This is a project about a shrimp feed pellet machine in Venezuela. The purpose of this purchase was very specific: to pelletize high-quality sinking shrimp feed using their existing grinding and mixing equipment, while keeping the investment size manageable and adaptable to Venezuela’s current market conditions.
This is a project about a shrimp feed pellet machine in Venezuela. Venezuela has a long coastline along the Caribbean Sea and a natural advantage in marine and brackish-water aquaculture, especially shrimp farming. In coastal states such as Zulia, Falcón, Sucre, and Anzoátegui, shrimp ponds and semi-intensive farms have existed for many years. In recent times, as the country’s aquaculture sector gradually recovers and restructures, shrimp producers are paying renewed attention to feed self-sufficiency and cost control.
This project comes from a regional aquaculture feed-oriented enterprise located near Venezuela’s northern coast. The client is not a traditional livestock feed factory, but a shrimp-farming–linked feed processor that mainly supplies sinking shrimp feed to affiliated farms and nearby independent producers. Their operation scale is moderate, focusing on stable quality rather than mass industrial output.
Previously, the client relied heavily on imported shrimp feed and externally pelletized products, which brought challenges such as fluctuating supply cycles, high logistics costs, and limited flexibility in feed formulation. To regain control over feed quality and reduce dependence on external suppliers, the client decided to invest in a standalone shrimp feed pellet machine, rather than a full shrimp feed production line.
The purpose of this purchase was very specific: to pelletize high-quality sinking shrimp feed using their existing grinding and mixing equipment, while keeping the investment size manageable and adaptable to Venezuela’s current market conditions.
Name:
shrimp feed pelletizer
Country:
Venezuela
Date:
2025
Capacity:
1.0–1.4 T/H
Model:
SZLH350
Main Motor Power:
55 kW
Feeder power:
1.5 kW
Finished pellet diameter:
1.8–3.0 mm
In Venezuela, many aquaculture-related businesses operate under limited power capacity, restricted factory space, and cautious investment strategies. The client already had basic upstream equipment, including:
What they lacked was a professional ring die shrimp feed pelletizer capable of producing uniform, water-stable pellets suitable for shrimp feeding behavior.
Instead of purchasing a complete shrimp feed pellet production line—which would require higher capital input, longer installation time, and more complex operation—the client chose a single shrimp feed pellet mill. This approach allowed them to:
This single-machine-first strategy is particularly practical in Venezuela’s aquaculture environment, where flexibility and reliability are more important than excessive capacity.
After evaluating shrimp species, target pellet size, and regional feed demand, RICHI Machinery recommended a mid-capacity ring die shrimp feed pellet machine in Venezuela that balances efficiency with precision.
The client purchased SZLH350 shrimp feed pellet machines (two units of the same model), allowing stable production and backup flexibility during maintenance.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main motor power | 55 kW |
| Feeder power | 1.5 kW |
| Conditioner power | 4 kW |
| Ring die inner diameter | 350 mm |
| Finished pellet diameter | 1.8–3.0 mm |
| Production capacity | 1.0–1.4 T/H per machine |
With two shrimp feed pellet mills running in coordination, the client can meet the feed demand of multiple farms while keeping production aligned with actual consumption levels. This scale is well matched to Venezuela’s regional shrimp farming clusters, avoiding unnecessary overcapacity.
The shrimp feed pellet machine in this project is dedicated to producing sinking aquaculture feed, specifically formulated for marine and brackish-water shrimp.
These pellet sizes ensure proper ingestion, minimal feed loss, and stable sinking performance. The ring die shrimp feed pellet press provides the compression strength needed to maintain pellet integrity in saline water environments.
The machine is also technically capable of producing other sinking aquafeeds, such as sinking fish feed for bottom-feeding species, but floating fish feed is not within its application range.
Venezuela’s shrimp feed formulations are influenced by local agricultural products and marine resources, allowing producers to reduce reliance on imported raw materials.
The SZLH shrimp feed pellet machine in Venezuela handles these formulations efficiently, even when raw material quality varies due to seasonal supply. Stable pellet quality is maintained through precise conditioning and die design.
A key reason the client selected this shrimp feed pellet machine is its three-layer conditioner, which represents one of the most advanced conditioning configurations in shrimp feed pelletizing.
For this project, the client selected a customized triple-layer steam conditioner with adjustable paddle angles and extended retention time, optimized for high-protein shrimp feed formulas.
This advanced conditioning system provides:
Compared with conventional single-layer conditioners, the triple-layer system significantly improves pellet durability and reduces fines, placing the shrimp feed pellet machine at a technical level comparable to leading global aquafeed pellet mills.
After commissioning, the shrimp feed pellet machines quickly became the core equipment of the client’s feed production workflow.
The client reported:
Most importantly, local pellet production allowed the client to customize feed formulas according to water quality, shrimp growth stage, and seasonal conditions—an advantage that imported feed could not offer.
All shrimp feed pellet machines for this project were shipped by sea from Qingdao Port, China, which is RICHI Machinery’s standard export port for feed equipment.
The destination port for Venezuela was Puerto Cabello, the country’s most important port for industrial machinery and bulk cargo imports.
This route ensures reliable delivery and is commonly used for Venezuelan aquaculture and agricultural equipment.
Beyond supplying the shrimp feed pellet machines, RICHI Machinery provided comprehensive technical support throughout the project, including:
Our engineers also provided practical advice on steam quality, mash fineness, oil addition timing, and pellet cooling, helping the client achieve stable results from the first production batches.
With the shrimp feed pellet machines operating reliably, the client is now considering further development, such as:
The modular nature of ring die shrimp feed pellet mills makes these future upgrades both feasible and cost-effective.
This shrimp feed pellet machine in Venezuela highlights how advanced ring die technology can support the recovery and growth of coastal aquaculture industries.
Whether described as a shrimp feed pellet machine, shrimp feed pellet mill, shrimp feed pelletizer, or shrimp feed pellet press, this equipment delivers consistent quality, operational stability, and long-term value.
By combining industry-leading triple-layer conditioning, robust mechanical design, and professional technical service, RICHI Machinery continues to provide shrimp feed pellet solutions that are not only technically advanced, but also truly worth investing in for aquaculture producers in Venezuela and beyond.
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