Pelleting Technology: Gerry Maroulis Sales Manager Latin America CPM Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Pelleting Technology: Gerry Maroulis Sales Manager Latin America CPM Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Pelleting Technology: Gerry Maroulis Sales Manager Latin America CPM Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Gerry Maroulis
Sales Manager Latin America
CPM
Waterloo, Iowa, USA
What affects Pellet Quality?
Formulation
Die Spec Retention Time
Fines
Cooling
Steam
Quality
Ingredients
Particle
Size
% Fat
Particle
Distribution
Temperature
Moisture
Pellet Durability Factors
Cooling
5%
Die Spec
15%
Formulation
40%
Conditioning
20%
Particle Size
20%
Note: 60% Occurs prior to the pelleting process
Typical Pelleting Line
Surge Bin
Feeder
Conditioner(s)
Expander (if used)
Pellet Mill
Cooler
Air lock
Air discharge
Pellet Bed
and Cooling
area
Grid/Air inlet
Discharge
Double
Conditioners
Expander