Demonstrating a Ring-Die Feed Pellet Mill With Your Own Feed
Buyers should require a ring-die feed pellet mill demonstration using their own animal feed, then compare pellet quality, throughput and die behaviour against the quoted 8–12 t/h and 110 kW reference values.
Before signing, ask for a demonstration run on your own animal feed, not a supplier sample. The decision that matters is whether the mill, quoted at 8–12 t/h with a 110 kW main motor and a 420 mm ring die, holds pellet quality and stable throughput on your formulation.
In the request for quotation, specify the feed blend, moisture and particle size you will supply for the trial, and ask how much material the demonstration needs. Compare offers on what is measured: pellet durability, fines, die temperature and motor load at steady state. Ask whether the 8–12 t/h capacity is expected on your material or only on a reference feed, and request the test conditions in writing.
For the demonstration, agree sampling points and run length in advance. During acceptance, check that throughput and motor current stay within agreed limits across the run, and inspect pellets for cracks or excess fines. If your feed differs from the reference, ask for a second short run at adjusted moisture or die clearance.
Before requesting a quote, confirm with the supplier which material will be used in the demonstration, how capacity and power draw will be recorded, what acceptance tolerances apply, and whether the 420 mm ring die and 110 kW figures are reference values or commitments for your feed.