Animal Rendering

Efficient Process Control

Moisture measurement in animal feed has varying ranges in the raw materials, proper measurement is critical to ensuring optimum efficiency and quality control. Maintaining the ability to allow immediate process adjustments during the manufacturing cycle allows for increased production, product quality and efficiency.

Monitoring the mixing/blending process and moisture levels of the feed in pellet form ensures the final product is consistently made with the highest quality and provides substantial savings in the production process by eliminating down time, wasted product and wear and tear on other equipment. Accurately calculating the amount of moisture present or that needs to be added to the mix for proper consistency allows the user to have full control over the production line and adjustments.

NIR analysis is a reliable method that delivers instant results for moisture, protein, and fat instantly. In compound feed production, this technique can be utilized to analyze both the initial ingredients and the final product, facilitating process optimization from beginning to end. The rapid analysis speed enables comprehensive measurement of incoming ingredients and finished feed. Suppliers of raw materials can be authenticated to guarantee the provision of high-quality materials while identifying loads that do not meet specifications for further action. By employing NIR, manufacturing processes can maintain consistent quality and minimize re-work expenses.

  • Chicken meal
  • Feather meal
  • Blood meal
  • Bone & meat meal
  • Fish meal
  • Soybean meal
  • Citrus Pellets
  • Straw
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Non-Contact

Our equipment never comes into contact with the product, allowing for less waste
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Zero Drift

Our sensors are guaranteed not to drift over time – which saves time and money
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Closed Loop

Create a closed-loop process by tying a moisture sensor into your PLC. Full control over the line!
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No Recalibrations

We’ve mastered the art of moisture sensors – your unit will never need to be recalibrated for the same product twice!

Types of Animal Feed & Rendering Materials We Measure

Moisture levels vary widely across animal feed ingredients and rendering byproducts. Accurate, real-time moisture measurement helps improve consistency, reduce waste, and support tighter process control.

Poultry-Based Meals

Chicken Meal

Improve consistency in chicken meal with real-time moisture measurement. Reduce rework and product loss.

Feather Meal

Track moisture in feather meal to support reliable processing and storage. Reduce variability and improve finished product quality.

Rendering Byproducts

Blood Meal

Monitor moisture in blood meal to maintain quality and reduce handling issues. Real-time measurement supports better process control.

Bone & Meat Meal

Control moisture in bone and meat meal to improve uniformity and processing performance. Reduce waste and support consistent output.

Marine + Plant Ingredients

Fish Meal

Measure moisture in fish meal to improve batch consistency and support stable feed quality. Reduce variability across production runs.

Soybean Meal

Track moisture in soybean meal to support consistent formulation and feed output. Improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Top of the Line Solutions

Tight process control is essential for profitable feed production. With real-time moisture measurement, manufacturers can improve consistency, reduce waste, and make faster adjustments throughout the process.

Why moisture measurement matters

  • Support consistent product quality across batches
  • Reduce over-drying and unnecessary energy use
  • Minimize rework, waste, and product loss
  • Improve process efficiency and throughput
  • Maintain tighter control during formulation and production

Where moisture control supports production 

  • Raw material intake and ingredient verification 
  • Mixing and formulation adjustments 
  • Extrusion and drying process control 
  • Pelletizing and finished product consistency 
  • Final quality checks before packaging 

Contact

We offer service and support throughout the world for our moisture measurement sensors and would be happy to connect you with a rep in your area.

Contact us today for more information!