10-20 TPH Animal Feed Plant
Floor Space: ≥150 ㎡
Breeding Scale: 8,000-20,000 hogs; 80,000-20,000 chickens; or large cattle/aquaculture farm
Application Scenarios: Large feed manufacturing company; contract feed supplier; integrated livestock farming company
Requirement of Operators: 7-12 people; complete company structure including production, maintenance, quality control, purchasing, warehousing and other departments. Operators need to be professionally qualified.
Major Certifications: ISO/CE/SONCAP/SGS
Feed Manufacturing Plant Equipment Recommendation
Large-Scale Commercial Feed Plant
A 10–20 tons per hour feed manufacturing plant represents the industrial standard of modern feed manufacturing technology. It combines large-scale investment capability, high automation level, and continuous production performance to meet the feed demands of various animals—including poultry, pigs, cattle, sheep, ducks, and fish. The complete feed manufacturing process typically includes raw material pre-cleaning, crushing, automatic batching, high-speed mixing, conditioning, pelleting, counterflow cooling, vibrating screening, automatic packaging, and warehousing.
This feed manufacturing line adopts a fully automatic control system and supports 24-hour continuouas operation, ensuring high output, consistent pellet quality, and excellent operational efficiency.
| Technical Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Production capacity | 10–20 tons/hour (TPH) |
| Applicable animals | Poultry, livestock, aquaculture and ruminants (compound feed) |
| Pellet diameter | Adjustable, 2–12 mm |
| Layout features | Multi-story steel structure layout; gravity-fed material transfer; high space utilization |
| Operation characteristics | Full automatic PLC/HMI control; batch management; remote monitoring and fault alarms |
During the feed pellet manufacturing process, raw materials are pre-cleaned to remove impurities, then sent to a high-efficiency feed crusher to achieve the desired particle size. The crushed materials are precisely measured and evenly mixed through an automatic batching system. The mixed feed is conditioned using a steam conditioner, which optimizes protein denaturation and starch gelatinization—improving pellet formation and strength. After conditioning, the material is evenly fed by a frequency-controlled feeder into a ring die feed pellet machine, where it is compressed into high-density pellets.
The finished pellets are cooled in a counterflow cooler to stabilize moisture, screened through a vibrating sieve, and then packed automatically. Unqualified pellets and fines are recycled back to the crushing or mixing system, forming a closed-loop production cycle that maximizes material utilization and ensures stable, continuous operation.
| Equipment Name | Quantity (Reference) | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hammer Mill | 2 | High-efficiency grinding of raw materials with precise particle size control |
| Vertical Mixer / Conical Mixer | 2 | High-speed and uniform mixing for large-batch production |
| Continuous Conditioner + Variable Frequency Feeder | 2 | Conditioning and softening materials to ensure optimal pellet forming |
| Ring Die Pellet Mill (Industrial Type) | 2 | Continuous high-density pellet forming, designed for long-hour operation |
| Counterflow Cooler + Vibrating Screen | 1 | Rapid cooling and screening with pellet temperature difference ≤5°C |
| Automatic Packing System | 2 | High-efficiency automatic weighing and bag sealing |
| PLC Central Control System | 1 | Centralized line control, batch management, and remote monitoring |
✅ Core Advantages
- Industrial-Scale Productivity: Single-line capacity up to 10–20 TPH, ideal for commercial and regional feed production.
- Fully Automated Control: PLC/HMI control with batch management and remote monitoring ensures efficient, consistent operation.
- Stable Pellet Quality: Continuous conditioning, high-pressure pelleting, and counterflow cooling maintain pellet density and moisture uniformity.
- Closed-Loop Efficiency: Automatic recycling of oversized and fine materials minimizes waste and increases yield.
- Modular & Expandable Design: Multi-layer steel structure allows flexible plant expansion based on production needs.
Pellet Feed Mill Plant Projects Showcase
Large ScaleFeed Factory Design and Layout
A 10–20 TPH feed manufacturing plant is a large-scale, commercial-grade facility—commonly adopted by leading feed manufacturing companies, regional feed processing centers, or export-oriented production bases.
The design focuses on parallel production efficiency, automation level, material handling logistics, and energy optimization, aiming for high efficiency, continuous operation, low labor intensity, and environmental sustainability.
Recommended Animal Feed Plant production flow:
Raw material receiving & storage → Crushing system → Batching & mixing → Dual pelleting system → Cooling & screening → Automatic packaging & palletizing → Finished product storage & dispatch
| Functional Area | Main Equipment | Layout Type | Key Design Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Material Receiving and Storage Area | Elevator, Pre-cleaner, Magnetic Separator, Raw Material Silos | Centralized silo tower layout | Supports bulk truck unloading and automatic weighing; minimizes raw material loss |
| Grinding System | Double Hammer Mill Units, Pulse Dust Collector | Dual-line independent layout | Allows simultaneous processing of different raw material batches; ensures high grinding uniformity |
| Batching and Mixing Area | Multi-bin Automatic Batching System, Double-shaft Paddle Mixer | Central mid-level area | Electronic weighing accuracy ≤ ±0.1%; supports storage of 100+ feed formulas |
| Pelletizing System | Twin Ring Die Pellet Mills, Steam Conditioning System | Dual-line parallel layout | Enables continuous pelleting and automatic recipe switching |
| Cooling and Screening Area | Counterflow Cooler, Rotary Vibrating Screen | Located below the pelleting section | Pellet moisture ≤12%; fine powder content ≤1.5% |
| Automatic Packaging and Palletizing Area | Automatic Packing Machine, Robotic Palletizer, Conveyor System | Near the discharge area | Integrates automatic weighing, sealing, and palletizing to improve shipping efficiency |
| Finished Product Storage Area | Finished Product Silos, Forklift Aisles | Independent enclosed area | Reserved space for transport workshop and loading channels |
| Space and Operating Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Output Capacity | 10–20 tons/hour |
| Occupied Area | 300–500 m² |
| Workshop Height | ≥12 m |
| Annual Output (based on 300 working days) | 30,000–60,000 tons |
| Operating Staff | 4–6 persons |
| Total Installed Power | 300–500 kW |
| Control System | PLC + SCADA centralized control |
| Dust Emission Concentration | ≤10 mg/m³ |
Design Highlights & Engineering Optimization
- Dual-Line Parallel Production System
The plant features two independent pelleting lines supported by a shared batching system, allowing flexible production of multiple feed types.
Compared with a single-line setup, overall productivity increases by 35–45%, while ensuring 24-hour continuous operation and maximum equipment utilization.
- Energy-Saving & Environmental Protection Systems
A steam conditioning system improves pellet maturation and feed conversion efficiency.
The entire plant is equipped with centralized dust collection and electrostatic filtering systems, keeping dust emissions below 10 mg/m³.
Waste gas, wastewater, and noise emissions meet environmental management standards.
- Efficient Raw Material Handling & Storage
The factory uses centralized raw material silos (500–1000 m³ capacity) to ensure stable feeding.
Automatic conveying and recycling systems improve raw material utilization by 10–12%, minimizing manual handling and losses.
- Space & Logistics Planning
The workshop height is designed at ≥12 meters, separating production and storage areas for efficient workflow.
Dedicated forklift and transport vehicle lanes ensure smooth material flow and reduce congestion in loading and unloading zones.
- Centralized Control & Smart Management
Equipped with an independent central control room, the plant uses PLC + SCADA systems for real-time process monitoring.
Operators can remotely manage machine operation, energy usage, feed formulations, and production records.
Automatic alarm, batch traceability, and data reporting functions enable truly intelligent feed manufacturing management.
✅ Layout & Investment Advantages of Animal Feed Mill
- Dual-line synchronous operation with capacity utilization above 90%
- Centralized digital control with complete production data monitoring and batch management
- Raw material silos ensure efficient turnover and minimal loss
- Automated packaging and palletizing systems reduce labor cost by up to 60%
- Compliant with international environmental and safety standards, supporting long-term, stable plant operation
