Full Range Pet Food Processing Line for Dog and Cat
Station-matched throughput — The MT70 pet food processing line balances mixer batch size, extruder output, dryer belt length and packaging speed so no single stage bottlenecks the sequence when you run actual recipe formulations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | MT70 |
| Product Type | Pet Food Processing Line |
| Output Capacity | 100–200 kg/h (basis not stated in source — confirm raw material, moisture content, kibble size) |
| Power Supply | 380V 50Hz Three Phase |
| Control System | PLC controlled, configurable for destination language |
| Automation Level | Full automation from mixing to packaging |
| Line Stations | Raw material mixing, extrusion, drying, packaging |
| Recipe Compatibility | Dry kibble, semi-moist pet food, pet treats |
| Material Standard | Food-grade contact materials on all product-touching surfaces |
| Assembly State | Complete production line |
| Compliance | CE, FDA compliant (source value — verify against manufacturer certificate) |
Application Suitability
| Application | Material or Output |
|---|---|
| Dry kibble production for dogs and cats | Corn, rice, meat meal, bone meal, vitamin premix at defined moisture |
| Semi-moist pet food processing | High meat-slurry recipes with humectants and adjusted water activity |
| Pet treat manufacturing | Starch-protein blends shaped through interchangeable dies |
| Multi-formula facility operations | Sequential recipe runs with intermediate flushing on shared equipment |
Why the "Rated Output" Figure Needs a Second Look Before You Sign
A capacity number without a raw material basis tells you what the machine can do on the seller’s test flour, not what it will produce on your actual formulation.
I spent years running trial batches in our testing workshop before moving into line planning, and the pattern is consistent: a line quoted at a nominal output often drops noticeably once the buyer’s real recipe — with fresh meat slurry, high fat content, or unusual starch ratios — hits the barrel. The MT70 pet food making machine full equipment range is specified at 100–200 kg/h, but that range only becomes meaningful once we confirm the exact raw material blend, incoming moisture, and target kibble density. [NEED_CITE: how raw material composition affects extruder throughput] Without that confirmation, the number on the quotation is essentially a starting point for negotiation with the physics of your recipe.
Station Coverage That Lets You See the Whole Sequence
When buyers survey equipment options, the extruder usually dominates the conversation while supporting stations get abbreviated line items. The MT70 layout lists every stage — mixing, extrusion, drying, packaging — as individual stations with their own throughput ratings so you can compare the dryer’s evaporation rate and belt length against the extruder’s output before the line is built. This is how you catch a bottleneck on paper instead of on the factory floor three months after commissioning.
Recipe Flexibility Across Dry, Semi-Moist and Treat Formats
A line that only handles standard dry kibble leaves money on the table when market demand shifts toward semi-moist formats or shaped treats. The MT70 accommodates all three categories on the same equipment set, with screw configuration and die selection adjusted per recipe. Semi-moist production demands tighter moisture control and different drying profiles, which is why the PLC system stores separate parameter sets for each format rather than requiring operators to re-enter values manually every changeover. [NEED_CITE: moisture control requirements for semi-moist pet food extrusion]
Reading the Specs: What the Numbers Actually Govern
The 380V 50Hz three-phase supply defines which markets this configuration ships to without transformer modifications — most of Southeast Asia and parts of South America match, but a 60Hz destination requires motor and drive recalculations before production begins. Food-grade contact materials across all wetted components mean the barrel liners, screws, dies, and dryer mesh belt meet the contamination standards that export-market buyers face during regulatory audits. The PLC control architecture allows parameter logging per batch, giving traceability data that manual systems simply cannot produce. Throughput between the mixer batch size and the extruder screw speed must be calculated together; an oversized mixer feeding an undersized extruder creates surge loading that degrades kibble consistency.
The Cost of Skipping the Trial Run
I once configured a line for a Thai customer using standard corn-flour trial data. The machine ran perfectly in our workshop. On site, the customer’s high-ratio fresh meat slurry changed the entire expansion profile, and we spent five days re-tuning barrel temperatures, screw speed, and die back-pressure to stabilise kibble density. Lines shipped without a raw-material-specific trial run transfer that risk directly to the buyer’s commissioning window. [NEED_CITE: importance of pre-shipment trial runs in extrusion equipment procurement] With the MT70 pet food making machine full equipment range, running your actual formulation through the testing workshop before crating reveals die selection issues, dryer capacity gaps, and screw configuration mismatches while corrections still cost days rather than weeks.
What You Get When the Line Comes From One Supplier
Sourcing each station from a different vendor means throughput matching becomes your problem at installation. The MT70 ships as a coordinated set — mixer cycle time calculated against extruder feed rate, dryer belt speed matched to output, and packaging rate scaled to the line’s actual throughput rather than a catalogue figure. Screw and die configurations are specified against your raw material data, not copied from a generic build. An in-house testing workshop validates the recipe before dispatch. Electrical schematics and voltage confirmation happen before production, not after the container is loaded. And the same engineering team that designed the layout handles on-site commissioning, so there is no hand-off gap between the people who specified the line and the people who start it up.
Documentation & Verification
- Line layout drawing showing station sequence and footprint for the MT70 configuration
- Machine specification sheet covering every station, not just the extruder
- Screw and die configuration record matched to your submitted raw material data
- Trial run report produced on your actual recipe formulation before shipment
- CE declaration of conformity and compliance documentation for destination market
- Electrical schematic with confirmed voltage, frequency and control language
Installation, Commissioning & Support
- Foundation load plan based on MT70 total line weight and dryer footprint
- Dedicated three-phase 380V 50Hz circuit requirement with breaker sizing per station
- Modular station delivery with assembly sequence mapped to workshop access constraints
- First-run parameter tuning on your raw material during on-site commissioning
- Operator training covering PLC recipe storage, changeover procedure and safety interlocks
- Wear parts list with screw segment, die and dryer belt replacement intervals
What to Prepare Before Requesting a Quote
To configure the MT70 pet food making machine full equipment range accurately, we need your raw material formulation with moisture percentages, the target kibble size and density, and your daily production volume. Confirm your factory’s voltage and frequency, the control panel language your operators require, and whether existing upstream or downstream equipment needs to interface with the line. If you have a specific semi-moist or treat format in mind, share the product drawing or sample so die design can begin before the quotation stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the 100–200 kg/h capacity measured, and what raw material is it based on?
A: That range is a reference value that must be validated against your specific formulation. Output depends on raw material composition, incoming moisture, kibble size, and target density. We confirm the realistic throughput by running your actual recipe through the testing workshop before finalising the quotation, so the number you contract against reflects your production conditions, not a generic benchmark.
Q: Which supporting stations are included, and how is throughput matched between them?
A: The MT70 line includes raw material mixing, extrusion, drying, and packaging as standard stations. Each station’s capacity is calculated against the extruder’s confirmed output on your recipe, so the mixer batch cycle, dryer belt speed, and packaging rate all align with actual production throughput rather than independent catalogue ratings.
Q: Can the same line handle both dry kibble and semi-moist pet food recipes?
A: Yes. The MT70 supports dry kibble, semi-moist formats, and treat products on the same equipment set. Screw configuration, barrel temperature profile, and drying parameters are adjusted per recipe, and the PLC system stores separate parameter sets so operators can switch formats without manual recalibration each time.
Q: What documentation covers each station in the line?
A: You receive a specification sheet for every station — mixer, extruder, dryer, and packaging unit — along with a consolidated line layout drawing. Additional documents include the screw and die configuration record, electrical schematics, trial run report on your raw material, and the CE declaration of conformity for your destination market.
Q: How do I confirm the 380V 50Hz supply matches my factory?
A: Share your facility’s voltage, frequency, and phase configuration during the inquiry stage. If your local supply differs from 380V 50Hz three-phase, motor ratings and drive components are recalculated before production begins. The electrical schematic sent for your approval reflects the confirmed destination specification, preventing commissioning delays caused by mismatched power supplies.
