Processing

Theme Pelleting

Conditioning controls quality of pellet

The steps to be taken before pressing the meal through the die are even more important than the actual pelleting itself to obtain a quality pellet. In this second article in the Feed Tech series on feed processing, feed technology specialist Jared Froetschner focuses on the conditioning process in general and the role of steam in particular.

This article can also be found at Feed Tech, volume 10, no. 6

Keywords: Conditioning, pelleting, pellet quality, steam, conditioner, paddle adjustment

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