1T/H Shrimp Feed Pellet Machine in Indonesia

Equipment Selection and Technical Parameters

For this Indonesian shrimp feed factory, the SZLH350 shrimp feed machine model was selected due to its balanced production capacity, moderate energy consumption, and suitability for small to mid-scale operations. The technical specifications are as follows:

• Main Motor Power: 55 kW
• Feeder Power: 1.5 kW
• Conditioner Power: 4 kW (triple-layer conditioner)
• Ring Die Diameter: 350 mm
• Final Pellet Diameter: 1.5–2.8 mm
• Output Capacity: 1–1.4 T/H

The client emphasized that a single-machine solution was sufficient for their current production needs because they planned to gradually scale up operations. By starting with a single SZLH350 unit, they could achieve high-quality pellet production for their shrimp feed trial batches, test new feed formulations, and ensure the machine’s performance before considering further investment in a full shrimp feed production line.

Raw Material Selection and Formulation

Indonesia’s shrimp feed industry relies heavily on locally available raw materials, supplemented with imported nutritional components. For this project, the factory sourced the following raw materials to formulate their sinking shrimp feed:

• Fish Meal: Locally sourced from Java’s coastal fisheries, providing high-quality protein.
• Soybean Meal: Imported and locally blended to balance protein content and amino acid profile.
• Wheat Flour: Acts as a binder and energy source.
• Rice Bran: Readily available, cost-effective energy source.
• Corn Gluten Meal: Provides digestible protein and contributes to pellet hardness.
• Vitamin and Mineral Premix: Ensures nutritional completeness for shrimp growth and health.

The SZLH350 shrimp feed pellet machine is optimized for these types of raw materials, which have moderate moisture content and require conditioning before extrusion. The machine’s triple-layer conditioner allows precise control of moisture, temperature, and steam, ensuring pellets are compact, water-stable, and nutritionally consistent.

Purpose of the Equipment

The primary purpose of this single-machine investment was to produce high-quality sinking shrimp feed for Litopenaeus vannamei. The client emphasized several operational goals:

• Improved Pellet Quality: The ring die design ensures uniform pellet diameter and density, which is essential for shrimp feeding efficiency.
• Nutrient Retention: The triple-layer conditioner optimizes heat and moisture application, preserving delicate nutrients such as vitamins and enzymes.
• Feed Stability: Sinking pellets must maintain their shape and integrity in water for at least 4–6 hours to ensure shrimp can consume them without excessive nutrient loss.
• Flexibility: While the machine is primarily used for shrimp feed, it is also capable of processing other sinking aquatic feeds such as tilapia or catfish pellets, provided the raw material characteristics match the equipment’s processing parameters.

The SZLH350 does not process floating feed, which is consistent with the factory’s product strategy, focused on sedimentary shrimp feed suitable for pond and raceway systems prevalent in Indonesia.

Why Choose a Single-Machine Solution

Investing in a single SZLH350 unit was a strategic decision for several reasons:

• Cost Efficiency: A single-machine purchase required lower capital investment compared to an entire production line. This allowed the client to focus resources on raw material quality and feed formulation research.
• Operational Simplicity: The factory did not yet have the production volume to justify a multi-machine line. By starting with one machine, they minimized operational complexity and training requirements.
• Scalability: RICHI’s pellet machines are modular in design. The client can add additional units or integrate the SZLH350 into a larger production line in the future without major reconfiguration.
• Testing and Optimization: The single-machine setup allows the client to trial different shrimp feed formulations, optimize conditioning parameters, and train staff in operating best practices before scaling up.

Equipment Advantages and Features

The SZLH350 shrimp feed pellet machine incorporates several features that directly benefit the client’s production goals:

• Ring Die Design: Ensures uniform pellet size (1.5–4 mm), reducing feed waste and promoting even growth in shrimp populations.
• Triple-Layer Conditioner: Provides advanced conditioning of raw materials by controlling temperature, moisture, and steam in three stages. This ensures pellets are dense, water-stable, and nutrient-rich.
• Energy Efficiency: With a main motor power of 55 kW, the SZLH350 balances high output and low energy consumption, crucial for minimizing production costs.
• Versatile Feed Production: While primarily producing shrimp feed, the machine can process other sinking aquatic feeds such as tilapia or pangasius, offering operational flexibility.
• Durability and Reliability: Designed for continuous operation in tropical climates, the SZLH350 withstands humid and high-temperature conditions prevalent in Indonesia.

Implementation and Operation

Upon delivery, RICHI’s technical team provided on-site installation guidance and training for the Indonesian client. Key operational steps included:

• Raw Material Preparation: Moisture content adjusted to 12–15% before entering the conditioner.
• Conditioning: Triple-layer conditioner ensures uniform heat and moisture distribution.
• Pelleting: Ring die extrudes feed into uniform pellets.
• Cooling and Packaging: Pellets cooled to ambient temperature to maintain water stability and nutrient integrity.

The training also emphasized preventive maintenance and operational troubleshooting, allowing the client to independently manage the SZLH350 machine and minimize downtime.

Project Impact on Client Operations

The addition of the SZLH350 single-machine solution has had immediate positive effects:

• Enhanced Shrimp Growth: Uniform, nutrient-dense pellets improved feed conversion ratios and shrimp health.
• Reduced Feed Waste: Consistent sinking behavior minimized floating feed loss.
• Operational Flexibility: The factory can now produce specialized feed formulations for different shrimp growth stages.
• Cost Management: Energy-efficient operation and reduced waste led to lower per-unit feed production costs.
• Future Expansion: The modular design allows the client to scale production by adding more machines or integrating this unit into a full feed production line.

Why RICHI Machinery

RICHI Machinery has a strong reputation in the Indonesian aquaculture sector for delivering high-quality, technologically advanced feed equipment. Clients benefit from:

• Professional Consultation: Customized equipment recommendations based on production goals, raw materials, and local conditions.
• On-Site Support: Installation, commissioning, and training provided to ensure smooth operation.
• After-Sales Service: Ongoing technical support and spare parts supply, critical for continuous operation in remote aquaculture regions.
• Proven Performance: Machines like the SZLH350 are widely adopted across Southeast Asia for shrimp and other sinking aquatic feeds, providing confidence in reliability and quality.

Future Prospects

With Indonesia’s shrimp farming industry projected to grow steadily due to strong domestic consumption and export demand, investments in advanced feed production equipment like the SZLH350 offer long-term benefits.

Factories can start with single-machine setups, optimize their feed production, and gradually expand to full production lines as market demand grows. By using RICHI’s equipment, shrimp feed manufacturers in Indonesia can enhance product quality, increase efficiency, and maintain competitiveness in a challenging global market.

Conclusion

The SZLH350 ring die shrimp feed pellet machine in Indonesia exemplifies how a single-machine solution can transform feed production for shrimp farmers and feed manufacturers. By addressing specific production needs, optimizing feed quality, and providing flexible operational capacity, this single unit has become an essential tool for the client’s shrimp feed production strategy.

RICHI Machinery’s professional guidance, technological expertise, and commitment to quality ensured that the client received a machine capable of meeting current demands while providing scalability for future growth. For shrimp feed manufacturers or aquaculture operators in Indonesia looking to improve their feed quality, RICHI’s SZLH350 and other ring die feed pellet machines offer a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution.

Clients interested in exploring shrimp feed pellet machines, shrimp feed pellet presses, and aqua feed machines can contact RICHI Machinery to receive tailored advice, quotations, and on-site support to meet their specific production requirements.