9–12 T/H Cow Manure Pellet Machine in Germany

Raw Materials and Local Adaptation

Germany’s dairy sector provides abundant cow manure, which is the primary raw material for this project. However, raw cow manure alone can produce pellets that lack structural integrity, so the client opted to supplement the manure with locally available agricultural by-products:

• Cow manure (70%) – collected from nearby dairy farms; initially has a moisture content of 25–28%, pre-dried using the client’s rotary drum dryer to reach 18–20% before pelletizing.
• Barley husk (15%) – enhances pellet hardness and acts as a natural binder, helping pellets maintain shape during cooling and transport.
• Beet pulp (10%) – a by-product from sugar beet processing, providing additional fiber and minor nutrients.
• Sawdust (5%) – sourced from local sawmills, improving mechanical stability and reducing pellet dust.

The client aimed to produce 12 mm diameter pellets, optimized for mechanical spreading in large agricultural fields. This diameter ensures that the pellets are dense and durable, while still being easily handled by both automatic and manual distribution systems.

The FZLH520 cow manure pellet machine was chosen because it can handle high-fiber raw materials efficiently, including manure with fibrous crop residues and sawdust. Its ring die design ensures uniform compression, which produces strong pellets that meet both domestic and EU organic fertilizer standards.

Equipment Selection: FZLH520 Cow Manure Pellet Machine

The client’s choice of the FZLH520 model was based on their production goals and raw material composition:

• Main motor power: 132 kW – capable of continuous operation with fibrous, semi-moist cow manure mixtures.
• Ring die diameter: 520 mm – suitable for medium-scale production and high-density pellet formation.
• Production capacity: 9–12 T/H – meeting the client’s target throughput while allowing flexibility for material variations.
• Pellet diameter: 12 mm – optimized for mechanical spreading and storage.

The FZLH520 machine includes a broken-arch feeding system and forced feeder, which prevents bridging and ensures a consistent feed rate. This design is particularly useful when processing mixtures that include fibrous agricultural residues such as barley husks or beet pulp.

RICHI Machinery provided full technical support, including installation supervision, operational training, and guidance on moisture content management, ensuring that the client could achieve immediate, high-quality pellet output.

Production Process and Applications

The production workflow for the German client is structured as follows:

1. Material Pre-treatment: Cow manure is partially dried to 18–20% moisture. Beet pulp is shredded to 5–10 mm, barley husks are chopped to 10 mm, and sawdust is added.
2. Mixing: All raw materials are blended in a horizontal mixer to ensure consistent nutrient distribution.
3. Pelletizing: The FZLH520 machine converts the mixture into 12 mm organic fertilizer pellets with high density and minimal dust.
4. Cooling and Storage: Pellets are cooled via a conveyor cooling system and stored in silos for packaging or bulk shipment.

The final product is pure organic fertilizer pellets, widely used on cereals, vegetables, and greenhouse crops across Germany. These pellets provide a balanced nutrient release and are compatible with mechanical fertilizer spreaders.

Shipping and Logistics

The FZLH520 organic fertilizer pellet machine was shipped from Qingdao Port, China to Hamburg Port, Germany via sea freight. RICHI Machinery ensured that:

• The equipment was securely packed to withstand long-distance shipping.
• Documentation and customs paperwork were complete for smooth clearance.
• Remote guidance was available for pre-installation checks and delivery scheduling.

Upon arrival, the machine was transported via truck to the client’s facility. The installation, calibration, and first trial runs were completed within a week, allowing the client to immediately start full-scale production.

Technical Advantages and Benefits

• Versatility: Can process cow manure alone or mixed with agricultural residues, including barley husks, beet pulp, and sawdust.
• High Pellet Quality: Produces dense, uniform pellets with minimal dust.
• Energy Efficiency: Optimized mechanical design reduces power consumption while maintaining high output.
• Durability: Ring die and roller materials are wear-resistant, suitable for long-term use.
• Flexibility: Can operate independently or as part of a larger organic fertilizer production line.

For this German client, these advantages translated to high-quality 12 mm organic fertilizer pellets, improved operational efficiency, and reduced labor costs.

Customer Feedback

• “The FZLH520 fertilizer granulator machine produces strong, uniform pellets that are easy to handle and spread.”
• “RICHI’s engineers helped us optimize our raw material mixture and taught our staff how to maintain the machine efficiently.”
• “We can now process high-moisture cow manure with fibrous residues effectively, and pellet quality is consistent from batch to batch.”

This feedback highlights RICHI Machinery’s professional support, reliability, and the immediate impact on production efficiency.

Versatility and Broader Applications

• Cow, pig, chicken, and sheep manures.
• Agricultural residues such as straw, husks, and bagasse.
• Different pellet diameters (4–12 mm) for various applications.

This flexibility allows clients to adjust production based on raw material availability, market demand, and regulatory requirements, making it a highly adaptable choice for organic fertilizer manufacturers.

The cow manure pellet machine in Germany project demonstrates the effectiveness of a single FZLH520 unit in improving production quality and efficiency:

• Processes mixed cow manure and agricultural residues into dense 12 mm fertilizer pellets.
• Replaces older manual pelletizers while integrating seamlessly with existing production infrastructure.
• Produces mechanically spreadable organic fertilizer suitable for German and EU regulations.

RICHI Machinery’s installation support, technical training, and operational guidance ensured that the client could immediately achieve high-quality pellet production with minimal downtime.

This case exemplifies why investing in a RICHI cow manure pellet machine is a sound decision for medium-scale organic fertilizer producers, offering reliability, flexibility, and excellent post-sale support.