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

Feed Specifications:

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

Raw Materials:

(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…

Production Capacity:

1.5-2 tons/hour

Type:

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.

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CLIENT PROJECT DETAILS

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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CUSTOM-TAILORED SOLUTION

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:

Crushing System

Mixing System

Extrusion System

Drying System

Spraying System

Cooling System

Packaging System

Crushing System

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

Mixing System

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

Extrusion System

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

Drying System

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

Spraying System

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

Cooling System

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

Packaging System

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.

Crushing System

Hammer Mill

Mixing System

Two Shaft Paddle Mixer

Extrusion System

Twin Screw Extruder

Drying System

Mesh Belt Dryer

Spraying System

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Vaccum Sprayer

Cooling System

stainless steel cooler

Packaging System

Packaging Machine

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Complete fish feed & Pet food production line delivery process

Machine Production

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.

During production, our engineers rigorously monitor every step—from material selection to assembly and commissioning—following unified quality standards to ensure reliable performance and stable operation.

At the same time, to let customers know the progress more, we regularly capture photos and videos of the equipment manufacturing process, showcasing key equipment and semi-finished products. In this way, customers can clearly see the whole process of step-by-step molding of the whole production line even if they are not on site.

Equipment Delivery

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.

As a long-established manufacturer in the feed equipment industry, we have a mature global delivery system. Our feed production equipment has been successfully exported to over 140 countries and regions.

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.

Installation, Commissioning, and Training

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.

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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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.

Fish Feed

For tilapia, catfish, and salmon.

Shrimp Feed

Rapid growth in indoor factory farming.

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OUR PROJECTS IN OTHER COUNTRIES

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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5 Ton/hour floating fish feed Making line in the Philippines

This project was initiated by a large local aquatic feed producer. The entire fish feed production line uses a wet extrusion process and is equipped with an automatic batching system, a high-efficiency twin-screw extruder, an energy-saving drying system, and a sprayer. This line can produce stable, high-quality floating feed pellets from 1.5 to 5 mm, primarily for raising tilapia and milkfish.

5 tons/hour fish feed production line in Russia

This production line, which is built by our company and can produce floating feed pellets and sinking fish feed pellets, adopts advanced twin screw extrusion technology, and the produced feed pellets also have super water stability, which can be kept in water for 12 hours. This production line has made remarkable achievements since it was put into production.

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Tailored to the aquaculture demands along the Caspian Sea, this production line allows for easy switching between sturgeon feed and conventional fish feed. Considering the high sand content of some raw materials in Azerbaijan, we’ve also added an impurity removal device to the line, significantly reducing wear and and enhancing machinery durability.

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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This processing plant features strong raw material adaptability and weather resistance, effectively tackling West Africa’s climatic challenges. It can make efficient use of cassava flour, palm kernel meal and other raw materials commonly used locally to produce high-quality feed that meets the needs of main varieties such as tilapia.

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RICHI Guarantee

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.

Custom Design

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.

Extensive Experience

Founded in 2013, our company has years of experience in the feed machinery industry. Whether it’s a stand-alone feed production machine or a turnkey feed production project, we can provide the perfect feed production solution.

Professional Service Team

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.

Competitive Advantage

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?

We can design and build complete feed pellet production lines and turnkey feed pellet machines with capacities from 1 to 100 tons per hour for all types of aquatic organisms and animals.

Aquatic Feed Production Line

Fish, shrimp, crab, shellfish and other conventional aquaculture species and special aquatic animals