Pelleting aids for better quality and increased throughput
Borregaard extracts lignin, a very effective binder for animal feed pellets, from sustainably managed forests. Since 1963 we have helped feed producers improve their pellet quality by continuously enhancing the performance of our products and our pelleting expertise. We also operate our own pilot pellet mills (see video).
Our pellet binders and lubricating aids offer a wide range of benefits, such as:
- Improved and more consistent pellet durability
- Improved feed mill profitability
- Increased production rates
- Reduced energy consumption
- Reduction of die chokes
- Enabling the use of hard running ingredients
- Improved performance on mineral feeds
- Protection of heat-sensitive ingredients
Most of these benefits also apply to the production of wood pellets and pelleting of other types of biomass.
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Watch the video below to learn how our pelleting aids contribute at the various stages of the pelleting process.
Our products
Pelltech
Pelltech® is a truly unique product that combines die lubrication and pellet binding.
Lignobond
Lignobond® improves the durability and hardness of your pellets, cubes and wafers.
Ameri-bond 2x
Ameri-bond® 2x is simply the most effective and versatile pelleting aid in north america.
Pelhesion
Pelhesion™ helps you enhance pellet quality at minimum inclusion rate levels.
More on pelleting
Your guide to pelleting
Pelleting is the process of converting finely ground mash feed into dense, free flowing pellets or capsules. in this in-depth article we look at the art and science of pelleting. learn how the industry started, how pellets are made, and what ingredients and aids you need to produce high quality pellets.
How different types of starch can influence pelleting
Next to protein, starch is one of the primary ingredients used in animal feed. however, starches from different sources offer a range of functional properties that need to be considered. not only from a nutritional perspective but also from a technological aspect.
Segregation of fines
Fines segregation can be particularly bad when liquids such as fat and enzymes are applied post-pelleting because a higher percentage will be absorbed by the fines. also, minerals tend to bind poorly to feed and may make up a greater proportion of the fines.
Importance of pellet quality
Modern birds grow faster when pellet quality is good. they spend less time eating and more time resting. quality pellets also prevent segregation and allow the birds to get the nutritional package that is designed for them.
Testing pellet quality
Borregaard recommends the new holmen pellet tester, as it provides a more rigorous test and accurately predicts the degradation that pellets experience during transport and handling.
Feed pellet quality factor
It is well known that various raw materials have a different effect both on pellet quality and throughput. therefore, changes in formulations might dictate adjustments in operating conditions, like steam pressure, meal temperature, energy input, inclusion of pellet binders etc.