0.6–0.8 T/H Shrimp Feed Machine in Malaysia

Equipment Selection and Technical Parameters

The client opted for a triple-layer conditioner, one of the most advanced configurations available in the shrimp feed industry. This type of conditioner precisely mixes heat, moisture, and mechanical shear to achieve consistent pellet formation and nutrient retention. Such an advanced conditioning system ensures that pellets remain dense, uniform, and water-stable—critical for Malaysian pond-based shrimp farms.

This single-machine setup allowed the facility to focus on producing high-quality batches without committing to a full-scale feed line immediately. The SZLH320’s output matched the client’s mid-scale production needs, ensuring both efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Raw Material Selection and Formulation

• Marine Fish Meal: Locally sourced from small-scale coastal fisheries, providing essential amino acids.
• Soybean Meal: Imported from neighboring countries such as Indonesia or Thailand for balanced protein.
• Corn Gluten Meal: Provides digestible protein and helps improve pellet hardness.
• Rice Bran: A cost-effective energy source commonly available locally.
• Cassava Starch: Acts as a natural binder, enhancing pellet integrity.
• Vitamin & Mineral Premix: Ensures nutritional balance for shrimp growth.

The SZLH320 handles these raw materials efficiently. Its triple-layer conditioner precisely balances moisture and temperature, producing sinking shrimp feed with excellent water stability and minimal nutrient loss, suitable for Malaysia’s tropical pond environments.

Purpose and Application of the Machine

• Pellet Uniformity: Ensures consistent size, diameter, and density to reduce feed wastage.
• Water Stability: Pellets retain their shape for 4–6 hours in ponds, preventing nutrient leaching.
• Nutrient Preservation: Triple-layer conditioning maintains vitamins and proteins.
• Versatility: While primarily for shrimp, the machine can process sinking feed for tilapia or catfish.

It’s important to note that the SZLH320 does not produce floating feed. Sinking pellets are essential for pond-based shrimp operations in Malaysia, as they ensure that feed reaches shrimp efficiently and reduces competition or loss at the water surface.

Why a Single-Machine Solution

• Cost-Effective Investment: Avoids the high capital expenditure of a full production line while still achieving high-quality output.
• Trial New Formulations: Allows experimentation with different feed ratios and additives before scaling up.
• Operational Simplicity: Easier training for staff and simpler maintenance for a single unit.
• Scalable Expansion: The machine can later be integrated into a full line as production requirements increase.
• Reduced Risk: The client can evaluate performance and market acceptance before committing to larger production.

Advanced Features and Benefits

• Ring Die Extrusion Technology: Ensures uniform pellet diameter between 1.5–4 mm, improving feeding efficiency.
• Triple-Layer Conditioner: Combines steam, water, and mechanical mixing for uniform moisture and binding.
• Energy-Efficient Operation: Moderate main motor power (37 kW) optimizes electricity costs.
• Durable Construction: Built for continuous operation in humid and tropical conditions.
• Flexible Production: Capable of producing sinking pellets for multiple species without sacrificing quality.

Logistics and Transportation

For Malaysian clients, RICHI ships equipment via sea freight. The SZLH320 was delivered to Port Klang, Malaysia’s main gateway for industrial equipment. Sea shipping ensures the safe transportation of heavy machinery such as ring die pellet machines and pellet presses while minimizing logistical costs.

Implementation and Operation

• Raw Material Preparation: Moisture levels adjusted to 12–15% before conditioning.
• Triple-Layer Conditioning: Heat, moisture, and mechanical shear applied evenly for consistent pellets.
• Pelleting Process: Feed extruded through a ring die to produce dense, uniform pellets.
• Cooling and Packaging: Pellets cooled to maintain water stability and nutrient integrity.

Staff training emphasized preventive maintenance, operational safety, and troubleshooting, ensuring long-term performance of the SZLH320.

Impact on Client Operations

• Improved Shrimp Growth: High-quality pellets led to better feed conversion ratios.
• Reduced Feed Waste: Sinking feed reduced surface waste in ponds.
• Operational Flexibility: Ability to trial multiple formulations for different growth stages.
• Cost Savings: Optimized energy consumption and minimized feed loss lowered per-ton production costs.
• Future Growth: Machine’s modular design allows easy integration into a larger production line.

RICHI Machinery Professional Services

• Equipment Consultation: Recommendations based on local raw materials, production scale, and feed types.
• On-Site Installation: Professional setup and commissioning to ensure smooth operations.
• Staff Training: Guidance on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• After-Sales Support: Spare parts and technical assistance for continuous operation.
• Proven Technology: SZLH series machines widely adopted across Southeast Asia for shrimp and sinking aquatic feeds.

Future Prospects

Malaysia’s shrimp farming industry is poised for continued growth due to rising domestic demand and export opportunities. Investing in advanced shrimp feed pellet machines like the SZLH320 allows mid-sized feed producers to increase product quality, experiment with new formulas, and scale operations safely. Single-machine solutions offer low-risk entry into premium feed production while providing the flexibility to expand into full-scale production lines when needed.

Conclusion

The SZLH320 shrimp feed pellet machine in Malaysia demonstrates the value of single-machine solutions for mid-scale feed producers. With advanced ring die pellet technology, a customized triple-layer conditioner, and professional support from RICHI Machinery, the client successfully improved sinking feed quality, operational efficiency, and future scalability.

RICHI Machinery’s expertise, reliable equipment, and professional services make it an ideal partner for shrimp feed manufacturers looking to enhance feed production with shrimp feed pellet mills, ring die pellet machines, or pellet presses.