A medium-sized feed manufacturing company in India, primarily producing shrimp and tilapia feed for regional farms in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, recently purchased a RICHI fish feed dryer in India. The company’s existing drying equipment, a small feed dryer, could not handle the increasing production demand and often produced unevenly dried pellets, which caused breakage and nutritional loss.
This is a project about a fish feed dryer in India. India's aquaculture sector has been experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing demand for shrimp and freshwater fish like tilapia. High-quality feed is a critical factor for aquaculture farms, directly influencing growth rates, survival rates, and overall profitability.
A medium-sized feed manufacturing company in India, primarily producing shrimp and tilapia feed for regional farms in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, recently purchased a RICHI fish feed dryer in India. Unlike investing in a full production line, the client opted for a standalone dryer to address a specific production bottleneck.
The company’s existing drying equipment, a small feed dryer, could not handle the increasing production demand and often produced unevenly dried pellets, which caused breakage and nutritional loss. By acquiring a single RICHI mesh-belt dryer, the facility could quickly upgrade its drying capacity without overhauling its entire feed production system.
Name:
fish feed drying system
Country:
India
Date:
2025
Capacity:
15–20 tons per day
Model:
DHG-400
Main Motor Power:
40 + 0.55*4 + 0.55 kW
Heating Method:
Electric heating
Drying Area:
13 m²
The client operates a medium-scale aquafeed facility producing around 15–20 tons of feed per day. Their customers include small to mid-sized shrimp and tilapia farms across southern India.
Key reasons for purchasing the RICHI fish feed dryer as a single machine:
By investing in a single fish feed dryer in India rather than a full line, the client could improve efficiency and product quality in a short period, while leaving room for gradual expansion in the future.
In India, typical aquafeed formulations for shrimp and tilapia include:
The feed pellets typically enter the fish feed dryer at 18–22% moisture and must be reduced to 10–12% to maintain stability and prevent mold during storage. Uniform drying is particularly important for shrimp feed, as uneven moisture can compromise pellet integrity and affect feeding efficiency.
Considering the medium-scale production and the nature of feed ingredients, the client selected the DHG-400 electric fish feed dryer machine. This model fish feed dryer in India provided an optimal balance between drying area, capacity, and energy efficiency for their operation.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Heating Method | Electric heating |
| Power | 40 + 0.55*4 + 0.55 kW |
| Mesh Belt Layers | 5 |
| Belt Width | 0.8 m |
| Drying Area | 13 m² |
The DHG-400 fish feed dryer in India was ideal for drying small to medium batches, ensuring even heat distribution across five mesh belt layers, preserving both the shape and nutritional content of shrimp and tilapia feed pellets.
The DHG-400 dryer machine was shipped via sea freight to Port of Chennai, which is one of the primary ports for industrial equipment imports in southern India. RICHI Machinery handled all logistics, customs clearance, and delivery coordination, ensuring the machine arrived safely and on schedule.
RICHI provided comprehensive support during installation:
The installation was completed with minimal production interruption, allowing the client to resume feed production immediately.
The RICHI DHG-400 fish feed dryer in India brought tangible benefits:
This upgrade enabled the facility to meet increasing customer demand while maintaining high feed quality standards.
The client shared their experience:
"Since installing the DHG-400, our pellet quality has improved significantly. The drying is uniform, and breakage has decreased dramatically. RICHI’s technical support during installation and training was professional and very helpful. This machine has truly strengthened our production process."
Encouraged by the DHG-400 fish feed dryer’s performance, the client is exploring:
The RICHI DHG-400 fish feed dryer in India illustrates how medium-scale aquafeed manufacturers can achieve:
This case demonstrates RICHI Machinery’s commitment to delivering high-quality, standalone equipment that improves aquafeed production efficiency and ensures long-term operational reliability in the Indian market.
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