How can you save on production expenses by making use of old aquatic feed equipment?

 

 

When many aquatic feed mills upgrade their equipment, they sell the old equipment directly as scrap, such as old crushers and old mixers, which don't fetch much money (about 2,000 yuan per ton of scrap iron). In fact, old equipment has many uses – some can be repaired and reused, some can be disassembled for parts, and some can be modified into other tools. This is much more profitable than selling it as scrap and can also reduce equipment costs.

 

 

1. Applicable Situations: Old equipment with minor faults (e.g., the motor of a crusher is not broken, only the hammers are worn; the gears of a mixer are just a little loose, not broken), and is not completely unusable;

 

 

2. Repair Methods:

Old Crusher: Replace the hammers with a new set (50-100 yuan), clean the screen, add lubricating oil, and it can continue to be used. For example, small factories usually use a new crusher, but when busy, they can use the old crusher as a backup machine, avoiding the need to buy a new one (saving 3000-5000 yuan);

 

 

3. Old Mixer: Tighten the gear screws and replace the bearings (200-300 yuan), and it can be used to mix small amounts of raw materials (e.g., mixing 100kg of additives each time), without taking up time that would otherwise be used with a new mixer, improving efficiency;

 

 

4. Note: Before repairing, have a repair technician inspect the equipment to confirm that the main body (e.g., barrel, frame) is not damaged, and only small parts are faulty. If the main body is damaged, repairing it may easily cause further damage; it's better to disassemble and replace parts.

 

 

Applicable situations: Old equipment is completely broken (e.g., a pellet mill screw is broken and cannot be repaired), but other parts are still functional.

 

1. Dismantling methods:

Old pellet mill: Dismantle the ring die (if the ring die is not severely worn, it can be used as a spare after cleaning and polishing), pressure roller assembly (can be used in emergencies after replacing the seals), couplings, and other easily worn parts. A good ring die removed from a scrapped pellet mill can save 2000-5000 yuan in new parts purchase costs.

 

2. Old crusher: Dismantle the fan impeller, pulley, and bearing housing. These parts are highly interchangeable and can be directly replaced when corresponding parts in new equipment are damaged, avoiding production downtime due to waiting for parts.

 

3. Old mixer: Dismantle the blades, drive chain, and reducer gear set, storing them separately and labeling them with their model numbers. In the daily maintenance of small feed mills, these dismantled parts can reduce spare parts purchase costs by more than 30%.

 

4. Precautions: Mark the parts during disassembly and store them separately to prevent rust and moisture; check the condition of disassembled parts regularly to avoid failure due to prolonged storage; complex and precision parts (such as sensors and electronic control components) should be disassembled by professionals to prevent damage.

 

 

Retrofitting Approach: Transforming old, single-function equipment into auxiliary tools for other production processes by adding simple devices or modifying its structure.

 

Retrofit Case Studies:

1. Old Crusher → Simple Screening Machine: Remove the crushing components, add a vibrating screen and discharge chute, and it can be used for separating raw material impurities or grading finished pellets;

 

2. Old Mixer → Fertilizer Mixer: Remove residual feed and replace the liner with a corrosion-resistant one, and it can be used to mix bio-fertilizers produced by aquaculture;

 

3. Old Pelletizer → Experimental Extruder: Reduce the screw diameter and adjust the speed, and it can be used for small-scale pelleting experiments to develop new feed formulations, saving on experimental equipment purchase costs.

 

Key Retrofit Points: Assess the structural load-bearing capacity of the equipment before retrofitting to avoid overloading; any electrical modifications must be performed by an electrician to ensure safety; after retrofitting, run the equipment for 24 hours to observe stability.

 

 

 

 

MIKIM boasts extensive experience in poultry feed pellet production lines, significantly reducing the incidence of poultry diseases. Its equipment is not only widely used across various industries domestically but also exported to Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America, earning a high reputation internationally. This global presence not only demonstrates the adaptability and competitiveness of its products, but also demonstrates the company's experience in adapting to diverse market standards and logistics conditions, enabling it to provide a stable supply chain for its overseas customers. Whether serving large domestic farms or cross-border feed companies, MIKIM can leverage its global service network to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience.

 

For more information on process flow design, equipment layout, factory construction plans, individual equipment pricing, or turnkey project proposals, please feel free to contact us!!!

 

 

 

1. What is the price of the fish food production line?

The price ranges from approximately $10,000-$45,000

2. Do you provide maintenance services for your customers?
Yes, we offer comprehensive after-sales maintenance services to our customers.

 

 

 

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