Products of the animal food and feed industry
Whether for livestock or pets - the production of animal feed and feedstuffs is now a technically demanding process. Feed consists of a variety of different components that differ significantly in structure, density, and flow behavior and yet must be brought together evenly. Liquid components such as fats, oils, or molasses are often added to specifically influence nutritional value, acceptance, and product properties.
Animal feed and feedstuffs must function reliably - in the barn as well as with the end customer in the pet food sector. Accordingly, the expectations for mixing quality, process stability, and reproducibility are high.
Typical products and terms in the feed and pet food industry:
- Mixed feed for cattle, pigs, poultry, and other livestock
- Pet food (dog food, cat food, small animal food, ornamental fish)
- Special feed for young animals or special nutritional needs
- Pellets, extrudates, flakes, sticks, and dry food
- Additive mixtures (minerals, vitamins, enzymes, probiotics)
- Liquid additives such as oils, fats, or molasses
- Feed mixtures with defined active ingredient distribution
Requirements for mixing and refining
In feed and pet food production, consistent mixing quality and safe process control are key. Formulations often contain numerous individual feed materials and additives that must be reliably and reproducibly distributed to ensure nutrient supply and product quality.
A particular challenge is the combination of very different raw materials - from dusty or wet components to poorly flowing ingredients. At the same time, liquid substances must be incorporated evenly without forming agglomerates or sticking the product.
In addition, complete emptying, short cleaning times, and the prevention of cross-contamination play an important role. This applies equally to the production of compound feed, mineral feed, specialty feeds, and high-quality pet food.
amixon® solutions for animal feed and pet food
amixon® develops and builds industrial mixing systems specifically designed for the requirements of feed and pet food production. The goal is to ensure uniform mixing, product-friendly processes, and high process reliability even with large batches and complex recipes.
Typical process engineering applications in animal nutrition and feed production:
- homogeneous distribution of individual feed components and additives
- uniform integration of liquid substances such as oils or molasses
- processing of pellets, extrudates, and flakes
- mixtures with highly varying physical properties
- safe discharge without segregation
- robust, reproducible processes in continuous operation
amixon® Mixing Technologies in Focus
The Gyraton® mixer is a precision silo mixer for large batches of 10 to 100 m³. It enables very uniform and extremely gentle mixing even with difficult mixtures and is particularly suitable for mixed feed and pet food in production and silo storage. The slow, controlled product movement ensures high mixing quality with low energy consumption, high residual discharge rates, and a compact design.
amixon® Flow Mixer & Ring Layer Granulator (RMG) is used when mixing, agglomeration, or structuring processes are to run continuously. It combines mixing, deagglomeration, and granulation in one process and is particularly suitable for applications where powder and liquid components are to be selectively combined or product structures are to be altered.
The VM is a versatile industrial mixer for feed and pet food. Its vertical product flow achieves high mixing quality in short mixing times and is suitable for formulations with varying raw material properties and fill levels.
Technology Center and process development
In the amixon® Technology Center, mixing processes for animal feed and pet food can be tested in a practical manner. Original recipes allow for the evaluation of mixing quality, liquid addition, discharge, and cleanability, and can be optimized specifically for industrial use. This provides security in the design of new plants and processes.
Whether it's mixed feed for livestock or high-quality pet food, reliable process technology is the foundation for consistent quality and cost-effective production. amixon® develops and builds suitable mixing systems for this purpose - precise, robust, and tailored to practical needs.
Discuss your animal nutrition and feed processes with us. amixon® - Precise mixing technology for pet food and animal feed.
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