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Cat Litter Production Line
The cat litter production line is a system specially used for processing cat litter. It realizes the processing of high-quality pet cat litter and animal pellet bedding through modular and customized process combinations such as crushing, mixing, granulation, drying, cooling, screening and packaging.
cat litter production line supplier
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Cat litter production line is a manufacturing system with automated cat litter making machines and equipment to produce efficiently and quickly. Cat litter industries choose to automate their production by investing in complete cat litter manufacturing lines.
With RICHI Machinery, you can find a wide range of cat liiter production solutions not only for the machines, but for the entire cat liiter production line. Following the latest market trends of the industry, we provide the most advanced technologies in automation for maximum performance on the cat litter factory floor.
We provide complete turnkey production lines. We support you from small series to very high production rates by designing flexible and scalable solutions. They provide the necessary information for production management, predictive maintenance and product traceability.
Do you have a cat litter processing line project? A production line integration need? Contact us at any time to get cat litter production line solutions, process design, equipment configuration, full plant layout, investment guidance and equipment quotation.
0.3-60
Production（tons/hour）
1-12
Pellet size（mm）
Who is suitable to build a cat litter production line?
If you want to start a cat litter processing business, you can be anyone and come from any industry.
Cat litter processing is the type with the lowest threshold among all types of pellet processing, because most cat litters come from low-cost raw materials, with low investment and construction costs and a small production line footprint. In addition to large-scale production, it is also suitable for medium and small-scale investments. At present, the raw materials of cat litter mainly include bean dregs, soybeans, sawdust, waste paper, cartons, cardboard, bentonite, zeolite, silica gel, attapulgite, etc.
As long as there are sufficient raw materials, there is a basis for developing cat litter processing. Soy product processing plant, grain processing plant, wood mill, sawdust mill, furniture factory, paper mill, bentonite factory, building materials factory, silica gel factory, ore factory, etc. Investors of cat litter particle production line can come from various industries.
Soybean processing plant
Tofu processing factory
Sawdust mill
Bentonite Plant
Paper mill
Furniture factory
Silicone processing plant
types and application of cat litter production line
Generally speaking, we distinguish cat litter production lines by the type of cat litter, such as tofu cat litter production line, bentonite cat litter production line, sawdust cat litter production line, waste paper cat litter granule production line, silica gel cat litter production line, plant cat litter production line, mixed cat litter production line, clay cat litter production line, etc. All of these production lines are specially customized according to the raw materials and processes of cat litter, and are specifically used to process a certain type of cat litter. Some production lines have similar processes, while others have quite different process designs.
tofu cat litter production line
The tofu cat litter production line is a pellet processing system mainly used for processing tofu cat litter and starch cat litter.
Commonly used raw materials include bean dregs, corn starch, food-grade guar gum, flour, calcium carbonate, citric acid, pea fiber, etc.
Tofu cat litter has low production cost, high sales price and large profit margin. Tofu cat litter is made from tofu dregs or plant materials after processing, shaping and drying.
It is non-toxic and has no side effects and is very environmentally friendly. This characteristic makes tofu cat litter have great market potential today when environmental awareness is increasing, further increasing profit margins.
- Cat litter formula optional
- Cat litter size optional
- Cat litter color optional
bentonite cat litter production line
The bentonite cat litter production line is mainly used to produce bentonite cat litter. Bentonite cat litter remains the first choice for many cat-raising families because of its affordability, strong water absorption and environmental protection.
The main raw material of bentonite cat litter, bentonite, is cheap, and the production process is mature, which can effectively reduce the production cost. The bentonite cat litter industry has a bright future, with broad market prospects, low investment threshold, high profit margin and relatively low risk.
wood cat litter production line
The most common pine cat litter is processed using this type of production line. Wood cat litter is usually made of environmentally friendly materials such as recycled pine, sawdust, wood chips, waste wood, pulp or wheat byproducts, and can be directly discarded or flushed into the toilet after use to reduce environmental pollution.
As consumers’ demand for environmentally friendly and high-quality products increases, wood cat litter is expected to gain more market share due to its environmental friendliness and good user experience.
paper cat litter production line
Paper cat litter production line mainly uses waste paper, cartons, newspapers and other raw materials to process particles. Paper cat litter is made of paper raw materials, does not contain any chemical materials, and is harmless to people and pets and does not pollute the environment after high-temperature drying.
With the improvement of people’s living standards and the popularization of pet culture, the demand for pet products continues to increase. As a kind of environmentally friendly and efficient cat litter product, paper pellet has a growing market demand.
attapulgite cat litter production line
The process of this type is similar to that of the bentonite cat litter production line. The market prospect of attapulgite cat litter is very broad and has significant development potential.
Attapulgite cat litter is made of modified attapulgite and sodium bentonite. It has strong odor removal ability, antibacterial, water absorption, adsorption and other properties, and is safe and environmentally friendly. This kind of cat litter not only meets the basic needs of pet owners for cat litter, but is also favored by more and more consumers because of its environmentally friendly properties.
diatomite cat litter production line
With the continuous improvement of environmental awareness, diatomaceous earth cat litter is favored by more and more people.
At present, many companies have begun to produce diatomaceous earth cat litter, and it has gradually become one of the popular environmentally friendly household products. The market prospect of diatomaceous earth cat litter is very broad, mainly due to its environmental protection, low cost and high efficiency.
silica cat litter production line
Silica cat litter is a relatively new cat litter product, also known as crystal cat litter. Its main raw material is silicate, which is low-cost and easy to obtain. Silica cat litter has a high profit margin due to many factors such as low raw material cost, simple process and large market demand.
As people’s awareness of pet health and environmental protection increases, the market demand for silica gel cat litter is gradually increasing, which also brings more opportunities and profit space for the production and sales of silica gel cat litter.
Zeolite cat litter production line
Zeolite cat litter is a relatively new type of cat litter, which uses natural zeolite ore as the main raw material, and has a certain hygroscopicity and odor control effect.
Zeolite cat litter has broad development prospects in the market due to its unique physical properties and superior performance. , It meets the high requirements of pet owners for cat litter. As consumers’ requirements for the quality of pet products increase, the market share of zeolite cat litter is expected to further expand.
Longer term technical support
We work closely with our customers and participate in the planning process with you to help you invest wisely and make strategic decisions that will benefit your pellet produciton business for the longer term.
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how to make cat litter? cat litter production line design
How to produce cat litter? how cat litter is made? Different cat litter production lines have different cat litter production processes. Below, RICHI will list some mainstream cat litter processing techniques for you.
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tofu cat litter production process design
The production of tofu cat litter involves multiple links such as raw material processing, mixing, compression molding, drying, and packaging.
In cat litter processing, selecting high-quality tofu dregs or other plant cellulose materials as raw materials is the basis of tofu cat litter processing. These materials are usually provided by tofu factories or other food processing factories, and the quality and stability of raw materials are ensured through standardized procurement and storage. In addition, pigments and adhesives can be added during the processing.
RICHI tofu cat litter solution can help customers reduce production costs and improve price competitiveness by optimizing production processes and improving raw material acquisition efficiency.
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bentonite cat litter production line technology
First, the bentonite raw material is screened to remove impurities and large particles to ensure the purity and fineness of the raw material. Then, the bentonite raw material is mixed with an appropriate amount of additives. Additives can be selected as needed, and common ones include flavoring agents, antibacterial agents, etc.
The mixed material is compressed and granulated, and then sent to a cooler and a sifter for cooling and sifting. The sifter can separate the cat litter into different particle sizes and adjust them according to market demand. After the screening is completed, the cat litter is packaged. Appropriate packaging materials can be selected according to market demand.
(Depending on the process design, it is sometimes necessary to add a drying section.)
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paper pellet cat litter production process design
After the waste paper is processed by iron removal, cleaning, crushing and other processes, it is sent to the raw material mixer, and an appropriate amount of additives such as water absorbent, odor control agent, etc. are added to the mixer to improve the water absorption and control the odor after molding.
The mixed raw materials are sent to the molding machine, molded by the ring die granulation process, and fixed into a cylindrical shape by pressure. After molding, it is cut by the cutter in the granulator to become cat litter pellets that meet the product requirements.
The molded cat litter pellets are sent to the cooler through the conveyor for cooling and drying to remove excess water so that the cat litter reach the specified moisture content. Finally, the cat litter pellets are sent to the packaging machine for packaging. Depending on the raw materials, a dryer is sometimes required.
03
wood pellet cat litter production process technology
In the manufacturing process of wood cat litter, first of all, it is necessary to prepare sufficient wood raw materials. After screening, cleaning, and crushing, clean sawdust raw materials are obtained.
Mix and stir the selected pine wood particles to ensure the uniformity and texture consistency of the particles. Then, the processed raw materials are sent to the wood cat litter pellet machine to complete the pelletizing and molding.
The formed cat litter pellets are then cooled and dried to remove the moisture in them and make them reach the appropriate dryness. After molding and drying, the next step is the screening and packaging process of wood cat litter.
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attapulgite cat litter production line technology
Raw material preparation:The main raw materials of cat litter are attapulgite and other clays. Some customers also add quartz and sawdust. These raw materials need to be screened, cleaned, disinfected and other processes.
Stirring and mixing: Mix the raw materials in a certain proportion, then add an appropriate amount of water to stir and mix them thoroughly.
Granulation and molding: Put the stirred mixture into a granulator, and press the mixture into particles of different shapes and sizes through processes such as rotation and extrusion.
Drying treatment: Put the formed pellets into a dryer for drying to achieve a certain degree of dryness.
Packaging quality inspection: The cat litter after drying needs to be inspected to check whether the pellet size, hardness, water absorption and other indicators meet the requirements. The qualified cat litter is packaged for sale.
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silica cat litter production line technology
Raw material selection: There are many specifications and qualities of silica gel for making crystal cat litter. In order to ensure the quality of cat litter, special attention should be paid to the purchase. In addition, some auxiliary materials such as dyes and flavors need to be added.
Raw material ingredients: Mix silica gel powder and auxiliary materials and additives in a certain proportion.
Granulation: The mixed raw materials are sent to the cat litter pelletizer for pressure molding. After granulation, the silica gel is cut into the required size and shape by the pelletizer’s cutter.
Cooling and drying: The prepared silica gel cat litter is sent to the cooler or dryer. This process is to ensure the moisture content of the pellets.
Screening and packaging: The cooled silica gel cat litter will be screened and packaged to obtain the packaged finished cat litter.
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diatomite cat litter production line solution
Raw material preparation: weigh and mix diatomaceous earth, natural clay, sawdust and other raw materials in a certain proportion.
Crushing: crush the mixed raw materials through a special crushing machine to obtain uniform particles.
Conditioning: put the crushed raw materials into a specific container, add an appropriate amount of water to modulate it so that it can be formed.
Pelleting: send the modulated raw materials into the cat litter pellet making machine for molding, and the uniform cat litter is formed.
Drying: put the molded cat litter into the dryer for drying, so that it is dry and not easy to clump.
Packaging: weigh and package the dried cat litter. The weight of the general packaging bag varies from 2.5kg, 5kg, 10kg, and 20kg.
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Zeolite cat litter production line technology
Crushing and screening raw materials: The collected zeolite raw materials need to be crushed and screened to obtain raw materials that meet the requirements. Machines used include crushers, grinders and screeners.
Drying raw materials: The screened raw materials need to be dried to remove moisture. Common drying methods include high-temperature steam drying, electric drying and natural drying.
Pelleting: The dried raw materials can be molded. First, the zeolite raw materials need to be mixed with an appropriate amount of binder, and then they are extruded, cut into blocks, and burr removed. Finally, the finished zeolite cat litter is made.
Classification and packaging: The finished cat litter needs to be classified and packaged. Common packaging methods are bagged, barreled and bulk. Different packaging forms are suitable for different sales channels and consumer groups.
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video Of cat litter production line
Below we show you our 6 cat litter production line project sites. You can see the operation of our cat litter equipment from these videos.
Customized design
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We provide customized process design and equipment configuration solutions for cat litter processors from all over the world according to different raw material states, raw material types, product requirements, process requirements, customer plant sizes and other factors. Whether you need a complete cat litter production line or a system in the cat litter process, such as granulation, drying, crushing or packaging, we can carry out professional process design according to your needs and provide you with a highly efficient cat litter production solution.
1 ton per hour cat litter production line process design
Type of product: tofu cat litter pellet. This design comes from one of our 1t/h cat litter pellet production line projects in Thailand.
Process flow: Mixing system – Pelleting system – Drying system – Cooling system – screening system – Packaging system
Main equipment used: raw materials mixer, tofu cat litter pellet machine, cat litter dryer machine, screening equipment, cooling machine, packaging equipment, converyors, etc.
2-2.5 tons per hour cat litter production line process design
Type of product: newspaper cat litter & wood cat litter. This design comes from one of our Spain cat litter granule production line projects
Process flow: Crushing system – pelleting system – Cooling system – screening system – Packaging system
Main equipment used: paper crusher, cat litter paper pellet machine, screening equipment, cooling machine, packaging machine, conveyors, cyclone, silos, etc.
1-2 tons per hour cat litter production line process design
Type of product: tofu pellet cat litter. This design comes from one of our Malaysia tofu cat litter pellet production line projects. The difference between this design and the Thai cat litter production line is that it has no drying system and has a crumbling system.
Process flow: Mixing system – pelleting system – Cooling system – crumblinging system – screening system – Packaging system
Main equipment used: mixer, pellet mill, pellet cooler machine, crumbler machine, screening equipment, packaging equipment, conveyors, etc.
5 tons per hour cat litter production line process design
Type of Product: Bentonite Clay and Attapulgite Cat Litter. This design comes from our Canada bentonite cat litter processing project
Process flow: Raw material receiving system – Mixing system – pelleting system – Cooling system – screening system – Packaging system
Main equipment used: silos, conveyors, mixer, cat litter making machine, screening equipment, cooling machine, packaging equipment, etc.
3-4 tons per hour Mixed plant cat litter production line process design
Type of Produt: Cat litter made from corn starch, soybean dregs and sawdust. This design comes from our Brazilian cat litter pellet production line project.
Process flow: Crushing system – Mixing system – Liquid addition system – pelleting system – Cooling system – screening system – Packaging system
Main equipment used: crusher, mixer, pelletizer machine for cat litter, screening equipment, cooling machine, packaging equipment, cyclone, conveyors, etc.
1 ton per hour cat litter production line process design
Type of Produced: Tofu cat litter and feed. This design comes from our Saudi Arabia project, a simple design of cat litter and feed compound production line. The customer will use this production line to process cat litter and poultry feed. All the raw materials of customers are clean powdered raw materials.
Process flow: Mixing system – pelletizing system – Cooling system – screening system – Packaging system
Main equipment used: mixer, cat litter pellet maker, screening equipment, cooling machine, packaging equipment, conveyors, etc.
Equipment for starting cat litter production line
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The processing equipment required for the cat litter production line includes raw material crusher, mixer, cat litter granulator, cooler, sieving machine, packaging machine, cleaning equipment, liquid adding equipment, automatic control system, dust removal equipment, boiler, air compressor, etc. The configuration equipment of the production line varies greatly when processing different cat litter products. The following are the main equipment used in the cat litter production line. If you want to carry out cat litter granule processing, feel free to contact us to design your production line and configure the equipment plan.
Tofu cat litter machine
We have decades of experience bringing single machine and engineering solutions to the cat litter pelleting industry.
Cost To Start Cat Litter Production Line
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How much does a cat litter production line cost? For a complete set of equipment, the price of a 0.3-60 t/h cat litter production line is generally between 2000-1,500,000 USD., and the cost mainly includes a set of cat litter machine cost, site cost and operating cost for producing cat litter.
| Production Scale | Total Power | Land Requirement | Production cycle | Installation cycle | Investment Cost(USD) | Profit cycle |
| 0.3-1T/H | 27-75KW | 200-500 m² | 15-20 Days | 7-15 Days | 20,000-120,000 | 1-3 Year |
| 1-2T/H | 47-75KW | 300-600 m² | 20 Days | 7-20 Days | 30,000-150,000 | |
| 3-4T/H | 53-165KW | 300-700 m² | 20 Days | 15-30 Days | 50,000-300,000 | |
| 5-7T/H | 68-259KW | 400-800 m² | 20-30 Days | 20-40Days | 70,000-500,000 | |
| 8-10T/H | 125-410KW | 800-2000 m² | 30-40 Days | 45-60 Days | 150,000-900,000 | |
| 12-20T/H | 358-620KW | 1500-3000 m² | 40-50 Days | 60-90 Days | 250,000-1,000,000 | |
| 25-40T/H | 545-870KW | 2000-4000 m² | 50-60 Days | 90-120Days | 45,0000-1,200,000 | |
| 50-60T/H | 710-1120KW | 3000-5000 m² | 60-70 Days | 100-140 Days | 900,000-1,500,000 | |
| About the profit : 1. Depends on the customer’s local cat litter price and raw material price, which is determined by the difference of resources in different regions; 2. Depending on the operating cost of the equipment, it is composed of worker wages, electricity costs, and wearing parts costs, among which worker wages and electricity fees are relatively fixed, and the cost of wearing parts is related to the configuration and operation of the entire cat litter making equipment; 3. It depends on the customer’s management of the complete cat litter pellet plant. Responsible managers & skilled production line equipment operators are the foundation for the smooth operation and high returns of any cat litter lines. | ||||||
In fact, the investment cost of cat litter production line is composed of many expenses, including cat litter machine cost, civil engineering cost, water and electricity cost, personnel cost and so on. The cost budget varies according to the production scale, and the actual cost varies greatly. The following table is for reference.
| Items | Investment analysis |
| Cost of a complete set of cat litter making equipment | Prices vary according to the output of the cat litter pellet production line |
| Installation cost | Equipment installation |
| Substation | Total installed power |
| Energy consumption | Electricity charges are calculated according to the customer’s location |
| Raw materials | Different raw materials have slightly different prices in different regions |
| Labor cost | Calculated based on the number of employees |
| Space lease | Yearly |
| Civil construction costs (under the premise that a new factory building is required) | Including production line foundation, yard hardening and roads. (According to the design drawings, a local team can be hired for construction) |
| Start-up and other unforeseen expenses | Raw material area, power distribution room, control room, water, electricity and pipeline, office, greening, etc. |
How much does it cost to set up a 0.3-60 t/h cat litter factory? More detailed data also needs to be calculated by professional RICHI-engineers according to the customer’s situation. You are welcome to consult online, and RICHI will provide more information such as bentonite cat litter production line investment analysis, income analysis, and factory construction plans.
Richi Machinery is a large-scale joint-stock enterprise integrating scientific research, production, sales and service. It has a complete cat litter line solution system to ensure the quality of equipment, direct supply from stock, and preferential wholesale prices for cat litter machines. Then a technical team will install and debug the cat litter production equipment,supply technical training and a series of services, welcome to visit Richi Machinery!
cat litter production line projects
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Today, our cat litter production lines and equipment are in operation in more than 50 countries around the world. These projects process a wide variety of cat litters, covering almost all mainstream cat litter types on the market. No matter what type of cat litter product you are looking to process, our turnkey cat litter production line is designed with you at the core. From vision to reality and beyond, our team stays connected with yours. Giving you peace-of-mind with an expert at your side.
5-6 tons cat litter production line project in australia
product type: wood & paper pellet cat litter
Overview：
The investment amount of this project is US$380,000. The wood and paper base cat litter production plant project uses waste wood log, chips, sawdust, waste newspapers and cartons as the main raw material and stalks as the supplementary raw material, and produces 30,000 tons of cat litter pellets annually through processes such as crushing-granulation-cooling-packaging.
Main equipment configuration:
| No. | Device name | QTY |
| 1 | Conveyor belt | 1 |
| 2 | Rolling screen | 1 |
| 3 | Chipper Crusher | 2 |
| 4 | Hammer Mill Crusher | 2 |
| 5 | Cat litter Pellet Machine | 2 |
| 6 | cooling machine | 1 |
| 7 | Packaging machine | 1 |
2-3 tons cat litter production line in france
product type: Bentonite and attapulgite cat litter
Overview:`
The client of this project took advantage of market opportunities to purchase bentonite raw materials from China, the United States, and Spain, and built a “bentonite series product construction project with an annual output of 20,000 tons.” The investment is US$150,000.
Main equipment configuration:
| No. | Device name | QTY |
| 1 | Dryer | 1 |
| 2 | Hot air stove | 1 |
| 3 | Bentonite cat litter granulator machine | 1 |
| 4 | Grinder | 2 |
| 5 | Loader | 1 |
| 6 | Dispensing machine | 1 |
| 7 | Packing Machine | 1 |
10 tons cat litter production line in russia
product type: tofu pellet cat litter
Overview:`
Based on the good market prospects, the client, a pet feed mill factory, transformed and upgraded. In order to expand its business scope and increase cat litter processing business, it invested 410,000 US dollars to build a 50,000-ton cat litter production line project per year.
Main equipment configuration:
| No. | Device name | QTY |
| 1 | Crusher | 1 |
| 2 | Mixer | 4 |
| 3 | Cat litter pellets machine | 2 |
| 4 | Scraper conveyor | 8 |
| 5 | Cooler | 4 |
| 6 | Belt dryer | 1 |
| 7 | rotary screen | 1 |
| 8 | Packaging machine | 1 |
| 23 | Power distribution cabinet | 1 |
1 t/h cat litter production line project in Indonesia
product type: tofu cat litter
Overview:`
In order to seize market opportunities, the client of this project invested US$100,000 and used an idle factory building covering an area of 1,550 m2 to purchase production equipment from RICHI Machinery to implement the “annual output of 3,000 tons” Cat Litter Project”. This 1 t/h cat litter production line project uses a fully automatic cat litter production line. Compared with manual ingredients, this production line achieves precise delivery of raw materials.
Main equipment configuration:
| No. | Device name | QTY |
| 1 | Mixer | 2 |
| 2 | Cat litter pellet machine | 2 |
| 3 | Dryer | 2 |
| 4 | Gas burner | 1 |
| 5 | Packing Machine | 2 |
| 6 | Conveyor belt (auger) | 1 |
| 7 | Air compressor | 1 |
1 T/H Tofu cat litter pellet production line in Bengal
3-4 T/H Bentonite cat litter production line in Brazil
3 T/H Tofu cat litter production line in Kazakhstan
2-3 T/H pine pellet litter production line in Bulgaria
2 T/H sawdust cat litter production line in Lithuania
1.5-2 T/H paper pellet litter production line in U.K.
1-2 T/H Tofu cat litter pellet production line in Japan
2-3 T/H Starch cat litter pellet production line in Belarus
3-4 T/H kitty litter pellets production line in Kyrgyzstan
5-6 T/H wood chip cat litter production line in Ghana
10-12 T/H Bentonite cat litter production line in Canada
3-3.5 T/H wood based cat litter production line in Türkiye
featured case studies
Below are some information about featured projects we have done. These cat litter production lines are all specially customized for our customers.
1-2 T/H Tofu Cat Litter Production Line in Germany
The customer of this project originally ran a pet products company. Due to the increasing demand for pet tofu cat litter, the customer planned to invest in a small cat litter pellet production line. If the business situation is very good in the later period, he plan to expand production and sales area.
- raw materials: Fiber, Starch, Corn, Guar gum, etc.
- Main equipment: Crusher machine, Cat litter mixer, Cat litter pellet machine, Cat litter drying machine, Screening machine, Packaging Equipment, etc.
tofu Cat Litter production Process design
- Ingredients: The crushed raw materials are batched according to a certain proportion.
- Bucket elevator conveying: The proportioned raw materials are transported by the elevator.
- Mixing: Pour the raw materials from the bucket elevator into the mixer for mixing.
- Bucket elevator conveying: The mixed raw materials are transported by bucket elevator.
- Granulation: Pour the mixed raw materials transported by the elevator into the cat litter pellet machine for granulation.
- Scraper conveying: The prepared granules are transported to the next process with a scraper conveyor.
- Cooling: The delivered pellets are cooled with a pellet cooler.
- Scraper conveying: The cooled particles are transported to the next process by a scraper conveyor.
- Sifting: Screen the conveyed particles with a plane rotary screen to screen out particles of different sizes.
- Dry: Pour the screened granules into a drying oven for drying.
- Cooling: The dried granules are cooled with a pellet cooler machine.
- Scraper conveying: The cooled particles are transported to the next process by scraper conveyor.
- Sifting: The conveyed particles are screened by a plane rotary screen to screen out the finished products with different particle sizes.
- Finished packaging: The finished product is packaged with a packaging scale, and after the packaging is completed, it is inspected and boxed, and sent to the finished product warehouse for sale.
3-4 T/H Tofu Cat Litter processing line in New Zealand
Based on the good development prospects, the customer of this 3-4 t/h cat litter making machine in New Zealand project invested US$250,000 to build a 7,600 tons/year pet cat litter processing project. This project adopts a single-shift working system, each shift works 8 hours, and the annual working time is 300 days.
- raw materials: Tofu fiber, Corn flour, Starch, Guar gum
- Main equipment: Cat litter mixer, Cat litter pellet machine, Cat litter dryer, Cat litter packing Machine, Screening machine, Conveyor unit, etc.
tofu Cat Litter production Process design
- Loading: The purchased raw materials are all packed in bags, which are transported by truck and stored in the warehouse. A small amount of dust will be generated during the manual handling of raw materials. When using, manually disassemble the packaging bag and put the fiber, starch, corn and guar gum into the mixer according to the corresponding proportion.
- Mixing: This cat litter making machine plant process is mainly to fully mix the raw materials, and the whole process is airtight. Before stirring, it is necessary to add water for mixing. The raw material contains the main component guar gum, which is easily soluble in water. Guar gum has a high viscosity during the stirring process.
- Granulation: The granulation of this tofu cat litter manufacturing project adopts dry granulation, and the mixed raw materials are transported to a closed cat litter pellet machine through a pipeline for granulation.
- Drying: Since the raw material itself contains a certain amount of moisture, it is necessary to dry the semi-finished cat litter particles produced by the upper process. The semi-finished cat litter pellets are transported by the conveyor belt to the dryer for drying. After drying, the semi-finished cat litter is conveyed to the screening machine by the conveyor belt through cooling.
- Sifting: The screening machine in this tofu cat litter making plant is a closed structure. After entering the screening machine, the cat litter is divided into qualified products, unqualified products and dust generated by screening according to its own shape
- Packaging: The qualified products are packed by a packaging machine for delivery.crease the food intake.
4-5 t/h Cat Litter Factory in the United States
The client of this 4-5 t/h bentonite cat litter factory in the United States project was formerly a bentonite processing plant, which was built in 2015. Its main product is foundry-grade bentonite. In order to utilize bentonite resources more efficiently and comprehensively, the customer of this project took advantage of resources and invested in the construction of a bentonite cat litter production line with an annual output of 30,000 tons.
- Raw materials: Bentonite, Soda ash
- Main equipment: Grinder, Bucket elevator, Belt conveyors, Granulator, Rotary dryer, Screening machine, Storage tank, Fully automatic packaging production line, , etc.
Cat Litter production Process design
The specific process is to crush, squeeze and stir the raw materials and caustic soda in a semi-dry state under normal temperature conditions to form a granular mixture, and then add a small amount of Water forms semi-dry granular material, which is a process technology of bentonite series through grinding, sieving, granulation, drying and other processes.
- Processing link: After the raw materials are crushed and ground, a small amount of water is added to make the moisture reach between 15% and 25%, and then sent to the bentonite cat litter pellet machine for granulation.
- Drying link: After the granulation is completed, the materials are sent to the dryer for drying through the conveyor belt.
- Finished product screening, packaging and warehousing links: The dried products are screened and selected, bagged, weighed, sealed and stored in warehouse.
600-800 KG/H Cat Litter pellet Line In Moldova
The project uses an existing factory building, covering an area of 1030m2 , with a total construction area of 1030m2, mainly including factory buildings, office areas and other public supporting facilities. The project scale is an annual output of 2,000 tons of tofu cat litter. The project has a labor quota of 6 people, 300 working days per year, and a day shift production system of 10 hours per day.
- raw materials: Bean dregs, Corn flour, Additives and pigments
- Main equipment: Feeder, Mixer, Cat litter granulator, Bucket elevator, Dryer, Screening machine, Automatic packaging machine, Silo, Bag Sealer, packing machine, Pulverizer, Air compressor etc.
Customized Cat Litter Manufacturing Process design
- The raw tofu fiber, corn starch, water and guar gum are sent to the mixer through the feeding and stirring cage (closed type) in a certain proportion, and then mixed and stirred, and then flowed into the silo from the bottom discharge port, and lifted by the silo stirring cage.
- The granules are transported into the cat litter making machine, and the granules are grown into strips by the cat litter pellet making machine.
- At this time, the cat litter pellets are in a soft and watery state, and are transported by the mesh chain conveyor to the drying box unit.
- After drying, they are cooled by the air-cooled mesh chain and transported to the vibrating screen for screening.
- The powder is screened by the lower screen, recycled and reused from the bottom outlet, and then cooled by the air-cooled network chain and transported to the automatic packaging machine for packaging and production.
8 T/H Cat Litter Production Line In Malaysia
In order to adapt to market demand, the client of this cat litter production line in Malaysia project, a Malaysian pet products company, invested US$350,000 to build a “cat litter production line project with an annual output of 20,000 tons” and purchased a number of new production equipment.
- raw materials: Soybean residue, Corn starch, Corn flour, etc.
- Main equipment: Bucket elevator, Screw conveyor, Twin-shaft paddle mixer, Cat litter granulator, Dryer, packaging machine, etc.
Customized Tofu Cat Litter Making Process design
- Unpacking: Use a forklift to transport corn flour, corn starch, pea residue and soybean residue raw materials to the receiving platform, and lift the materials to the batching system through manual unpacking.
- Raw material configuration: According to customer needs, a certain proportion of raw materials (corn flour, corn starch, pea residue and soybean residue) are pre-mixed and prepared. The prepared raw materials enter the twin-shaft paddle mixer for full mixing.
- Mixing: The premixed raw materials are manually added to the twin-shaft paddle mixer for further mixing. During the mixing process, guar gum, calcium carbonate, essence and a certain proportion of fresh ingredients are added according to the needs.
- Granulation: After the raw materials are fully mixed and stirred, they are sent to the cat litter pellet machine for granulation.
- Pellet drying: The granulated cat litter is sent to the drying machine. The project uses a natural gas hot air stove for drying. The dried finished cat litter contains water.
- Cooling: The dried qualified cat litter enters the fan cooling system for cooling treatment.
- Automatic packaging: The cooled cat litter pellets enters the silo to be packaged, is sealed by an automatic vacuum baler, and then enters the finished product warehouse for temporary storage.
10-12 T/H Cat Litter Production Line In Italy
In 2022, based on the rapid development of the pet products market, the customer invested US$400,000 to build a new plant cat litter production line with an annual output of 20,000 tons. After the expansion, the entire factory will have an annual output of 50,000 tons of air purifier series – cat litter.
- raw materials: Finished Bentonite Clay * 20002 t/a
- Main equipment: Rounding equipment, feeding machine, dryer,Automatic packaging machine, Granulator, Belt dryer, mixer
Bentonite Cat Litter Manufacturing Process design
- Feeding: Use manual feeding to put raw materials such as flour, starch, corn flour, corn starch, pea fiber, bamboo fiber powder, tea powder, edible flavors, etc. into the feeding machine according to the product ingredient ratio requirements.
- Stirring: The raw materials enter the mixer and a certain proportion of water is added at the same time. The ratio of water to raw materials is 0.18:1. The mixing process is carried out in closed equipment.
- Granulation: After the raw materials are fully mixed, they enter the cat litter pellet machine for granulation processing to obtain semi-finished plant cat litter with different pellet sizes required by the customer. The granulation process is carried out in closed equipment.
- Screening: The above-mentioned semi-finished products are screened through a vibrating screen. The cat litter production line in Italy project uses classification screening to select cat litter with a size of 1-4mm and enters the next process. The screening process is carried out in a closed equipment.
- The semi-finished cat litter whose pellet size does not meet the requirements is screened out and returned to the feeding process for re-production.
- Drying: The granulated plant cat litter enters the microwave drying equipment for drying. The drying process mainly removes moisture from the product without producing waste gas.
- Packaging and storage: The dried plant cat litter is packed with a baler to obtain the required product.
● RICHI MACHINERY
Service for cat litter production line
Our turnkey engineering capabilities and services provide the solution for clients who need a complete cat litter production line project.
● Consulting
Customer Consultation
We want to have a deep understanding of your industrial process, to know your exact needs of feed, wood, biomass, fertilizer or other pellet processing.
● Design
Pellet Plant Design
Based on your unique situation and industrial process, we will tailor complete pellet plant you need, and inform you of every additional detail that could facilitate operation, minimize total cost.
● Manufacturing
Equipment Manufacturing
The critical components of the of the complete pellet production line equipment are built in our own workshops in Asia. Additional equipment is manufactured by our worldwide network of reliable partners.
● Testing
Quality Inspection & Testing
Before leaving the factory, all equipment will be inspected by the quality inspection department. We can also provide customers with testing services from a single machine to a complete pellet plant system, and provide you with real actual data for “worry-free use.”
● Delivery
Equipment Delivery
In equipment boxing and packaging, we adopt professional packaging and modular solutions to ensure the safe and non-destructive delivery of pellet plant equipment.
● Installation
Installation & Commissioning
Whether you choose your own subcontractor for the erection phase or you want to install everything together with us, a Richi supervisor will be around to make sure everything is mounted in a safe and thorough way.
● Training
Staff Training
We provide comprehensive training for the technicians of each project. We can also continue to provide support for the technicians during latter project operation.
● After-sales
Project Follow-Up
When everything is up and running our Richiers will help you further whenever needed. We are ready to answer your call 24/7.We’ll also visit you regularly to learn about your needs.
FAQ of cat litter production line
How to build a cat litter production line?
In this era of growing pet economy, more and more people have seen the huge potential of the pet products market. As an indispensable consumable for cat-raising families, cat litter has a market demand that cannot be underestimated. So, how to start a cat litter production line?
- Market research and positioning
Before opening a cat litter factory, you must first conduct sufficient market research, determine what type of cat litter to produce, and understand the basic situation of the local pet market, including the number of pets, the proportion of cat owners, cat litter brands and prices, etc. Through market research, you can provide a reference for your product positioning.
At the same time, you must clarify your target customer base and formulate product strategies based on their needs and preferences.
- Choose the right production technology and equipment
There are many production technologies for cat litter, and choosing the right production technology is crucial to product quality and cost control. In addition, you need to purchase corresponding production equipment, such as cat litter granulators, packaging machines, etc.
When purchasing equipment, pay attention to the performance, stability and durability of the equipment to ensure efficiency and quality during the production process.
- Establish a supply chain and sales channel
A stable supply chain is the key to ensuring smooth production. It is necessary to establish long-term cooperative relationships with high-quality raw material suppliers to ensure the quality and supply stability of raw materials. At the same time, it is necessary to establish sound sales channels, including online e-commerce platforms, offline physical stores, etc., so as to quickly bring products to the market.
- Focus on brand building and publicity and promotion
In a highly competitive market environment, brand building is the key to improving product competitiveness. It is necessary to focus on the shaping of brand image, including LOGO design, packaging design, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to promote through various channels, such as social media marketing, advertising, etc., to improve brand awareness and reputation.
- Optimize management and services
Excellent management team and efficient operation system are the cornerstones to ensure the sustainable development of enterprises. It is necessary to establish a sound management system and process, and clarify the responsibilities and collaboration methods of each department.
At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of customer service, solve customer feedback problems in a timely manner, and improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
In short, opening a cat litter production line requires comprehensive consideration of many factors, including market research, product positioning, production technology, equipment selection, supply chain and sales channel construction, brand building and publicity and promotion, as well as management and services.
Can one cat litter production line produce multiple types of cat litter products at the same time?
Yes, one production line can process multiple cat litter products, but unlike a single cat litter production line, a production line that produces multiple cat litters requires more equipment to complete the processing of all cat litter products.
Therefore, this type of production line must be customized, and the final equipment configuration needs to be determined based on the customer’s raw materials and needs. If you have such production needs, please contact us directly and our engineers will tailor it for you.
Is the investment of tofu cat litter production line higher than that of wood cat litter production line?
This is not certain. It depends on the customer’s raw materials, production scale and output, product type and process requirements. Only after the final process is determined can we configure the relevant equipment and get the final equipment quotation.
what cat litter made of?
Cat litter can be made from bean dregs, starch, various clays, waste paper cartons, waste wood, sawdust, or silica gel. We also receive many process customization requests from customers whose raw materials are not the raw materials used in mainstream cat litter. With the advancement of technology, more raw materials that have not been used will also be used as raw materials for cat litter.
As a professional cat litter production line manufacturer, no matter what your raw materials are, what we have to do is to customize the most suitable process for you based on the characteristics of the raw materials you provide and the cat litter product requirements, maximize the value of your raw materials, and create a highly efficient cat litter production line.
Who we are
RICHI Machinery is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technology and services for the animal feed, aqua feed and pet food industries, also the largest pellet production line manufacturer in China.
Since 1995, RICHI’s vision to build a first-class enterprise, to foster first-class employees, and to make first-class contributions to society has never wavered.
In the past three decades, we have expanded our business to a wide range of areas, including animal feed mill equipment, aqua feed equipment, pet feed equipment, biomass pellet equipment, fertilizer equipment, cat litter equipment, municipal solid waste pellets equipment, etc.
1995
RICHI Established
2000+
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120+
RICHI Employees
140+
Exported To 140 Countries
