How to use the MIKIM 60 floating fish feed extruder machine to make floating fish feed?

Apr 20, 2026

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🧠 Key Takeaways

MIKIM60 produces 100–200kg/h floating fish feed with 95–100% floating rate
Optimal extrusion temperature: 130–150°C; moisture: 15–20%
Supports pellet sizes from 0.9–8mm for fry to adult fish
Floating feed remains stable in water for 8–24 hours
Suitable for tilapia, carp, catfish, bass and other aquaculture species

🟢 Introduction

The MIKIM60 floating fish feed pellet mill is a professional extrusion system designed for small to medium-scale aquaculture feed production. It enables users to produce high-quality floating or sinking fish feed with stable performance, flexible formulas, and low operating cost.

🟡 1. Why Choose MIKIM 60 for Floating Fish Feed Production?

Small-scale aquaculture producers often face:

High feed cost
Poor floating performance
Unstable machine operation

The MIKIM60 is engineered to solve these issues with a balance of performance, stability, and ease of use.

✔ Core Advantages

✔ High Floating Stability

Gelatinization rate ≥90%
Floating rate: 95–100%
Water stability: 8–24 hours

👉 Ensures pellets stay afloat without breaking apart.

✔ Easy Operation (Low Skill Requirement)

Only 1–2 operators needed

Simple control panel

Suitable for farms and small workshops

✔ Flexible Production

Pellet size: 0.9–8mm

Supports floating & sinking feed

Adaptable to multiple fish species

✔ Durable & Energy Efficient

Power: 15–22kW

Wear-resistant components

Service life: 8–10 years

🟡 2. Raw Material Preparation

Raw materials are the "DNA" of your feed. If they're wrong, no machine can save the result.

✔ Recommended Formula Structure

Main Materials:

Fish meal: 20–30%
Soybean meal: 25–35%
Corn flour: 20–30%

Auxiliary Materials:

Wheat bran: 5–10%
Vitamins & minerals: 1–2%
Binder: 1–2%

✔ Key Control Points

Moisture before extrusion: 15–20%
Particle size: 80–100 mesh
Starch content: ≥25% (essential for floating)

👉 Think of starch as the "air engine" that makes pellets float.

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🟡 3. Overview of the MIKIM60 Floating Fish Feed Extruder Structure

Understanding the machine helps prevent 80% of operation errors.

✔ Core Components

Feeding System → ensures stable input
Conditioning Chamber → preheating (80–90°C)
Extrusion Chamber → high pressure cooking & expansion
Die Mould → controls pellet size (0.9–8mm)
Cutting System → controls pellet length
Control Panel → adjusts temperature, speed, feeding

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🟡 4. Step-by-Step Operation Guide for a floating fish food pellet maker machine

🔧 Step 1: Pre-Operation Check

Clean machine thoroughly
Check screw, die, belts
Lubricate moving parts
Run idle test (5–10 min)

🔧 Step 2: Mixing & Feeding

Mix raw materials for 10–15 minutes

Feed at 70–80% capacity

Avoid overfeeding (causes blockage)

🔧 Step 3: Key Parameter Settings (Most Important)

Parameter	Standard Range	Effect
Temperature	130–150°C	Higher = better expansion
Screw Speed	300–350 rpm	Faster = better puffing
Pressure	4–5 MPa	Ensures uniform pellets
Moisture	15–20%	Critical for stability

🔧 Step 4: Extrusion Process

Material enters high-pressure chamber

Rapid pressure release → expansion

Forms porous floating pellets

🔧 Step 5: Drying & Cooling

Dry at 80–100°C for 30–40 min

Reduce moisture to 8–10%

Cool before packaging

🔧 Step 6: Screening & Packaging

Remove broken pellets

Pack in moisture-proof bags

Store in dry, ventilated area

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🟡 5. How to Ensure 100% Floating Performance?

✔ 4 Critical Factors

Starch ≥25%
Temperature 130–150°C
Die L/D ratio: 12:1–16:1
Moisture: 15–20%

✔ Quick Testing Method

Put 100 pellets in water

Observe for 8–24 hours

👉 Qualified result:

≥95% floating

No disintegration

🟡 6. Common Problems & Solutions of floating fish feed pellet maker machine

Problem	Cause	Solution
Pellets sink	Low temp / low starch	Increase temp & starch
Pellets break	Low temp / worn die	Increase temp / replace die
Uneven size	Feeding unstable	Adjust feeding system
Low output	Blockage / low speed	Improve grinding / increase speed
Noise	Loose parts	Tighten & lubricate