Pelleting Aids

Borregaard extracts lignin, a very effective binder for animal feed pellets, from sustainably managed forests. Since 1963 we have helped feed producers improve their pellet quality by continuously enhancing the performance of our products and our pelleting expertise. We also operate our own pilot pellet mills (see video).

Our pellet binders and lubricating aids offer a wide range of benefits, such as:

Improved and more consistent pellet durability
Improved feed mill profitability
Increased production rates
Reduced energy consumption

Reduction of die chokes
Enabling the use of hard running ingredients
Improved performance on mineral feeds
Protection of heat-sensitive ingredients

Most of these benefits also apply to the production of wood pellets and pelleting of other types of biomass.

NEWS! Borregaard ensures the approval of lignosulfonates for use in animal feed within Europe

Watch the video below to learn how our pelleting aids contribute at the various stages of the pelleting process.

Our Products

PellTech

PellTech® is a truly unique product that combines die lubrication and pellet binding.

LignoBond

LignoBond® improves the durability and hardness of your pellets, cubes and wafers.

Poultry

Ameri-Bond 2X

Ameri-Bond® 2X is simply the most effective and versatile pelleting aid in North America.

Shrimp In Hand

Intact Aqua

Intact Aqua™ is a pelleting aid formulated especially for the shrimp feed industry.

Pelhesion

Pelhesion™ helps you enhance pellet quality at minimum inclusion rate levels.

More on pelleting

Your guide to pelleting

Pelleting is the process of converting finely ground mash feed into dense, free flowing pellets or capsules. In this in-depth article we look at the art and science of pelleting. Learn how the industry started, how pellets are made, and what ingredients and aids you need to produce high quality pellets.

How different types of starch can influence pelleting

Next to protein, starch is one of the primary ingredients used in animal feed. However, starches from different sources offer a range of functional properties that need to be considered. Not only from a nutritional perspective but also from a technological aspect.

Feed Segregation

Segregation of fines

Fines segregation can be particularly bad when liquids such as fat and enzymes are applied post-pelleting because a higher percentage will be absorbed by the fines. Also, minerals tend to bind poorly to feed and may make up a greater proportion of the fines.

Turkeys

Importance of pellet quality

Modern birds grow faster when pellet quality is good. They spend less time eating and more time resting. Quality pellets also prevent segregation and allow the birds to get the nutritional package that is designed for them.

Testing pellet quality

Borregaard recommends the New Holmen Pellet Tester, as it provides a more rigorous test and accurately predicts the degradation that pellets experience during transport and handling.

Pellet Production

Feed pellet quality factor

It is well known that various raw materials have a different effect both on pellet quality and throughput. Therefore, changes in formulations might dictate adjustments in operating conditions, like steam pressure, meal temperature, energy input, inclusion of pellet binders etc.

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