Cassava Cat Litter Production Machine | Eco-Friendly Pellet Making Jinan Eagle

Date: 2025-07-17 Categories: Animal food|treats MachineryBlogCat litter machine Views: 7899

🐾 1. Cat Litter Production Line Using an Extruder 100% cassava starch / corn starch

For Tofu Cat Litter / Plant-Based Biodegradable Pellets

This production line is specially designed to process plant-based materials such as soybean residue (okara), starch, and fiber into high-quality extruded cat litter pellets. The extrusion process enables excellent shaping, clumping, and durability.

🔄 Production Process Flow:

  1. Raw Material Feeding
    • Soybean dregs, topiaco starch, corn starch, guar gum, fiber
  2. High-Speed Mixer
    • Mix raw materials with water and optional additives (fragrance, baking soda)
  3. Twin-Screw Extruder
    • Thermo-mechanical process forms long rods/sticks of uniform diameter
  4. Cutter
    • Cuts extruded rods into pellets (e.g., 1.5–5cm)
  5. Multi-Layer Belt Dryer
    • Low-temperature drying to reduce moisture to <10%
  6. Cooling Conveyor
    • Cools down the pellets to avoid clumping during packing
  7. Screening Machine
    • Removes powder and broken particles
  8. Optional: Fragrance Sprayer
  9. Automatic Packing Machine
    • Weighing, filling, and sealing bags (1kg–6L)

Advantages:

  • Strong, uniform pellets with smooth finish
  • Highly customizable (fragrance, color, diameter)
  • Ideal for tofu cat litter production
  • Biodegradable, flushable, and eco-friendly

🟤 2. Cat Litter Production Line Using a Pellet Machine

For Bentonite, Wood-Based, or Paper-Based Cat Litter

This line uses a flat die or ring die pellet machine to compress powdery raw materials into hard cylindrical pellets, commonly used for bentonite, wood fiber, recycled paper, or sawdust cat litter.

🔄 Production Process Flow:

  1. Raw Material Crushing & Screening
    • Prepare bentonite clay, wood chips, or recycled paper
  2. Drying Unit (if needed)
    • Ensure raw material moisture is around 10–15%
  3. Binder Mixing (Optional)
    • Add water, starch, guar gum or additives
  4. Pellet Machine (Flat Die or Ring Die)
    • Mechanical compression into cylindrical pellets
  5. Cooling Conveyor
    • Harden and cool the pellets
  6. Screening Machine
    • Separate fines and irregular pellets
  7. Dust Removal System
  8. Automatic Packing Machine
    • Bagging into 5kg, 10kg, or bulk bags

Advantages:

  • Lower energy consumption
  • Simpler structure and maintenance
  • Suitable for hard materials (bentonite, wood, paper)
  • Cylindrical, dense pellets with longer absorption time

🔍 Comparison: Extruder vs. Pellet Machine for Cat Litter

FeatureExtruder LinePellet Machine Line
Raw MaterialSoybean dregs, Cassava /Tapioca starch, fiber (soft/plant-based)Bentonite, wood chips, paper (hard materials)
Pellet ShapeStick-like, smooth, hollow or semi-hollowCylindrical, dense, solid
Clumping AbilityExcellent (with plant starch & gum)Varies by material; bentonite clumps well
Energy UseHigher (needs heating & screw pressure)Lower (mechanical compression only)
Production FlexibilityHigh – change size, scent, color easilyMedium – die size controls pellet size
Finished ProductEco-friendly tofu cat litterClay, wood, or recycled paper litter
Machinery ComplexityMore complex (extruder + cutter + dryer)Simpler (pellet mill + dryer optional)
Ideal UsersPremium, biodegradable cat litter brandsIndustrial or economical cat litter makers