Pigs Pellet Feed Production Line

1. Project Feasibility & Market Context

A 2 TPH feed production line is classified as a medium-scale operation, a popular and viable choice in the Kenyan market for cooperatives, medium-sized farms, and regional feed companies. This scale offers a balance between investment and production capacity, capable of supplying feed to a significant number of farms while remaining profitable and scalable.

Kenya's demand for quality animal feed is rising, driven by the commercialisation of the livestock industry and the need to reduce feeding costs. This creates a strong business case for a project of this nature.

2. Production Process Overview

The typical production flow for a 2 TPH feed line follows a standard, efficient sequence:

  1. Raw Material Receiving & Feeding: Maize, wheat bran, soybean meal, and other ingredients are fed into the system via a screw conveyor.

  2. Grinding: A hammer mill crushes the raw materials into a fine powder suitable for pelleting. A 22-30 kW hammer mill is typical for this capacity.

  3. Mixing: The ground ingredients are blended with other components (like premixes, minerals) in a mixer to achieve a uniform blend. This ensures every pellet contains the correct nutritional profile.

  4. Pelleting: The mixed powder is conditioned with steam or moisture and then pressed through a ring die to form solid pellets. For pig feed, pellet diameters of 3-6 mm are common.

  5. Cooling: Hot pellets exit the pellet mill and must be cooled to near ambient temperature. This step hardens the pellets and reduces moisture content for safe storage.

  6. Screening & Packaging: Cooled pellets pass through a screener to remove fines (broken pellets). The final product is then weighed and packaged into bags (e.g., 25 kg or 50 kg).

3. Key Equipment & Specifications

The following equipment list is based on successful, comparable 1-2 TPH projects in Kenya, specifically for livestock and poultry feed.

Section Equipment Model/Specification Key Function Notes
Feeding Screw Conveyor Ø159 mm, carbon steel Transfers raw materials into the grinding system.  
Grinding Hammer Mill 22-30 kW, 1-2 TPH capacity Crushes grains and other ingredients into powder. Variable speed & quick-change screens for different materials.
Mixing Double-Shaft Paddle Mixer 500-1000 kg/batch Ensures high uniformity (CV ≤ 5%) of the feed formulation. Mixing time is typically 45-60 seconds.
Pelletizing Pellet Mill 1-2 TPH capacity Compresses the mixed powder into solid pellets. Ring-die type for industrial-scale production.
Cooling Counterflow Cooler Optional but highly recommended Cools and dries the pellets for storage.  
Packing Semi-auto Packing Scale 10-50 kg/bag Weighs and packages the final feed product.  

Total Installed Power: Approximately 55-75 kW.

4. Investment & Cost Estimation

The cost for a medium-scale line (1-5 TPH) in Kenya ranges from KES 1,000,000 to 3,500,000, which is roughly US$6,800 to $24,000.

Note: This is a general estimate for the equipment. The final cost depends on several factors:

  • Level of Automation: Semi-automatic versus fully automatic systems.

  • Brand and Quality: Equipment from manufacturers like COBAN or HERM Machinery will have specific pricing.

  • Equipment Inclusions: Whether the price includes additional features like a steam conditioner for the pellet mill or an automated bagging system.

5. Key Design Considerations for Kenya

  • Raw Materials:

    • The equipment should be capable of handling common local ingredients like maize bran, wheat bran, and sunflower seed cake, which are often more fibrous and can be more difficult to mill.

    • Power supply is typically 380V / 50Hz.

  • Product Versatility:

    • While the primary focus is pig feed, a flexible line that can produce feed for poultry and aquatic species by changing the die and formula is a significant advantage.

    • For aquatic feed, you would need to consider an extruder rather than a standard pellet mill

Created on：2026-06-24 13:14