How to clean a pet food processing machine？ - Knowledge

The core cleaning goals of the Fish Feed Extrusion Process are "cleanliness, no residue, and no odor." Before formal cleaning, a cleaning plan should be developed, clearly defining whether it's routine cleaning, formula change cleaning, or deep maintenance cleaning, with different operational intensities for different scenarios.

Operating steps

The first step is to stop the machine and drain the feed. After production, it is essential to completely empty the raw materials from the pet food pellet machine, especially the feeding and extrusion systems. If the machine is stopped immediately, residual raw materials are prone to carbonization at high temperatures, significantly increasing the difficulty of subsequent cleaning.

The second step is dry cleaning first. Use brushes, scrapers, and vacuum cleaners to clean dry residue from the grinder, mixer, and pet food making machine. Dry cleaning prevents moisture from mixing with grease, forming more difficult-to-remove grime.

The third step is wet cleaning and disinfection. For areas that come into contact with grease and animal protein, use warm water and food-grade detergent for cleaning, and perform low-concentration disinfection if necessary. Pay special attention to hard-to-reach areas during cleaning, such as screw grooves, die holes, and sealing areas.

The fourth step is thorough drying and reinstallation. All cleaned parts must be completely dry before reinstallation to prevent mold growth. During reinstallation, check the seals and fasteners to prevent leakage.

Through standardized cleaning, the pet food extruder machine not only avoids flavor contamination but also significantly improves product consistency and brand credibility.

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