Floating Fish Feed Machine | Floating Aquatic Feed Extruder Production Line

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High Efficiency Floating Fish Feed Production Equipment for Commercial Aquaculture Feed Manufacturers

Floating fish feed extruder

Jinan Eagle Food Machinery provides complete floating fish feed machine solutions for producing high-quality floating pellets for aquaculture farms and fish feed factories.

Our floating fish feed extruder machines are designed to produce floating feed pellets for tilapia, catfish, carp, trout, salmon, ornamental fish, and other aquatic species with excellent floating ability, water stability, and nutritional retention.

The production line uses twin screw extrusion technology to control pellet density, expansion rate, and digestibility, helping feed manufacturers produce premium floating aquaculture feed.


What Is a Floating Fish Feed Machine?

A floating fish feed machine is an industrial extrusion system used to manufacture buoyant fish feed pellets that remain floating on the water surface for a certain period.

During extrusion, high temperature, pressure, and mechanical shear modify the starch structure in raw materials. After passing through the die and cutting system, the pellets expand and obtain a controlled density lower than water.

This process creates floating pellets with:

  • High floating time
  • Good water stability
  • High digestibility
  • Uniform pellet size
  • Reduced feed waste

Why Choose Our Floating Fish Feed Extruder?

1. Twin Screw Extrusion Technology

Our floating fish feed production line uses a twin screw extruder, which provides:

  • Better mixing performance
  • Stable extrusion pressure
  • Higher production capacity
  • Flexible raw material processing
  • Easy adjustment of pellet characteristics

Twin screw extrusion is especially suitable for commercial fish feed production where consistent quality is required.


2. Adjustable Floating Performance

By adjusting:

  • Screw configuration
  • Die hole size
  • Moisture content
  • Temperature
  • Pressure
  • Cutting speed

the machine can produce different floating feed products according to customer requirements.

Examples:

Fish Feed TypePellet Size
Fry feed0.5-1.5 mm
Small fish feed1.5-3 mm
Adult fish feed3-8 mm
Large fish feed8-12 mm

Floating Fish Feed Machine Production Line

A complete floating fish feed production line usually includes:

1. Raw Material Grinding System

Grinding corn, soybean meal, wheat flour, fish meal, and other ingredients into suitable powder.

2. Mixing Machine

Uniformly mixes:

  • Corn powder
  • Soybean meal
  • Fish meal
  • Wheat flour
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Other additives

3. Twin Screw Fish Feed Extruder

The core machine of the production line.

Main functions:

  • Cooking raw materials
  • Gelatinizing starch
  • Expanding pellets
  • Improving digestibility

4. Pellet Cutting System

Produces different pellet shapes and sizes.

5. Multi-Layer Dryer

Removes moisture and improves storage stability.

Heating energy can be gas, steam, diesel oil, wood pellet , coal etc.

6. Oil Spraying System

Adds oil after drying to improve nutrition and palatability.

The oil spraying system can be normally oil sprayer, or use vaccuum coating system, the different . But sure, vacuum system is more complicated and more costly.

7. Packing Machine

Automatic weighing and packaging for commercial sales.


Main Applications

Our floating fish feed machines are widely used for producing:

Tilapia Floating Feed

Suitable for tropical aquaculture farms.

Catfish Floating Feed

Produces high-protein floating pellets with good water stability.

Carp Feed

Suitable for freshwater fish farming.

Trout and Salmon Feed

Produces high-quality sinking and floating aquatic feed.

Ornamental Fish Feed

Small diameter pellets for aquarium fish.


Technical Parameters

Floating Fish Feed Extruder Models

ModelCapacityMain Motor
DP65100-150 kg/h55 kW
DP70180-240 kg/h75 kW
DP75350-500 kg/h90 kW
DP85600-700KG/H100KW
DP901000KG/H120KW
DP1001500-2000KG/H135KW
DP1252000-3000KG/H180KW
DP1353000-5000KG/H280KW
DP1506000-7000KG/H400KW

Capacity depends on raw materials, formula, pellet size, and final product requirements.


Raw Materials for Floating Fish Feed

The machine can process many ingredients:

  • Corn
  • Wheat
  • Rice
  • Soybean meal
  • Fish meal
  • Meat meal
  • Blood meal
  • Cassava
  • Wheat gluten
  • Protein additives

Typical formula examples:

Standard Fish Feed Formula

  • Corn meal
  • Soybean meal
  • Fish meal
  • Wheat flour
  • Oil
  • Vitamins and minerals

Advantages of Floating Fish Feed

Compared with traditional sinking feed:

Less Feed Waste

Farmers can easily observe feeding conditions and reduce overfeeding.

Better Feed Management

Floating pellets allow farmers to control feeding quantity.

Higher Digestibility

Extrusion cooking improves starch digestibility.

Cleaner Water

Less uneaten feed reduces water pollution.


Why Choose Jinan Eagle Floating Fish Feed Machine?

Experienced Extrusion Manufacturer

Jinan Eagle Food Machinery has more than 30 years of extrusion technology experience.

We provide:

✓ Complete fish feed production lines
✓ Customized solutions according to capacity
✓ Machine installation guidance
✓ Formula support
✓ Spare parts supply
✓ Overseas service

Our fish feed extrusion equipment is exported to customers in Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America, and other markets.


How To Choose The Right Floating Fish Feed Machine?

Before selecting equipment, customers should consider:

1. Required Capacity

Examples:

  • Small fish farm: 100-300 kg/h
  • Commercial factory: 500 kg/h-2 tons/h
  • Large feed factory: 3-10 tons/h

2. Fish Species

Different fish require different:

  • Pellet size
  • Formula
  • Floating time

3. Production Target

Whether producing:

  • Farm-use feed
  • Commercial packaged feed
  • High-protein premium feed

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What machine is used to make floating fish feed?

A twin screw fish feed extruder is commonly used to produce floating fish feed because it provides stable extrusion pressure and better control of pellet expansion.


Can this machine make sinking fish feed?

Yes. By adjusting extrusion parameters and formulation, the same machine can produce floating, slow sinking, and sinking aquatic feed.


What is the capacity of a floating fish feed machine?

Our machines can produce from 100 kg/h to 10tons/h per single extruder. Complete production lines can be customized for higher capacities.


Can it produce feed for tilapia and catfish?

Yes. The machine is widely used for tilapia, catfish, carp, trout, salmon, and other aquaculture species.


What is the difference between single screw and twin screw fish feed extruder?

Twin screw extruders provide better mixing, more stable production, and wider raw material adaptability, making them preferred for commercial floating fish feed production.


Get A Quote For Floating Fish Feed Machine

If you are planning to start a fish feed factory or upgrade your aquaculture feed production, contact Jinan Eagle for a customized floating fish feed production solution.

Please tell us:

  1. Target capacity (kg/h or tons/h)
  2. Fish species
  3. Pellet size required
  4. Country and voltage requirement

Our engineers will recommend the suitable floating fish feed machine and production line.

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Email: eagle@eagleextruder.com