Planta de fabricación de pienso para peces y alimentos para mascotas de 1,5-2 T/H en EE. UU.

Fish Feed & Pet Food Factory (Customized Design)

Production of tilapia, salmon, catfish feed and pet food

Especificaciones del pienso:

1-6 mm fish food and 2-12 mm pet food

Materias primas:

(Fish) Corn, wheat, rice bran, soybean meal, fish meal, fish oil, poultry fat, vitamin premix, mineral premix, probiotics, palatability enhancers…
(Pets) Fish meal, chicken meal, turkey meal, soy protein, potato protein, corn, wheat, beet pulp, chicken fat, fish oil, taurine, Omega, vitamins, probiotics…

Capacidad de producción:

1.5-2 tons/hour

Tipo:

Fish Feed & Pet Food Production Line

The US Aquaculture Market

American aquaculture is a strategic growth point for seafood supply, transitioning rapidly to technology-driven modernization. Domestic production meets only about 25% of demand, but huge consumption potential and import gaps drive industry expansion, ensuring stable demand for high-quality feed.

However, challenges exist, many related to feed.

Reliance on imported fishmeal/oil exposes the sector to market volatility. Stricter environmental regulations increase demands on emissions and digestibility. Lack of customized feed research limits yield and health improvements.

With sustainable practices advancing, demand grows for high-performance, low-waste, adjustable-pellet feed.

Flexible, multi-species equipment supporting floating/sinking pellets becomes key. Professional guidance and after-sales services reduce costs, boost efficiency, stabilize markets, and enhance profitability.

Capitalize on US Market

Detalles del proyecto del cliente

A farming enterprise in the eastern United States invested in building a multi-functional production line to meet the demand for catfish, tilapia, salmon, and pet food.

This line can flexibly produce fish feed pellets ranging from 1–6 mm and pet food measuring 2–12 mm, accommodating both floating and sinking pellets. It also handles various raw materials, helping the company quickly increase output and diversify its product range.

During the planning phase, the client’s primary concern was finding equipment that was efficient, stable, and user-friendly. They wanted the production line to be compatible with commonly used American raw materials like corn, soybean meal, and fishmeal, while ensuring uniform pellet formation and consistent nutrition across different sizes.

After multiple rounds of proposal comparisons and technical discussions, the client ultimately chose our customized production line, which not only met their daily output requirements but also left room for future expansion.

Since going into operation, the pellets produced for fish feed and pet food have become more uniform and stable in shape. Sinking fish feed remains intact even when submerged, while floating pellets are easy to dispense. Pet food pellet sizes can also be adjusted flexibly according to different species.

The entire production line runs smoothly and is easy to maintain. With operational training and technical support, the client quickly got up to speed, significantly reducing trial-and-error costs.

The successful launch of this production line has not only enhanced the client’s competitiveness in the U.S. aquaculture and pet food markets but also laid a solid foundation for future capacity expansion.

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Solución a medida

No two customers have exactly the same aquaculture feed production needs. In the aquaculture industry, different aquaculture species and fish growth stages have different requirements for feed pellet size and nutritional composition.

RICHI always puts the real needs of customers first. Before providing a feed production solution, our engineers conducted a detailed consultation with the client:

Is the focus primarily on fish feed, or does it aim to balance both fish feed and pet food production?

Are the moisture content, particle size, and protein levels of raw materials stable?

Is there a preference for dry extrusion, wet extrusion, or twin-screw extrusion processes?

How large is the workshop area approximately? Are there any special requirements for equipment layout?

Based on this information, we design a more tailored solution for the client, ensuring that fish feed and pet food production equipment configuration and process design are fully aligned with client’s specific needs, helping them resolve operational challenges.

As requested by this customer from the US, the equipment configuration of this 1.5-2 ton/hour fish feed & pet food mill is very complete.

The final fish feed & pet food mill primarily includes the following parts:

Sistema de trituración

Sistema de mezcla

Sistema de extrusión

Sistema de secado

Sistema de pulverización

Sistema de refrigeración

Sistema de envasado

Sistema de trituración

Quickly crushes raw materials into uniform particles, ensuring smooth mixing and extrusion later. Efficient, time-saving, and capable of handling various ingredients.

Sistema de mezcla

Blends all materials evenly so every pellet has consistent nutrition. Fast, effective, and avoids product differences.

Sistema de extrusión

Shapes mixed materials into pellets that can be either floating or sinking. Pellets are dense, stable, and retain nutrients.

Sistema de secado

Removes excess moisture to extend feed shelf life. Dries evenly without cracking or powdering.

Sistema de pulverización

Sprays oil, pigments, or additives onto pellet surfaces to make them more appealing to fish/shrimp and improve nutrient absorption.

Sistema de refrigeración

Rapidly cools hot pellets to maintain shape and hardness. Fast cooling prevents clumping and eases packaging.

Sistema de envasado

Automatically weighs, seals, and packages in one step. Saves labor, boosts efficiency, and ensures neat, market-ready products.

The US Fish Feed & Pet Food Mill Configuration

For the 1.5-2 ton/hour fish feed and pet food mill construction project in the US, all equipment on the line was independently developed and manufactured by RICHI Machinery. We offer quality guarantees and lifetime after-sales service.

The equipment used in this project includes a hammer mill, a twin shaft paddle mixer, a twin screw extruder, a mesh belt dryer, a vaccum sprayer, a stainless steel cooler and a fully automatic packaging machine. These fish and pet food production equipment were custom-designed to meet the production capacity of the line.

Sistema de trituración

Molino de martillos

Sistema de mezcla

Two Shaft Paddle Mixer

Sistema de extrusión

Extrusora de doble husillo

Sistema de secado

Secador de cinta de malla

Sistema de pulverización

Equipo de pulverización al vacío RICHI a la venta

Pulverizador de vacío

Sistema de refrigeración

stainless steel cooler

Sistema de envasado

Packaging Machine

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Complete Fish Feed & Pet Food Production Line Delivery Process

Producción de maquinaria para líneas de producción de pienso para peces

Producción mecánica

After the customer confirmed the plan and signed the contract, our factory immediately began production. All feed equipment used in this 1.5-2 ton/hour fish feed and pet food mill in the US is self-manufactured by RICHI, with some key components custom-made based on the client’s raw material type and process needs.

Durante la producción, nuestros ingenieros supervisan rigurosamente cada paso —desde la selección de los materiales hasta el montaje y la puesta en marcha— siguiendo unas normas de calidad unificadas para garantizar un rendimiento fiable y un funcionamiento estable.

Al mismo tiempo, para que los clientes estén más al tanto de los avances, tomamos regularmente fotos y grabamos vídeos del proceso de fabricación de los equipos, en los que se muestran los equipos clave y los productos semiacabados. De este modo, los clientes pueden ver claramente todo el proceso de montaje paso a paso de toda la línea de producción, aunque no se encuentren en las instalaciones.

Entrega de equipos para la línea de producción de piensos

Entrega del material

Once all fish feed & pet food production equipment is fully manufactured and the necessary accessories for the fish feed & pet food production line are prepared, we will arrange shipment according to the delivery schedule confirmed with you.

Como fabricante con una larga trayectoria en el sector de los equipos para piensos, contamos con un sistema de distribución global bien consolidado. Nuestros equipos de producción de piensos se han exportado con éxito a más de 140 países y regiones.

Whether your project is located in the US or elsewhere, we can ensure the safe and timely delivery of the equipment to the project site through standardized logistics solutions and end-to-end tracking services.

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Planificación de una fábrica de piensos para peces

Simposio sobre la fábrica de piensos para peces

Instalación, puesta en marcha y formación

After the equipment arrives at the customer’s project site, we offer flexible installation support options: You can install it yourself or have our engineers assist on-site.

For this project, the customers chose self-installation. To ensure a smooth installation, we provided detailed installation drawings in advance and provided online guidance. If any problems arise during installation, our technical team will timely provide solutions to get the line running smoothly.

After the feed production line is installed and commissioned, we provide clients with training, either online or on-site. This training covers equipment operation, routine maintenance, and production process management, ensuring safe and skilled use of the entire feed production line.

Además, la maquinaria de producción de piensos utilizada en los proyectos de producción de piensos que diseñamos cuenta con un periodo de garantía. Tras la instalación, nuestro equipo de servicio posventa supervisará de forma proactiva el funcionamiento de los equipos. Incluso una vez finalizada la garantía, los clientes podrán ponerse en contacto con nosotros en cualquier momento para recibir asistencia especializada, y les suministraremos sin demora cualquier pieza de recambio que necesiten.

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Customer Evaluation and Project Operation Status

Recently, our after-sales department received the client’s feedback:

This fish feed and pet food production line has been a total lifesaver!

The equipment’s so easy to operate—our team got the hang of it in just a few days. We can tweak the pellet size however we want, and both the floating and sinking types stay super stable. Best of all, none of the nutrients get lost in the process.

The whole line runs like a dream—super efficient and saves us so much hassle. And the after-sales service? Top-notch. Whenever we run into a problem, someone’s there right away to walk us through it.

The return on investment was even faster than we expected. Honestly, we’re really thrilled with this collaboration!

the US Fish Feed & Pet Food Mill: Value and Trend

This 1.5–2 ton/hour fish feed and pet food plant efficiently meets medium-scale aquaculture and pet market demands, delivering stable returns on investment.

As the U.S. aquaculture and pet food markets grow, such mid-sized production lines are evolving toward smarter, more customizable, and multi-raw material compatible solutions.

Types of Feed Suitable for Production In The US

The United States holds a pivotal position in global animal feed production, thanks to its vast land resources, advanced agricultural technologies, and well-developed logistics system.

Benefiting from abundant raw material supplies such as corn, soybeans, and forage, coupled with stable demand from diversified livestock sectors like beef cattle, dairy cows, swine, and poultry, along with cutting-edge feed processing technologies, the U.S. has become one of the most competitive feed-producing countries worldwide.

(1) Livestock & Poultry Feed (Highest Demand + Strong Raw Material Advantage)

The U.S. ranks among the world’s largest producers of broiler chickens and turkeys. In livestock product exports, beef and dairy products are the primary categories.

Chicken & Turkey Feed

With the highest global output of corn and soybean meal, raw materials are plentiful; large-scale farms concentrate here, ensuring stable demand.

Cattle & Sheep Feed

The U.S. focuses on exporting beef and dairy products. Large ranches have high requirements for the quality, stability, and nutritional value of cattle feed.

(2) Pet Food (Highest Profit Margin + Largest Market)

The U.S. is the world’s largest pet food market, with an annual output value exceeding $40 billion. Pellets, wet food, puffed grains, and freeze-dried foods all have markets. It’s highly suitable for expanding new factories or production lines.

Cat Food

Dog Food

(3) Aquatic Feed (Regionally Concentrated, but Significant Future Potential)

Mainly concentrated in states like Louisiana, Mississippi, Washington, and Maine.

Pienso para peces

For tilapia, catfish, and salmon.

Pienso para gambas

Rapid growth in indoor factory farming.

See Feed Opportunities in the US

Nuestros proyectos en otros países

For 30 years, RICHI has specialized in fish feed production machinery, driven by tech and backed by service. We create flexible solutions deployed successfully worldwide – from Russia, Ukraine through Central Asia ( Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan) to Algeria, Iran, India, Ecuador, the Philippines – adapting to various climates, ingredients, and aquaculture requirements.

Si estás planeando un proyecto de línea de producción de pienso para peces, elige a RICHI como tu socio de confianza. Te ofreceremos soluciones de equipamiento a medida y asistencia técnica durante todo el proceso para ayudarte a poner en marcha tus operaciones rápidamente y a obtener beneficios constantes.

5 Ton/Hour Shrimp Feed Mill In Ecuador

This factory uses an advanced extrusion process to produce sinking shrimp feed (1.5–8 mm). For ingredients, it not only uses common local soybean meal but also adds by-products from the banana industry to improve efficiency and stabilize costs. The production line is specially equipped with a spraying system to add key nutrients like astaxanthin and probiotics at low temperatures, preventing them from being destroyed by heat.

3 T/H Fish Feed Mill Plant in uAE

Designed specifically for the UAE’s harsh conditions of extreme heat and high salinity, this line supports diverse fish, shrimp feed, and pet food production. Through automation and customized solutions, we ensure reliable pellet quality, uniform nutrition, and agile production.

Línea de producción de pienso para peces de 5 toneladas por hora en Rusia

Esta línea de producción, fabricada por nuestra empresa y capaz de producir pienso en gránulos flotantes y pienso en gránulos que se hunden, utiliza una avanzada tecnología de extrusión de doble husillo, y los gránulos de pienso resultantes presentan además una excelente estabilidad en el agua, ya que pueden permanecer en ella durante 12 horas. Esta línea de producción ha logrado resultados notables desde que entró en funcionamiento.

Línea de producción de pienso para peces en pellets con un solo tornillo de 2 T/H en Polonia

Este proyecto, diseñado para la cría local de carpas y truchas en Polonia, satisface la demanda de piensos acuáticos de alta calidad. Gracias a una solución a medida, utiliza procesos avanzados —micromolienda, dosificación automática, extrusión de un solo tornillo y recubrimiento posterior— para procesar de forma eficaz ingredientes complejos, como cereales locales y harina de pescado importada.

1 ton/hour Shrimp Feed Plant in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a major shrimp exporter in South Asia, and the requirements for the pellet uniformity and water resistance stability of shrimp feed are strict. RICHI designed a 2 ton/hour shrimp feed plant for a local customer. This line adopted ultra-fine grinding technology and a double-layer conditioner to ensure uniform nutrition in feed particles and long water resistance, and to avoid the shrimp pond from being polluted by feed collapse when shrimps eat.

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Especializada en la producción de pienso flotante para peces con un tamaño de partícula de entre 3 y 6 mm. Las principales materias primas utilizadas por los clientes son la harina de pescado, el aceite de pescado, las algas marinas, la cebada, la avena, la soja y la harina de colza. Desde su creación, la planta de pienso ha funcionado de forma estable, generando beneficios de forma constante para los clientes.

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Garantía RICHI

RICHI Machinery began as a professional manufacturer in feed pellet machine, and has now developed into a comprehensive solution partner for both feed pellet equipment and complete pellet plant systems. We take great pride in our team’s expertise and skills—from technical sales to process design engineers, every member is committed to supporting our customers. You can confidently choose RICHI to elevate your business.

In the field of aquatic feed pelletizing equipment and full aquatic feed pellet production lines, we leverage our team’s extensive experience to accurately understand your process engineering needs, deeply solve practical challenges, and tailor-made reliable solutions that meet international high standards for you.

Diseño a medida de una fábrica de piensos para peces

Diseño personalizado

Every customer’s production needs are unique, so we offer full custom design services. From production capacity and raw material type to product specifications, each production line is tailored to the customer’s actual conditions, ensuring efficient layout, optimized performance, and flexibility for future expansion.

Intercambio de experiencias sobre fábricas de piensos para peces

Amplia experiencia

Fundada en 2013, nuestra empresa cuenta con años de experiencia en el sector de la maquinaria para piensos. Tanto si se trata de una máquina independiente para la producción de piensos como de un proyecto «llave en mano» de producción de piensos, podemos ofrecer la solución perfecta para la producción de piensos.

Equipo de servicios profesionales

From early consultation to solution design, equipment production, and after-sales service, we have a highly comprehensive and professional team whose members are fully committed to completing the project.

Ventaja competitiva

We have a production facility covering over 60,000 square meters, and customers can visit our factory at any time. Our equipment has been exported to over 140 countries and regions worldwide, with very high customer satisfaction.

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What Feed Processing Solutions Can We Provide?

Podemos diseñar y fabricar líneas completas de producción de pienso granulado y máquinas de pienso granulado «llave en mano» con capacidades de entre 1 y 100 toneladas por hora para todo tipo de organismos acuáticos y animales.

Línea de producción de piensos acuáticos

Pescado, gambas, cangrejos, marisco y otras especies de acuicultura convencional, así como animales acuáticos especiales