Instead of replacing the entire feed production system, the customer chose a single SKLF17×17 pellet cooler as a targeted improvement. The new cooler was installed after the pellet mill to replace the outdated cooling equipment and improve the final product quality.
Hungary has a well-developed agricultural sector, with poultry production playing an important role in the country’s livestock industry. As feed manufacturers continue to supply modern broiler and layer farms, maintaining consistent pellet quality has become increasingly important. Cooling is not only the final step after pelletizing but also a key process that determines pellet hardness, storage stability, and customer satisfaction.
A regional feed producer located in Hungary’s Great Plain region recently upgraded its production process by purchasing a feed pellet cooler in Hungary. The company supplies complete poultry feed products to surrounding farms and had been operating an existing pellet production system for many years.
Name:
Poultry Feed Pellet Cooler
Country:
Hungary
Date:
2026
Capacity:
6–8 T/H
Model:
SKLF17×17
Main Motor Power:
1.5 KW
Application:
Poultry feed pellets
Finished Pellet Size:
3–4.5 mm
The customer’s main challenge was not insufficient pelletizing capacity, but unstable product quality after pellet formation. Their previous cooling equipment could not provide uniform cooling performance, especially during seasonal production changes. Warm pellets with excessive residual moisture occasionally reached the storage and packaging stages, creating problems with pellet durability and storage conditions.
Instead of replacing the entire feed production system, the customer chose a single SKLF17×17 pellet cooler as a targeted improvement. The new cooler was installed after the pellet mill to replace the outdated cooling equipment and improve the final product quality.
For poultry feed production, pellets leave the feed pellet machine at high temperatures, usually around 80–90°C, with residual moisture from steam conditioning. Without effective cooling, several problems can occur:
The Hungarian feed mill mainly produces broiler and layer feed pellets. Their common pellet sizes include 3 mm and 4 mm for broiler diets and around 4.5 mm for layer feed.
For these pellet sizes, gentle cooling is especially important because smaller poultry pellets have a higher surface area and are more sensitive to mechanical impact. The customer needed a cooling system that could reduce temperature efficiently while minimizing pellet damage.
After reviewing the customer’s production requirements, RICHI recommended the SKLF17×17 flip-plate counterflow pellet cooler.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | SKLF17×17 |
| Cooling Type | Counterflow cooling |
| Discharge Method | Flip-plate discharge |
| Capacity | 6–8 T/H |
| Application | Poultry feed pellets |
| Finished Pellet Size | 3–4.5 mm |
The selected capacity matched the customer’s existing pellet production output. This avoided unnecessary investment while providing sufficient cooling performance for daily production requirements.
The customer produces several poultry feed formulas, including starter, grower, and layer diets. Although the formulas differ, all pellets require stable cooling before screening and packaging.
The cooling process includes:
The target was to reduce pellet temperature close to ambient conditions while maintaining pellet integrity. Proper cooling helps stabilize the starch structure formed during conditioning and improves pellet durability during transportation.
The new feed pellet cooler in Hungary improved the customer’s production performance in several areas.
For the feed mill, the biggest improvement was not simply lower pellet temperature, but better control over the final product condition. This helped the company maintain more stable quality when supplying different poultry farms.
The customer already had a functional grinding, mixing, and pelletizing system. The main limitation was the cooling stage, so purchasing only one cooler was the most practical investment.
The single-equipment upgrade provided several advantages:
This approach is common among mature feed producers that prefer improving individual production stages instead of replacing complete facilities.
Before shipment, the customer communicated with RICHI engineers regarding layout requirements, connection points, and operating conditions.
The support provided included:
The cooler was shipped from China to Hungary through the Port of Koper in Slovenia, which is commonly used for Central European industrial cargo transportation. After arrival, the equipment was transported by truck to the customer’s facility.
“The new cooler solved the quality problems we had been experiencing. Before installation, some pellets were still warm when they reached packaging. Now the temperature is stable, and the pellets are stronger with much less powder. Our customers noticed the improvement quickly, especially in automated feeding systems.”
Although this project focuses on poultry feed production, the SKLF17×17 pellet cooler can also be applied to other pelletizing industries where controlled cooling is required.
The basic purpose remains the same: removing heat and moisture while protecting the physical quality of finished pellets.
This RICHI feed pellet cooler in Hungary project shows that improving one critical processing stage can significantly influence overall feed quality. For modern feed manufacturers, cooling performance directly affects pellet durability, storage safety, and customer experience.
By installing the SKLF17×17 cooler, the Hungarian feed producer improved its poultry feed quality without replacing its entire production system. This single-machine upgrade provided a practical solution for achieving more stable pellet production and supporting long-term business growth.
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