1000 KG Livestock Feed Mixer in Vietnam

Customer Profile

The client is a Vietnamese feed producer specializing in swine and poultry feed for both smallholder farmers and commercial operations. Their main goal was to improve batch consistency and reduce labor-intensive mixing processes. The client sources ingredients both locally and from neighboring countries, including:

• Maize: 50%, locally grown in the Mekong Delta
• Soybean meal: 20%, imported from Thailand
• Rice bran: 15%, a byproduct of local rice milling
• Fish meal: 10%, sourced from coastal regions
• Vitamin and mineral premix: 5%, imported internationally

Their feed production includes both powdered feed for small farms and pelleted feed for commercial clients. Achieving a homogenous mix is crucial, especially for swine starter feed, where precise nutrient balance directly affects growth rates and feed conversion efficiency.

Equipment Selection

After reviewing different options, the client chose the SLHSJ2.0A double-shaft paddle mixer from RICHI Machinery. This model is highly efficient for handling powdery and granular materials, ensuring a uniform blend in medium-scale feed operations.

Key Specifications:

• Model: SLHSJ2.0A
• Power: 18.5 kW
• Mixing Capacity per Batch: 1000 kg
• Effective Volume: 2 m³
• Material: Carbon steel
• Motor Connection: Chain drive

The SLHSJ2.0A livestock feed mixer in Vietnam was selected because it can efficiently mix coarse maize, soybean meal, and rice bran, while also handling fish meal, which tends to be more granular and slightly sticky. Its double-shaft design ensures high homogeneity in shorter mixing cycles.

Operational Workflow

• Ingredient Feeding: Coarse ingredients like maize and rice bran are loaded manually, while powdered ingredients, premixes, and fish meal are introduced via gravity feeding.
• Mixing Time: Each batch takes approximately 10–12 minutes, ensuring complete blending of all components.
• Discharge: The mixed feed is discharged into storage bins or directly into the feed pelletizing line.
• Control and Safety: The mixer is equipped with safety interlocks and easy-to-operate controls, allowing the operator to maintain optimal batch consistency.

The client appreciates that the double-shaft design reduces mixing time compared to their previous single-shaft horizontal mixer, while maintaining high uniformity in feed composition.

Raw Materials and Feed Formulation

• Maize (50%): Provides the main energy source for swine and poultry.
• Soybean Meal (20%): Supplies high-quality protein essential for muscle development and egg production.
• Rice Bran (15%): Offers additional energy and fiber, improving gut health.
• Fish Meal (10%): Adds essential amino acids and palatability to the feed.
• Vitamin & Mineral Premix (5%): Ensures livestock receive all necessary micronutrients for optimal growth.

The feed produced is suitable for swine starter, grower, and layer poultry diets. The homogeneity achieved with the SLHSJ2.0A mixer allows precise nutrient delivery in every batch, which is critical for animal performance and farm profitability.

Transportation and Installation

The livestock feed mixer machine was shipped from China to the Port of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, via sea freight. Upon arrival, RICHI Machinery coordinated logistics, offloading, and installation at the client’s facility. Our technical team provided on-site guidance on:

• Assembly of the mixer
• Connection to the existing production line
• Operational training for staff
• Routine maintenance procedures

The client could quickly integrate the mixer into their feed processing operations without significant downtime, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing production.

Benefits and Client Feedback

1. Improved Feed Uniformity: The double-shaft design ensures even distribution of proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
2. Reduced Labor: Automating the mixing process minimized manual handling and labor costs.
3. High Versatility: Capable of handling coarse, fine, and slightly sticky materials.
4. Durability and Reliability: Carbon steel construction ensures long-term operational stability in tropical climates.
5. Enhanced Production Efficiency: Faster mixing cycles allow higher throughput and better batch scheduling.

Client Feedback:

"The RICHI livestock feed mixer has transformed our feed production. Our previous equipment produced inconsistent batches, which affected animal growth. With the SLHSJ2.0A, every batch is uniform and integrates seamlessly with our pelletizing line. The RICHI team provided excellent support during installation and training. We are very satisfied with the performance and would recommend RICHI equipment to other feed producers in Vietnam."

Conclusion

• A reliable, professional partner for feed equipment
• Improved batch homogeneity and nutritional accuracy
• Reduced labor requirements and operational stress
• Seamless integration with existing production systems

This case demonstrates that a single, well-chosen feed mixer can have a substantial impact on livestock feed quality and farm profitability, making RICHI Machinery a trusted choice for feed producers in Vietnam and the wider Southeast Asian market.