5-6T/H Cattle Feed Pellet Press in Chile

Why They Didn't Buy a Full Line

One thing that sets this cattle feed project apart is the customer's practical approach. Unlike massive corporate feed factories, this regional Chilean cattle feed mill runs a modest but busy operation: they have reliable upstream and downstream equipment, skilled operators, and no interest in replacing everything at once.

They only needed the cattle feed pellet making machine — the heart of pelletizing — to boost output, improve energy efficiency, and bring their pellet quality in line with modern standards. This decision kept costs manageable while avoiding the big headache of ripping out perfectly good mixers or grinders.

Picking the Right Pellet Press: SZLH350 for Chile's Scale

For this Chilean project, the RICHI technical team and the mill owner agreed the SZLH350 cattle feed pellet press offered the best match for their needs.

• Selected Model: SZLH350
• Main Motor Power: 55 kW
• Feeder Motor: 1.5 kW
• Conditioner Motor: 4 kW
• Ring Die Diameter: 350 mm
• Pellet Diameter: 2–12 mm
• Output Capacity: 5–6 tons per hour

This capacity is just right for the daily workload, which runs around 35–40 tons of cattle pellets per day — enough to supply several nearby dairy co-ops while leaving room for small custom batches.

Local Raw Materials: Reflecting Chile's Feed Supply Reality

In Chile, cattle feed production generally centers around local grains and oilseed meals. In the southern dairy belt, corn is less dominant than in Mexico or the US. Instead, local feed mills use a balanced blend of:

• 45% local corn (maize) — mainly grown in central regions like Bío Bío and Araucanía.
• 35% wheat bran or middlings — abundant by-products from Chile’s wheat milling industry.
• 15% rapeseed or soybean meal — usually imported but increasingly produced locally.
• 5% mineral premixes, salt, and other micro-ingredients

This feed mill focuses mainly on dairy cattle feed pellets — 8–10 mm diameter, high in digestible energy and moderate protein to support lactation. They occasionally adjust the formula to produce pellets for local beef cattle during the fattening season but keep the grass or hay content very low (usually under 10%). This makes the grain-focused SZLH350 cattle feed pellet press ideal — a straw pellet press isn’t required.

What This Pellet Press Actually Produces

The primary product is a balanced dairy cow feed pellet. These pellets need to withstand frequent bagging, warehousing, and transport to scattered farms in the rainy south of Chile. Good hardness and minimal fines are crucial.

Occasionally, the mill uses the same cattle feed pellet press for mixed livestock feed for sheep and goats. They switch the die to a slightly smaller pellet size but don’t change the base formula dramatically — it’s still mostly grains and meals.

They do not produce extruded pet food or floating aquafeed, which would require a specialized extruder, not a ring die cattle feed pellet press.

Practical Benefits for the Chilean Feed Mill

Investing in the SZLH350 cattle feed pellet press brought several immediate gains for the mill:

• Better pellet durability: The new press produces more uniform density, which means less breakage during bagging and shipping — a big selling point for local farmers who store feed in barns during Chile’s wet winters.
• Energy efficiency: Modern gear transmission and optimized die design mean lower electricity costs per ton — important in Chile, where industrial energy rates can be high.
• Easier maintenance: The old machine needed constant attention and hard-to-source spare parts. RICHI's feed press is robust but straightforward, and spare parts are stocked with a local partner in Santiago.
• Flexibility: With the SZLH350 cattle feed pellet press, the mill can run multiple small batch recipes without long downtime for cleaning or die changes.

How This Upgrade Supports Local Dairy Farmers

Southern Chile has a proud dairy tradition. Medium-sized family dairies still dominate the landscape, and they rely heavily on feed mills like this one for consistent, affordable feed.

By upgrading to a modern cattle feed pellet press, the feed mill can provide pellets with better storage life, consistent nutrition, and less wastage. This directly supports dairy farmers by helping them boost milk yields while keeping daily feed costs predictable.

Better feed quality also means farmers are less tempted to buy cheaper bulk mash feed, which often has higher spoilage risks and uneven nutrient content.

RICHI's Practical Support: Local Service, Real Results

One key reason the Chilean feed mill chose RICHI was the hands-on service that came with the machine.

RICHI's project support included:

• Pre-purchase formula testing: Sample local wheat bran and rapeseed meal were shipped to China for test runs to fine-tune die specs.
• Customized die design: The team provided ring dies designed for the slightly abrasive nature of wheat bran.
• Bilingual documentation: All manuals and operator guides were supplied in both Spanish and English.
• On-site setup help: RICHI arranged for a local service technician to support installation and operator training.
• Priority parts supply: Through RICHI’s Chilean partner, the mill can get spare rollers, dies, or gear parts within days — not weeks.

This level of practical backup means less downtime, faster troubleshooting, and more confidence for the owner and his small team of operators.

Why the SZLH350 Cattle Feed Pellet Press Is a Good Fit for Chile’s Conditions

Chile’s climate can be tough on equipment — damp coastal weather, variable feed moisture, and remote locations where service delays can cost thousands.

RICHI’s SZLH350 cattle feed pellet press is robust enough for these conditions:

• The press has a solid main gearbox that resists wear and tear.
• It handles grains and mid-level fiber without clogging.
• It’s easy to clean — an advantage when switching from dairy to beef feed recipes.
• Local tech support means breakdowns don’t last weeks.

A Smart Step for Sustainable, Independent Feed Production

Chile’s livestock sector is growing steadily, but local farmers don’t want to depend entirely on big corporate feed players or unreliable imports. By upgrading to a reliable cattle feed pellet press, mills like this one keep feed production local, flexible, and profitable.

The SZLH350 is just the right size for Chile’s typical feed mill — big enough to supply dozens of farms, but compact enough to run on modest power supply and with a small team.

Looking Ahead: Possible Expansion Plans

This cattle feed mill's new cattle feed pellet press is already paving the way for the next step. As local dairy and beef herds expand, the owner plans to add a second line — possibly a bigger SZLH420 cattle feed pellet press — to double daily output. This would allow the mill to offer custom feed formulas for specialized breeders and supply high-quality bagged feed under its own brand.

There’s even talk of working with a local co-op to supply feed pellets for export to neighboring countries like Argentina — small but promising steps for a regional player competing with big multinationals.

Why RICHI's Cattle Feed Pellet Press Stands Out in Chile

Customers in Chile are cautious buyers. They want durable equipment, clear pricing, and real support — not hidden costs or complicated electronics that local technicians can’t handle.

RICHI’s approach — tough design, easy parts, local Spanish-speaking support — ticks all the boxes. For this project, that meant the owner could replace a struggling old European press with a brand-new, well-supported pellet press at a price that made sense.

For Chilean Feed Mills: A Small Investment With Big Local Impact

If you run a small to mid-sized cattle feed production line or a large cooperative farm in Chile, adding your own cattle feed pellet press is one of the smartest investments you can make right now.

With the right pellet press, you can:

• Use local grains and meals instead of overpriced imports.
• Improve pellet quality and durability.
• Control your energy costs.
• Strengthen your brand and customer trust.
• Keep your business resilient against supply chain shocks.

Ready to Take Control of Your Feed? RICHI Machinery Is Here to Help

From Los Ríos to Araucanía to Bío Bío, more feed mill owners in Chile are modernizing with smart, practical solutions like the SZLH350 cattle feed pellet press.

RICHI offers:

• Reliable, customizable pellet press models.
• Local spare parts and support.
• Spanish-language training and service.
• Competitive prices and full transparency.

Whether you want to produce 3 tons an hour or prepare for future expansion to 12 tons an hour, there’s a cattle feed pellet press ready to fit your scale, budget, and raw materials.

Contact RICHI Machinery — Build the Feed Business You Want

Your cattle feed is your promise to your customers. Make it strong, make it local, and make it with a feed pellet machine that works as hard as you do.

Talk to RICHI today about the SZLH350 cattle feed pellet press or any other feed pelletizer, pellet mill, or pellet press model that fits your Chilean business.

Stay competitive. Stay local. Pelletize better — with RICHI Machinery.