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Feed Pelleting Machines

Pelleting animal feed for optimal nutrional feed and high feed conversion

A pellet line consists of several steps, where a pellet press is the main machine. At SKIOLD we provide complete pelleting solutions with high quality pellet machines and equipment such as crumblers, sifters, and coolers. A pelleting line in connection with the feed pellet mill provides many advantages.

Pelleting of animal feed provide several advantages:

High feed hygiene: During the feed pelleting process, a temperature of 81° or more is easily obtained, by which Salmonella is removed. The temperature is obtained by adding steam, and by means of the heat from the friction that is generated when the feed is pressed through the die. The high temperature also destroys the most common bacteria and fungi. 

Increased nutritional value: The digestibility of the feed is increased as a result of the heat treatment and the subsequent cooling in the feed pelleting process resulting in improved performance of the livestock (feed conversion rate)

Reduced waste: Transportation of pellets is considerably cleaner and less dust developing than the transportation of meal feed.

Easy dosing: Using an animal feed pellet maker makes dosing easier and more accurate.

No separation: Heavy particles such as minerals and the like do not segregate, hence it is not possible for the animals to be selective.

Increased density: In general, pellets have a 15% higher bulk density compared to the meal.

Transportation and storage: It is easier to transport pellets, as they do not get stuck in pipes, bins, etc. The durability when storing is also longer for pellets than for meal feed.

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SKIOLD pellet press for pelleting of all livestock feed

Pellet press

The pellet press is the very core of the feed pelleting process. The pellet press compacts and forms the pellets. Before this, it is necessary to heat up and dampen the feed, which is done in the conditioner placed directly before...

The pellet press is the very core of the feed pelleting process. The pellet press compacts and forms the pellets. Before this, it is necessary to heat up and dampen the feed, which is done in the conditioner placed directly before the pellet press. We have lots of experience with supplying and installing pellet plants all over the world, and we can supply pellet mills in different sizes. The capacity varies from 2 to 40 tons/hour.


SKIOLD cooler for pelleting

Coolers

Once pressed, it is important to cool down and harden the pellets as quickly as possible. The pellets should be cooled down to a temperature of maximum 4-6°C above the ambient temperature. It is important to cool the entire pellet...

Once pressed, it is important to cool down and harden the pellets as quickly as possible. The pellets should be cooled down to a temperature of maximum 4-6°C above the ambient temperature. It is important to cool the entire pellet, and not just the surface, over a lengthy period of time. This prevents the temperature of the pellet rises again during storage.

One way of cooling the pellets is by means of a counterflow cooler. A pellet spreader in the top of the cooler ensures a uniform distribution of pellets in the entire cooling area. The cooling is effectuated by aspiration of air from the entire bottom area and up through the layer of pellets. The pellets are discharged from the bottom where the temperature is lowest.

Discharge takes place at the same pace as the production of the pellets. This type of cooler requires complete emptying when changing a recipe.


SKIOLD crumbler for pelleting

Crumblers

After cooling of the pellets, it is possible to crumble them, i.e. roll them between two specially grooved rollers to obtain granulate. The crumbler is usually installed directly after the cooler, and the material is transported d...

After cooling of the pellets, it is possible to crumble them, i.e. roll them between two specially grooved rollers to obtain granulate. The crumbler is usually installed directly after the cooler, and the material is transported directly from here to the ready feed section. Granulate is used for the feeding of many different, often small, animals, such as poultry.


SKIOLD sifter to ensure dust free pellets

Sifters

After cooling, the pellets are sifted to ensure dust free pellets (usually 3-4%). Often, the sifter is a vibration type with 1-2 screen layers, a fine meshed for removal of dust, and a big-meshed screen net for removing larger par...

After cooling, the pellets are sifted to ensure dust free pellets (usually 3-4%). Often, the sifter is a vibration type with 1-2 screen layers, a fine meshed for removal of dust, and a big-meshed screen net for removing larger particles such as lumps, foreign bodies, etc. The sifting capacity should match the pelleting capacity.

After sifting, the dust is redistributed to the pelletizer for reuse in the feed pelleting process.


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