Feed Product
State whether the pellet is for dog food, cat food, floating fish feed, sinking feed or another feed application.
Product changeover
Feed Pellet Molds & Shapes
Use the appropriate mold and cutter setup to produce the pellet size and profile planned for your feed portfolio.
The basic principle
The mold defines the profile. The cutter defines the length.
Material exits through the die opening and is cut to the required length. A different die can create a different cross-section or size without replacing the complete production line.
- Opening geometry controls the basic pellet profile
- Die opening size influences pellet diameter or width
- Cutter speed and position influence finished length
- Matched settings help the product leave the die consistently
Define the finished pellet
Five details make mold discussions faster.
A reference sample, drawing or clear photo is useful when a standard description is not enough.
Cross-Section
Round, ring, bone or another requested profile should be confirmed before die manufacturing.
Diameter / Width
Give the target dimension and acceptable range rather than relying only on a photo.
Pellet Length
Specify the desired cut length or finished appearance for cutter selection and trial settings.
Behavior Target
Floating, sinking, expansion, density and water stability targets affect more than the mold alone.
Reference Sample
Send a physical sample, drawing or scaled image for special profiles and market-specific requirements.
Typical changeover
A controlled mold change protects quality and uptime.
The operating manual and training for the supplied machine control the exact procedure.
01
Stop & Secure
Follow shutdown, isolation and safety procedures before accessing the die area.
02
Clean
Remove remaining material and clean product-contact areas as required.
03
Replace
Remove the current mold and install the correct mold and cutting components.
04
Set
Confirm cutter clearance, speed and relevant operating parameters.
05
Verify
Restart, inspect the first product and fine-tune until the specification is stable.
Important distinction
Shape changes with the mold. Product performance uses the whole process.
A mold changes the physical opening, but flotation, sinking, density, expansion, texture and water stability also depend on formula, moisture, cooking, temperature, screw configuration, drying and other settings.
Practical rule
Discuss Your Mold RequirementsSpecify both the visible pellet dimensions and the performance target. Zhuoheng can then review the mold together with the process configuration.
