Food Extruder Single Screw 200kg/hr

1. Product Overview

The Food Extruder Single Screw 200kg/hr is an industrial food processing machine designed for continuous mixing, cooking, shaping, and extrusion of food products at a production capacity of approximately 200kg per hour. It is suitable for manufacturing breakfast cereals, snacks, pet food, and other extruded food products. Its single-screw extrusion technology delivers consistent product quality, controlled processing, and efficient throughput while supporting cost-effective large-scale production. The machine provides food manufacturers with a scalable solution for improving productivity, product uniformity, and operational efficiency.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Machine Type: Single-screw industrial food extruder.

• Production Capacity: Approximately 200kg/hr, depending on product formulation and operating conditions.

• Construction Material: Food-contact stainless steel components, typically SS304; heavy-duty carbon steel frame.

• Screw Material: Wear-resistant alloy steel or hardened stainless steel.

• Processing Technology: Continuous feeding, mixing, cooking, pressurisation, and extrusion.

• Heating System: Electric heating, with configuration dependent on manufacturer.

• Physical Characteristics: Industrial floor-mounted machine with a modular processing and extrusion assembly.

• Product Output: Extruded snacks, cereal shapes, pellets, and formulated food products.

• Control System: Electrical control panel with adjustable operating parameters.

• Power Supply: Available in configurations suitable for industrial three-phase power.

• Packaging: Industrial export packaging, typically protective wrapping and wooden crate.

• Shelf Life: Not applicable; industrial machinery with an expected service life dependent on maintenance, operating conditions, and component quality.

• Origin: Country of manufacture depends on supplier.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Food Processing Industry: Production of extruded snacks, puffed foods, and shaped food products.

• Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing: Processing of corn-based cereals, rice products, and other grain-based formulations.

• Pet Food Industry: Manufacturing of dry pet food, feed pellets, and formulated animal nutrition products.

• Aquaculture Feed Production: Extrusion of formulated fish feed and floating or sinking feed pellets, subject to machine configuration.

• Snack Manufacturing: Production of corn puffs, expanded snacks, and other extruded snack products.

• Agricultural Processing: Conversion of processed grains and starch-based raw materials into value-added products.

The single-screw configuration offers a practical and cost-efficient alternative to more complex extrusion systems for suitable formulations, providing straightforward operation, controlled processing, and consistent production output.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Production Efficiency: Supports continuous processing at approximately 200kg/hr, improving manufacturing productivity.

• Consistent Product Quality: Adjustable processing parameters help maintain product uniformity, texture, and shape.

• Durable Construction: Industrial-grade components and food-contact stainless steel support demanding production environments.

• Operational Flexibility: Suitable for multiple grain-based, starch-based, snack, and feed formulations, depending on configuration.

• Cost Competitiveness: Single-screw technology offers an economical investment and comparatively straightforward maintenance.

• Supply Reliability: Suitable for commercial food processing facilities requiring dependable production equipment.

• Logistics Capability: Available with export packaging and containerised shipping arrangements.

• Technical Support: Operating manuals, electrical documentation, installation guidance, and spare parts availability subject to supplier confirmation.

• Sustainability: Supports efficient raw material utilisation and value-added food processing while helping reduce production waste through controlled operation.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Bulk – 20 MT.

• Loading Capacity: Subject to machine dimensions, configuration, and container type; typically shipped in 20ft or 40ft containers. Final loading quantity to be confirmed against packing dimensions and gross weight.