FLOATING FISH FEED MACHINE
“Floating Fish Feed Machine” is equipment used to produce floating fish feed pellets.
Raw materials are mixed, cooked, and expanded inside the extruder, ultimately forming buoyant pellets that can float on water for a certain period, making it easy for fish to eat.
Floating fish feed usually requires high expansion, uniform density, and stable shape to ensure feed utilization efficiency and feeding effectiveness for the fish population.
RICHI provides two types of floating fish feed machines for production needs for various scales and product types:
Single Screw Floating Fish Feed Machine
– simple to maintain and with low barrier to entry
Whichever type, both machines can stably produce various floating fish feeds, and flexibly adjust pellet shape, density, and output based on raw materials and formula.
Twin Screw Floating Fish Feed Machine
– high output and stable performance, suitable for large-scale continuous production
Whichever type, both machines can stably produce various floating fish feeds, and flexibly adjust pellet shape, density, and output based on raw materials and formula.
single screw floating fish feed MACHINE
If you want a low-investment, stable fish feed machine, then a single-screw extruder is the best choice.
PLC System
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The bearings in the transmission box are made of SKF bearings, which can ensure long-term stable operation.
Screw
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Using new materials and the latest processing technology to process the screw to increase the service life of the screw.
Energy Utilization
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Make full use of steam to reduce the consumption of electricity and the wear of accessories in the production process, saving processing costs.
Various feed types
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It can be used to process a variety of floating and sinking aquatic feeds, as well as the production of suckling pig feed and pet food.
Working Principle
A single screw completes raw material conveying, mixing, heating, cooking, and expansion/shaping.
Under high temperature and pressure, the raw materials instantly expand when extruded from the die, forming uniform, fluffy fish feed pellets.
Applications
Producing tilapia feed, trout feed, sturgeon feed, catfish feed, salmon feed, ornamental fish feed, etc.
Meeting the feed needs of small or medium-sized fish feed processing plants.
Aquatic feed enterprises with lower technical requirements and a desire to reduce equipment investment.
Advantages and Features
Lower equipment investment, lower operating costs, more cost-effective long-term operation.
Simple operation, easy for beginners to learn quickly, convenient maintenance.
Stable output, uniform expansion, high pellet consistency.
Covers small to medium production capacities, meeting various production needs.
single screw floating fish feed MACHINE PARAMETERS
Below is a parameter table for some models of DGP series and DSP series single screw extruders.
Standard models can meet general production needs. But we can also customize equipment according to clients’ actual output requirements, ensuring stable and efficient operation in fish feed mills of different sizes.
| Model | Capacity (t/h) | Main motor power (kw) | Feeder power (kw) | Screw diameter (mm) |
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| DGP-90B | 0.3-0.4 | 37 | 7.5 | 90 |
| DGP-120B | 0.5-0.6 | 55 | 202 | 120 |
| DGP-160B | 0.8-1.0 | 90 | 3 | 160 |
| DSP-90B | 0.5~0.6 | 37 | 7.5 | 90 |
| DSP-135B | 0.8~1.0 | 75 | 7.5 | 135 |
twin screw floating fish feed MACHINE
RICHI twin screw extruder machine can be used to produce high-grade floating and sinking aquatic feeds, especially for materials with high oil content and high moisture content, to achieve the purpose of efficient expansion.
Feeding system
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The feeding system uses a uniquely designed silo to prevent agglomeration and sedimentation.
SKF bearings
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The bearings in the transmission box are made of SKF bearings to ensure long-term stable operation.
Extrusion system
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The extrusion chamber is equipped with wear-resistant alloy screw and bimetallic expansion chamber sleeve to reduce wear and ensure long-term stable operation of the equipment.
High standard accessories
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All accessories are made of international advanced standards, which effectively improves the running stability of the equipment and effectively controls the noise.
Steam Heating
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Using steam heating instead of mechanical energy to generate heat, reduce electricity consumption per ton of material and increase production capacity.
Siemens motor
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The main motor is equipped with Siemens motor to ensure the quality of the entire equipment.
Working Principle
Two synchronically rotating screws work together to push raw materials, thoroughly cooking them with strong mixing forces, then shaping in a single pass through the die.
With more controllable material paths and uniform force, resulting floating pellets are superior in expansion, density, and texture.
Applications
Production of high-end floating fish feed (ornamental, specialty, export-grade).
Lines needing strict shape, stability, and uniformity.
Formulas with high protein, fat, or functional additives.
Plants changing specs, densities, or types frequently.
Medium/large-scale factories and high-value-added product manufacturers.
Advantages and Features
Twin screw structure ensures thorough processing, greater control over expansion, texture, and density.
Stably processes complex formulas (high protein, fat, fiber, special additives).
Pellets have neat appearance, uniform density, stable buoyancy.
Wider production parameters allow quick switching between different floating products.
Twin screw floating fish feed machine PARAMETERS
Below are some models of twin screw floating fish feed machines (customization supported). This series supports three-phase solar power systems as an auxiliary power source.
| Model | Capacity (t/h) | Main motor power (kw) | Feeder power (kw) | Conditioner power (kw) | Screw diameter (mm) |
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| SPHS75*2 | 0.5~1 | 55 | 1.5 | 7.5 | 75 |
| SPHS120*2 | 1.5~2 | 90 | 1.5 | 11 | 120 |
| SPHS120*2 | 3~4 | 110 | 1.5 | 11 | 120 |
| SPHS 150*2 | 5~6 | 200 | 1.5 | 11 | 150 |
| SPHS185*2 | 10~12 | 355 | 2 | 11 | 185 |
COMPLETE FLOATING FISH FEED PRODUCTION PROCESS
In addition to floating fish feed extruder machine, feed mills, medium or large-scale aquaculture plants are usually equipped with a complete aqua feed production line to produce aqua feed, which can not only get high-quality aqua feed, but also improve work efficiency, so that the feed mill can achieve maximum benefits.
As professional floating fish feed machine manufacturer, RICHI has designed turnkey floating fish feed production lines for thousands of customers. We can provide you with customized floating fish feed production line solutions according to the specific needs of each customer.
The standard floating fish feed production line’s process flow is as follows: crushing – mixing – extrusion – drying – spraying – cooling – packaging. (Not every feed production project requires all of these steps. All our steps are modularly designed and can be added or removed according to your specific needs.)
CURRENTLY, OUR FLOATING FISH FEED MACHINES ARE COMMONLY USED TO–
The application range of our floating fish feed machines isn’t limited to just floating fish feed.
sinking fish feed pellets
floating fish feed pellets
shrimp feed pellets
pet food pellets
PROJECT OF FLOATING FISH FEED PRODUCTION
Since its establishment, RICHI has won the favor of many customers with its excellent product quality and outstanding solution design. The floating fish feed machine produced by RICHI is exported to Europe, America, Central Asia, Africa and other countries and regions.
At present, the feed production projects and pellet production projects built by RICHI are spread across more than 140 countries and regions around the world, covering various production lines.
Côte d’Ivoire
500 kg/h floating fish feed production line
This floating fish feed production line can produce fish feed pellets ranging from 0.5 to 6 mm in size using soybean meal, barley, wheat bran, and rice bran, meeting the feeding needs of fish at different growth stages.
The floating fish feed extruder is customized based on the customer’s target production capacity.
Uzbekistan
1 T/h floating fish feed and 1-2 T/h animal feed combined production line
The main raw materials used in this feed pellet production line include soybeans, wheat bran, soybean meal, fishmeal, and premix. Depending on the formula, some oils, vitamins, and functional additives are also added. The entire formulation structure is relatively conventional and easy to control.
Clients can produce fish feed, chicken feed, cattle feed, sheep feed, and other animal feeds.
the Philippines
5 T/h floating fish feed Making line
The entire 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 coating machine. This line produces stable-quality floating tilapia and milkfish feed pellets (size 1.5-5mm).
Indonesia
5 T/H Floating & Sinking fish feed production line
This fish feed plant mainly produces a variety of feeds for grouper, sea bream, tilapia, catfish, eel, and ornamental fish.
As Indonesia’s aquaculture industry continues to expand, more companies are setting up production lines capable of making both floating and sinking feed. This highly compatible and flexible model not only significantly improves equipment utilization but also helps investors respond faster to market demand, leading to higher returns on investment.
FAQ ABOUT SHRIMP FEED MAKING MACHINE
If you have any questions about floating fish feed equipment and floating fish feed production, you can first take a look at these answers.
1. Why can’t grease be added directly into the mixer, but must be sprayed using spraying Equipment?
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In principle, oils and fats can be added to the mixer and mixed with the raw materials. However, the fish feed extruder machine has strict requirements on the fat content in the raw materials during expansion and extrusion. When using a single screw extruder machine to produce aquatic feed, it is recommended that the fat content in the raw materials should not exceed 8%; when using twin screw extruder machine to produce aquatic feed, it is recommended that the fat content in the raw materials should not exceed 15%.
Therefore, in order for the fish feed extruder machine to work properly, the oil cannot be added directly into the mixer, but needs to be sprayed onto the surface and inside of the extruded feed using a sprayer after the extrusion is completed.
2. If the feed formula contains some heat-sensitive raw materials, they will be destroyed by high temperature during feed extrusion. What should we do in this case?
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The temperature in the fish feed extruder machine is relatively high, for example, for a twin-screw extruder machine, it can even reach 200 degrees. High temperature can improve the maturity and sterilization of materials, but at the same time, if the feed formula contains heat-sensitive raw materials, such a high temperature will cause certain damage to the heat-sensitive raw materials.
In this case, the heat-sensitive raw materials can be added directly to the oil to be sprayed without passing through the fish feed extruder machine, and then sprayed onto the surface and inside of the feed through the spraying machine.
3. Is it necessary to have a boiler to produce extruded fish feed?
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The boiler is not a must. The main function of the boiler is to provide hot steam to the modulator of the fish feed extruder machine to improve the maturation of the material.
However, fish feed extruder machine are divided into dry feed extruder machine and wet feed extruder machine. There is no regulator on the dry extruder, so there is no need to equip it with a steam boiler to provide hot steam.
STIL WANT TO FIND——?
Not interested in floating fish feed machine for now? That’s okay!
We also have a variety of other feed production machines to choose from, such as sinking fish feed machines, shrimp feed making machines and pet food extruder. There is always one that can meet your farming or processing needs.
Aqua Feed Making Machine
High-efficient manufacturing process for extruded fish, shrimp, and crab feed pellets.
Pet Food Extruder
Produce nutritious pet food with flexible shapes and recipes.
Wet Type Extruder
Can produce floating/sinking/slow-sinking feed pellets.
Sinking Fish Feed Machine For Sale
Make uniform, sinking pellets for all bottom-dwelling fish species.
INSIDE RICHI MACHINERY
Our business centers on aquatic feed machinery. We don’t just research, develop, and manufacture core equipment like fish feed extruders, fish/shrimp feed pellet machines, and pet food extruders. Plus, we offer complete feed production solutions, helping you set up fully integrated plants for producing fish/shrimp feed or dog & cat food. Through top-quality products and services, we’re reshaping the global image of ‘Made in China’.
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RICHI Machinery
has been around for 30 years
We are a top maker and supplier of machines
forfish/shrimp/crab feed and pet food.
For many yearsour fish/shrimp feed equipment have reached theUSA,
Canada, Russia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine,
lranIndonesia, Romania, Angola, Pakistan, Ethiopia, theUK, etc.
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We have helped build hundreds of
fish/shrimp feed
production lines from scratch.
International Certification
All our equipment has passed ISO9001:2008, CE,
CU-TR
and other certifications.
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Our feed pelletizing equipment has been sold to
more than 140 of the
more than 200 countries and regions in the world
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We now offer our
related services to so many feed
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