fish feed pelleting machine for sale
Find the right pelleting machine capacity for your daily fish feed production, from 0.3 T/h and up.
Clear capacity options designed for real, long-term operation and suitable for fish, shrimp, crab feed, and cat and dog food pellets.
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How to Choose the Right Fish Feed Machine for You?
The market for fish feed machines is vast, with many different specifications and configurations. It’s understandable to feel overwhelmed when choosing, not knowing which model is the best fit for your farming or production needs.
Don’t worry! We’ll provide you with an easy-to-understand selection guide based on two key factors: core production capacity and critical process configuration. This will help you quickly find the perfect machine.
If you need more than just a single pelleting machine, we also offer complete fish feed production lines in various capacities for you to choose from.
Fish Feed Pelleting Machine to
Fit Any Production Capacity
RICHI offers fish feed pelleting solutions covering all capacity ranges. Among them, six models cater to small-batch to medium-scale production needs, which are commonly chosen by most customers in practical use.
0.3-0.4 T/H Fish Feed Machine
Although it is the fish feed machine with the smallest production capacity, it is sufficient to produce a variety of fish feed. With a small footprint and simple operation, it is recommended for farmers who do not have a large daily demand for feed.
Power: 37kW
Investment advice: Entry-level model
0.5-0.6 T/H Fish Feed Extruder Machine
Can produce up to 4000 kg per day with 8 hours of operation. It can process a variety of fish feed raw materials, easily meeting the nutritional requirements of different fish species.
Power: 55 kW
Investment advice: For small-scale farms, meeting the nutritional needs of multiple fish species.
0.8-1.0 T/H Fish Feed Making Machine
Steam cooking + single screw extrusion ensures high maturity and excellent nutrient retention in finished feed pellets.
Power: 75 kW
Investment advice: For farmers who have requirements for the quality of feed pellets.
1.5-2.0 T/H Twin Screw Fish Feed Extruder
The twin screw design can handle more complex raw materials and produce the highest quality feed. It is suitable for aquatic feed, and can also process pellets for pets such as cats and dogs.
Power: 90kW
Investment advice: For medium-sized farms / feed mills that also handle pet food processing.
3-4 T/H Fish Feed Pellet Machine
Its core advantages are high production capacity and low energy consumption, with simpler equipment operation and lower maintenance costs. In addition to producing sinking fish feed, it can also process land animal feed.
Power: 37kW
Investment advice: Multi-purpose users of aquatic/livestock feed.
5-6 T/H Aquatic Feed Pellet Machine
Featuring a three-layer conditioning structure, equipped with reinforced pressure rollers and ring die system, it can produce high-quality shrimp feed pellets that have high density, strong water resistance, and good crack resistance.
Power: 55kW
Investment advice: For shrimp/fish farming.
Want higher capacity? Custom solutions available!
Tailored to Your Operation
We adapt our machines to you. Key performance indicators like capacity and core processing settings
can be tailored to fit your unique production demands.
Fish Feed Pellet Machine for Different Production Processes
For superior fish feed pellet quality, appearance, and flexibility, you’ll generally need to invest in more sophisticated, higher-spec machinery.
Important: Ring die feed pellet machine work for many feed types (like animal and fish feed), but its setup is different from machine only for fish feed (extruders). So, we won’t compare it directly here.
Dry Type Extruder
No steam, no heating. It uses extrusion and friction to turn dry raw materials into pellets.
- Raw Material Features: Low moisture content (usually ≤15%); No external steam system needed; Less demanding on raw material pre-processing.
- Common Processed Materials: Corn, wheat, soybeans, rice bran, fish meal, shrimp meal, general feed additives, premix.
- Suitable For: Fish, shrimp, cats, dogs.
Wet Type Extruder Machine
First, steam softens the raw materials, then they are extruded into shape. The resulting pellets are more uniform, and their density is easier to control.
- Raw Material Features: Moisture is controlled with steam conditioning; Higher degree of ingredient cooking/ripening; Better for complex formulas.
- Common Processed Materials: Corn, wheat, soybeans, rice bran, fish meal, shrimp meal, oil-based ingredients (fish oil, vegetable oil), various vitamins, mineral additives.
- Suitable For: Fish, shrimp, cats, dogs.
Twin Screw Extruder
Two screws work together, creating uniform pellets even from complex ingredients.
- Raw Material Features: Best adaptability for different formulas; Can handle high-fat, high-protein, and high-fiber ingredients; Offers the most precise process control.
- Common Processed Materials: Various grain meals, soybean meal, fermented protein sources, fish meal, shrimp meal, high-fat ingredients (fish oil, lecithin, vegetable oil), special functional additives.
- Suitable For: Fish, shrimp, specialty aquatic species, cats, dogs.
Ring Die Feed Pellet Mill
Rollers press mixed raw materials through holes in a ring die, forming them into pellets. Suitable for large-scale production.
- Raw Material Features: Requires stricter control over raw material moisture (typically 10–14%).
- Common Processed Materials: Corn, wheat, soybean meal, rapeseed meal, cottonseed meal, rice bran, grass meal (alfalfa, pasture grass).
- Suitable For: Fish, shrimp, cats, dogs; Livestock & poultry feed (chicken, duck, pig, cattle, sheep).
Complete Fish Feed Production Line Solution
The core equipment for fish feed production is the extruder and pellet mill. To achieve industrial-scale, long-term stable, and high-volume production, a complete production line solution is necessary to ensure continuous operation and consistent product quality.
Depending on your needs, you can choose a standard, single-product feed production line, or opt for a versatile multi-product line. This allows your factory to cover more products and customer groups with a single investment.
Fish Feed Production Process
Whether you’re making floating fish feed, sinking fish feed, or shrimp feed, a complete production line always follows this entire process: Grinding → Mixing → Pelleting/Extrusion → Drying → Coating → Cooling → Packaging.
Many customers often ask: What is the function of each step? What core equipment is needed? Which stages affect pellet density, expansion rate, and water stability?
Below, we will break down the entire production flow, so you can quickly understand how each step works, what equipment is used, and how to ultimately achieve stable and uniform fish feed pellets.
Core Machinery & Auxiliary Systems for Fish Feed Lines
Hammer Mill
Breaks raw materials into smaller, more digestible particles.
Paddle Mixer
Ensures the feed’s nutrients are uniform.
Fish Feed Pelletizer
Determines the pellet’s shape, density, and buoyancy (float/sink).
Belt Dryer
Prevents pellets from becoming damp or moldy.
Vacuum Sprayer
Adds oil, attractants, and probiotics to make the feed more nutritious.
Counter-flow Cooler
Sets the pellet’s shape, so it’s firm, not oily, and doesn’t stick together.
Vibrating Screen
Removes powder and broken pellets.
Fully Automatic Packaging Machine
Various packaging sizes are available to meet the needs of farmers and distributors.
RICHI Completed Projects
With years of deep expertise in the R&D and manufacturing of fish feed equipment, RICHI has successfully completed numerous delivery projects worldwide.
From single-machine solutions for small-scale production to large-scale automated factories, we consistently build highly stable and cost-effective production systems for our clients, adhering to the standards of a professional fish feed machinery manufacturer.
Below are some of our project cases that have been commissioned and are operating stably long-term, helping you to more intuitively understand our capabilities and delivery capacity.
1.5-2 Ton/Hour Fish Feed & Pet Food Plant
Country: USA
Feed Type: tilapia, salmon, catfish feed, and pet food
5 Ton/Hour Fish Feed Production Line
Country: Russia
Feed Type: sinking/floating fish feed
1.5-2 Ton/Hour Extruded Fish & Shrimp Feed Production Line
Country: Iran
Feed Type: fish & shrimp feed
2 Ton/Hour Shrimp Feed Pellet Line
Country: Indonesia
Feed Type: shrimp feed
10 Ton/Hour Fish Feed Processing Plant
Country: Norway
Feed Type: salmon and trout feed
1-2 Ton/Hour Multi-functional Feed Production Line
Country: Uzbekistan
Feed Type: fish feed & chicken, cattle, sheep feed
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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.
