Pellet Mill Troubleshooting

a. Holes in the die at times become blocked and need to be cleared.

b. The material contains too much moisture.

2. Why has the pellet mill's motor suddenly stopped?

a. The voltage is low.

b. There is too much pressure between the rollers and die.

3. Why are the pellets soft or powdery?

a. The die is worn.

b. The raw material is too dry.

4. Why has the roller become damaged?

a. The machine was operating for an extensive period of time without material.

b. Foreign objects, such as rocks, were in the raw material.