First, let's clarify the core differences between the two main types of extruders: Single-screw fish feed pellet extruders are simple in structure, inexpensive, and suitable for small-batch production; Twin-screw floating fish feed extruders have strong mixing capabilities, high efficiency, and are suitable for large-scale production.
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For pet owners or small users with a monthly output of less than 1 ton, a small single-screw extruder (priced at 3,000-8,000 yuan) is the best choice. If a twin-screw extruder is chosen, even a small model will cost over 15,000 yuan, resulting in excessively high equipment costs, making the cost of self-production exceed that of purchasing finished products.
For pet shop owners and small processing plants with a monthly output of 1-10 tons, medium-sized twin-screw extruders (priced at 20,000-80,000 yuan) offer better value for money. While single-screw fish feed extruders are cheaper, their output is limited (50-100 kg per hour). To produce 5 tons per month, they require 50-100 hours of continuous operation, resulting in high accumulated labor and energy costs. In contrast, medium-sized twin-screw floating fish food extruders can produce 500-1000 kg per hour, requiring only 5-10 hours of continuous operation to produce 5 tons per month, saving 60%-70% on labor costs. Based on a monthly output of 5 tons, the amortized cost of a medium-sized twin-screw extruder (over an 8-year lifespan) is approximately 20.8-83.3 yuan/month, or only 0.004-0.017 yuan per kg. Adding raw material costs of 7 yuan/kg and water and electricity costs of 0.5 yuan/kg, the total cost is approximately 7.5-7.52 yuan/kg, saving 1-2.64 yuan/kg compared to a single-screw extruder. Compared to the wholesale price of 12 yuan/kg for finished products, the advantage is even more pronounced.
For large-scale farms and dog food factories with a monthly output of over 10 tons, large-scale twin-screw fish feed pellet extruders (priced between 80,000 and 200,000 RMB) are the inevitable choice. These machines not only offer high output (1-2 tons per hour) but also enable automated production, reducing manual intervention and further lowering costs. Furthermore, twin-screw extruders achieve higher mixing uniformity, with raw material utilization rates exceeding 98%, 5%-10% higher than single-screw extruders. Based on a monthly output of 30 tons, this translates to savings of 1.5-3 tons of raw materials, resulting in monthly cost reductions of 10,500-21,000 RMB. In addition, large-scale equipment is more energy efficient, with energy costs per kilogram of dog food being 0.2-0.3 RMB lower than smaller equipment, resulting in significant long-term savings.
Besides output and type, the energy efficiency of the floating fish feed extruder machine also affects costs. New energy-efficient extrusion machines consume 20%-30% less energy than traditional equipment. When purchasing, don't just look at the initial price; pay attention to the equipment's energy consumption parameters and choose an energy-efficient model. In the long run, this will further reduce homemade food costs.
In summary, the type of Fish Feed Extrusion Processor should be matched to your production scale. Using a small machine for large production or vice versa will increase costs. Home users should choose a small single-screw extruder, pet store owners should choose a medium-sized twin-screw extruder, and large enterprises should choose a large twin-screw extruder. Combining this with energy-saving considerations will ensure that homemade dog food costs less than purchased finished products, achieving a true cost-effectiveness advantage.
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The price ranges from approximately $1,500-$55,000
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