Animal Feed Mixer Machine
Animal feed mixer machines can uniformly mix various feed ingredients. To meet diverse needs, RICHI offers single-shaft paddle mixers, twin-shaft paddle mixers, ribbon mixers, high-speed molasses mixers, and drum mixers. Each model has passed international CE and ISO certifications. Known for its high uniformity, high precision, and low residue, it is suitable for feed mills of all sizes.
Why use an animal feed mixer machine?
An animal feed mixer machine is a highly automated piece of equipment. It can quickly and evenly mix grains, forage, oils, premixes, and other feeds. A single mixing cycle takes only 1–5 minutes. It can be said that the animal food mixer machine is not only crucial in determining the quality of the final pellets, such as pellet uniformity and hardness,
but more importantly, for those seeking high-efficiency, standardized feed production, this dedicated fodder mixing machine is the ideal equipment for commercial feed mills.
- Capacity: 15-3000 KG/P
- Animal feed mixer price: $1500-$60,000
This equipment can be used not only for feed pellet production, but also for premixed feed and powdered feed. We previously equipped a 400-head dairy farm in Argentina with a horizontal feed mixer for sale to produce total daily feed. Each batch is 1000kg, with a mixing uniformity (CV) of ≤5%. You can tell us your needs, and our professional team will help you start your feed production project.
Best-selling animal feed mixer machine
Based on the orientation of the main shaft, Animal feed mixer machines available on the market can be categorized into vertical and horizontal types. Currently, horizontal mixers have become the mainstream equipment in the feed industry due to their high efficiency and broad range of applications.
The following section provides a detailed introduction to RICHI horizontal feed mixers, specifically covering single-shaft paddle mixers, twin-shaft paddle mixers, high-speed molasses mixers, and drum mixers.
Single Shaft Double Ribbon feed mixer for sale
This type of mixer is one of the earliest models developed. It utilizes the kneading action of inner and outer double ribbons to thoroughly blend various grains and forage materials, requiring only 3–5 minutes per batch.
It has a simple structure, is driven by only one main shaft, has low maintenance costs, and is suitable for small and medium-sized feed mills that value cost and functionality.
- Features a U-shaped trough housing with a large internal volume.
- RICHI equips the mixer with a full-length pneumatic slide gate at the bottom, enabling rapid discharge and minimizing material residue. Customers can also choose a side discharge outlet design to simplify the equipment layout and reduce overall investment costs.
- The ribbon agitator features a design that is wider on the inside and narrower on the outside, ensuring uniform mixing speeds and preventing material buildup.
- Can be fitted with a spray system to allow for the addition of fats and molasses.
- Utilizes a belt drive system, making maintenance simple—requiring only a belt replacement.
Price: $1,500–$30,000
Mixing uniformity: CV ≤ 7%
Single Shaft Double Paddle feed mixer machine
For feed manufacturers seeking high efficiency and high output, the single-shaft paddle mixer is an excellent choice. It consists of a main shaft and multi-angled paddles. The rotating shaft drives the angled paddles to continuously toss the material, ensuring uniform mixing.
It achieves a mixing uniformity of CV ≤5% with a cycle time of just 60–180 seconds, making it suitable for mixing feed, viscous substances, and organic fertilizer materials.
- Constructed from stainless steel, it offers exceptional wear resistance and a long service life.
- An access panel at the top facilitates easy maintenance.
- This type of animal feed mixer machine uses a direct-drive reducer. The transmission efficiency is as high as 96%-98%. Over the long term, energy costs are lower. Furthermore, with no intermediate transmission components, it only requires routine lubrication and maintenance, resulting in lower operating costs.
Feed mixer machine price: $1,5000–$60,000
Output: 500–2,000 kg/batch
Twin-shaft paddle fodder mixer machine
As the name implies, the twin-shaft paddle mixer features two horizontal main shafts rotating synchronously in opposite directions. A “weightless zone” is created where the materials converge, effectively preventing material segregation. This next-generation mixer offers advantages such as high speed, excellent mixing uniformity, and low residue, making it ideal for large-scale feed processing plants.
- Mixing time per batch is just 45–120 seconds, with a mixing uniformity (CV) of ≤3%.
- The sealed mixing chamber effectively controls dust and improves the workshop environment.
- It reliably supports liquid addition rates of 6%–15%.
- The bottom discharge utilizes pneumatic split-gate doors for rapid unloading.
- Modular design: each paddle is independently mounted, allowing for maintenance without replacing the entire rotor, thereby saving time.
Feed mixer price: $8,000–$40,000
Output: 250–2,000 kg/batch
High-speed molasses feed mixing machine
The STHJ series high-speed molasses mixer is a continuous mixer designed for incorporating molasses into ruminant feed. Typically installed above the pellet mill, it utilizes high-speed paddles to generate strong shear forces, ensuring the molasses evenly coats the surface of the material and preventing clumping.
Capacity: 15–30 T/H
Drum-type animal feed mixing machine
This model features a spindle-free design, relying solely on the continuous rotation of the mixing drum to blend materials. It is easy to use and requires low investment costs, making it suitable for feed mills to mix small quantities of premixes and additives.
Capacity: 100-500KG/Batch
Animal feed mixer machine technical parameters
Below are the specifications for various animal feed mixer machine models for your reference. If you are unsure which feed mixing equipment to choose, please feel free to consult our professional team. After assessing your specific needs, they will provide a customized production solution—saving you both time and hassle.
| Single Shaft Double Paddle Mixer Specifications | |||||||
| Model | SLHJ1A | SLHJ1B | SLHJ2A | SLHJ2B | SLHJ3A | SLHJ4A | SLHJ6A |
| Motor Connection | Direct Connection | Direct Connection | Direct Connection | Direct Connection | Direct Connection | Direct Connection | Direct Connection |
| Material | Carbon Steel | Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel | Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel | Carbon Steel | Carbon Steel |
| Power (kW) | 11 | 11 | 22 | 22 | 30 | 37 | 55 |
| Mixing Capacity per Batch (kg/batch) | 500 | 500 | 1000 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 3000 |
| Effective Volume (m³) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Twin Shaft Paddle Mixer Specifications | ||||||
| Model | SLHSJ0.5A | SLHSJ0.5B | SLHSJ1.0A | SLHSJ1.0B | SLHSJ2.0A | SLHSJ4.0A |
| Motor Connection | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | Chain Drive |
| Material | Carbon Steel | Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel | Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel | Carbon Steel |
| Power (kW) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 18.5 | 30 |
| Mixing Capacity per Batch (kg/batch) | 250 | 250 | 500 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 |
| Effective Volume (m³) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Single Shaft Double Ribbon Mixer Specifications | |||||||
| Model | SLHY0.5A | SLHY1.0A | SLHY1.0A | SLHY2.5L | SLHY3.5L | SLHY5.0L | SLHY7.5L |
| Power (kW) | 4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 18.5 | 30 | 37 | 45 |
| Mixing Capacity per Batch (kg/batch) | 250 (Manual Discharge) | 500 (Manual Discharge) | 500 (Pneumatic Discharge) | 1,000 (Pneumatic Discharge) | 1,500 (Pneumatic Discharge) | 2,000 (Pneumatic Discharge) | 3,000 (Pneumatic Discharge) |
| Effective Volume (m³) | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 5 | 7.5 |
| Molasses High-Speed Mixer Specifications | |||
| Model | STHJ35×200A/B | STHJ40×250A/B | STHJ50×275A/B |
| Power (kW) | 30 | 37 | 45 |
| Capacity (T/H) | 15–20 | 20–25 | 25–30 |
| Rotary Drum Mixer Specifications | ||||
| Model | ZGH-100 | ZGH-200 | ZGH-300 | ZGH-500 |
| Power (kW) | 2.2 | 2.2 | 3 | 3 + 4 |
| Mixing Capacity per Batch (kg/batch) | 100 | 200 | 300 | 500 |
Real videos of animal feed mixer machine
Below are some videos of the animal feed mixer machine in actual operation for your reference.
2TPH Ribbon Mixer Machine in Indonesia
Single Shaft Paddle Mixer Machine in Brazil
Animal Feed Mixer machine Project Cases
RICHI has exported various models of animal feed mixer machines to over 130 countries worldwide, serving customers including feed processing plants, farms, breeding groups, feed cooperatives, and large-scale livestock enterprises. We provide efficient and reliable feed mixing solutions tailored to specific raw material characteristics, production scales, and feed formulation requirements.
1–2 t/h Cattle Feed Production Line in Uzbekistan
This is a small-scale cattle feed plant planning to set up a production line for cattle feed pellets. The raw materials consist of 50–80% forage, along with corn, wheat bran, and soybean meal. Given the nature of these materials, RICHI selected a single-shaft double-ribbon animal feed mixer machine for this project. Its kneading and mixing action effectively reduces the separation of forage and grain powders, ensuring a more uniform mixture. In addition, to reduce overall investment costs, we designed the mixer’s discharge port to be on the side.
Other equipment: grinder, cattle feed pellet machine, and cooler.
5–6 t/h Fish Feed Production Line in Russia
In this project, the mixing section utilizes a single-shaft paddle mixer. Twelve 30-ton raw material silos are installed upstream to store various ingredients—such as fish meal, soybean meal, corn, wheat, and premixes—which are precisely metered according to the production formula before entering the mixer. The rotating paddles continuously turn and shear the materials, ensuring a uniform blend of ingredients with varying densities and particle sizes. The entire process takes just two minutes, guaranteeing consistent composition for every batch of fish feed pellets.
Other equipment: hammer mill, floating fish feed extruder machine, cooler, and automatic bagging scale.
10T/H livestock and poultry powder feed production line in the Netherlands
As a major livestock-producing country in Europe, the Netherlands has an increasing demand for high-quality, nutritionally balanced feed from its farmers. This client seized this opportunity and planned to build an animal feed processing plant. The plant will specialize in producing complete compound feed for chickens, pigs, cattle, and other animals using corn, soybean meal, wheat bran, rapeseed meal, fishmeal, minerals, and vitamin premixes.
This is a fully automated production line, centrally controlled by a PLC intelligent system, requiring only 2-3 workers. This configuration significantly reduces labor costs, which is crucial for large-scale feed mills aiming for long-term operation. To ensure continuous production, we equipped this project with two single-shaft paddle mixers to minimize downtime losses.
Other equipment: Automatic batching scale, 10 raw material silos, feed grinder, PLC system, automatic baling scale.
10T/H Chicken Feed Production Line in Afghanistan
The client established a professional chicken feed processing plant in Afghanistan. After comparing and evaluating various options, they chose us to undertake this poultry production line project. The main raw materials are corn, soybean meal, wheat bran, rice bran, fishmeal, and premixed feed. RICHI tested these raw materials and found variations in size and density, therefore a single-shaft paddle mixer was selected. This allows for thorough cross-mixing of various components within 1-3 minutes, ensuring consistent feed quality.
For professional feed mills, stable quality and high output are the foundation for stable profitability, and the single-shaft paddle mixer achieves this. Within two months of stable operation, the client happily shared with us that their chicken feed has become the best in the country and they have received numerous orders.
Other equipment: Crusher, chicken feed pellet machine, fully automatic multi-compartment weighing and batching machine, cooler, automatic packaging system
Complete feed production line equipment
As a professional feed equipment manufacturer, we not only provide single animal feed mixer machines, but also produce complete production line equipment, including feed pellet mills, cleaning equipment, crushers, dryers, coolers, packaging equipment, and transportation equipment. If you are interested, please click on the relevant articles to learn more or contact our sales team directly.
How to choose a suitable animal feed mixer machine
RICHI doesn’t blindly recommend equipment to customers. We understand that unsuitable production tools will hinder production efficiency and product quality. When customers inquire about animal feed mixer machines, we first understand their product type, raw material composition, production capacity requirements, formulation requirements, and production line configuration. Then, we scientifically select the right model based on these actual needs, ensuring customers can achieve stable and efficient feed production.
Below are some selection guidelines; you can use them to make an initial selection based on your needs. Alternatively, you can consult an expert directly for a more precise solution.
Determine feed type
First, determine what kind of feed you want to produce, such as poultry, ruminant, or aquatic feed, premix, or a combination of different feeds. You can choose a mixer that can mix multiple feeds simultaneously, reducing investment costs.
Check the type of raw materials
Different raw material formulations require different equipment. For example, a single-shaft paddle mixer or a ribbon mixer can be used for common grain formulations. However, if viscous materials are being added, a paddle mixer is more suitable. Therefore, before making a final selection, you can send your raw materials to an expert for evaluation.
Based on production capacity
Production capacity plays a crucial role in determining equipment selection and configuration because it directly affects your investment budget. You should not blindly pursue excessively high output. Instead, you should choose the right production capacity based on your market demand, sales plans, and future development goals. For example, we chose a simple ribbon mixer for a 2-ton feed production line in Angola, and a continuously operating industrial single-shaft paddle mixer for a 10-ton/hour feed production line in Thailand. All these solutions achieved a balance between output and cost.
Requirements for mixing capabilities
Proper mixing time can improve product quality. Generally, professional equipment manufacturers adjust equipment parameters based on the properties of the raw materials. For example, compared to dry material formulations, formulations containing liquid additives will require approximately one minute longer to ensure the additives evenly cover each material.
Determine the quality of the animal feed mixer machine
Before purchasing the equipment, you can visit the factory and conduct a hands-on test. When observing the pellet mill, you can look at aspects such as the distance between the blades and the casing. Generally, the smaller the distance, the less residual material. However, too small a distance can also cause machine wear. Therefore, 3-5mm is a suitable range. You can also check the thickness of the casing. Especially for customers producing layer hen feed, the stone powder and minerals in the raw materials cause significant wear on the equipment. Therefore, a high-quality mixer casing should have a certain thickness to facilitate long-term use.
Why Choose RICHI?
By choosing RICHI Machinery, you work with a manufacturer with over 30 years of experience in equipment production and gain a reliable long-term partner. We provide affordable and transparent pricing, along with efficient and comprehensive after-sales service, so you can carry out your feed production with confidence.
Excellent after-sales service
After the animal feed mixer machine arrives, we will carry out professional commissioning and acceptance. Our technicians will repeatedly commission the equipment in each production section to ensure the equipment operates up to standard. Additionally, if you are unfamiliar with our equipment, RICHI technicians will provide one-on-one on-site training until your team can operate the entire production line independently.
Customized design
RICHI has a dedicated R&D and design team to provide you with customized services. We offer over 200 products to meet all types of chicken feed production needs. In addition, we provide full-process design services, including site planning and equipment layout. Whether you are new to the feed industry or already operating a mature production line, just share your requirements with us, and we will deliver a tailored solution based on your actual situation.
High-quality equipment production
The production stage is the core link of the entire project implementation. We own two modern intelligent manufacturing bases and operate a strict quality control system. Every piece of equipment meets international first-class standards. The company has passed BV certification, ISO9001 International Quality Management System Certification, European CE Certification, and Swiss SGS Certification, among others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Various issues may arise during the procurement and operation of equipment for animal feed mixer machines. Below are several of the most common problems, which we hope will be helpful to you:
1. What raw materials can an animal feed mixer machine process?
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Animal feed mixer machines can process powdered, granular, liquid, and viscous additives. It’s crucial to select a compatible model. Furthermore, pre-treating the raw materials before mixing can effectively improve mixing uniformity. For example, in the production of feed pellets, cleaning equipment can be used to remove impurities from the material first. Then, a pulverizer will crush the material to maintain a particle size between 3 and 5 millimeters.
The following are suitable raw materials for animal feed mixers:
- Grain raw materials: Corn, wheat, barley, sorghum, rice bran…
- Protein raw materials: Soybean meal, rapeseed meal, cottonseed meal, peanut meal, fish meal, meat and bone meal…
- Fiber raw materials: Alfalfa meal, straw meal, grass meal…
- Additives: Limestone powder, dicalcium phosphate, salt, vitamin premix, mineral premix, vegetable oil, molasses, liquid nutrient additives…
2. Can one animal feed mixer be used for different feed formulas?
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Of course! As long as the raw material type and mixing requirements meet the equipment’s design specifications, you can use the same mixer to produce different animal feed formulations. For example, the same machine can process chicken feed, pig feed, or cattle and sheep feed. However, when changing formulations, the equipment needs to be cleaned promptly to avoid cross-contamination.
RICHI animal feed pellet mills can be equipped with a pneumatic cleaning device. Using compressed air to quickly clean residues inside the machine can reduce cleaning time to 5–10 minutes.
3. What does a complete animal feed production line include?
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A complete production line process includes the following steps:
Raw material cleaning section
- Grinding system
- Automatic batching system
- Mixing system
- Pelletizing system
- Cooling and screening system
- Packaging system
Automatic control system. However, this process is not fixed; the specific solution depends on the customer’s actual situation. For example, a Malaysian customer’s powder production line does not have pelletizing equipment or a cooling and screening system. It can be directly packaged after mixing.
4. What are the warranty services for Animal feed mixer Machines?
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The animal feed mixer comes with a one-year warranty upon delivery. We will provide free repair service for any equipment malfunctions (excluding those caused by human error). Furthermore, you will enjoy lifetime technical support. If you encounter any issues during production regarding equipment operation, parts replacement, or routine maintenance, our after-sales team will provide assistance within 24 hours.
