Extruder or pelletizer: which tool is more important in animal feed production?

To understand whether a pelletizer or an extruder is better, it is necessary to examine all the pros and cons of both tools. Both devices allow breaking down the grain shell, which makes the feed most useful and accelerates its absorption. However, the implementation of the process and positive characteristics differ significantly, so it is worth comparing the two devices.

What is a Pelletizer and What Qualities Does It Have

To understand which pelletizer to choose, you need to understand its advantages. The following can be distinguished:

• high performance;
• ease of use;
• a ready-to-use product is offered at the output;
• provides an opportunity to implement waste-free production;
• the finished product does not take up much space and is convenient to store.

This has become possible thanks to the pressing of crushed grain into small pellets, which increases the nutritional value of a single unit. At the same time, the size of the pellets can be chosen independently by replacing the molding disks with products having the required hole diameter. Therefore, the question of which pelletizer is better remains open, as it depends on the performance and the type of animal for which the feed is produced.

The disks make circular movements, during which the mass is formed into pellet-pallets. They are subsequently sent along the line for storage. In case of breakdowns, repairs can be carried out independently. It is only necessary to purchase spare parts and perform simple manipulations with the equipment.

Features and Operating Principle of the Extruder

This device prepares grain by heating it under high pressure, which results in the foaming of the product and giving it elasticity. Then the mass comes out in the form of airy sticks. To understand which extruder is better, you need to understand the positive qualities of this device. Among them, the following can be highlighted:

• production of a finished product with easy absorption;
• the feed undergoes thermal treatment, thanks to which it is disinfected;
• the finished sticks are light and can be stored in a warehouse for a long time.

However, for farms, buying a feed extruder is quite problematic due to its high cost and complexity in repair. Also, the shape of the feed is not compact, which complicates the storage process. Due to the fact that the machine simultaneously transforms temperature and pressure indicators, the structure of the equipment is more complex. Therefore, during repair work, you should use the help of professionals. There is also a problem with finding spare parts, which are quite expensive.

Based on this, we can conclude that the pelletizer will be a more profitable acquisition. In our company "Budform" you can find a variety of equipment for feed production. Entering the catalog, you can buy a compound feed pelletizer at an attractive price. Our equipment features high indicators of reliability and quality. We also provide the opportunity to purchase spare parts for work.