6-8 Bags/Min Feed Bagging Machine in Poland

A Polish Diversified Feed Mill Supplying Contract Farms

The client is a established, medium-to-large scale feed mill serving the sophisticated Polish livestock sector. Their customers include large integrated pig farms and dairy cooperatives that demand precise nutritional delivery and traceability.

The decision to purchase a single automatic packing weigher was driven by quality assurance and the need for operational excellence. They required a machine that could seamlessly switch between pelleted pig feed and fine powdered premixes without cross-contamination or loss of accuracy.

It needed to integrate with their existing bag conveyors and palletizing systems and operate reliably in a cold, dusty industrial environment for multiple shifts. Investing in one high-caliber machine for their most complex packaging tasks was a logical first step to prove the technology's value before rolling it out across other production lines.

Material Variety and Machine Specification for a Flexible Operation

The materials to be packaged are diverse:

• Pelleted Feed: Dense 3mm and 4mm pig and poultry pellets.
• Textured/Meal Feed: Coarse cattle supplements with grains and molasses.
• Powdered Premixes: Fine, value-added vitamin, mineral, and additive blends.

The primary requirement was versatility and uncompromising accuracy across this range. They pack into 25kg bags for premixes and standard feeds, and 40kg bags for bulk commodities. A machine that could handle both free-flowing pellets and difficult powders was essential. The RICHI DCS-50P Fully Automatic Packing Scale was the clear choice for this multi-purpose application.

• Model: DCS-50P
• Application: Granules and Powder (Pelleted feed & Premix).
• Feeding Method: Belt feeder – This system offers an ideal compromise. It provides gentle, consistent feeding suitable for pellets without damage and is also effective for many non-free-flowing powders and textured feeds, offering greater flexibility than a dedicated screw or gravity system.
• Packing Speed: 6-8 bags per minute. This speed was sufficient to keep pace with their batch production of higher-value premixes and pelleted lines without being over-engineered for their throughput.
• Power: 1.5 kW (belt feeder) + 0.55 kW (weighing) + 0.37 kW (control).
• Core Requirement – Accuracy and Flexibility: Static ±0.1%; Dynamic ±0.2%. This precision was non-negotiable for meeting their customers' and regulators' standards. The easy adjustability between 25kg and 40kg bag targets was equally important.
• Bagging & Sealing: Configured for multi-size bags. They opted for a hybrid sealing system: heat sealing for the inner liner of their premix bags (for dust-tight integrity) and a sewing head for the outer woven bags of standard feeds (for strength during transport).
• Integration: The unit was supplied as a complete packing station to replace one of their old scales, designed to fit onto the existing support structure and connect to their central compressed air line.

Ensuring Precision and Trust in the Supply Chain

This single feed bagging machine became a critical quality control checkpoint and an efficiency driver.

1. Guaranteeing Regulatory and Contractual Compliance: The machine's certified accuracy provided documented proof of correct weight, which is essential for EU trade and for fulfilling contracts with large farms where feed cost is calculated down to the gram. It eliminated the risk of costly penalties or lost contracts due to underweight bags.
2. Eliminating Product Giveaway and Maximizing Margin: The precise ±0.2% dynamic accuracy drastically reduced overfilling. For their high-value premixes, this saving alone justified the investment within a short timeframe. It brought a new level of cost control to their packaging process.
3. Enabling Flexible Production Scheduling: The ability to quickly switch from packing 25kg premix bags to 40kg pig feed bags on the same machine provided immense operational flexibility. It allowed them to respond to short-notice orders without needing to reconfigure an entire packaging line.
4. Improving Line Efficiency and Reducing Labor: The automated weighing, filling, and sealing process required only one operator to place bags and monitor the system, compared to the two previously needed for the old, finicky scale. This improved labor allocation and reduced exposure to repetitive strain.

The automatic bagging weigher brought a new level of professionalism and reliability to their output, ensuring that every bag, whether a premium premix or a standard pellet, left the factory with guaranteed weight and a perfect seal.

Delivery to the Heart of the European Union

The DCS-50P was manufactured with CE-certified components and controls. It was fully assembled, tested with both granular and powdery test materials, and then prepared for shipment. The machine was disassembled into modules and packed in a secure, weatherproof wooden crate. The shipment departed from Qingdao Port.

For efficient access to Poland, the cargo was routed to Port of Hamburg in Germany, a major logistics hub for Central and Eastern Europe. From Hamburg, the crate was transported by combined barge and truck transport across Germany and into Poland, arriving directly at the feed mill in Wielkopolska.

Why the RICHI DCS-50P with Belt Feeder Was Selected

The client's engineering team selected RICHI after a technical evaluation that highlighted flexibility and robust construction.

• Belt Feeder Versatility for Mixed Materials: The DCS-50P's belt feeder was the key differentiator. It offered the gentle handling needed for pellets to avoid breakage and generated less dust than a screw feeder, while still being capable of handling a wide range of textured meals and many powders. This versatility meant one machine could do the job of two specialized ones.
• High Accuracy in an Industrial Setting: The anti-shock device and robust load cell system are designed to maintain high accuracy despite vibrations from nearby machinery—a common issue in feed mills that cheaper scales cannot overcome.
• Hygienic Design and Ease of Cleaning: The open design of the belt feeder area allows for quick and thorough cleaning between product changeovers, which is absolutely critical when switching from standard feed to premium, medicated, or specialty premixes to prevent cross-contamination.
• Advanced Control System for Data Logging: The PLC control system allows for weight data logging, which can be used for production reports and traceability—a feature increasingly requested by their large farm clients.

The RICHI Partnership: A Focus on Precision Integration

Our support for this project emphasized precision setup and technical knowledge transfer.

• Pre-Installation Planning and Specification Review: We worked closely with the client to confirm all interface points: bag inlet height, compressed air pressure and flow, electrical supply, and required signal outputs for their production monitoring system.
• Supervised Installation and Calibration: A RICHI field engineer traveled to the site to supervise the mechanical installation and, most importantly, to perform the initial calibration using certified test weights for both 25kg and 40kg set points. He also trained their staff on the calibration procedure for future checks.
• Comprehensive Operational and Maintenance Training: Training was provided in Polish for the operators and maintenance technicians. It covered the full menu of the control panel, how to change between bag weight presets, routine maintenance of the belt and sealing heads, and troubleshooting common error codes.

Client Feedback: From the Production Director

After six months of operation across all seasons and through numerous product changeovers, the Production Director provided a detailed update:

"Integrating the new RICHI bagging machine into our premix and pellet line was a very smooth process. The supervised installation ensured it was done correctly from the start. Its performance has been excellent. The accuracy is consistently within spec, which has satisfied both our quality auditors and our most demanding farm customers.

The flexibility to run different products has been a major advantage for our scheduling. The belt system handles our pellets without creating fines and manages our coarser mixes well. Operator acceptance has been high because it's reliable and simple to use.

For a single machine investment aimed at solving a specific accuracy and flexibility problem, this feed bagging machine has delivered everything we required. It has set the standard for what we will expect from future packaging upgrades."

Upholding Standards in Poland's Advanced Feed Sector

This project in Wielkopolska, Poland, illustrates how a precision feed bagging machine from RICHI is not just about automation, but about guaranteeing quality, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational flexibility in a sophisticated market.

The RICHI DCS-50P Automatic Packing Scale provided a diversified feed producer with the tool needed to meet the exacting demands of modern European agriculture.

It demonstrates that RICHI Machinery understands the needs of producers in regulated markets, offering versatile, accurate, and reliable packaging weighers and bagging systems that support both efficiency and unwavering quality assurance.

Are you a feed, grain, or ingredient producer requiring precise, flexible, and reliable bagging for multiple product types? A versatile automated bagging system is key to maintaining quality and efficiency.

RICHI Machinery offers a comprehensive range of feed bagging machines, multi-purpose packing scales, and automatic bagging systems designed for accuracy and durability.

Contact RICHI Machinery today to discuss how our bagging equipment can be tailored to bring precision and flexibility to your packaging line, just as we helped a leading Polish feed mill strengthen its quality credentials and operational agility.