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How to make bentonite cat litter?

Bentonite cat litter is granulated by mixing bentonite, corn starch, zeolite and other main raw materials in a certain proportion. It has the characteristics of fast absorption, deodorization, good cohesion, easy cleaning, and health and hygiene. At present, it occupies a large market share in the market and is accepted by the majority of consumers.

The most critical core of making bentonite cat litter is the formula and equipment technology. Our company has been committed to the technical design, production, installation and commissioning of complete cat litter production lines. We have built many cat litter production lines at home and abroad. As long as customers who buy our cat litter production lines, we can provide the formula and technical guidance for free. More information, please contact: info@iklaym.com.

bentonite cat litter

bentonite cat litter production line

How to make bentonite cat litter? Here we'd like to share some of our experiences,

A complete process for making bentonite cat litter should include the following steps:

1. Mixing Process

All powder materials need to be mixed according to a certain formula ratio. For the selection of mixers, we have three types, twin-shaft paddle mixer, single-shaft paddle mixer and ribbon mixer. According to the output capacity and customer requirements, we will choose the appropriate mixer.

cat litter mixer

2. Granulation / Pelleting Process

The mixed materials are transported to the disc granulator  to make round granules with different diameters. The forming rate is as high as 98%.

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3. Sifting Process

The powder is screened out by the vibrating screener or rotary screener, and the granules that reaches the standard enters the next process, and the powder can continue to be granulated.

 

4. Drying Process

After granulation, the moisture content of cat litter reaches about 30%, which needs to be dried by microwave dryer, and the moisture content of the final cat litter is controlled at about 6-8%.

microwave drying machine

5. Cooling& Sifting and Packing Process

The temperature of the dried cat litter is about 30℃, and it needs to be cooled and screened, and finally vacuum packed.

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