The improved raw material utilization rate of pet food extruders is the core of cost reduction. Traditional pelleting equipment suffers from poor mixing and forming effects, resulting in a raw material loss rate of 10%-15%. In contrast, pet food extruders, through the powerful mixing and extrusion of the screw, achieve a raw material utilization rate exceeding 98%.
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This increased production efficiency directly reduces labor costs per unit product. A single-screw extruder can produce 100-200 kg per hour, while a twin-screw extruder can reach 500-1000 kg, compared to traditional equipment typically producing less than 50 kg per hour. For a monthly production of 50 tons of feed, traditional equipment requires three people working 24 hours a day, while a production line equipped with a twin-screw extruder only needs one person for monitoring, saving 8,000-12,000 yuan in labor costs per month. Furthermore, the extruder's high degree of automation allows for continuous operation of feeding, extrusion, and forming, reducing manual intervention and minimizing costs due to human error.
Savings in subsequent processing costs are often overlooked but equally important. The pet feed extruder machine integrates "cooking and shaping," eliminating the need for subsequent processes like steaming and sterilization required in traditional methods, thus saving on the purchase and operating costs of steaming pots and sterilization equipment. Simultaneously, the extruded feed has a low moisture content (below 12%), extending its shelf life from 1-2 months for traditional feed to 6-12 months. It eliminates the need for preservatives, reducing additive costs and meeting the market demand for "additive-free" products, thereby increasing pricing power.
Although the initial investment for a pet food extruder pellet machine is 2-3 times higher than traditional equipment, the cost savings in raw materials, labor, and subsequent processing allow small factories to recoup their investment in 6-12 months, while large factories can recover their investment in just 3-6 months. For producers, choosing a pet food extruder is not simply "increasing investment," but rather "a necessary investment to improve efficiency and profits."
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1. What is the price of the dog food pellet maker?
The price ranges from approximately $1,500-$55,000
2. Do you provide maintenance services for your customers?
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