Small Tofu Cat Litter Processing Line in Thailand

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As a professional manufacturer of feed machinery, pellet equipment, biomass pellet machinery, organic fertilizer systems, and cat litter production lines, RICHI Machinery was contracted in March 2024 to design and supply a complete small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand with an annual production capacity of 2,000 tons.

The client, an agricultural cooperative located in central Thailand, owns an existing 2,100 m² industrial workshop and sought to diversify its operations into biodegradable pet products using locally available agricultural by-products. Thailand’s strong soybean processing sector, corn production, and bamboo industry make it highly suitable for tofu cat litter production.

This project was implemented inside the client’s existing factory building without requiring major structural construction. The production line consists of 30 sets of specialized equipment including mixers, pellet mills, microwave drying systems, cooling machines, screening equipment, and automatic packaging systems.

The small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand operates under a two-shift system, with each shift lasting 8 hours, and 300 working days per year.

This small tofu cat litter production line was designed specifically for medium-scale regional supply, allowing the client to serve domestic distributors, pet stores, and export markets within Southeast Asia.

0.5T/H

capacity

USD 58,000

investment

Thailand

location

Cat Litter

project type

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Client Background

Client Profile and Business Transition

The client is an agricultural cooperative primarily engaged in soybean processing and grain storage. Thailand is one of Asia’s important soybean importers and processors, and large volumes of soybean residue (okara) are generated annually.

Previously, soybean residue was sold at low prices for animal feed. However, increasing demand for environmentally friendly cat litter presented a higher-value application for this raw material.

By investing in a small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand, the client aimed to:

Increase profit margins through value-added production
Utilize agricultural by-products efficiently
Enter the growing pet care manufacturing sector
Establish a sustainable and scalable industrial operation

The project represents a strategic upgrade from raw material supplier to finished product manufacturer.

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Construction Scale and Facility Layout

The entire small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand was installed inside an existing factory building owned by the client.

The facility was divided into functional zones to ensure efficient workflow, safety, and material handling.

Plant Infrastructure Layout

Facility	Description	Area
Production workshop	Main cat litter production area	1,600 m²
Raw material storage area	Storage of soybean residue, corn flour, bamboo powder	250 m²
Finished product storage	Packaged litter storage and shipping preparation	180 m²
Office and control room	Administrative and production management	70 m²

The layout follows a linear production sequence:

Raw material storage → mixing → pelletizing → drying → cooling → screening → packaging → finished product storage

This ensures efficient operation of the small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand.

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Raw Materials and Consumption Analysis

Thailand has abundant agricultural resources, making it an ideal location for tofu cat litter manufacturing.

The raw materials used in this small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand were selected based on availability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

Soybean residue provides excellent clumping ability, corn starch improves pellet strength, bamboo powder enhances absorption, and calcium powder improves structural stability.

Raw Material Consumption Table

No.	Raw Material	Annual Consumption	Maximum Storage	Packaging	Storage Location
1	Soybean residue	1,000 tons	50 tons	25 kg bags	Raw material area
2	Corn starch	200 tons	20 tons	25 kg bags	Raw material area
3	Wheat flour	300 tons	40 tons	25 kg bags	Raw material area
4	Corn flour	300 tons	40 tons	20 kg bags	Raw material area
5	Bamboo powder	100 tons	20 tons	25 kg bags	Raw material area
6	Calcium carbonate powder	100 tons	20 tons	50 kg bags	Raw material area

These materials are blended according to specific formulations to produce high-quality tofu cat litter pellets.

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Equipment Configuration and Technical Specifications

The equipment supplied by RICHI Machinery was selected based on performance reliability and compatibility with tofu cat litter production.

Main Equipment List

No.	Equipment	Model	Quantity
1	Twin shaft mixer	SLHY2.0	2
2	Bucket elevator	DTG36/23	2
3	Feeder	—	1
4	Cat litter pellet machine	SZLH250	1
5	Belt dryer	—	1
6	Counterflow cooler	SKLN2.5	2
7	Airlock	5L	4
8	Scraper conveyor	—	5
9	Rotary screener	SPJH110×2	2
10	Packing scale	—	3
11	Air compressor	—	1
12	Belt conveyor	—	3
13	Double-layer conveyor	—	1
14	Automatic bundling machine	—	1
15	Automatic strapping machine	—	1
Total	—	—	30

Cat litter making machines investment cost: USD 58,000

This equipment forms the complete small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand.

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Production Process Description

The production process used in this small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand is based on pellet extrusion and controlled drying technology.

Step 1: Raw Material Feeding and Mixing

Raw materials are measured according to formulation and fed into mixers.

Water is added during mixing.

Mixing ensures homogeneous material composition.

Step 2: Pelletizing

Mixed material is transported via bucket elevators into pellet mill.

Under pressure and temperature, material forms cylindrical pellets.

Step 3: Cooling

Pellets are cooled using counterflow coolers.

Cooling stabilizes pellet structure.

Step 4: Microwave Drying

Pellets are dried using mesh belt dryer.

Drying temperature: approximately 50°C

Drying reduces moisture content and improves product durability.

Step 5: Screening

Screening removes fines.

Recovered material is recycled.

Step 6: Packaging

Finished pellets packed automatically.

Packaged products stored for shipment.

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Utility Systems and Consumption

Utility system design was optimized to ensure efficient operation of the small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand.

Water Consumption

Water is primarily used for mixing and cooling processes.

Total water consumption: 2.23 m³/day

Breakdown:

Usage	Water Consumption
Mixing process	1.7 m³/day
Cooling system makeup water	0.05 m³/day
Worker domestic use	0.48 m³/day
Total	2.23 m³/day

Cooling water is recycled through a closed-loop system with cooling towers.

No industrial wastewater discharge occurs.

Power Supply

Electricity is supplied by Thailand’s national power grid.

Power supports:

Mixers
Pellet mills
Conveyors
Microwave drying system
Cooling systems
Packaging machines

Electrical supply is stable and sufficient for the small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand.

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Labor Structure and Production Organization

Total employees: 12

Work system:

Two shifts per day
8 hours per shift
300 working days per year

Personnel structure:

Position	Number
Operators	8
Maintenance technicians	2
Administrative staff	2

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Equipment Shipping and Installation

Equipment shipped from Qingdao Port to Port of Laem Chabang.

Shipping time: 21 days

Installation time: 10 days

Commissioning time: 3 days

Production began successfully.

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Operational Performance Results

After commissioning, the small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand achieved stable operation.

Key performance indicators:

Production capacity reached 2,000 tons/year
Stable product quality
Low energy consumption
Reliable equipment performance

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Market Outlook for Small Tofu Cat Litter Processing Line in Thailand

Thailand’s pet care market has grown rapidly in recent years.

Key drivers include:

rising pet ownership
urbanization
environmental awareness
increasing demand for biodegradable products

Thailand is also a major export hub for Southeast Asia.

This makes investment in a small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand highly profitable.

This project demonstrates the successful implementation of a small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand with annual production of 2,000 tons.

The project achieved:

stable production performance
efficient raw material utilization
low operating cost
strong market competitiveness

RICHI Machinery provided complete engineering support, equipment supply, installation, and commissioning services.

This case confirms that investing in a small tofu cat litter processing line in Thailand is a highly viable and profitable business opportunity.

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RICHI Service

● 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

Cat Litter 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.

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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.