20+ TPH Modern Feed Mill
Floor Space: ≥300 ㎡
Breeding Scale: 30,000+ pigs, 500,000+ poultry, or large industrial cattle and aquaculture farms
Application Scenarios: National feed group core plant; multinational feed group overseas production base; bulk feed international trade main plant
Requirement of Operators: With 10+ people, a dedicated team of project managers, process engineers, automation specialists, senior technicians, etc. is required.
Major Certifications: ISO/CE/SONCAP/SGS
Animal Feed Processing Plant Equipment Recommendation
Industrial Animal Feed Processing Line
A modern animal feed processing plant with a capacity of over 20 tons per hour represents the highest level of feed manufacturing technology. Designed for industrial-scale, continuous, and automated production, it can process feed for poultry, pigs, cattle, sheep, and fish, meeting the demands of large commercial farms and feed distributors. The complete feed manufacturing process typically includes raw material pre-cleaning, crushing, automatic batching, high-speed mixing, conditioning, pelleting, cooling, screening, automatic packaging, and intelligent warehousing.
Each stage is fully integrated and PLC-controlled to ensure 24-hour continuous operation, consistent pellet quality, and maximum output efficiency.
| Technical Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Production Capacity | 20+ tons/hour (TPH, expandable upon request) |
| Applicable Animals | Poultry, livestock, aquaculture, and ruminant feed |
| Pellet Diameter | Adjustable, 2–12 mm |
| Layout Features | Multi-story industrial plant layout with vertical gravity material flow and high automation |
| Operation Characteristics | Fully automated PLC/HMI centralized control with batch management, remote monitoring, and automatic alarm functions |
Raw materials first pass through a pre-cleaner to remove impurities before entering the hammer mill, where they are ground to the desired particle size. The automated batching system accurately weighs each ingredient according to the specified feed formula, ensuring precise formulation. In the high-speed mixer, all components are blended thoroughly to achieve consistent uniformity and stability across batches.
Next, the mixed materials are conditioned with steam to soften the texture, enhance starch gelatinization, and improve protein digestibility. The conditioned feed is then pressed through a high-efficiency ring die pellet mill, producing dense, smooth, and durable pellets.
The counterflow cooler quickly lowers the temperature and moisture content of the pellets, after which a multi-deck vibrating screener separates them by size. Oversized and undersized particles are automatically recycled back into the production process, while qualified pellets proceed to automatic packaging and are transferred to intelligent warehousing systems for standardized, traceable storage and management.
| Equipment Name | Quantity | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| High-capacity Hammer Mill | 3–4 | Large-volume grinding with uniform particle size control |
| Conical / Double-ribbon Mixer | 2–3 | High-efficiency uniform mixing for large-batch production, ensuring formula consistency |
| Continuous Conditioner + Variable Frequency Feeder | 2 | Conditioning and softening materials to ensure stable pelletizing performance |
| Industrial Ring Die Pellet Mill | 2–3 | Continuous high-density pellet pressing, suitable for long-term full-load operation |
| Counterflow Cooler + Multi-layer Vibrating Screen | 2 | Rapid cooling and multi-grade screening of pellets |
| Automatic Packaging System | 2–3 | Automatic weighing, bag sealing, and palletizing |
| PLC/HMI Centralized Control System | 1 |
Full-line centralized control with batch recording and remote monitoring |
- Industrial-Scale Capacity:
Outputs over 20 TPH, suitable for large-scale commercial feed manufacturers. - Fully Automated Control:
Centralized PLC/HMI system enables batch tracking, online monitoring, and automatic fault detection. - Stable Pellet Quality:
Continuous conditioning, high-pressure pelleting, and efficient counterflow cooling ensure durable pellets with minimal breakage.
✅ Key Advantages of the Industrial Feed Processing Plant
- Closed-Loop Material Handling:
Automatic recycling of powder and oversized pellets increases feed yield and reduces waste. - Modular and Expandable Design:
Multi-layer factory layout allows flexible expansion and easy integration of new production lines. - Optimized for Continuous Operation:
Durable feed processing equipment designed for 24/7 production and simplified maintenance.
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20+ TPH Animal Feed Factory Design and Layout
For feed producers with an annual output of 100,000 tons or more, GEMCO offers a turnkey industrial plant design, featuring automation, digital management, and intelligent warehousing.
| Area | Main Equipment/System | Function Description | Technical Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Material Receiving and Pre-treatment Area | Bulk Unloading Pit, Screw Conveyor, Pre-cleaner, Magnetic Separator | Enables fast raw material intake and impurity removal | Supports simultaneous unloading at multiple stations; dust-proof design meets environmental standards |
| Grinding Floor | High-efficiency Grinding Units, Pneumatic Conveying System | Fine grinding of corn, soybean meal, and other raw materials | Dual grinding line structure increases throughput by 30%+ |
| Batching and Mixing Area | Automatic Batching Scales, Double-shaft Paddle Mixer | Accurate proportioning and uniform mixing of feed ingredients | PLC-controlled with weighing accuracy ≤0.3% |
| Pelleting and Cooling Area | Twin Pellet Mill Units, Counterflow Cooler, Rotary Drum Screen | Core pelleting section ensuring productivity and pellet quality | Uses steam conditioning and intelligent variable-frequency feeding system |
| Automatic Packaging and Finished Product Discharge Area | Automatic Weighing & Packing Machine, Robotic Palletizing System | Automated packaging and dispatching with minimal labor | Automatic inspection system prevents mispacking and underfilling |
| Smart Storage System | Raw Material Silos, Automatic AGV Handling System, Intelligent Warehouse | Smart logistics and storage management | Real-time inventory tracking, automatic sorting and shipment scheduling |
- 💡 The layout of animal feed plant focuses on:
- Centralized digital control center for real-time data and efficiency management;
- Automated material flow to minimize manual handling;
- Smart storage and logistics to ensure smooth production and delivery.
✨Engineering Notes
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The parameters above are general recommendations; final specifications depend on raw material types, production schedule, and site conditions.
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Annual output is calculated under ideal continuous operation; actual output should consider downtime (typically 85–92% utilization rate).
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Power and steam systems should allow 15–20% extra capacity for future expansion.
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Dust and noise control must comply with local environmental regulations.
| Space and Operating Parameters (Production Capacity: 20+ Tons per Hour) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Output Capacity | 20–40 tons/hour (expandable as required) | Can be designed as modular dual-line or multi-line parallel systems; expansion interfaces can be reserved |
| Occupied Area | 800–2,000 m² (including raw material yard, storage, and loading area) | Depends on whether raw material silo clusters and independent finished product warehouses are included; vertical storage design can reduce land usage |
| Workshop Height | ≥12–18 m (multi-story / vertical structure) | Upper level for batching, middle for pelleting, lower for packaging/storage; height depends on silo dimensions |
| Annual Output (based on 300 working days) | 180,000–360,000 tons | Estimated as 20–40 tph × 24h × 300d; actual capacity adjusted for shift patterns and downtime |
| Operating Staff | 6–20 persons (depending on automation level) | Highly automated systems require 6–10 operators per shift; more personnel needed for multi-formula or manual operations |
| Total Installed Power | 500–1,200 kW | Includes grinding, pelleting, cooling, conveying, dust removal, packaging, and warehouse systems; recommended 10–15% power redundancy |
| Control System | PLC + SCADA + MES (ERP integration available) | Supports formula management, batch traceability, energy monitoring, and remote diagnostics |
| Dust Emission Concentration | ≤5–10 mg/m³ (depending on local environmental standards) | Central dust collection with bag or electrostatic filtration; system designed with future upgrade capacity |
| Raw Material Silo Capacity | 500–2,000 m³ (based on material types and supply frequency) | Multiple silo zones enable separate batch management and automated batching control |
| Logistics and Loading/Unloading | Multi-bay bulk unloading + automatic weighing system | Supports bulk or bagged infeed/outfeed; recommended to reserve two or more loading channels |
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