ANIMAL FEED INDUSTRY CASE STUDY
How McCracken Grain Increased Feed Production by 400%
Upgrading to a CME R200 Pellet Mill helped McCracken Grain increase production capacity and manufacture larger livestock feed pellets to meet growing customer demand.
INDUSTRY
Animal Feed
EQUIPMENT
R200 Pellet Mill
GOAL
Increase production
RESULT
400% increase
The Challenge
The ChallengeMcCracken Grain experienced growing demand for pelletized livestock feed as customers shifted away from traditional ground and mash feed. After installing their first pellet mill, production exceeded capacity within just 12 months. They also needed the ability to manufacture larger pellets that farmers could spread more efficiently with less waste.
The Solution
The SolutionCME upgraded the operation with an R200 Pellet Mill designed to increase throughput while producing larger pellet sizes. The new system integrated into McCracken Grain’s existing operation, allowing the company to expand production without replacing its entire process.
Project Results
Project ResultsMcCracken Grain successfully expanded production while improving pellet flexibility for its customers, allowing the operation to meet growing demand and create new revenue opportunities.
PRODUCTION
1,500
→
6,100+
LBS/HR
Production capacity increased from approximately 1,500 lbs/hr to more than 6,100 lbs/hr.
CAPACITY INCREASE
400%
Achieved a 400% increase in overall production capacity.
LARGER PELLETS
Added the capability to manufacture larger livestock feed pellets, expanding product offerings for customers.
TOTAL INVESTMENT
UNDER
$300K
Completed the production upgrade for a total project investment of less than $300,000.
New Revenue Opportunity |
The ability to produce larger feed pellets helped McCracken Grain meet growing customer demand while introducing a product that was not widely available in their market, creating a new source of revenue for the business.
Project Gallery
See McCracken Grain’s production upgrade from installation to finished feed pellets.
Equipment Used
Equipment Used
R200 Pellet Mill
The R200 Pellet Mill became the foundation of McCracken Grain’s production upgrade, providing the additional capacity needed to meet growing demand while producing larger pellet sizes for livestock feed applications.
Hammermill
HammermillPrepares raw materials for efficient pelleting
Cooler
Reduces pellet temperature for optimal storage and handling
Screener
Ensures consistent pellet quality and removes fines
Bagger
Automated bagging system for efficient packaging and storage
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