Ameri-Bond 2X
Ameri-Bond® 2X has been helping deliver consistent, durable pellets for decades. Ameri-Bond 2X is simply the most effective, versatile and sustainable pelleting aid available in North America.
Ameri-Bond 2X improves your pellet durability through adhesion, and is effective at both low and high conditioning temperatures.
Its excellent performance is due to the ability to distribute well in the feed, be adsorbed, become adhesive and form bonds between the feed particles. You will find it especially useful in high fat feeds, feeds with urea, complete feeds, high-performance supplements, and high mineral feeds. Ameri-Bond 2X is also an effective binder for pressed and poured blocks.
Ameri-Bond® 2X is 100% lignosulfonate. Because it is a soluble fibre of plant origin, it also provides metabolisable energy and acts as a prebiotic. However, its most significant nutritional benefit is its ability to improve pellet durability, reduce fines and prevent segregation of the feed.
Ameri-Bond 2X is available for customers in USA, Canada and Mexico.
To our customers in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America: please visit the LignoBond DD web page.
Field trials
Predicting farm fines in turkey finisher pellets
Field trial in a turkey finisher diet in the usa shows that ameri-bond 2x reduced fines delivered to the farm by 55% with less segregation in the silo. ameri-bond 2x was a more effective binder than wheat.
Liquid ameri-bond 2x in broiler withdrawal
Liquid ameri-bond 2x reduced amperage in broiler withdrawal pellets, allowing increased production rate, increased conditioning temperature, and improved pellet durability.
Ameri-bond 2x in swine gestation pellets
This pelleting trial in a usa integrator making swine gestation pellets shows how ameri-bond 2x can improve pellet durability (pdi) from 51 to 82 and cut the amount of fines delivered to the feeder in half.
Pelleting trial conditioning temperatures
This trial shows that ameri-bond 2x and lignobond dd are effective also at low conditioning temperatures
More on pelleting aids
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.