400-450kg/h DGP90 Dry Type single screw fish feed extruder machine for Russia

We are pleased to share a completed delivery project: a complete small-scale feed production line ordered by a customer in Russia has passed factory inspection, export packing and documentation, and has been dispatched by LCL (less than container load) sea freight. The line consists of three machines — a 320 hammer mill, a 300kg mixer and a DGP90 Dry Type Single-Screw floating fish feed pellet machine—covering the full process from raw grain grinding to finished floating feed pellets. This case study documents the equipment configuration, specifications, packing standard, shipping marks and delivery process.

Project Background: A Russian Buyer Building an In-House Feed Line

The customer is based in Russia and planned to set up an in-house feed processing line for fish and poultry feed. Rather than purchasing pre-mixed compound feed from external suppliers, they decided to produce feed themselves in order to control formulation quality and reduce long-term feed cost — a decision that is increasingly common among Russian aquaculture farms and mid-sized livestock operations.

After discussing their target capacity, available raw materials and workshop conditions, we proposed a three-machine configuration covering the complete production flow:

1. Grinding — raw grain (corn, wheat, barley) is ground into powder by the hammer mill.
2. Mixing — the ground powder is blended with soybean meal, premix and water in the mixer to reach a uniform moisture content.
3. Extrusion — the mixed material is fed into the extruder, where screw friction and pressure cook and puff it into floating feed pellets.

This configuration is the standard entry-level setup for feed producers moving into extruded (puffed) feed: it requires no steam boiler, occupies a modest workshop area, and can be operated by two workers after basic training.

Equipment List and Specifications (As Delivered)

DGP90 Extruder: The Core of the Line

The DGP90 is a Dry Type single screw floating fish food pellet maker machine with a 90 mm screw diameter, typically producing 400–450 kg/h of floating fish feed depending on the formulation, moisture content and die configuration. As a Dry Type Single-Screw fish food extruder machine, it generates cooking heat through screw friction and mechanical pressure, so no steam boiler is required — an important advantage for customers setting up their first feed line.

Key characteristics of the DGP90 Dry Type single screw floating fish feed pellet extruder machine :

• Floating and sinking feed capability—pellet buoyancy can be adjusted through die selection, moisture content and extrusion temperature
• Adjustable pellet size—interchangeable
•  die plates produce pellets from small fry feed to larger fish and poultry feed
• Self-cleaning screw design — simplifies shutdown and changeover between formulations
• Heavy-duty build — 1,200 kg machine weight for stable, low-vibration operation at full load

Export Packing: Fumigation-Free Plywood Crates

Each machine was packed in its own fumigation-free export wooden crate made of plywood (non-solid-wood packing). Because the crates contain no solid timber, they are exempt from ISPM-15 fumigation treatment, which means no fumigation certificate is required and Russian customs clearance is not delayed by phytosanitary documentation.

Additional protection measures applied before crating:

• Moisture-proof stretch film wrapped around each machine body to protect against humidity during the ocean transit
• Foam padding and internal bracing to prevent movement inside the crate during LCL consolidation and transshipment
• Separate crates per machine—simplifies unloading and identification at the destination warehouse, and keeps each crate within a manageable weight

Shipping Marks—A4 Printed, One per Crate

As specified by the customer, each crate carries its own shipping mark printed on A4-size paper and affixed to the outside of the crate:

Shipping Method: LCL Sea Freight to Russia

The three crates were shipped together by LCL (less than container load) sea freight. With a total machine weight of about 2.01 tonnes and a packed volume well below a full container load, LCL was the most economical option — the customer pays only for the space used, without committing to a 20ft or 40ft container.

Installation Notes for the Customer

To help the customer commission the line quickly, we supplied the following guidance together with the equipment:

• Workshop layout — arrange the machines in process order (hammer mill → mixer → extruder) to minimize material handling; allow at least 0.8 m of clearance around each machine for operation and maintenance.
• Floor requirement — a level concrete floor is sufficient; no special foundation is needed for any of the three machines.
• Electrical connection — three-phase 380V/50Hz supply with an appropriately rated breaker for each machine; the extruder (30 kW) requires the largest cable cross-section.
• Water supply — a water connection near the mixer is needed for moisture adjustment (target moisture before extrusion is typically 20–25%).
• Manpower — two operators are sufficient to run the complete line (one feeding and mixing, one monitoring extrusion and drying).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What equipment is needed for a small floating fish feed production line?

A: A basic line consists of a hammer mill (grinding), a mixer (blending) and a Dry Type single screw floating fish feed making machine (puffing). For this Russian order we supplied a 320 hammer mill (11kW), a 300kg mixer (5.5kW) and a DGP90 extruder (30kW).

Q: What is the capacity of the DGP90 dry-type single-screw floating fish feed extruder machine?

A: Typically 400–450 kg/h, depending on the raw material formulation, moisture content, and die configuration. It is the standard choice for small and medium feed mills entering the aquaculture feed market.

Q: Are these machines compatible with the Russian power supply?

A: Yes. All three machines are three-phase 380V/50Hz as standard, matching the Russian industrial grid, so no transformer is required.

Q: Does the plywood crate need fumigation for Russia?

A: No. Fumigation-free plywood crates are non-solid-wood packing, exempt from ISPM-15 treatment, so no fumigation certificate is needed for Russian customs clearance.

Q: Can the machines be shipped in one container?

A: For this order LCL was the most economical choice because the packed volume was well below a full container. For larger orders (complete plants or multiple lines), a 20ft or 40ft FCL container is usually more cost-effective.

Q: What after-sales support is provided?

A: We provide English operation manuals, wiring diagrams, installation and commissioning guidance by video call, wearing parts supply (screw, die, hammer mill screens) and lifetime technical consultation.