A feed manufacturer had lost a major horse breeding customer because of breakage and poor uniformity in its textured horse feed. The feed contained flaked product, grains, pellets, and a molasses coating. The customer needed a way to apply liquid more uniformly and improve blending so the equine feed would maintain its structure and quality.
Horse Feed Coating Challenges
Textured horse feed requires careful handling. The combination of flaked ingredients, pellets, grains, and molasses can lead to breakage or uneven coating when the mixing or coating process is too turbulent. The manufacturer needed feed coating equipment that could control movement inside the mixer and help produce a consistent, uniform product.
Solution: APEC Mistcoater and Dual Ribbon Mixing Conveyor
The manufacturer installed an APEC Mistcoater along with a close tolerance dual ribbon and paddle mixing conveyor. This setup provided more uniform application of liquid and reduced the turbulent mixing that had been damaging the textured feed.
The Mistcoater’s liquid coating system helped improve the consistency of the molasses application and supported better overall feed quality.
Customer Returns After Improved Results
The horse breeder who had left was invited to review the updated horse feed coating process and inspect the finished product. After seeing the improved uniformity and appearance, the breeder agreed to return as a customer.
This outcome demonstrated how upgrading the textured feed coating process helped the feed manufacturer regain business and restore confidence in the product.
Support for Growing Feed Businesses
To learn how APEC equipment can enhance your feed production line or improve your molasses coating system, contact us today. Our solutions are designed to help feed manufacturers achieve more consistent results across a variety of feed types.
