Dennis Forte & Associates Pty. Ltd. P.O. Box 8179 Wodonga, 3690 Victoria. Phone / Fax (02) 6056 0004
Feed Manufacturing
Benefits of Processed Feeds
Improved Feed Efficiency Reduced Segregation of Feed Ingredients Reduced Losses (due to Fines etc) Improved Feed Handling Increased Bulk Density Improved Flowability
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Feed Degradation
Significant Feed Degradation results due to: Storage & Handling (at the Mill) Transport Storage & Handling (at the Farm) The magnitude of the problem is dependent upon the Pellet Durability.
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Factors Influencing Feed Quality (Pellet Durability) Formulation Grinding Conditioning Die Design (and Condition) Drying and Cooling 40% 20% 20% 15% 5%
Factors Influencing Pellet Quality, Feed Tech Vol. 5, No. 4, K.C. Behnke
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An Overview of the Feed Manufacturing Process
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Processing Options
Pellet Milling Technology (and Double Pelleting) BOA Compacting Mills Universal Pellet Cooker Extrusion Technology
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A selection of typical Pelleted Feeds
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Key Features of a typical Pellet Mill Assembly
Feeder Steam Preconditioner
Courtesy of Jesma-Matador
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Key Features of a typical Pellet Mill Assembly
Mixing and Conveying Paddles
Courtesy of Buhler
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The BOA Compactor
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Operating Principle of the BOA Compactor
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Wenger Manufacturing Universal Pellet Cooker
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Typical Pelleted Feed Products from the UPC
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A Selection of Extrusion Cooked Aquatic Feed Pellets
Courtesy of Clextral
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A Typical Extrusion Cooking Process
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Flow Components within the Extruder System
Single Screw Extruders Twin Screw Extruders
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Processing Options
Pellet Milling Technology BOA Compacting Mills Universal Pellet Cooker Extrusion Technology Increasing level of Mechanical Shear and improved Pellet Quality
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Process Comparison
Process Pellet Press BOA C.M. Expander / Press U.P.C. Temperature 60 100 70 100 90 130 120 140 Moisture 12 18 12 20 12 20 12 22 12 30 Maximum Pressure Fat < 18 up to 2 30 40 30 40 30 60 < 20 < 22 < 22 < 26 Degree of Cook 15 30 20 35 30 40 35 - 50 40 80