Pet Food

Best performance for best friends

Everything but compromises: The pet food market offers enormous economic potential - which you can optimally exploit with the process expertise of Zeppelin Systems.

Efficient pet food production thanks to Zeppelin's process expertise

More and more people are discovering their love of pets. In this country alone, almost 50 per cent of households now have large and small animal housemates. And for those we love, only the best is good enough. Accordingly, when producing pet food, reproducible quality is as important as quantity. This is precisely where our high-performance system components and innovative process concepts come into play - with the help of which you can generate optimum conditions for both objectives, be it through quick adaptability to changing raw materials, uncomplicated cleaning options or the reliable avoidance of potentially critical cross-contamination.

Application Areas

Extruded Feed

Baked Feed

Wet Feed

Optimally equipped with Zeppelin

Mastering the Challenge of Animal Feed Production

The production of dry pet food is a complex process that presents numerous challenges for manufacturers. The selection and quality of raw materials, such as meat, grains, and vegetables, play a crucial role in the nutritional value and safety of the products. Every processing step must be precisely controlled to ensure consistent quality and texture. At the same time, strict hygiene standards and food safety measures are essential to avoid health risks for the animals. Packaging also plays a key role in ensuring the shelf life and nutritional quality of the pet food. However, the demands extend far beyond production, requiring manufacturers to continuously adapt and innovate.

High-Quality Raw Materials as the Foundation

The quality of pet food starts with the selection of raw materials. Meat, grains, and vegetables must not only be nutrient-rich but also free from contaminants. Regular inspections during the production process are therefore essential.

Precise Control of Processing Steps

Grinding, extruding, and drying are key steps that must meet the highest standards. Only through precise control of these processes can consistent quality and texture of the pet food be ensured.

Adherence to Hygiene Standards

Strict hygiene measures are necessary to ensure food safety. They minimize the risk of contamination and protect the health of the animals.

Packaging for Shelf Life and Protection

Packaging plays a crucial role in protecting pet food from moisture and air. This helps maintain shelf life and ensures the preservation of nutritional quality.

Adaptation to Specific Nutritional Needs

The formulations must meet the specific needs of the animals. Regular testing and adjustments are necessary to ensure optimal nutrition.

Innovation and Sustainability in Competition

The trend towards specialized diets and sustainable products requires continuous innovation. At the same time, manufacturers must ensure efficient and cost-effective production to remain competitive in the global market.

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Process steps with potential

Efficient solutions powered by Zeppelin technologies and expertise

Whether in the home kitchen or on an industrial scale: the detailed knowledge of each individual process step is crucial for the success of pasta production. Rely on our process expertise to ensure your products are as unforgettable as the handmade specialties you couldn't get enough of as a child.

Raw material intake

Perfect raw material intake

Right from raw material delivery, we ensure maximum safety by integrating solutions such as feed hoppers, jet vent filters, and fans. This guarantees a dust-free, gentle, and contamination-free transfer of raw materials into the process—regardless of packaging type or product.

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Storage

Thought-out storage concepts

We develop customized solutions that take into account cooling, insulation, explosion protection, hygienic design, and optimized cleaning options—ensuring cost-effective and gentle storage of all raw materials.

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Discharge

Intelligent discharge modules

We offer customized discharge solutions such as big bag stations, sack tipping units, or fluidized beds with air loosening to ensure a consistent material flow and precise dosing. Our process experts work closely with you to identify the optimal solution tailored to your specific requirements.

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Conveying

Product-specific conveying

Benefit from our customized conveying systems designed specifically for sensitive raw materials. With technologies such as Lean-Tec, Dense-Tec, and Twin-Tec, products are transported gently and efficiently, while energy costs are optimized. The Dense-Tec process, in particular, offers excellent protection for fragile and break-sensitive materials.

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Sieving

Safety sieves for secure product quality

With our screening solutions such as rotary sieve machines and magnetic separators, we ensure the reliable removal of foreign particles from incoming materials. Whether used as pre-sieves, post-sieves, or inline screening units, our systems provide ideal starting conditions for smooth processes and consistently high product quality.

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Weighing & Dosing

Maximum precision in weighing and dosing

Our customized solutions for dosing and weighing range from manual systems to fully automated high-performance installations such as MicDos, MinDos, and MacDos. With advanced technologies like dosing and conveying screws or KOKEISL technology, even sensitive products are handled gently and precisely.

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Eight benefits for the industry

Experience and expertise

Decades of experience in plant engineering for the food industry result in economical, resource-efficient, and highly effective solutions for our customers—whether for a new installation or the modernization of an existing brownfield facility.

Industrial-scale testing

The Food Technology Center is equipped with test facilities for dosing, conveying, weighing, sieving, and mixing of formulations. On-site trials and tests enable system optimization and provide a reliable basis for designing efficient plant solutions.

Tailored solutions

All systems are precisely tailored to the specific requirements of your processes and materials.

Innovative technologies

Cutting-edge technologies for maximum energy and process efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in the processing of high-quality bulk materials.

Global delivery and support

A global presence ensures a comprehensive worldwide service and maintenance network.

High efficiency and cost savings

Optimized processes and automated workflows reduce operating costs and boost productivity.

Top quality standards

Use of premium materials and technologies that ensure long-term reliability and low maintenance costs.

Sustainability focus

Systems designed to reduce energy consumption and emissions actively support your environmental and sustainability goals.

Need more details? Our contact person will be happy to assist you

Marc Hutter

Sales Manager Petfood

marc.hutter@zeppelin.com +49 6074 691 2279

Services

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Zeppelin Technical Center

Industrial-scale testing

Testing is good; testing at a 1:1 scale under real-world conditions is even better. To support this, we have established optimal facilities at our Friedrichshafen technical center: based on your recipe and desired throughput, we identify the plant technology tailored to your needs—and test the complete system for you in live operation.

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Automation

Automation with foresight

Above all, your plant must do one thing: run and deliver. That’s why we provide you with reliable, professional service. Rely on our global service network for expert consultation and extremely fast spare-parts supply to minimize downtime. When needed, we’re also at your side digitally—from virtual troubleshooting to online-supported commissioning.

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Service

Service without compromise

In the 21st century, optimization often means automation. We ensure that your automation project is a complete success in terms of both efficiency and cost-effectiveness. To achieve this, we rely on cutting-edge control systems whose open architectures prepare you for the challenges of tomorrow—and beyond.

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Resources

Brochures for download

PRODUCING PET FOOD RELIABLY

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EFFICIENT PROCESSES EXPERTISE

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