Functions and usage of feed extruder

As an important equipment in modern animal husbandry, feed extruder has many functional advantages and can greatly improve the digestion efficiency and nutritional value of feed.

Functions of feed extruder

1.Feed crushing and expansion: The feed extruder can effectively crush the feed to make the feed particle size smaller. At the same time, the feed particles are expanded through expansion processing to make the feed particles larger and easier to digest and absorb by livestock, thus improving the digestion efficiency of the feed.
2.Mixing and homogenizing of feed: The extruder can effectively mix different types of feed to make the nutrition of the feed more balanced and improve the nutritional value of the feed. In addition, the extruder can also enhance the microbial activity in the feed and further improve the quality of the feed.
3.Improve feed utilization: The feed extruder uses high-temperature and high-pressure technology, which can destroy anti-nutritional factors in the feed, such as trypsin inhibitors, thereby improving feed utilization.
4.Produce various types of feed: The feed extruder can produce feed of different specifications and shapes according to different production needs, such as pellet feed, floating feed, etc., to meet the needs of different livestock.

How to use feed extruder

1.Preparation: Before using the feed extruder, the equipment needs to be cleaned and debugged to ensure that the equipment is clean and free of impurities, and check whether the equipment’s speed, temperature, pressure and other parameters are normal. At the same time, prepare the raw materials that need to be extruded, crush them and screen out impurities.
2.Heating and feeding: Turn on the extruder and start the heating system. After heating to the set temperature, evenly feed the raw materials into the extruder. Pay attention to feeding evenly to avoid clogging or damage to the equipment.
Pressure regulation and operation: Depending on the raw materials, the pressure of the extruder needs to be adjusted appropriately. Generally, the pressure needs to be increased appropriately. Then start the operation of the extruder, at which time the raw materials begin to expand under high pressure and high temperature. During operation, it is necessary to pay attention to check the changes in temperature and pressure to ensure that they are within the set range.
3.Collection and inspection: After the extruder is processed, collect the extruded materials from the outlet. At this time, it is necessary to check whether the materials meet the requirements. If there are any problems, they need to be reprocessed. The collected feed should be stored in time to avoid moisture or contamination.
4.Shutdown and cleaning: When shutting down normally, wait for the machine to idle for one minute, transfer out the residual materials, and then shut down. At the same time, the equipment needs to be cleaned and maintained to ensure long-term and stable operation of the equipment.

In short, feed extruder is one of the indispensable equipment in modern animal husbandry. Its powerful functions and ease of use can greatly improve the quality and utilization rate of feed. During use, it is necessary to pay attention to operating procedures and safety matters to ensure the normal operation of the equipment and the safety of personnel.