6–7 T/H Chicken Feed Crushing Machine in Austria

SFSP66×60 Hammer Mill Specifications

The selected chicken feed crushing machine is designed to process dry, brittle feed ingredients such as wheat, maize and barley. Its high-speed rotor carries replaceable hammers that reduce the material through impact. A screen determines the maximum particle size that can pass through the grinding chamber, while the actual particle-size distribution also depends on the material, screen condition and operating settings.

The nominal capacity should not be interpreted as a guaranteed output for every raw material. Wheat, barley and maize differ in hardness, moisture and grinding behavior, so actual throughput must be confirmed under the farm's operating conditions. The 75 kW motor also requires verification of the available electrical supply, motor starting method, protection devices and cable sizing before installation.

Processing Austrian Grains for Poultry Feed

The farm's main advantage is access to cereals from agricultural suppliers in Austria and neighboring European markets. Instead of purchasing every ingredient in processed form, the owner can receive whole grains, inspect their condition and grind the required quantities before mixing.

• Wheat provides a major energy source and can be processed to a particle size suitable for the intended broiler diet.
• Barley supplies energy and fiber, although its hull characteristics and fiber content can affect grinding behavior.
• Maize contributes energy and starch and can be ground separately when required by the formulation.
• Soybean meal and sunflower meal supply protein and are incorporated according to the feed formula. They do not necessarily require the same grinding treatment as whole cereals.
• Calcium carbonate, vitamin-mineral premixes and other additives are normally weighed and blended during the mixing stage rather than passed indiscriminately through the grain grinder.

For this installation, the farm initially selected a 2.5 mm screen for cereal grinding. This provides a practical starting point for producing relatively fine material, but a screen with 2.5 mm perforations does not automatically produce particles measuring 500–700 microns. The finished distribution needs to be checked through sieve analysis. If the feed formula requires coarser particles or a different distribution, the screen and grinding settings should be reassessed.

Particle size also depends on bird age and the intended feed form. Broiler diets may require different grinding specifications at different growth stages, and excessively fine material can increase dust and affect feed handling. The target should therefore be set according to the nutritionist's formulation and the requirements of the subsequent mixing or pelleting process.

How the Single Grinding Machine Fits into Feed Production

The installation is intended to operate as a dedicated grinding station rather than a complete chicken feed production line. During the initial stage, the farm receives and stores whole cereals, transfers the required quantity to the hammer mill, and collects the ground material for weighing and mixing.

1. Raw-material inspection: Check grain moisture, cleanliness and the presence of stones, metal or other foreign material before processing.
2. Controlled feeding: Feed the grinder at a steady rate to avoid overloading the motor or reducing grinding consistency.
3. Size reduction: The SFSP66×60 reduces the cereals through hammer impact, with the selected screen controlling material discharge.
4. Dust separation: A suitable cyclone and dust-filter arrangement collects discharged material and helps control airborne dust.
5. Collection and mixing: The ground grains are transferred to suitable storage or an existing mixer, where protein ingredients, oils and premixes can be incorporated.

If the farm later adds a pellet press, the existing grinding station can become the front end of a more complete process. A mixer, suitable conveying equipment, steam conditioning where required, a pellet mill and a cooler would need to be selected according to the desired output and feed specifications. The future line should be designed around actual demand rather than simply matching the grinder's nominal capacity.

Installation Requirements and Daily Operation

Although the SFSP66×60 is a single crusher machine, successful installation requires more than allocating floor space. The foundation, feeding arrangement, discharge route, dust collection and maintenance access must all be considered together.

For preliminary planning, the farm should allow approximately 15–20 m² for the grinder and immediate service access, excluding any separate raw-material storage, finished-material bins or larger dust collection equipment. The final footprint depends on the hopper arrangement, cyclone position, conveyor layout and the manufacturer's installation drawings.

The electrical installation should be checked for the 75 kW motor and associated auxiliary equipment. Three-phase power, appropriate motor protection, emergency stopping and grounding are important parts of the installation. The farm should also confirm that the electrical infrastructure can support the grinder alongside its other equipment without overloading the supply.

One trained operator can generally supervise the grinding process when feeding and discharge are properly arranged, although additional labor may be needed for manual bag handling, raw-material movement and cleaning. The farm should establish inspection routines for hammers, screens, bearings, fasteners and the dust collection system. Grain dust management, suitable housekeeping and effective foreign-material separation are particularly important in a dry grinding area.

Shipping and Technical Support in Austria

The machine can be shipped from China by sea freight to a suitable European port, followed by road transport to Lower Austria. The Port of Hamburg is one possible logistics route, but the final shipping arrangement should be selected according to freight quotations, cargo dimensions, customs requirements and inland delivery costs.

Before dispatch, RICHI can provide equipment drawings, foundation and connection information, motor specifications and guidance on integrating the grinder with the farm's planned material-handling arrangement. These documents allow the customer to prepare the installation area and electrical connections before the machine arrives.

Remote commissioning support can help the operator check the rotation direction, feeding rate, screen installation, vibration, bearing temperature and discharge performance. The farm should begin with a controlled test using its actual cereals, then inspect the ground material before moving to routine production.

Operational Benefits and Future Expansion

By processing whole grains on-site, the farm gains greater control over when ingredients are ground and how they are prepared for mixing. Local sourcing may also reduce the need to purchase pre-ground cereals, although the actual financial benefit depends on raw-material prices, electricity consumption, labor, maintenance and the utilization rate of the machine.

The farm's daily requirement of 5–8 tons is below the grinder's stated nominal hourly capacity. At full nominal throughput, that volume represents roughly one to two hours of grinding, before allowing for material changes, cleaning, loading and downtime. This makes it particularly important to compare the investment with the farm's actual workload and future expansion plans. A larger grinder can offer operating flexibility, but its 75 kW motor and associated electrical infrastructure must be justified by the intended utilization.

The owner plans to assess the results of on-site grinding before purchasing a mixer and pelletizer. That staged approach allows the farm to establish a reliable grinding process first, measure its actual costs and then decide which additional equipment will provide the greatest benefit.

A Practical Starting Point for On-Farm Feed Processing

This chicken feed crushing machine in Austria project illustrates how a poultry farm can begin developing its own feed-processing capability with a standalone hammer mill. The SFSP66×60 offers a nominal grain capacity of 6–7 T/H, a 75 kW main motor and a configuration suited to cereal size reduction. Its performance in practice will depend on the feedstock, screen selection, electrical supply, feeding arrangement and dust collection system.

For farms planning a similar investment, the most useful starting information includes daily grain consumption, raw-material types, required particle size, available electrical power and plans for future mixing or pelleting. These details help determine whether a standalone grinder is the appropriate first purchase or whether a smaller machine would better match the current workload.

RICHI Machinery supplies feed hammer mills and related equipment for farms and commercial feed manufacturers. Contact our technical team to discuss your grain types, processing requirements and target capacity, and to obtain a machine configuration suited to your operation in Austria.