A medium-sized pet feed factory in Illinois, producing dry dog and cat kibble, recently purchased a RICHI pet food dryer in the USA. The factory had previously been using a smaller, conventional batch dryer that struggled with large-scale production.
This is a project about pet food dryer in the USA. The United States is one of the largest markets for pet food globally, driven by high pet ownership and a growing trend toward premium and specialized pet diets. Pet feed manufacturers face increasing demands for consistent quality, precise moisture control, and high throughput, especially for dry kibbles and specialty diets.
A medium-sized pet feed factory in Illinois, producing dry dog and cat kibble, recently purchased a RICHI pet food dryer in the USA. The factory had previously been using a smaller, conventional batch dryer that struggled with large-scale production. Uneven drying caused kibble breakage, inconsistent moisture content, and occasional nutrient degradation, particularly in fish-flavored cat foods and high-fat dog kibbles.
The customer chose to buy a standalone belt dryer to upgrade their drying stage without replacing the entire production line. This dryer was intended to complement their existing extruder, mixer, and pellet mill, ensuring more uniform drying, higher product quality, and increased production efficiency.
Name:
pet food drying system
Country:
USA
Date:
2025
Capacity:
5 tons per day
Model:
DHG-1000
MAIN POWER:
70 + 2.2*3 + 1.5 kW
Heating Method:
Electric heating
Drying Area:
43 m²
The client is a medium-sized pet feed manufacturer, producing around 5 tons of pet food per day. They supply dry dog and cat food, including grain-free and high-protein options. The main reasons for purchasing a single belt dryer included:
The decision to purchase a standalone dryer allowed the factory to upgrade their drying process.
In the U.S., typical pet feed ingredients include:
The pet food dryer in the USA needed to reduce moisture content from 18–20% to 10–12%. Uniform drying was particularly important for fish meal-based kibbles, where overheating can degrade sensitive proteins and fatty acids.
Given the medium-scale production and the mix of sensitive ingredients, the client selected the DHG-1000 electric belt dryer. This model offers a moderate drying area suitable for the factory’s production volume.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Heating Method | Electric heating |
| Power | 70 + 2.2*3 + 1.5 kW |
| Mesh Belt Layers | 5 |
| Belt Width | 1.2 m |
| Drying Area | 43 m² |
The five-layer mesh belt dryer system ensures even airflow and heat distribution, essential for uniform drying of protein-rich and high-fat pet food. Electric heating allows precise temperature control, protecting nutrient content.
The pet food dryer in the USA was shipped via sea freight to the Port of Los Angeles, a major gateway for importing industrial equipment to the western United States. RICHI Machinery ensured secure packaging and documentation, guaranteeing that the unit arrived without damage and was ready for installation.
RICHI provided professional support for on-site setup:
The pet food dryer in the USA was fully operational within six days, allowing the factory to quickly resume full-capacity production without disruption.
Since installation, the DHG-1000 pet food dryer has delivered significant operational improvements:
The client noted that their fish-flavored cat kibbles and high-fat dog kibbles now maintain consistent texture and integrity, which has boosted customer satisfaction and reduced returns due to broken or unevenly dried products.
The client shared their experience:
"The DHG-1000 belt dryer has transformed our drying process. Our kibbles now dry evenly, breakage is minimal, and energy costs are lower. The RICHI team provided excellent installation guidance and staff training. This standalone dryer was exactly what we needed to improve quality without overhauling our entire production line."
Encouraged by the success of this pet food dryer in the USA project, the client is considering:
The RICHI DHG-1000 pet food dryer in the USA highlights the benefits of investing in a standalone drying solution:
This pet food dryer in the USA project demonstrates that RICHI Machinery delivers reliable, high-quality equipment, enabling pet feed manufacturers in the United States to produce premium products efficiently and profitably.
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