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==Mixer types==
==Mixer types==
There are many classification methods for feed mixer:

* They can be divided into vertical fodder mixing machines and horizontal fodder mixing machines according to their layout.
* According to the type of feed processed, it can be divided into: [[poultry feed]] mixer, [[Cattle feeding|cattle feed]] mixing machine, floating fish feed mixer equipment, sinking fish feed mixing machine, cow food mixer machine, chicken feed mixer, livestock feed mixer, pig feed mixture machine, [[animal feed]] blender, etc.
* According to the capacity and application, it can be divided into: 1 ton feed mixer, small feed mixer, farm feed mixer , grain mixer, premix feed miing machine, 2 ton poultry mixer machine, [[organic fertilizer]] mixer, feed mixer grinder, tmr feed mixer, etc.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Feed Mixer Machine |url=https://www.richipelletmachine.com/feed-mixer-machine/ |access-date=2023-03-13 |website=RICHI Pellet Machine |language=en-US}}</ref>

There are a number of different type of mixers used in the feed industry with the most widely used being:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Feed Mixer - Feed Mill Machinery Glossary {{!}} FeedMachinery.com|url=https://www.feedmachinery.com/glossary/equipment/mixer/|access-date=2021-08-14|website=www.feedmachinery.com}}</ref>
There are a number of different type of mixers used in the feed industry with the most widely used being:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Feed Mixer - Feed Mill Machinery Glossary {{!}} FeedMachinery.com|url=https://www.feedmachinery.com/glossary/equipment/mixer/|access-date=2021-08-14|website=www.feedmachinery.com}}</ref>



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Horizontal Ribbon Mixer

Feed mixers are used in feed mills for the mixing of feed ingredients and premixes. The mixer plays a vital role in the feed production process, with efficient mixing being the key to good feed production. If feed is not mixed properly, ingredients and nutrients will not be properly distributed when it comes time to extrude and pelletize the feed, or if the feed is to be used as mash. This means that not only would the feed not have nutritional benefit, it would be bad for the animals that are eating it.

Mixer types

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There are a number of different type of mixers used in the feed industry with the most widely used being:[1]

  • Vertical Mixer – Used in small farms, they consist of a vertical screw which takes material to the top where it falls back down again, and repeats that process to mix materials
  • Horizontal Mixer – Consisting of paddles (paddle mixer [2]) or blades (ribbon blender) attached to a horizontal rotor, these mixers usually have a higher consistent homogeneity and short mixing times.

These machines come in a variety of configurations:

  • Round bowl- The sides are shaped in rounding configuration
  • Decagon bowl- The sides are shaped with angled flats creating a circular configuration
  • Square bowl- The sides are similar to a square box with the top being open to load feed.
  • Paddle reel- A large rotating reel with paddles to move feed forward and back.
  • Auger system- Multiple augers processing feed and moving forward and backwards in the tub.
  • Vertical screw- A vertical standing auger moving feed upward and down the sides to process feed.

References

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  1. ^ "Feed Mixer - Feed Mill Machinery Glossary | FeedMachinery.com". www.feedmachinery.com. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  2. ^ "Paddle Mixers for powders - Double Shaft Paddle mixers - Twin Shaft Paddle mixers". www.powderprocess.net. Retrieved 2021-08-14.

See also

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