Feed expander for improved pellet mill output

Enhance your feed quality and production efficiency with a robust expander designed to eliminate heat-sensitive bacteria, improve pellet durability, and optimize oil extraction without disrupting your continuous high-speed operations.

Processes Feed for Enhanced Quality and Efficiency

The Ottevanger Contivar series, including models AL150, AL200, AL300, and AL350, represents top-tier feed expanders for the processing of animal feed, pet food, and grains. Equipped with the innovative Active Disk system (AD-system), these expanders ensure precise control over product output, enhancing the quality by eliminating heat-sensitive bacteria and improving gelatinization. This range is ideal for producing kibble, fish pellets, poultry feed pellets, and processed soybean meal, with a throughput of up to 45 tons per hour. Its robust design allows for easy cleaning and maintenance, reducing downtime and wear costs. Integration into existing production lines is seamless, with compatibility for continuous, high-speed operations, and appropriate for both liquid and solid product types. With energy-efficient operation and customizable options, the Ottevanger Contivar expanders are the premium choice for feed mill operators and producers seeking excellence in feed processing.

Benefits

  • Enhances feed quality with precise product output control.
  • Reduces production costs through efficient operation and minimal wear.
  • Increases pellet durability and strength for improved product longevity.
  • Ensures operational safety by eliminating heat-sensitive bacteria.
  • Integrates seamlessly with existing production lines for continuous high-speed processing.

General


Applications
Pet food,Oilseed processing,Soybean processing,Aqua feed,Compound feed
End products
Sunflower oil,Kibble,Fish pellets,Poultry feed pellets,Soybean meal,Canola oil
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing,Conditioning
Steps after
Pelleting,Cooling,Crumbling
Input ingredients
feed ingredients,fats,liquids,starches
Output ingredients
finished feed,pellet mill output,improved feed quality,fish feed with improved water stability
Market info
Ottevanger Milling Engineers is renowned for designing and manufacturing innovative milling equipment and complete production lines for the grain processing industry, including feed mills, flour mills, and biomass processing, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and customized solutions.

Technical Specifications


Motor Power
45-750 kW
Capacity
1–45 t/h
Expander Barrel Diameter
150-350 mm
Automation
Manual / Easy to Control
Wear Parts Cost
Low

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Active Disk system
Integrated steps
Gelatinization,oil extraction
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Cleaning method
Easy cleaning
Energy efficiency
Reduces wear costs of pellet mill
Changeover time
Less downtime for maintenance

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Heat sensitivity
Yes/No
Water stability
Improved for fish feed

Physical Characteristics


Expander barrel diameter
150–350 mm
Machine footprint
N/A
Control panel type
Integrated control system
Material of construction
Stainless steel
Discharge method
Controlled by Active Disk system (AD-system)

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
Active Disk system (AD-system)
Wear parts exchangeability
Easy to exchange