How to buy a cost-effective pellet mill

By Jack Huang Oct 22,

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As the cost and price instability of fossil fuels keep growing, and as the environmental problems get worse and worse, the conversion from traditional fuel to green one is urgent. As one of the green fuel, biomass fuel gets huge market. The pellet production can provide affordable fuel, and chances for jobs and at same time ease the environment pressure by lowering the carbon emission.

More and more people start to make pellets for industrial purpose or household use. Then here comes the first and foremost question before start making wood pellets: how to buy a cost-effective pellet mill?

While in the international commercial wood pellet mill market, there are countless pellet mill manufacturers and suppliers. No matter where you are planning to buy a pellet mill, the following 4 considerations need to be focused:

1. Quality comes first. Quality is the core of pellet production. At least, you need to choose a CE certified pellet mill.

2. Cost is one of the decisive factor . Ideal situation would be buying proper pellet mill from the manufacturers or suppliers with the lowest price. Here you should pay attention, the proper pellet mill does not mean the best one. Other words, you should choose a pellet mill after considering your budget, the capacity for large, medium and small scale pellet production, pellets application ( for business or self use, for feed or fuel, for boiler or stoves, etc,), power condition ( electricity, diesel, gasoline, etc) and serving life, etc.

3. Pellet mill operation and utilization affects the purchasing of the pellet mills. If the machine is too complicated to be operated, it may cause extra expense, such as cost for operator training and potential cost of machinery maintenance and operator securing which may be caused by wrong operation.

4. After sale service and spare part supply are also important for choosing a pellet mill manufacturer and supplier. It&#;s better to choose pellet mills from a manufacturer or supplier who could provide satisfactory after sale service and consistent spare part supply, any of your problem can be solved at a call or an .

After these consideration, here comes the second question: where to buy a pellet mill? You may find a local distributor from the business directory, that&#;s ok, but as there is always a huge mark-up from the distributor and the after service cannot be guaranteed, I suggest you choose from internet. So, there comes the third question:

How to buy a cost-effective pellet mill on-line?

When you search information on pellet mills in Google, promotion information are overwhelming. There are American companies, European companies and, of course, Chinese companies. But you will be totally wrong by only judging from where the suppliers are located. I am going to disclose some facts to help you see clearly through how the real pellet mill is behind the advertisement. Let&#;s start with some well-known brands.
 

CPM pellet mill

As a pellet mill manufacture, CPM pellet mill is well known. With the creation of his first flat die pellet mill in , California Pellet Mill was set up. Now CPM has already become a world leading pellet mill suppler with its pellet mill supplied all over the world.

 

Product : Feed pellet mill, wood pellet mill

Pros:

• High production quality
• Durable gear
• High production efficiency
• Good after sales service
• Large scale pellet production

Cons:

• Expensive
• Small and medium scale pellet production is not recommended

 

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Personal point of view: CPM pellet mill is a good and trustworthy pellet mill manufacturer and supplier with international fame and long history, who would provide you high quality pellet making machines and satisfactory after-sale service which will make everything easier for you but on the other hand it will cost you an arm and leg. If your investment is abundant, it may be a good choice for you. However, it would not be a wise choice for small scale pellet manufactures or beginners who just tip toes in the water of pellet production.

ANDRITZ pellet mill

ANDRITZ is also an international technology group with its headquarter located in Graz, Australia. It is also an international pellet mill supplier.


 

Product : Biomass pellet mills

Pros:

• Sturdy
• High efficiency
• Larger capacity

Cons:

• Expensive
• Small and medium scale pellet production is not recommended

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Personal point of view: AUDRITZ is an integrated group, whose feed and biomass pellet mills are supplied all around the world. The AUDRITZ pellet mills are designed for large scale feed or fuel pellet production which are ensured of efficient control of pellet quality and the needed energy consumption. Again, they are the good choice for large pellet production provided the investment is abundant. However they are not a good choice for beginners.

Four American pellet mill website

1. pelletmilloutlet.com
2. makeyourownpellts.com
3. pelletpros.com
4. alaskapelletmill.com

I would like to put them into one category, because all of the four are American suppliers who are frequently seen online. Most of them sell small pellet mills. On their websites, there are electricity pellet mills, diesel pellet mills, gasoline pellet mills and PTO pellet mills
 

Diesel pellet mill from makeyourownpellets.com                      Diesel pellet mill from alaskapelletmill.com

 

Large diesel pellet mill from pelletmiloutlook.com                                     Larger diesel pellet mill from pelletpros.com

(All the photos come from  their web pages.)

When purchasing on line, it is better to think twice before leaping. Because there is a problem. Some of the above suppliers claim that their pellet mills are made in USA. That is NOT TRUE. It&#;s is not true because all the machines are made by Chinese manufacturers. I know that because I am in China and I know exactly what Chinese pellet mills look like. Believe it not, all the pellet mills from the above mentioned suppliers are made in China. I will show you the evidence: In the image below, the marked-in-yellow Chinese characters&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#; is a diesel engine brand name in China.

When purchasing on line, it is better to think twice before leaping. Because there is a problem. Some of the above suppliers claim that their pellet mills are made in USA. That is NOT TRUE. It&#;s is not true because all the machines are made by Chinese manufacturers. I know that because I am in China and I know exactly what Chinese pellet mills look like. Believe it not, all the pellet mills from the above mentioned suppliers are made in China. I will show you the evidence: In the image below, the marked-in-yellow Chinese characters&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#; is a diesel engine brand name in China.

Diesel pellet mill from makeyourownpellets.com  

 

Products: Pellet mills from pelletmilloutlet.com,makeyourownpellts.com,pelletpros.com, alaskapelletmill.com

Pros: You can visit the supplier and see the real machine on-site easily if you leave in USA

Cons: Pellet mills made in USA? Doubtful

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Personal point of view :Given this, you will have big risks when buying pellet mill from them because of the following reasons:

1. Prices are still cheap buying from China. Then these American suppliers will make a huge mark-up to local buyer, and if you buy, you buy in an unnecessarily high price.

2. Quality from Chinese suppliers are not the same. No doubt that there are Chinese manufacturers who are making quality pellet mill (I&#;ll give examples later), but you have no idea if the pellet mills from these American distributors come from an unlicensed small workshop. If it is true, not only the quality cannot be guaranteed, but also no after service at all.

Knowing this, I will ask you one question: why not buying a pellet mill directly from a reliable Chinese supplier? As too many factories exist in China, I pick up 3 pellet mill brands which you definitely will find them active on internet : Muyang, Zhengchang, and Gemco.

 

Muyang pellet mill

Muyang Co..Ltd is an integrated solution provider of plant , equipment and service in the field of feed manufacturing, which was founded in . Now Muyang has already becomes a poultry feed pellet mill suppler internationally.Muyang poultry feed pellet mills are known as high efficiency, hygiene and safety, flexible production and user-friendly operation. The capacity of its feed pellet mills ranges from 1.5 to 27 ton per hour.

Product : Feed pellet mills

The company is the world’s best Small Feed Pellet Line supplier. We are your one-stop shop for all needs. Our staff are highly-specialized and will help you find the product you need.

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Pros: Professional for feed pellet production

Cons: Not sure if they can make pellets from woody material

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Personal point of view: Feed pellet mills are the focus of Muyang Group, who can provide you feed pellet mills with flexible production. Their feed pellet mills can produce pellets from 1.5 &#; 27 ton per hour, which would be good for medium and large scale pellet manufacturers who has fair budget but not for small feed pellet producers.

 

Zhengchang pellet mill

Zhengchang was established in . It is able to offer a range of comprehensive solutions for feed production. Now it has developed into the largest manufacture of feed machinery in China.

Product : Pellet mills

Pros: Professional for feed pellet production

Cons: Limited in the field of feed pellet mills

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Personal point of view: Zhengchang Group is one of the leading pellet mill manufacturers in China, whose feed pellet mills are especially well known. Zhengchang feed pellet mills have a wide range from 50 kg to 24 ton per hour, which can meet the production requirement for small, medium and large scale pellet production.

 

Started from s, GEMCO is well known for its wide product range: small wood pellet mill, small feed pellet mill, mobile pellet mill, large wood pellet turnkey project and even briquetting machine.

Gemco ring die pellet mill and R type pellet mill

Product : Biomass pellet mills

Pros:

• Competitive price
• Proven quality
• Wide capacity range
• Good after-sale service

Cons:They are not as famous as others because they don't advertise too much

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Personal point of view: Gemco is well-known in China for its patent technology on pellet production, which makes them can largely improve the pellet mill production efficiency and working life. Their small pellet mills and pellet lines are seen all over the world to meet the needs of various scales of pellet production.

Conclusion: To buy a pellet mill online always is not easy. You may suffer big loss without deep investigation. Check their websites, youtube video, exhibition news, customers visit news, or case study as much as you can. Make sure you talk business with their salesmen and ask technical questions to see if they are professional enough from the answer. Any consultation is welcomed, I hope I can help you.

In launching a chicken farming industry or feed plant, buying the right chicken feed machine can be critical. It's not just the purchase of equipment, it's the cornerstone of a successful business plan. The choice of pellet feed machine directly determines the quality and efficiency of feed production, and is also closely linked to cost control, production scale and ultimately business competitiveness. Whether you are considering purchasing a hen feed making machine, broiler feed making machine, chick feed making machine or layer feed making machine, I hope this article has provided you with useful information and insight.

Chicken Feed Making Machine for Pellet Production

Buy Best Chicken Feed Making Machines for Pellets: Key Considerations

Whether you are going to start your chicken feed plant or take a plunge into the chicken farming industry, when you are ready to buy a machine for making chicken feeds, you surely have a lot of questions about how to choose and buy the right one. Here, I will share some of the issues that you must focus on when buying a feed machine. Hopefully, this will provide you with valuable help when buying a pellet machine for chicken feed.

• Adaptability of Pellet Machine to Chicken Feed Formulations

Confirm that the machine is capable of handling your chosen chicken feed formulas. For example, a flat die feed pellet mill is better suited to handle higher moisture ingredients. However, ring die feed pellet mill is better suited to produce pelleted feed with a harder texture.

Flat Die Feed Pellet Machine & Ring Die Feed Pellet Machine

• Adjustability of Pellet Size and Shape of Models

Consider the size and shape of the pellets you need. The chicken pellet maker should have the ability to change dies or adjust animal feed pellet mill settings to make pellets of different sizes and shapes. These will affect chicken consumption and digestion. Usually, the diameter of chicken feed pellets is usually 3~5mm. but chicks are fed with crushed material, which is usually 2mm in diameter. Therefore, when buying a chicken feed machine, you should ask the chicken feed machine manufacturer to find out if the feed pellet machine has the flexibility to change the die and purchase the dies with appropriate.

• Production Capacity and Speed of Chicken Pellet Making Machine

Choose the appropriate machine capacity according to the scale of farming. Find out the hourly production capacity of the chicken pellet machine to make sure it can meet your feed production needs.

Below is a brief table of chicken feed making machine price and output for your reference (taking GEMCO machine as an example). If you want to know more, you can contact us for free.

Machines /Production Lines Output Reference Price Flat Die Feed Pellet Machine 60-kg/h &#;$490 Small Feed Pellet Production Line (Flat Die) 500-kg/h $12,000 Ring Die Feed Pellet Machine 1-12 ton/h $15,600 Ring Die Feed Pellet Production Unit 1-3 ton/h $5,200 Large Feed Pellet Production Line (Ring Die&#; 1-100 ton/h $29,987

Small Feed Pellet Plant for Sale

Large Animal Feed Pellet Plant

Please note! The price given in the above table is just a reference price of animal feed pellet making machines and processing lines. &#;The specific price of animal feed making machines should be changed according to the needs of different investors. Please contact us directly if you need to know the specific price and machine. We will provide you with the price and purchase advice for free.

• Wear Resistance and Maintenance of Parts in Chicken Feed Pellet Machine

Check the material and wear resistance of the key parts of the chicken feed pellet making machine. Chicken feed making machines can be worn out after a long period of use, so choosing a durable and easy-to-maintain animal feed making machine will help reduce repair costs and downtime.

• Quality Certification and Manufacturer Background

Pay attention to the qualifications and background of the chicken feed machine manufacturer, such as ISO certification and product quality inspection reports. Well-known brands usually have more reliable quality assurance.

• Cost Analysis and ROI Calculation for Chicken Feed Pellet plant

Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to understand the purchase cost, operating cost, maintenance cost, etc. and calculate the return on investment (ROI) to assess the economics of the poultry feed making machine.

Process Points for Pellet Production by Chicken Feed Making Machines

To successfully produce pellet feed with a chicken feed machine, we will focus on pelletizing requirements of feed pellet making mills and cooling systems in this article. These two guidelines will provide important thinking for your chicken feed production business. However, the specific chicken feed making process and chicken feed pellet plant design scheme needs to be fully consulted and customized according to the actual situation.

Consult us to get a free chicken feed plant production line design drawing.

Key Points for Pelleting of Chicken Feed Making Machine

Depending on the differences in the characteristics of the ingredients of the chicken feed formulation, it is crucial to choose the right thickness of the press mold. For feeds with high heat sensitivity, high fiber content or high inorganic salt content, a thinner die is preferred. For feeds containing more fat and starch, a thicker die is suitable.

Manufacturing Raw Materials into Pellets

If using a ring die chicken pellet machine for pelletizing, the compression ratio of the ring die should be 1 : 8 - 1 : 14. When replacing the ring die with a new one, be sure to grind the bore before putting it into service. The purpose of this is to ensure that the holes are smooth and the surface is flat to ensure that chicken feed processing machine operates smoothly and produces the desired pelletizing results.

Critical Aspects of Cooling Systems in Chicken Feed Production Line

The key to optimizing the cooling system is to control the airflow and cooling time to ensure that the moisture content of the pellets remains within the safe moisture range (12% - 13%), while keeping the material temperature no more than 5°C above room temperature. The optimal setup is to place the chicken feed maker machine on top of the cooler so that hot, wet pellets can enter the cooler directly, avoiding pellet crushing and eliminating the need for a conveyor.

On the other hand, crusher should be placed below the cooler, and then the pellets or chips should be conveyed via an elevator to a grading screen above the finished product compartment for screening, where the fine pellets or screened material can be easily returned or put into storage. To avoid damage to the pellets when they fall straight down, a vertical spiral chute can be installed in the chamber to allow the pellets to slide down at a slow rate to protect their integrity. (The layout design of the production line is for reference only; specific chicken feed mill design program can contact us for free consultation)

Contact us to discuss your requirements of Floating Fish Feed Production Line. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.