800–1000kg/h Dog Food Processing Line for Australian Premium Pet Brand

dry dog food processing line

An Australian premium pet food brand invested in our automated dog food processing line with an output range of 800–1000kg/h. The DTC-focused business sells through its online store and independent pet retailers.

Dog Food Processing Line Project at a Glance

ItemProject Details
CountryAustralia
ApplicationDry Dog Food Production
Production Capacity800–1000 kg/h
Core EquipmentTwin-Screw Extruder
Product TypesHigh-Protein, Puppy & Grain-Free Dog Food
Kibble OptionsMultiple Sizes & Shapes
Core Operators2–3 Operators/Shift
Recipe ChangeoverApproximately 45 Minutes
Daily OutputApproximately 6.4–7.2 Tons/8-Hour Shift
Moisture ControlApproximately 8–9.5%, Depending on Formula
Production ModeAutomated Processing & Packing
Production FlexibilityMulti-SKU & Small-Batch Production

Transitioning to In-House Pet Food Manufacturing

The brand previously relied on third-party manufacturers for dry pet food production. This limited production flexibility and made it harder to manage minimum order quantities, product launches, and recipe confidentiality. The customer wanted an in-house solution that could provide 800–1000kg/h production capacity with a compact layout for limited factory space.

Custom Dog Food Processing Line Solution

Foodmax Machines supplied an integrated dog food production line with a twin-screw extruder and automated downstream equipment.

Production Process:

Raw Material Grinding → Mixing → Conditioning → Twin-Screw Extrusion → Multi-Layer Drying → Vacuum Oil Coating → Cooling → Screening → Metal Detection → Automatic Packing

Key Equipment And Benefits:

EquipmentMain Benefit
Twin-Screw ExtruderStable extrusion for different pet food formulas
Interchangeable DiesSupports different kibble sizes and shapes
Multi-Layer DryerControls moisture and improves product stability
Vacuum Oil CoaterProvides more uniform oil and flavor coating
Cooling & Screening KitsPrepares finished kibble for packing
Conveyor Metal DetectorAdds a product inspection step
Automatic Packing MachineReduces manual packing work

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