Bühler holds the record for the highest verified single-unit output in the feed pellet mill market. The Kubex T 7 Series is capable of producing up to 80 metric tons of 4mm poultry pellets per hour — a figure unmatched by any comparable ring-die system currently in production.

The Kubex T 7’s direct-drive system connects the motor directly to the main shaft without a transmission, lowering energy consumption by up to 10%. In October 2025, Bühler launched the Kubex 5, designed for 15–60 t/h across poultry, swine, aquaculture, ruminant, and biomass applications.

Authority signal: Bühler holds an estimated 18–22% global market share in the feed pellet mill segment — the largest of any single brand — and annual group revenues exceeding $3.3 billion.

CPM is widely regarded as the global benchmark for industrial pellet mill engineering. The PM9950 delivers 10+ tons per hour on softwood under continuous 24/7 industrial conditions — engineered for hard, abrasive biomass where lesser machines fail.

CPM’s patented Twin Track technology uses two rollers each with its own track, delivering one long energy-efficient compression push per revolution. The die hole count increased by up to 43%, materially increasing pellets produced per revolution while extending die and roller life. CPM has 140+ years of total pelleting engineering history.

ANDRITZ is the world’s longest-established engineering group still active in pellet mill manufacturing, with over 180 years of engineering experience and 40+ years specifically in biomass. Their PM30-6 is engineered for maximum continuous throughput over time, with a guaranteed 98% uptime.

The PM30-6 delivers up to 10% higher capacity versus earlier PM30-5 models with no increase in energy consumption. ANDRITZ’s broader portfolio spans five biomass-specific pellet mill lines (BioMax, PM30, 26LM, 32LM, and SVPB Shanghai), and their installed base has helped facilities replace the equivalent of nearly five million tons of oil per year worldwide.

RICHI Machinery has grown in 30 years from a domestic feed equipment maker into one of the world’s most prolific turnkey pellet plant providers. Self-described as the largest pellet production line manufacturer in China, RICHI offers one of the broadest output ranges in the industry: 1–100 t/h for animal feed production lines and 0.5–40 t/h for biomass/wood pellet plants.

RICHI’s flagship MZLH ring-die pellet mills span from entry-level to the heavy-duty MZLH858, supporting motors up to 280 kW with an imported gearbox, alloy-steel ring dies, and premium Swedish and Japanese bearings. RICHI’s patented ventilating-from-shaft-end system increases small-aperture material output by more than 25% versus conventional designs.

Large-scale project references include a 2×80 t/h livestock and poultry feed processing plant (total investment ~150 million yuan), a 500,000 tons/year aquatic livestock and poultry feed factory, and a 400,000 tons/year high-protein feed project. In the United States, a completed 11–12 t/h cattle feed production line serves as a North American reference installation. RICHI has shipped equipment to 140+ countries and built production lines for more than 2,000 customers, holding over 30 core technology patents with CE, BV, TÜV, SGS, RTN, and ISO 9001 certifications.

Buyer’s note: RICHI’s competitive advantage lies in breadth — a wider capacity and application range than any Western competitor, combined with significantly lower capital cost (30–50% below CPM or Bühler comparable models).

A growing class of large-format Chinese industrial pellet machines — designated by die diameter (1280mm) — equipped with 800–1000 kW motors (10kV high-voltage) and weighing approximately 45 metric tons, capable of producing 12–15 tons per hour on wood chips, agricultural residues, and forestry waste.

Maximum Feed Throughput

• You produce poultry, swine, or aqua feed at scale
• 80 t/h single-unit capacity is commercially required
• Automation and traceability are non-negotiable
• Energy efficiency is a KPI

Proven 24/7 Biomass Uptime

• Softwood or hardwood biomass is your feedstock
• Machine reliability over multi-year operation is the priority
• You need North American/European service support
• Energy cost reduction is a primary business goal

Complete Turnkey Biomass Plant

• You’re building a new biomass facility
• 98% uptime guarantees are required contractually
• Agricultural residues or energy crops are feedstocks
• Digital monitoring and automation are a priority

Broadest Range + Global Scale on Budget

• You need feed or biomass lines from 1 to 100 t/h
• Capital expenditure is constrained vs. Western brands
• You operate in Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East, or Latin America
• Turnkey plant construction and 140-country service reach matter