for cooling and moisture reduction. In some shrimp feed line designs, in addition to the stabilizer, a horizontal dryer is also used for drying.

Long Cooking and Mixing Time in the Conditioner

With an insulated jacketed (double-wall) conditioner plus a DDC double-shaft conditioner with counter-rotating shafts, the shrimp feed pellet mill can optimise conditioning shaft speed and paddle setup. Materials are thoroughly mixed with a long retention time, ensuring the desired conditioning result.

Higher Efficiency

Die speed in this machine is set according to the characteristics of shrimp feed, increasing machine efficiency and feed quality. With a 1.7 mm die, capacity rises to 4.3 tons per hour.

Automatic Discharge System

The shrimp feed pellet mill adds a pneumatic discharge mechanism to the chute feeding system, which can discharge material when the motor chokes or overloads.

Long Die and Roller Life with a High Compression Ratio

A 1.7 mm die can produce 8,000 tons of feed, running continuously for 2,500 to 2,700 hours. The roller surface is designed to be ideal for pelleting shrimp feed and lets material move easily into the press zone. A well-designed scraper keeps material flowing smoothly and evenly distributed to the two pressing zones, producing quality shrimp feed. Feed made with the shrimp feed pellet mill has better digestibility, a better feed conversion ratio and higher productivity for shrimp farmers.

Feed made with the shrimp feed pellet mill is high-quality, with a smooth, firm and uniform surface.

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