10-12 T/H Poultry Pellet Machine in Myanmar

Project Background & Client Profile

Our client is a well-established, medium-to-large scale feed mill located near Yangon. They have been serving the local poultry farming community for over a decade, primarily producing broiler (meat chicken) feed. Their existing facility was equipped with essential preprocessing machinery such as hammer mills, mixer machines, and conveyors.

However, the core pelletizing stage relied on an older, locally sourced pellet machine. This machine had become the bottleneck of their production line. It suffered from frequent breakdowns, inconsistent pellet quality (leading to excessive fines), high energy consumption per ton of output, and an inability to reliably handle their target production volume.

The client’s goal was not to build a new greenfield Poultry Feed Production Line from scratch but to strategically upgrade the single most critical component – the pelletizer – to enhance overall line efficiency, product quality, and profitability.

The Strategic Decision: Why a Single Pellet Machine Upgrade?

Investing in a complete new Animal Feed Factory Project involves immense capital expenditure. For our client, whose infrastructure for material handling, grinding, and mixing was still functional, a targeted upgrade made perfect economic sense.

By purchasing a single, high-capacity poultry feed pellet machine, they could achieve a significant leap in performance without the cost and downtime associated with replacing the entire Chicken Feed Production Line.

This "heart transplant" approach allowed them to leverage their existing assets while solving the core production constraint. The new animal feed pellet machine would need to seamlessly connect with their current mixer and cooler, handle their specific recipe, and deliver the reliability their growing business required.

Selecting the Right Machine: The RICHI SZLH420 Pellet Mill

After a thorough technical and commercial evaluation, the client selected the RICHI SZLH420 Ring Die Pellet Mill. This model was the ideal match for their operational scale in the Myanmar context. Myanmar's feed industry, while growing, typically does not require the massive, 30+ tons per hour feed pellet machines common in countries like China or the USA for single lines.

The SZLH420 poultry pellet machine in Myanmar offers a balanced output of 10-12 tons per hour, which perfectly aligned with the client’s current market demand and provided room for future growth without being oversized and inefficient.

Key parameters of the chosen chicken feed making machine:

Pellet Diameter Range: 2-12 mm (configured for 3mm and 4mm broiler pellets)

Application, Formulation, and Pellet Specifications

This poultry pellet machine is dedicated to producing broiler feed pellets. In Myanmar, as in most regions, commercial broiler production relies entirely on pelleted feed for its advantages in feed conversion ratio (FCR), reduced waste, and improved nutrient intake. It's important to note that layer (egg chicken) feed is typically produced in mash (powder) form and does not require pelletizing.

The client's formulation is based on locally available and imported raw materials common in Myanmar:

• Primary Base: Broken rice and rice bran, abundant local by-products.
• Protein Sources: Soybean meal (imported), fish meal (from local coastal sources), and some sunflower meal.
• Energy & Binders: Corn (increasingly cultivated locally), a small percentage of wheat, and sometimes palm kernel cake.

The SZLH420 poultry pellet machine in Myanmar excels at handling this varied mix. Its robust gearbox and powerful roller/die design effectively compress the mix, with the conditioner ensuring proper steam addition for starch gelatinization, which is crucial for pellet durability.

The client primarily produces 3mm diameter pellets for starter/grower broilers and 4mm pellets for finisher broilers. The machine's quick-change die feature allows them to switch between these sizes with minimal downtime.

Logistics and Delivery from RICHI

All equipment shipments to Myanmar from RICHI Machinery are arranged via sea freight for cost-effectiveness and the ability to handle heavy machinery. The standard process involves loading the securely crated and waterproofed SZLH420 pellet mill at Qingdao Port, China.

The vessel then sails to the primary commercial port of Myanmar, Yangon Port (Thilawa Terminal). RICHI's logistics team handles all documentation, including Bill of Lading and Certificate of Origin, ensuring a smooth customs clearance process for the client on the Myanmar end.

Impact and Benefits for the Client

The integration of the RICHI SZLH420 poultry pellet machine in Myanmar has transformed the client's production in several key ways:

1. Capacity & Efficiency Unlocked: The new machine eliminated the production bottleneck. The consistent 10-12 T/H output allowed the feed mill to meet orders reliably and even explore new market opportunities.
2. Superior Pellet Quality: The pellets produced have a significantly higher PDI (Pellet Durability Index). This means fewer fines during handling and transport, leading to less nutrient segregation and waste at the farm level. Farmers appreciate the uniform, hard pellets.
3. Energy Efficiency: Despite its higher power rating, the SZLH420's advanced transmission system and efficient design result in a lower kWh consumption per ton of pellets produced compared to their old, struggling machine.
4. Operational Reliability: The robust construction and high-quality components (bearings, gears) have drastically reduced unplanned stoppages. The client now runs with predictable maintenance schedules.

Why RICHI Machinery Was the Partner of Choice

Beyond providing a reliable poultry feed pellet mill, RICHI positioned itself as a technical partner. Our support was crucial:

• Pre-Sales Engineering: We reviewed the client's plant layout to ensure the new feed pelletizer would fit and interface correctly with their existing mixer and cooler.
• Comprehensive Training: Our engineers provided on-site training for operators on safe operation, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of the ring die pellet mill.
• After-Sales Commitment: A clear warranty and a readily available spare parts list gave the client confidence. While they have not needed major spares, knowing they can source genuine RICHI parts for the die, rollers, and bearings from Yangon warehouse is a significant advantage.

Conclusion

This project exemplifies how a strategic, single-equipment upgrade can revitalize an existing Animal Feed Production Line. For the Myanmar feed mill, investing in the RICHI SZLH420 poultry feed pellet machine was not just about replacing an old piece of metal; it was an investment in product quality, operational stability, and business growth. It allowed them to produce superior broiler feed pellets that support the local poultry industry's development.

Is Your Feed Mill or Farm Facing Similar Challenges?

Whether you are running a feed mill with an aging pellet press, expanding your integrated farm's feed production, or setting up a new line and need a reliable core machine, the choice of your chicken feed pellet machine is critical. RICHI Machinery offers a range of robust ring die pellet mills, from smaller models like the SZLH250 to high-capacity units, each engineered for durability and performance.

We understand the raw materials, climate, and market demands of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar. Let us help you analyze your needs. Contact RICHI Machinery today for a detailed consultation on how our poultry feed pellet making machines can become the reliable heart of your feed production.