HERM provides 5 T/H floating fish feed production lines with grinding, batching, mixing, extrusion, drying, oil coating, cooling, screening, packing and automation for commercial aqua feed plants.
The 5 T/H floating fish feed production line is designed for medium-scale aqua feed plants, commercial fish farms and regional feed processing projects. HERM provides a complete engineering solution covering raw material preparation, fine grinding, accurate batching, uniform mixing, extrusion, drying, oil coating, cooling, screening, packing and automation.
This production line is configured according to the customer’s raw materials, formula structure, target pellet size, floating performance, water stability, workshop layout, power conditions, automation level and future expansion plan.
A 5 T/H floating fish feed production line usually includes raw material receiving, cleaning, grinding, batching, mixing, extrusion, drying, oil coating, cooling, screening and packing. HERM designs the complete system according to feed formula, raw material characteristics, pellet diameter, floating time, moisture control, automation requirements and local installation conditions.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 5 T/H |
| Feed Type | Floating fish feed, aquatic extruded feed |
| Pellet Size | Approx. 1.5-8.0 mm, customized by fish species and feeding stage |
| Main Process | Grinding, batching, mixing, extrusion, drying, coating, cooling, screening, packing |
| Core Equipment | Grinder, mixer, fish feed extruder, dryer, oil coater, cooler, screener, packing machine |
| Automation Level | Manual, semi-automatic or PLC control |
| Application | Commercial aqua feed plant, fish feed mill, aquaculture feed processing project |
| Service Scope | Process design, equipment supply, layout planning, installation guidance, commissioning, training and spare parts |
This line is suitable for producing floating fish feed pellets for tilapia, catfish, carp, trout, bass and other farmed fish species. It is ideal for customers who need stable output, consistent floating performance, controlled moisture and reliable pellet quality.
Typical users include aqua feed manufacturers, fish farming companies, regional feed suppliers and investors building medium-capacity fish feed plants. For lower-investment pelletizing projects, HERM can also configure a dry type fish feed plant.
Common raw materials include fish meal, soybean meal, corn, wheat flour, rice bran, wheat bran, fish oil, soybean oil, premix, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and local protein materials.
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Protein Materials | Fish meal, soybean meal, cottonseed meal, local protein sources |
| Energy Materials | Corn, wheat flour, rice bran, wheat bran |
| Functional Materials | Fish oil, soybean oil, attractant, binder |
| Additives | Premix, vitamins, minerals, amino acids |
| Finished Feed | Floating fish feed pellets, extruded aquatic feed, high-protein fish feed |
For floating fish feed, grinding fineness, starch content, extrusion temperature, moisture control, die configuration, drying performance and oil coating directly affect floating rate, pellet durability, water stability and feed palatability.
Raw Material Receiving -> Cleaning -> Grinding -> Batching -> Mixing -> Extrusion -> Drying -> Oil Coating -> Cooling -> Screening -> Packing
Each process section is designed to support stable production and consistent floating pellet quality. Grinding improves particle distribution. Batching and mixing ensure formula accuracy. Extrusion determines pellet expansion, floating performance and digestibility. Drying and cooling control final moisture and storage stability. Oil coating improves nutrition and palatability.
| Process Section | Main Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Material Receiving | Feeding hopper, elevator, conveyor | Transfer raw materials into the system |
| Cleaning | Magnetic separator, cleaning screen, dust collector | Remove impurities and protect equipment |
| Grinding | Hammer mill or fine grinder | Control material particle size |
| Batching | Batching bins, electronic scale, micro-dosing option | Measure ingredients by formula |
| Mixing | Paddle mixer or double-shaft mixer | Ensure uniform formula distribution |
| Extrusion | Fish feed extruder, conditioner, cutting system | Produce expanded floating pellets |
| Drying | Multi-pass belt dryer | Reduce moisture and stabilize pellet structure |
| Oil Coating | Oil spraying or vacuum coating system | Improve nutrition, taste and pellet surface quality |
| Cooling | Counterflow cooler | Lower pellet temperature for storage |
| Screening | Rotary screener | Remove powder and oversized particles |
| Packing | Automatic weighing and packing machine | Complete quantitative bagging |
| Control System | Control cabinet, PLC option | Manage operation, alarms, interlocks and production data |
HERM configures extrusion temperature, moisture, screw structure, die design and cutting system according to formula and pellet size to support stable floating performance.
Fine grinding, accurate batching, uniform mixing and controlled extrusion help improve pellet shape, expansion, hardness and water stability.
The drying system is designed to reduce moisture evenly, prevent over-drying or cracking, and improve storage stability.
The line can be adjusted for different raw materials, protein levels, oil addition, pellet sizes and fish species.
Optional PLC control supports formula management, batching records, operation interlocks, alarms and production data tracking.
The 5 T/H floating fish feed line can be configured with manual control, semi-automatic control or PLC-based automation. For commercial feed plants producing multiple formulas, HERM can provide automatic batching, recipe management, data recording, alarm functions and production traceability.
HERM provides integrated support from project planning to stable operation:
Consulting -> Process Design -> Equipment Configuration -> Manufacturing -> Layout Planning -> Installation Guidance -> Commissioning -> Operator Training -> Spare Parts -> Long-Term Technical Support
Instead of supplying only single machines, HERM helps customers build a complete aqua feed production system adapted to raw materials, capacity, workshop conditions, power supply and future expansion requirements.
• Grinding System
• Batching & Mixing System
• Fish Feed Extrusion System
• Drying & Oil Coating System
• Cooling & Screening System
• Automatic Packing System
• Feed Mill Control System
What feed can this 5 T/H line produce?
It is mainly used to produce floating fish feed pellets and extruded aquatic feed for different farmed fish species. For sinking pellets and shrimp feed, see HERM’s sinking fish and shrimp feed production line.
What pellet size can the line make?
Common pellet sizes are about 1.5-8.0 mm. The final size depends on fish species, feeding stage, formula and die configuration.
Why is extrusion important for floating fish feed?
Extrusion improves starch gelatinization, pellet expansion, digestibility and floating performance.
Can this line produce different formulas?
Yes. The system can be configured for multiple formulas with adjustable batching, mixing, extrusion and coating settings.
Is oil coating necessary?
Oil coating is recommended when the formula requires higher energy, better palatability or improved pellet surface quality.
What affects the price of a 5 T/H floating fish feed line?
Main factors include raw materials, pellet size, extruder type, dryer configuration, coating system, automation level, workshop layout and service scope.
What information is needed before quotation?
Please provide feed type, target capacity, raw materials, formula requirements, pellet size, workshop size, local voltage, automation requirement, packing method and project stage.
Tell us your raw materials, target fish species, pellet size, capacity requirement, workshop conditions and automation needs. HERM engineering team will recommend a suitable process route, equipment configuration and project solution for your 5 T/H floating fish feed production line.
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