A contender

As is obvious from the extensive petfood testing, the Extru-Tech Model E975 Extruder System is a qualified mid-range contender in terms of production capacity. As well, with the further research into high moisture, the Model E975 can effectively support superpremium petfood products. Finally, the proven pet treat production functionality substantiates that the Extru-Tech Model E975 Extruder System leads the market in extremely

Table 3:

E975 Extruder vs. standard single screw extruder setup

ETI E525 Extruder ETI E975 Extruder

1217

15-45 15-60

500* 1,000* / 3,500**

Soft/semi-moist

Product type Soft/semi-moist

OR dry expanded

Sensitive Operationally independent

Jumping distance (feet)

Moisture (%wb)

Capacity (lbs)

Formulation

*Semi-moist ** Dry expanded

When directly compared to a standard single screw extruder setup with the Extru-Tech advanced pet treat configuration on a generic treat formulation and configuration, the differences with the E975 Extruder become obvious. Please note the effective pumping capability (measured in feet) of the two extrusion systems.

Figure 2: Product range with E975 Extruder System

Traditional single screw

Twin screw

ETI E975 Extruder

Petfood processing operating ranges

Moisture
Internal fat
Mechanical energy input
Product size

The Model E975 Extruder adds a high level of functionality and versatility to the petfood product range.

 

versatile and cost-effective production solutions.

With the results at left, we can now re-visit the traditional product range depiction above and incorporate the functionality and versatility of the E975 Extruder System.

The last point to consider is the insensitivity to formulation with respect to the treats research. Please note that the test formulations did not consist of pre-gelatinized or premium raw materials.

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