Dog food machine

Dog food machine

A dog food machine is a specialized puffing equipment used for producing pet dog food. It processes raw materials such as meat, grains, vitamins, etc. under high temperature and pressure to produce nutritionally balanced and palatable pellets or shaped dog food.

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Table of Contents

• Dog food machine
• Definition and classification of dog food machine
• Core structure and working principle
• Equipment configuration and technical parameters
• Applicable scenarios and product characteristics
• Core considerations for purchasing
• Industry Trends and Innovative Technologies

Definition and classification of dog food machine

Dog food machine is a feed processing equipment with puffing technology as its core. It processes raw materials (such as corn, meat powder, bone powder, etc.) through high temperature and high pressure to generate shaped particles, meeting the nutritional needs of pet dogs. According to the differences in core processes, they are mainly divided into the following types:

• Characteristics of single screw puffing machine: simple structure, low maintenance cost, suitable for small-scale production (100-300 kg/h), but high protein (≥ 40%) or high-fat (≥ 15%) raw materials are prone to screw wear. Applicable scenarios: Home workshops, small pet shops or farms for personal use.
• Advantages of twin-screw puffing machine: Dual axis design with stable pressure, capable of handling complex formulas (such as fresh meat puree addition ratio ≤ 40%), puffing degree ≥ 3 times, particle forming rate ≥ 99%. Applicable scenarios: Medium to large feed factories, high-end pet food brands.
• Dry method vs wet method puffing machine: Dry method does not require steam conditioning, with low initial investment (saving 50000-80000 yuan), but poor maturation uniformity (starch gelatinization degree of 70-80%). Wet process is achieved through steam conditioning (with a moisture content of 23% -27%) and a maturation degree of ≥ 90%, making it suitable for high value-added products (such as high fresh meat formulas).

Core structure and working principle

• Feeding system: Electromagnetic speed regulation or frequency conversion control to ensure uniform conveying of raw materials.
• Tempering device: Double layer structure (steam+water) adjusts humidity (15-30%) and temperature (60-90 ℃) to soften starch.
• Expansion chamber: The screw material is high-speed tool steel (such as W6Mo5Cr4V2), with a wear resistance life of ≥ 2000 hours; Temperature control accuracy ± 1 ℃, pressure ≥ 7845 kPa.
• Template and cutting system: The shape of the mold hole (heart-shaped, bone shaped, etc.) determines the particle shape, and the straight cutting blade (thickness ≥ 1mm) extends the service life.
• Post processing equipment: multi-layer mesh belt dryer (temperature adjustable from 0-200 ℃), drum seasoning machine (external material adhesion rate ≥ 95%), cooling conveyor (moisture content reduced to 10-13%).

Equipment configuration and technical parameters

Applicable scenarios and product characteristics

Applicable user groups

• Family/Individual: Small single screw models with a capacity of 60-150kg per hour (220V civilian electricity), supporting DIY formulas.
• Breeding farms/pet hospitals: Twin screw wet machine models (such as SLG70-P) can produce high protein (≥ 50%) or functional dog food.
• High end brand: Imported equipment (such as Wenger TX85 from the United States) supports 70% fresh meat addition and focuses on the high-end market.

Product diversity in form

• Particle shape: More than 10 forms such as heart-shaped, bone shaped, circular, etc. can be achieved by changing the mold.
• Function expansion: Floating type: The floating rate of aquatic feed is ≥ 95%, reducing water pollution. Sandwich/dual color particles: achieved through twin-screw layered extrusion technology.

Core considerations for purchasing

Formula adaptability

• High fresh meat formula requires a twin-screw model (compression ratio ≥ 3:1), while regular grain formula can use a single screw.

capacity requirement

• Small wire: 50-200 kg/h, suitable for the early stages of entrepreneurship.
• Large scale production line: 500-2000 kg/h, requiring an automated packaging system.

equipment performance

• Temperature control system: zone heating (≥ 4 zones) to prevent local burning.
• Mold diversity: supports quick replacement of molds (such as bone shaped → heart shaped).
• Energy consumption: Variable frequency motors save 20-30% more electricity than traditional motors.

after-sale service

• Warranty period ≥ 1 year, providing vulnerable parts such as screws/templates (inventory cycle ≤ 7 days).

Industry Trends and Innovative Technologies

Intelligent upgrade

• The PLC control system realizes fully automatic adjustment of temperature, pressure, and speed, with a fault self diagnosis rate of ≥ 90%.

Direct puffing technology for fresh meat

• By using twin-screw high compression ratio (≥ 3:1) to treat fresh meat puree, there is no need for pre dehydration and the nutritional activity is retained.

Sustainable Production

• By utilizing industrial by-products such as soybean residue and distiller’s grains, feed costs can be reduced by 30% -50%.

The dog food machine is the core equipment of the pet food industry, and its selection requires comprehensive production scale, formula characteristics, and long-term operation and maintenance costs. The twin-screw wet process machine has become the mainstream in the mid to high end market due to its high stability and process flexibility; Small single screw equipment has an advantage in personalized demand scenarios due to its low investment and ease of operation. In the future, with the popularization of fresh meat addition technology and intelligent control, dog food processing will continue to upgrade towards high nutrition and high added value.