Pig Feed Bag Filling Machine in Myanmar

A Pioneer in Localized Swine Nutrition

This client is part of a new wave of Myanmar agribusinesses moving beyond basic commodity mixing. They formulate specific feeds for different swine growth stages, using locally sourced rice bran, broken rice, and imported protein concentrates.

Their mixing and, where applicable, small-scale pelleting equipment was adequate for their planned growth. However, the packaging process was a pre-industrial relic that limited their entire operation. The idea of a fully automated packaging line with conveyors was premature and too capital-intensive. Therefore, investing in one reliable, automatic bag filling scale was the logical and impactful first move.

This pig feed bag filling machine would be installed as a standalone station at the end of their mixing line. It would take the mixed feed—whether mash or pellets—and automate the weighing and filling process.

The goals were direct: eliminate the labor bottleneck, ensure accurate and consistent bag weights to build farmer trust, create a cleaner and more professional operation, and finally, unlock the true capacity of their new mixer.

Defining the Operational Needs in Myanmar:

• Material Type: Both pelleted grower/finisher pig feed and fine mash feed for starters and sows. This dual requirement meant the machine needed versatility to handle free-flowing pellets and cohesive, dusty mash without issue.
• Bag Specifications: The market commonly uses 30kg woven bags for easier manual handling by farmers. They also needed to pack some 50kg bags for larger clients. The machine needed reliable performance across this range.
• Sealing Method: For cost and simplicity, manual tying with plastic straps or twine is most common. The machine required a simple, effective bag holder to keep the bag open and stable during filling, freeing the operator's hands.
• Critical Needs: Versatility to handle both mash and pellets effectively. Good accuracy to ensure nutritional consistency and cost control. Dust control to improve the working environment. Robustness and simplicity for reliable operation with basic local maintenance support.

The RICHI Adaptive Solution: DCS-50P Versatile Packing Scale

Given the client's need to handle two distinct material types (pellets and mash) with one machine, RICHI recommended the DCS-50P model. Its belt feeder system provides the best all-round capability, being gentle enough for mash to minimize dusting and efficient enough for pellets.

Technical Specifications for the Myanmar Swine Feed Producer:

• Model Deployed: DCS-50P Automatic Packing Scale
• Optimal Application: Packing pellet feed and mash/powder feed.
• Feed Mechanism: Variable-speed belt feeder. The belt speed can be adjusted via the control panel: slower for gentle handling of lightweight, dusty mash; faster for efficient filling of dense pellets. This adaptability was key.
• Packing Speed: Achieved 6-8 bags per minute for 30kg bags of pellets, and a slightly slower 5-7 bags per minute for mash to control dust. This was a massive increase over manual scooping.
• Weighing Accuracy: Consistently delivered ≤ ±0.2% dynamic accuracy for both material types, ensuring every bag met the promised weight.
• Power Configuration: 1.5 + 0.55 + 0.37 kW.
• Dust Management: The machine featured an enclosed design for the belt and weighing hopper. A simple, effective fabric dust sock with a small fan was attached to the hopper vent port, creating negative pressure to contain mash dust.
• Practical Design: Included a manually adjusted bag holder (clamp) and a control panel with pre-set buttons for their common 30kg and 50kg weights, making operation straightforward for new users.

Addressing Realities in an Emerging Market Context

Implementing a pig feed bag filling machine in Myanmar required a focus on practical, resilient design.

• Adaptability to Intermittent Power: The electrical system was designed to handle less stable grid power. The simple control logic allowed the machine to resume its cycle seamlessly after a brief power interruption.
• Ease of Understanding and Repair: The belt mechanism is mechanically intuitive. We provided clear manuals with large diagrams showing how to adjust belt tension, clear a jam, or replace the filter sock—tasks within the capability of a local mechanic.
• Humidity and Material Clumping: The belt's positive action helps move mash that may have slight clumping due to humidity, a better solution than a gravity system which could bridge or rathole.

Shipping to a Key ASEAN Port

The pig feed bag filling machine was securely packed and shipped in a container from Qingdao Port, China. For Myanmar, a common and efficient port of entry is the Port of Yangon (Thilawa). From Yangon, the container was transported by road up to the client's facility in the Mandalay region.

The RICHI Advantage: One Machine for Two Critical Products

The client chose RICHI because we offered a single, sensible solution for their dual-product challenge, avoiding the cost and complexity of two specialized machines.

• Cost-Effective Versatility: We demonstrated that the DCS-50P, with its adjustable belt feed, was the most economical way to achieve good performance with both pellets and mash. This two-in-one capability meant they could streamline their entire packaging operation around a single, familiar piece of equipment.
• Focus on Operational Cleanliness: The integrated dust sock for mash handling was presented not as an accessory but as a core part of making the machine work successfully in their plant, directly addressing a major complaint of workers and management.
• Foundational Accuracy: We emphasized that the precision load cells and stable weighing platform would provide reliable accuracy for both their high-value starter mash and their volume grower pellets, forming a foundation of trust for their expanding customer base.
• Hands-On, Accessible Support for a First-Time Buyer: RICHI's support recognized this was a significant first step into automation:
  • We provided exceptionally clear, visual setup guides with minimal text.
  • A complete set of essential spare parts (belt, filter sock, fuses) was included in the shipment.
  • We used widely available messaging apps (Viber, WhatsApp) for pre- and post-installation communication, sending short video clips to answer questions.
  • Scheduled video call support over several evenings (their time) to walk their electrician and lead operator through calibration for both mash and pellets.

Authentic User Testimonial from the Farm Owner

The owner, who is closely involved in daily operations, shared this feedback after the machine had run through several batches of both mash and pellets: "Before, packing day was our slowest, dirtiest day. We could not keep up after mixing.

This RICHI filling machine has changed everything. One machine does both our mash and pellets well. It is fast, and the weight is always correct—no more arguments with buyers. The dust is much less, especially with the mash. My workers learned it quickly. When we had a question about the belt speed for mash, the RICHI engineer sent a video explaining it the same day. It was the right first step for our business to grow."

Conclusion: A Foundational Investment for Sector Growth

The successful implementation of this pig feed bag filling machine in Myanmar illustrates how a single, well-chosen piece of automation can act as a catalyst for an entire business.

For this forward-thinking Myanmar feed producer, the versatile DCS-50P was more than a time-saver; it was the key that unlocked the potential of their upstream investments, improved their product's marketability, and set a new standard for operational professionalism in their local context.

This project highlights RICHI Machinery's commitment to providing adaptive, value-driven solutions for growing businesses in emerging markets, helping them build capacity and quality step by step.

Are you ready to move from slow, manual packing to efficient, accurate bagging? RICHI's versatile packing scales are designed to handle a variety of feeds with one machine. Contact us to discuss how a single RICHI bag filling machine can be the first and most impactful step in modernizing your feed operation.