Date: 2024-04-04 Categories: 2D&3D Snack pellet production、Human food produciton lines Views: 748
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Snack pellet production lines, capable of producing both 2D and 3D snack pellets, involve a series of automated processes to create various shapes and textures of snacks. The production begins with raw material preparation, followed by mixing and conditioning to form a dough. The dough is then extruded into different shapes using specialized molds. For 3D shapes, an additional cutting or shaping process may be applied. After forming, the pellets are dried to reduce moisture content and ensure a long shelf life. The final products can be fried or baked and then seasoned to create a variety of snacks, such as chips, rings, or complex 3D shapes. This versatile line allows for the production of diverse snacks with appealing textures and flavors, meeting consumer demands for innovation in the snack industry.
Manufacturer of 2D & 3D Snack Pellet Processing Equipment in China
Jinan Eagle Food Machinery Co., Ltd. provides 2D and 3D snack pellet production line solutions for manufacturing fryums, pani puri pellets, rings, tubes, wheels, shells, bugles, net-shaped snacks, and other customized snack products.
Our snack pellet processing equipment combines extrusion, shaping, drying, and optional frying and seasoning systems. The production line can be configured according to your target products, production capacity, raw materials, and factory requirements.
Whether you are starting a new snack food factory or expanding an existing snack production business, we can help you select suitable equipment for your project.
Contact Eagle Extruder for machine specifications, production line configuration, and a quotation.
A 2D & 3D snack pellet production line is a food processing system used to manufacture shaped, semi-finished snack pellets from flour and starch-based raw materials.
The pellets are generally dried after forming and then fried or otherwise cooked before consumption, depending on the product formulation and processing method.
Compared with producing only one snack shape, a properly configured pellet line can offer greater product variety by changing forming dies, pattern rollers, or other shaping components.
Product availability depends on the selected forming system, dies, recipe, and process settings.
A 2D pellet forming system produces relatively flat or simple-profile snack shapes. Depending on the configuration, the machine can produce rings, tubes, wheels, spirals, shells, and wavy shapes.
It is suitable for snack manufacturers who want to produce multiple types of semi-finished pellets for subsequent frying or other finishing processes.
A 3D pellet production system uses additional shaping equipment, such as pattern pressing rollers or compound forming units, to create more complex three-dimensional products.
Possible products include bugles, net-shaped snacks, pillow-shaped pellets, and selected hollow snack shells.
For pani puri production, the forming method and tooling must be selected according to the desired diameter, wall thickness, shape, and final expansion after frying.
Important: Not every 2D or 3D forming configuration can produce every snack shape. Please send us your product photos or samples so we can recommend a suitable machine configuration.
Looking for a pani puri making machine for your snack factory?
Eagle Extruder can discuss suitable extrusion and forming solutions for producing pani puri shells and related Indian snack products.
Pani puri, also known as golgappa or puchka in different regions, is a popular Indian snack. For commercial production, the finished shell should have a consistent shape, suitable wall thickness, good expansion during frying, and enough strength to hold its shape.
The equipment configuration should be selected according to your production requirements, rather than relying on the machine name alone.
When requesting a pani puri machine quotation, please tell us:
We can then evaluate the suitable forming process and line configuration for your project.
Depending on the product and recipe, common raw materials include:
The correct raw material ratio, moisture level, extrusion conditions, and drying process affect pellet texture, shape stability, and expansion during frying.
Different products require different formulations. For pani puri in particular, the recipe and forming conditions should be tested against the desired finished product.
A typical 2D & 3D snack pellet production line may include the following equipment:
Raw Material Mixing → Conveying → Extrusion → Shaping and Cutting → Drying → Cooling → Packing
For customers who want to manufacture finished fried snacks, additional equipment can be installed:
Dried Pellets → Frying → De-oiling → Seasoning → Cooling → Packaging
1. Mixing
Flour, starch, water, and other recipe ingredients are mixed to achieve a suitable dough consistency.
2. Extrusion

The extruder processes the prepared dough under controlled conditions to obtain the required texture and forming characteristics.
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3.1 Hole pressing roller machine for Hole-shaped and net-shaped snack pellets
There 2 groups hole pressing rollers.


3. 2 Shaping and Cutting
The forming system produces the required pellet shape. Dies, cutting components, pattern rollers, or compound shaping units are selected according to the product.
4. Drying

The shaped pellets are dried to a suitable moisture level for storage, transportation, and subsequent frying. The drying temperature and time depend on the recipe, thickness, and product shape.
Heating energy can be steam gas, diesel oil, electricity heating, wood pellet, coal etc. We make different types of dryers, high efficiency type. Heating system at the top, avoiding firing risk, and easy to clean in the bottom of the dryer.
5. Frying and De-oiling (Optional)
A continuous fryer can be added when the customer needs to produce ready-to-eat fried snacks. A de-oiling machine can help remove excess surface oil.
6. Seasoning and Packaging (Optional)
Seasoning equipment and packaging machines can be integrated according to the finished product and packaging requirements.
The final equipment arrangement is customized to the product and production target.
Eagle Extruder supplies food extrusion and processing machinery for different production requirements. The suitable model and line configuration depend on the required output, product shape, recipe, and processing stages.
We recommend confirming capacity through the actual product and process requirements instead of choosing a machine based only on its model number.
When requesting a quotation, please provide:
| Project detail | Information required |
|---|---|
| Product | 2D pellets, 3D pellets, fryums, pani puri, or other shapes |
| Capacity | Required output in kg/h or pieces/h |
| Raw material | Wheat flour, corn starch, potato starch, or other ingredients |
| Finished product | Dried semi-finished pellets or fried snacks |
| Heating method | Electric, gas, or another available option |
| Power supply | Local voltage and frequency |
| Factory conditions | Available installation space |
Based on these details, we can recommend an appropriate equipment combination and provide the corresponding technical specifications and quotation.
Jinan Eagle Food Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 2010. Our founder began working in the extrusion machinery industry in 1995.
We focus on practical equipment solutions for food and feed extrusion applications.
Our advantages include:
Our goal is to help customers choose practical equipment that matches their production needs and budget.
Depending on the configuration, it can produce rings, wheels, tubes, spirals, shells, wavy pellets, bugles, net-shaped snacks, pillow-shaped pellets, fryums, and selected pani puri shells.
A production line can be configured for different product types, but the required forming equipment may differ. Some products require additional pattern pressing or compound shaping units. Please confirm the desired products before selecting the machine.
A suitable configuration may be used for pani puri shell production. The forming system, recipe, shell dimensions, and frying performance need to be checked against your target product. We recommend sending a product photo or sample for evaluation.
Common ingredients include wheat flour, corn flour, corn starch, potato starch, tapioca starch, and other suitable flour or starch blends. The final recipe depends on the product and required expansion characteristics.
Many snack pellets are dried into semi-finished products and fried before consumption. The exact finishing method depends on the product formulation and intended use.
Yes. The equipment can be discussed as an integrated line, including mixing, extrusion, shaping, drying, frying, seasoning, and packaging where required. Individual equipment options can also be evaluated.
Tell us your desired product, target output, raw materials, and whether you need dried pellets or finished fried snacks. These details help determine a suitable configuration.
Send your product photos, required capacity, raw materials, and destination country. We will use these details to discuss the suitable equipment configuration and quotation.
Looking for a 2D & 3D snack pellet machine, fryums making machine, or pani puri production line?
Contact Jinan Eagle Food Machinery Co., Ltd. to discuss your project.
Please include the following information in your inquiry:
Website: https://eagleextruder.com/
Email: eagle@eagleextruder.com
WhatsApp: +86 130 2170 5897
Eagle Extruder — Food Extrusion and Snack Processing Machinery Solutions from China.
Potato pellet
For snack pellet production using potato starch as the main raw material, a single-screw extruder can be a suitable option for certain formulations and product types. The machine configuration depends on the raw materials, desired pellet shape, and production capacity.


Frying Pellets Machinery
4. Parameter
| Model | DP100 Single screw extruder 2D Pellet line | DP75 Twin screw extruder 2D&3D pellet line |
| Installed capacity | 81.15kw | 150kw |
| Real power | 57kw | 120kw |
| Capacity | 110~140kg/h | 200-300kg/h |
| Dimension | 29500×2400×2900mm | 32000*2600*3300mm |
Snack pellet

Snack pellet mould:stainless steel, can be made according to customer request.



5. Pellets gallery
Before fried and after fried



