30 Years Engineering Pelleting Solutions That Perform
RICHI Machinery was founded in 1995 with a single focus — building pellet production equipment that lasts, performs, and delivers measurable returns for our customers. Three decades later, we are one of the world’s most widely installed pellet mill brands, trusted by operators in 140+ countries across feed, biomass, aquatic, and fertilizer industries.
The Largest Pellet Machinery Factory in China’s Industrial Heartland
Pellet Equipment is the global solutions platform of RICHI Machinery — headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, and recognized as the most advanced pellet machinery manufacturer in China.
We combine 30 years of iterative engineering development with a manufacturing infrastructure that covers the full production chain — from raw steel and precision die machining to final assembly, quality testing, and international shipping. Every component that matters most — ring dies, press rollers, gearboxes, and conditioning systems — is manufactured entirely in-house, giving us direct control over quality, lead times, and pricing.
Our customers are not just buying a machine. They are entering a long-term engineering partnership that includes turnkey plant design, civil works guidance, installation supervision, operator training, and lifetime after-sales support. That full-lifecycle commitment is what sets RICHI apart from suppliers who simply ship equipment and move on.
- In-house die and roller manufacturing — HRC 52–58 alloy steel, 800–1,200 hr lifespan
- Complete turnkey solutions — design, civil works, installation, training, after-sales
- 72-hour emergency parts dispatch to any country worldwide
- PLC-automated systems — real-time monitoring of moisture, temperature, amperage
- Energy efficiency of 55–68 kWh/t — up to 30% below industry average
The engineering flagship — 55–68 kWh/t, HRC 52–58 alloy dies, 0.3–40 t/h capacity. Over 2,000 units operating across 140+ countries.
Three Decades of Engineering Progress
From a regional Chinese manufacturer to a global engineering brand — every milestone has been driven by one principle: building machines that perform better, last longer, and cost less to operate.
Talk to Our TeamEstablished in Chengdu with a focus on feed pellet machinery for regional livestock operations. The founding team combined mechanical engineering expertise with direct knowledge of feed production challenges faced by Chinese farmers.
Initial international installations in Vietnam and Indonesia validated the RICHI machine’s performance in tropical operating conditions. These early export projects established the after-sales service framework that now supports customers across 140+ countries.
RICHI became one of the first Chinese pellet mill manufacturers to offer full PLC automation as standard across all commercial-scale models. Real-time monitoring of moisture, temperature, amperage, and throughput reduced operator error-related downtime by 42% compared to manually controlled systems.
Formal certification to international quality management and product safety standards opened the European and North American export markets. CE certification in particular enabled direct supply to EU biomass energy producers operating under RED II sustainability requirements.
The milestone of 1,000 complete turnkey plant installations confirmed RICHI’s position as one of the most prolific pellet production line builders in the world. At this point the installed fleet spanned 80+ countries and four distinct application sectors: feed, biomass, aquatic, and fertilizer.
Today, RICHI Machinery and Pellet Equipment stand as the global value benchmark for industrial pelleting systems in the 1–25 t/h capacity segment. Our engineering team, in-house manufacturing capability, and worldwide service network continue to grow — driven by the same commitment to performance and reliability that founded this company 30 years ago.
Complete Solutions for Every Pelleting Industry
Four core product lines — each engineered from the ground up for the specific demands of its feedstock, process, and end market.
Feed Machinery
Complete animal feed production lines for poultry, livestock, aquatic species, and pet food. Ring die pellet mills with PLC automation, in-house alloy steel dies, and counter-flow cooling systems. The most proven and widely installed product in our range.
Biomass Machinery
Wood chip, wheat straw, alfalfa, EFB, rice husk, and agricultural residue pelletizing systems for industrial energy markets. Pellets meet EU RED II/III sustainability criteria with PDI ≥ 97.5%, ready for export to European and Asian biomass buyers.
Aquatic Feed Machinery
Twin-screw extrusion for floating feed and ring die pelleting for sinking feed — with precise control of buoyancy, pellet diameter, water stability, and nutrient retention. Suitable for fish, shrimp, crab, and specialty ornamental species across all production scales.
Fertilizer Machinery
Organic and compound fertilizer granulation lines in flat die, ring die, and rotary drum configurations. Processes animal manure, compost, municipal biosolids, and NPK blends into uniform, market-ready granules. Supports sustainable agriculture and circular economy objectives.
What Makes RICHI the Value Leader
After 30 years and 2,000+ installations, we have refined every part of what makes a pellet mill investment succeed — from the metallurgy of the die to the responsiveness of the after-sales team.
Our approach is straightforward: build the best-performing machine at a price point that makes the investment decision easy, then support it with a service infrastructure that keeps it running at peak performance for decades.
Start a ConsultationInternationally Certified, Independently Verified
Our certifications are not box-ticking exercises — they represent the engineering standards and quality management discipline built into every machine we produce.
International quality management system standard, covering design, manufacturing, testing, and after-sales processes.
European conformity certification confirming compliance with EU health, safety, and environmental protection standards for industrial machinery.
Independent third-party verification by SGS — one of the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification companies.
Every system undergoes full factory acceptance testing (FAT) before shipment, with documented performance data provided to the customer.
Tell us about your project — feedstock, capacity target, location, and timeline — and our engineering team will prepare a preliminary production line design and cost estimate at no charge.