Complete Animal Feed Pellet Production Line in Vietnam

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Project Background & Client Profile

Our client is a well-established Vietnamese agribusiness company with deep roots in the Mekong Delta region. Vietnam’s aquaculture sector is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the world, creating an immense and sustained demand for high-quality, affordable feed. However, the client faced challenges with consistent product quality and rising costs from third-party feed suppliers. Their strategic decision was to backward-integrate by establishing their own state-of-the-art feed production facility to secure their supply chain, control quality, and reduce costs.

After an extensive global search for a technology partner in early 2022, the client selected RICHI Machinery based on our proven track record in designing and delivering high-capacity, reliable feed production lines tailored to Southeast Asian conditions. Our initial consultation focused on their specific product mix—20,000 TPY shrimp feed, 100,000 TPY fish feed, and 60,000 TPY pig feed—and raw material profile. A contract was signed in Q3 2022, and the line was commissioned and fully operational by Q2 2023, a testament to RICHI’s project management expertise.

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Raw Materials & Formulation

Vietnam’s strong agricultural base provides excellent access to the core ingredients for feed production. The formulation leverages locally available grains, protein meals, and additives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and supply chain stability.

The primary raw materials include:

• Plant-based Meals: Rice bran, cassava residue, and soybean meal sourced from local mills.
• Animal-based Proteins: Imported steam-treated fishmeal (for superior quality and reduced odor), poultry meal, and meat and bone meal.
• Grains: Broken rice and corn, abundantly available from local sources.
• Additives: Vitamins, minerals, binders, and other nutritional supplements imported from trusted international suppliers.

All raw materials are stored in a dedicated, ventilated warehouse designed to prevent spoilage and cross-contamination, with a robust inventory management system to ensure FIFO (First-In, First-Out) usage.

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Production Process & RICHI Technology

This complete animal feed production line incorporates advanced processing steps to ensure digestibility, durability, and nutritional value.

Process Flow Description:

1. Receiving & Grinding: Raw materials are received, weighed, and initially cleaned. They are then conveyed to RICHI hammer mills and micro-pulverizers for precise reduction to the optimal particle size, critical for digestion and pellet quality.
2. Batching & Mixing: Ground materials are accurately batched by a computerized system into a RICHI double-shaft paddle mixer. Here, fats, liquids, and micro-ingredients are added for a perfectly homogeneous blend.
3. Conditioning & Pelleting/Extruding: The mixed mash is fed into a conditioner where steam is added to hydrate and cook the mixture. For shrimp and fish feed, the material is processed through a RICHI twin-screw extruder, which cooks it under high pressure and temperature, creating floating or sinking pellets. For pig feed, the material is pelleted using heavy-duty animal feed pellet mills.
4. Drying & Cooling: The hot, moist pellets from the feed extruder or animal feed mill pellet machine are conveyed to a horizontal dryer and subsequently to a counter-flow cooler to reduce moisture and temperature to safe, stable levels.
5. Coating & Packaging: The cooled pellets pass through a coating drum where liquid additives (like oils or flavors) are applied. The finished product is then weighed and packaged automatically by RICHI electronic packing scales into various bag sizes.

Key RICHI Equipment Supplied:

• Hammer Mills (3 units)
• Micro-pulverizers (3 units)
• Twin-shaft Mixer
• Twin-screw Extruder (1 unit)
• Ring Die Feed Pellet Machine (for shrimp feed: 2 units; for fish/pig feed: 1 unit)
• Horizontal Dryer (2 units)
• Counter-flow Cooler (2 units)
• Rotary Screening Machines (15 units)
• Automatic Packaging Systems (5 units)

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Environmental Management & Sustainability

A key advantage of this RICHI-designed animal feed production line is its integrated approach to environmental control.

• Dust Control: Every potential dust generation point (grinding, mixing, conveying, cooling) is equipped with high-efficiency cyclone separators and pulse-jet baghouse dust collectors. All captured dust, a valuable raw material, is automatically recycled back into the process.
• Odor Management: Steam conditioning and drying of animal-based proteins can generate odors. This is effectively mitigated through the use of a closed-loop system and a dedicated UV photochemical oxidation deodorization unit, ensuring no nuisance to the surrounding community.
• Water & Energy Efficiency: Steam is generated by a modern, efficient 2T/h biomass boiler. Steam condensate and other process waters are treated and reused for cooling or site irrigation, minimizing freshwater consumption. The use of energy-efficient motors and drives throughout the line keeps power consumption optimal.

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Economic Viability & Market Prospects in Vietnam

The investment of $1.5 million for a 180,000 TPY facility represents outstanding value in the market. Vietnam’s aquaculture and livestock sectors are projected to grow steadily, driven by both domestic consumption and export demand.

Financial Highlights:

• Estimated Payback Period: 3-4 years based on current feed profit margins.
• Operational Cost Savings: Significant savings from vertical integration and reduced reliance on external suppliers.
• Market Advantage: Ability to produce customized feed formulations tailored to specific local farming conditions, providing a competitive edge.

The demand for high-quality, sustainably produced feed is stronger than ever. This project positions our client as a leader in the local market, capable of meeting this demand reliably and profitably.

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Why RICHI Machinery was the Chosen Partner

The client chose RICHI Machinery for our end-to-end capability. We didn’t just sell machines; we provided a complete animal feed mill plant solution:

• Custom-Engineered Design: The entire line was designed around the client’s specific product mix and output targets.
• Single-Point Responsibility: As the main supplier, RICHI managed the entire process from design and manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and staff training.
• Proven Reliability & After-Sales Support: Our equipment is known for its robustness and low maintenance requirements. Our local technical support team in Southeast Asia ensures prompt service and spare parts availability.

Ready to Build Your Feed Mill Success Story?

Whether you aim to produce 18,000 or 180,000 tons per year, RICHI Machinery has the expertise, technology, and project experience to deliver your complete feed production line on time and on budget. From initial concept to final commissioning, we are your trusted partner.

Contact RICHI Machinery today for a free feasibility consultation and let us help you design a profitable future in feed production.