Grass Pellet Plant
in USA
Pellet Diameter:
6-8mm
Raw Materials:
Primarily alfalfa and hemp, supplemented with a proportion of wheat straw
Application:
Production of grass feed pellets for ruminant
Project Name:
Fully Automated High-Efficiency Grass Pellet Production Line (Turnkey Project)
Output:
11-12 T/H
USA Grass Pellet Market
The United States has an advanced agricultural and livestock industry. It has a vast market for grass pellet and abundant raw material supplies. With the continued expansion of the international market for grass pellets, the government has introduced tariff subsidy policies. Taken together, these factors suggest that the market for grass pellets in the United States holds tremendous growth potential.
However, no matter how rapidly the grass pellet market grows
High-quality grass pellets remain in constant short supply. Although grass pellets are an ideal feed for ruminants, they face challenges such as low formation rates, loose structure and unstable output. In practical use, problems such as nutritional imbalance and susceptibility to spoilage frequently occur.
Therefore, it is particularly important to have a production line capable of meeting the market’s demand for high-quality grass pellets.
Using our grass pellet production line ensures a stable pellet structure and maximises nutrient retention. The grass pellet machine improves the palatability and digestibility of grass pellet by enhancing the gelatinisation of raw materials through a high-temperature conditioner. This delivers higher returns for farms and feed pellet manufacturers.
CLIENT PROJECT DETAILS
Our client is a manufacturer operating a grass pellet plant, primarily producing feed pellets for sale. Due to high demand, they sought a low-cost, high-capacity grass pellet production system. The existing production line equipment was unable to meet the daily production requirements, and the quality of the pellets was substandard. Following extensive consultations and on-site factory inspections, the client selected RICHI Machinery as their project supplier.
The customer’s previous equipment frequently experienced blockages, wear, and low pellet formation rates, severely impacting output. They required high-intensity pelletizing equipment capable of processing mixed raw materials. Our grass pellet production line effectively resolved this challenge. This production line equipment boasts powerful versatility, which allows for the stable production of high-quality grass pellets. The project has a limited space. Our turnkey solution effectively resolves site planning through 3D modeling and other methods, achieving an optimal layout.
Customers required the blending of fresh grasses with straw for pelletisation. Our high-efficiency drying equipment is designed to effectively address these challenges.
Every RICHI machine is designed for user-friendly operation. The production line is accompanied by on-site installation and comprehensive training by engineers.
CUSTOM-TAILORED SOLUTIONS
The project encountered several practical challenges in the initial stages, including client facility constraints, raw material ratios and pellet storage. Drawing on our extensive project experience, we successfully helped the client to achieve their desired outcomes for alfalfa pellet production.
The following are also common issues encountered in most grass pellet production lines.
The uneven ground surface makes it difficult to operate the equipment stably. The height restriction cannot ensure the structure integrity of large-scale production lines. Drawing on years of project experience, our engineering team rebuilt the factory to ensure production line functionality.
The ratio of different grass pellets in the formulation has a significant impact on the uniformity and structural stability of the resulting pellets. We have equipped the production line with robust raw material processing equipment, including forage grinder, mixer, and drying drum. This solves the issue of raw material low formation rate.
Excessive raw material moisture often compromises grass pellets structural stability. Insufficient moisture reduces particles formation efficiency. Our high-efficiency drying system can handle raw materials with a wide range of moisture levels. Its twin-drum design ensures the optimal moisture content for pelletisation.
Many workers have trouble operating specialised pelleting equipment. Achieving smooth and stable grass pellet production is difficult. Our turnkey solution includes complimentary operational training. With the help of our engineers, the workers at this grass pellet plant successfully mastered production line operations.
The grass pellet production line primarily consists of the following components:
To meet the high-volume production requirements of grass pellet plant, we have installed high-capacity grass pellet machines on the production line, with multiple units operating in parallel. They can preserve the nutritional structure of grass pellets and enhance palatability. Due to the high moisture content of the alfalfa hay feedstock, we have installed an efficient drying system and pellet coolers to ensure the pellets have the optimal structure.
01
Crushing
In order to meet high-output demands, we use two grinders to process high-fibre raw materials and produce particles measuring 3–5 mm.
02
Mixing
Our large-capacity mixer, handling 4m³ per batch, features dual-shaft paddles to effortlessly achieve uniform blending of diverse materials such as alfalfa, hemp, and straw.
03
Drying
Fresh grass with high moisture content is subsequently dried in a drum dryer, reducing moisture to the ideal range of 15%-18%.
04
Pelletizing
The grass pellet machines, with a capacity of 2.8-3.0 T/H, produces perfectly formed grass pellets. A large-capacity 40m³ storage bin ensures smoother transition between mixing and pelletizing.
05
Cooling
A large-capacity counterflow cooler rapidly cools pellets, further preserving their optimal structure. A high-frequency vibrating screen precisely and rapidly separates finished pellets, ensuring pellet quality.
06
Packaging
A fully automatic packaging scale automatically weighs and packages products, ensuring consistent packaging specifications and saving labor costs.
USA Grass Pellet PLANT CONFIGURATION
The customer’s production requirements include a high level of automation, high output and high quality. We offer a production line comprising multiple high-capacity, high-efficiency grass pellet machines operating in parallel. It also features a robust raw material drying system, as well as pellet cooling, screening, and packaging and equipment.
01
Crushing System
The project’s raw materials include a mixture of straw and alfalfa, both of which are high-fibre feedstocks. For this reason, we installed a dedicated forage crusher to speed up the process. Its larger capacity ensures effective crushing while increasing the output.
02
Mixing System
This production line is equipped with a large-capacity mixer to ensure the effective granulation of mixed raw materials. Its enlarged chamber design can accommodate greater volumes of material for thorough blending. The internal dual-shaft paddle design guarantees a more uniform mix.
03
Drying System
The high moisture content of alfalfa directly impacts pelletising efficiency. Therefore, this project incorporates two large-capacity drying drums. With a dual-barrel design featuring inner and outer cylinders, they deliver superior drying results. Both units operate simultaneously to enable the rapid drying of large volumes of raw material.
04
Pelletizing System
In order to meet the high-volume production demands of this project, we have installed four 130 KW high-power grass pellet machines. These machines feature a dual-roller design to ensure the pellets meet precise specifications. The resulting grass pellets have a uniform texture and enhanced structural stability.
05
Cooling And Screening System
The system consists of integrated counterflow coolers and vibrating screens for coordinated operation. This ensures smoother transitions between cooling and screening. Combining both units saves space while increasing the speed of grass pellets production.
06
Packaging System
The packaging section is equipped with a fully automated ton-bag scale. This device weighs granular materials automatically and fills bags rapidly. The customer opted for heat-sealed packaging, which ensures consistent packaging standards and significantly reduces labour costs.
This grass pellet production line project began in 2024 with the start of investment and construction. Since its completion, the production of the grass pellet plant has been of an excellent standard, and we have always enjoyed a good relationship with our clients.
For this project, we provided our client with comprehensive end-to-end services, including pre-sales consultation, exclusive customisation, post-sales follow-up and ongoing support. As an equipment manufacturer with over three decades of industry experience, we operate large-scale manufacturing facilities capable of delivering solutions tailored to all your grass pellet production needs.
We are committed to delivering the highest quality service experience through our dual-track online and offline service channels.
RICHI Production Solutions
Through years of customer service, RICHI Machinery has developed a comprehensive service system. This includes end-to-end solutions from equipment consultation and project planning to construction, worker training, spare parts supply, and equipment upgrades. You can confidently choose our grass pellet production solutions.
Production Line Solution
We provide professional grass pellet machines that can solve the problems of low formation rates and unstable output. Our high-efficiency production line solutions can meet all production needs of grass pellet plants, with capacities ranging from 0.5 to 100 T/H. Choose the turnkey production line solutions, and you will achieve maximum return on investment in the shortest time.
Customized for Clients
At RICHI, we provide customised design solutions for grass pellet production equipment and production lines, tailored to your specific requirements. Our customisation services include equipment customisation, project planning, engineering construction and dedicated technical support. Of course, comprehensive after-sales service is also included.
One-Stop Service
All equipment and production line systems supplied by us come with a one-year warranty. We respond promptly to any product quality issues. We also provide long-term technical guidance and welcome production-related technical questions at any time. You will also gain access to our global network spare parts supply system.
Professional Manufacturer
RICHI is an experienced manufacturer of particle processing machinery. Every machine we deliver is meticulously designed and rigorously tested. Thanks to our specialised equipment and premium services, we have completed over 2,000 projects worldwide. Partner with us to effortlessly maximise your investment returns.
GRASS PELLET PROCESSING SOLUTIONS
Our grass pellet solutions include specialised pellet machines and production line systems. These systems enable the efficient grass pellet production of large, medium, and small-scale grass pellet plants, farms, breeding facilities, etc. We also offer customised services for these solutions.
Grass Pellet Production Line
The production line is suitable for manufacturing various grass pellets, including alfalfa, hemp, hay, hops, etc.
Alfalfa Pellet Production Line
It can efficiently process alfalfa raw materials to produce more palatable grass feed pellet.
Reed Grass Pellet Production Line
It can process reed grass into perfect animal feed, and meet the requirements for high-calorie fuel pellets.
Hemp Pellet Production Line
It can grind the high fiber content of hemp into pellets with a uniform texture and compact structure.
Oat Grass Pellet Production Line
It can process oat straw herb, dried oat grass, oat grass powder into uniquely flavored oat grass pellets.
