1.5-2 T/H Fish Feed & Pet Food Mill in the US

Fish Feed & Pet Food Factory (Customized Design)

Production of tilapia, salmon, catfish feed and pet food

Especificações da ração:

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

Matérias-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…

Capacidade de produção:

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

Detalhes do projeto do 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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Solução à medida

Não há dois clientes com necessidades de produção de rações para aquicultura exatamente iguais. No setor da aquicultura, as diferentes espécies aquáticas e as diferentes fases de crescimento dos peixes apresentam requisitos distintos no que diz respeito ao tamanho dos pellets de ração e à composição nutricional.

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 trituração

Sistema de mistura

Sistema de extrusão

Sistema de secagem

Sistema de pulverização

Sistema de arrefecimento

Sistema de embalagem

Sistema de trituração

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

Sistema de mistura

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

Sistema de extrusão

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

Sistema de secagem

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

Sistema de pulverização

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

Sistema de arrefecimento

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

Sistema de embalagem

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 trituração

Moinho de martelos

Sistema de mistura

Two Shaft Paddle Mixer

Sistema de extrusão

Extrusora de duplo parafuso

Sistema de secagem

Secador de correia de malha

Sistema de pulverização

Equipamento de pulverização a vácuo RICHI à venda

Pulverizador a vácuo

Sistema de arrefecimento

stainless steel cooler

Sistema de embalagem

Packaging Machine

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Complete Fish Feed & Pet Food Production Line Delivery Process

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Produção mecânica

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 a produção, os nossos engenheiros supervisionam rigorosamente cada etapa — desde a seleção dos materiais até à montagem e colocação em funcionamento —, seguindo normas de qualidade uniformes para garantir um desempenho fiável e um funcionamento estável.

Ao mesmo tempo, para manter os clientes mais bem informados sobre o andamento do projeto, captamos regularmente fotografias e vídeos do processo de fabrico do equipamento, mostrando os equipamentos principais e os produtos semiacabados. Desta forma, os clientes podem ver claramente todo o processo de montagem, passo a passo, de toda a linha de produção, mesmo que não estejam no local.

Entrega de equipamento

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.

Enquanto fabricante com uma longa tradição no setor do equipamento para rações, dispomos de um sistema de distribuição global bem estabelecido. O nosso equipamento de produção de rações tem sido exportado com sucesso para mais de 140 países e regiões.

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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Instalação, colocação em funcionamento e formação

Após a chegada do equipamento ao local do projeto do cliente, disponibilizamos opções flexíveis de apoio à instalação: pode instalá-lo por conta própria ou solicitar a assistência dos nossos engenheiros no local.

Para este projeto, os clientes optaram pela autoinstalação. Para garantir uma instalação sem complicações, fornecemos antecipadamente desenhos de instalação detalhados e oferecemos orientação online. Caso surjam quaisquer problemas durante a instalação, a nossa equipa técnica fornecerá soluções atempadas para que a linha funcione sem problemas.

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.

In addition, the feed production machinery used in our designed feed production projects comes with a warranty period. After installation, our after-sales service team will proactively monitor equipment operation. Even after the warranty expires, clients can still reach out anytime for expert support, and we’ll promptly supply any needed spare parts.

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Avaliação do cliente e estado de execução do projeto

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.

Comida para gatos

Ração para cães

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

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

Ração para peixes

For tilapia, catfish, and salmon.

Ração para camarões

Rapid growth in indoor factory farming.

See Feed Opportunities in the US

Os nossos projetos noutros 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.

If you are planning a fish feed production line project, choose RICHI as your trusted partner. We will tailor professional equipment solutions and full-process technical assistance to help you launch operations quickly and achieve steady profits.

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Esta linha de produção, construída pela nossa empresa e capaz de produzir pellets de ração flutuantes e pellets de ração para peixes que afundam, adota tecnologia avançada de extrusão de duplo parafuso, e os pellets de ração produzidos apresentam também uma excelente estabilidade na água, podendo permanecer na água durante 12 horas. Esta linha de produção tem alcançado resultados notáveis desde que entrou em funcionamento.

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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.

Conceção personalizada de uma fábrica de rações para peixes

Design 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.

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Vasta experiência

Fundada em 2013, a nossa empresa conta com anos de experiência no setor das máquinas para rações. Quer se trate de uma máquina autónoma de produção de rações ou de um projeto chave na mão de produção de rações, podemos fornecer a solução perfeita para a produção de rações.

Equipa de Serviços Profissionais

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.

Vantagem 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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Linha de produção de rações aquáticas

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