This is a project about pet food dryer in Australia. The main purpose was to upgrade their drying process for pet food without overhauling the entire production facility. This dryer was intended to work alongside their existing extruder, mixer, and pellet mill, improving efficiency and quality in the final product.
This is a project about pet food dryer in Australia. Australia’s pet food industry is experiencing steady growth, fueled by increasing pet ownership and rising demand for high-quality, nutritious pet food. Pet feed manufacturers are increasingly investing in equipment to ensure consistent production, high nutritional value, and appealing texture for dogs and cats.
A large-scale pet feed factory in Melbourne recently purchased a RICHI pet food dryer in Australia. The factory primarily produces dry dog and cat kibbles, and their existing drying setup—a conventional batch dryer—was unable to provide uniform drying, leading to inconsistent moisture content, occasional product breakage, and decreased shelf life.
The factory chose to purchase a standalone belt dryer instead of a full production line. The main purpose was to upgrade their drying process for pet food without overhauling the entire production facility. This dryer was intended to work alongside their existing extruder, mixer, and pellet mill, improving efficiency and quality in the final product.
Name:
dog food dryer
Country:
Australia
Date:
2025
Capacity:
10 tons per day
Model:
DHG-2000
Main Motor Power:
132 + 2.2*3 + 1.5 kW
Mesh Belt Layers:
5
Drying Area:
58 m²
The client is a large-scale pet feed manufacturer, producing approximately 10 tons of pet food per day, with a diverse product line including chicken-flavored dog kibble, fish-flavored cat kibble, and grain-free options. Their decision to purchase a standalone machine was driven by several factors:
By choosing a single machine, the customer aimed to upgrade drying efficiency without investing in a full-scale production line, which would have been more costly and time-consuming.
In Australia, common ingredients for pet feed include:
The pet food dryer in Australia needed to handle pet food with an initial moisture content of 18–20%, reducing it to 10–12% for safe storage and maintaining kibble hardness. Uniform drying was particularly critical for kibbles containing high-fat fish meal, as overheating could degrade nutrients or affect taste.
Considering the factory’s production scale and material characteristics, the client selected the DHG-2000 electric belt dryer, offering a large drying area suitable for high-capacity pet feed production.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Heating Method | Electric heating |
| Power | 132 + 2.2*3 + 1.5 kW |
| Mesh Belt Layers | 5 |
| Belt Width | 1.6 m |
| Drying Area | 58 m² |
The multi-layer mesh pet food dryer in Australia ensures uniform heat distribution, and the electric heating method allows precise temperature control, crucial for sensitive ingredients like fish meal and fats.
For this project, the pet food dryer machine was shipped via sea freight to the Port of Melbourne, the main international shipping hub serving southern Australia. RICHI Machinery provided detailed shipping documentation and secure packaging to ensure the machine arrived in perfect condition.
RICHI provided comprehensive support for installation and commissioning:
The pet food dryer in Australia was fully operational within seven days, allowing the factory to resume full production quickly and efficiently.
After installation, the pet feed dryer delivered significant benefits:
The client observed that their fish-flavored cat kibble maintained consistent hardness and shape, which was crucial for packaging and customer satisfaction.
The client shared positive feedback:
"The DHG-2000 pet food dryer has dramatically improved our production. Kibbles dry evenly, breakage is minimal, and we can now produce larger batches without compromising quality. RICHI’s team guided us through the installation and training process, which was smooth and professional. We highly recommend RICHI equipment for anyone in the pet feed industry."
Encouraged by the success of the DHG-2000, the factory plans to:
The RICHI DHG-2000 pet food dryer in Australia demonstrates the value of investing in a standalone drying solution for pet food manufacturers. Key advantages include:
This project underscores RICHI Machinery’s commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable solutions, helping pet feed manufacturers produce premium products while enhancing operational efficiency.
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