Cassava Pellet Making Machine

No, you do not need a completely different machine. The core pelletizing structure of our cassava pellet making machine is the same for both animal feed and plant-based cat litter production. However, compared with feed production, producing cat litter pellets typically requires some additional auxiliary equipment to meet quality requirements. For example, cat litter pellets often need a lower moisture content and higher hardness, so an extra drying system may be added after pelletizing to achieve optimal moisture levels. With proper configuration, the same machine can produce high-quality, uniform cat litter pellets efficiently.

Yes, RICHI cassava machine equipment can handle mixed raw materials, including cassava, corn, soybean meal, and other locally available ingredients. By adjusting the formulation, pellet size, and conditioner settings, the same machine can produce pellets suitable for poultry, fish, pigs, or livestock. Different animals may require different conditioner layers or conditioning intensity to achieve optimal starch gelatinization and pellet durability. Many clients in Southeast Asia and Africa use mixed ingredients to reduce costs while maintaining high nutritional value.

Choosing the right machine involves several factors to ensure efficient production, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality pellets:

• Technical Support & Experience: Choosing a manufacturer with global project experience ensures professional guidance in machine configuration, line layout, and operation optimization, helping maximize efficiency and investment return.
• Production Capacity: Estimate your daily feed requirement and select a machine that meets your output needs. Small-capacity machines are suitable for beginners or small feed mills, while medium-capacity machines can support larger or growing operations.
• Raw Material Flexibility: If you plan to use cassava mixed with other ingredients (corn, soybean meal, etc.), additional equipment such as a crusher, mixer, or pre-conditioning unit may be needed to ensure smooth pelletizing and consistent quality.
• Target Animal: Different animals require different pellet sizes and conditioning intensity. Poultry and fish usually need smaller pellets with lighter conditioning, while pigs or livestock may require larger pellets and additional conditioner layers for proper starch gelatinization and pellet durability.
• Customization & Expansion: RICHI provides modular design solutions, allowing clients to gradually expand production or integrate additional modules as needed. This ensures that your production line can grow with your business efficiently and cost-effectively.

By considering these factors, investors can configure the most suitable production line, ensuring smooth operation and high-quality cassava feed pellets.

For investors who want to start small and expand later, the best strategy is to begin with a basic pelletizing system and adopt a modular production line design. At the initial stage, you can invest only in the core pellet making machine with essential auxiliary equipment.

As production demand increases, additional auxiliary units—such as mixing systems, cooling machines, screening equipment, or packaging systems—can be added to the existing line. RICHI’s modular design allows capacity expansion without replacing the main pellet machine, helping reduce initial investment risk while supporting long-term growth.

If your target output is 20 tons per day and the plant operates 6–8 hours per day, the required pelletizing capacity would be approximately 2.5- 3.3 T/H. Based on this calculation, a cassava pellet making machine with an hourly capacity of around 3–4 tons per hour would be the most suitable choice. This capacity ensures stable production, allows for short maintenance stops, and provides flexibility for future output increases.

Regarding investment cost, the total price depends on the machine configuration and auxiliary equipment selected. The 3-4T/H feed granulator machine price ranges $10,000 to 20,000. For a production scale of 20 tons per day, the investment typically includes the pellet machine and essential auxiliary units such as mixing, cooling, and screening equipment. RICHI provides customized and modular solutions, allowing investors to control initial costs and expand the line later as production grows.