Turnkey 2D/3D Snack Pellets Extrusion Line

Versatile single and twin-screw extrusion systems for producing high-quality 2D and 3D snack pellets, ready for frying or hot-air popping.

High-Efficiency 2D/3D Pellet Production

Designed for medium to large-scale food mills and snack processing factories, our automated processing line delivers premium snack pellets with capacities ranging from 80kg/h to 1 Ton/h. Built with food-grade stainless steel and powered by advanced extrusion technology.

Optimized Raw Material Formulation

Our extrusion technology handles a wide variety of ingredients, allowing you to control costs while ensuring high nutritional value. Supported materials include:
  • Potato Starch
  • Corn Starch
  • Wheat Flour
  • Tapioca Starch
  • Rice Flour
  • Pea Starch
optimized snack pellet raw materials

Versatile Production for All Snack Geometries

Extruded 2D snack pellets including starch-based shells, spirals, and wavy chips.

2D Die-Cut Pellets

Starch-based solid shapes engineered for massive expansion during frying. Ideal for potato shells, corn spirals, and wavy snack chips.

3d hollow snack pellets

3D Hollow Pellets

Sophisticated hollow structures engineered for uniform wall thickness and light texture. Designed for square tubes, round tubes, and wheels.

Punched and sheet-cut snack pellets like lattice chips and 3D triangles.

Punched & Sheet-Cut Pellets

Precision-rolled and punched geometric shapes from thin starch sheets. Perfect for lattice/net chips, 3D triangles (bugles), and embossed patterns.

Turnkey Solutions & Precision Extrusion Dies​

complete turnkey 2d 3d pellet processing line

Complete Turnkey Production Line

Fully continuous, automated extrusion equipment built with high-quality stainless steel.

Custom stainless steel extrusion dies for shaping 2D and 3D snack pellets.

Customizable Die Molds

Available in various shapes and configurations to meet different snack design needs.

Complete 2D/3D Pellet Processing Flow

Standard 7-step extrusion process for premium snack pellet production

①

Mixing

②

Extruding

③

Cutting

④

Drying

⑤

Flavoring

⑥

Cooling

⑦

Packaging

Engineering & Plant Layout Design

Custom Plant Blueprint & Engineering

Planning to build a new pellet mill? 
 
We’ve got you covered. Our engineering team provides comprehensive 2D and 3D factory layout drawings strictly based on your specific workshop dimensions. From raw material storage to the final packaging area, we ensure optimal space utilization and operational efficiency for your snack pellet machines.
2D CAD engineering layout and 3D factory blueprint for 2D/3D pellet production plant.
Technical Specifications & Production Capacities
Model Capacity Main Power Dimension (L*W*H)
ZH2000-100 (Single-Screw) 80 - 120 kg/h 56 kw 20m × 2m × 3m
ZH-65 (Twin-Screw) 100 - 150 kg/h 22 kw 25m × 3m × 3m
ZH-70 (Twin-Screw) 200 - 250 kg/h 30 kw 28m × 3m × 3m
ZH-85 (Twin-Screw) 400 - 500 kg/h 75 kw 30m × 3m × 3m
ZH-115 (Twin-Screw) 1.5 - 2 Ton/h 132 kw Custom Layout

OUR FACILITY

Precision Manufacturing Process

Zhuoheng ZH65 commercial co-rotating twin-screw extruder unit for versatile continuous extrusion.

ZH65-III Twin-Screw Extruder

Designed for startup operations, delivering a stable 120-150 kg/h capacity. This compact double-screw unit perfectly handles pet and fish feed within a 3000×1100×1950mm footprint.

Zhuoheng ZH70 high-efficiency co-rotating twin-screw extruder equipment for industrial food processing.

ZH70-II Twin-Screw Extruder

A medium-scale powerhouse offering an efficient 200-250 kg/h capacity. It features a robust double-screw structure for continuous pet and fish feed processing at 3300×1100×2250mm.

Automatic continuous fryer with external heating and temperature control for snack pellets.

Automatic Continuous Fryer

Features an external heating system for easy cleaning and an integrated insulation layer to prevent heat loss. Advanced automatic temperature and time controls ensure premium product expansion, while a built-in lifting alarm system guarantees operator safety.

Dynamic rotary oil filter screen drum for continuous frying production lines.

Dynamic Rotary Oil Filter

A crucial, highly automated component for continuous frying lines designed to significantly reduce labor costs. It utilizes a continuously rotating filter screen drum to dynamically extract impurities and maintain oil quality during production.

Vibratory de-oiling shaker removing residual surface oil from fried snacks.

Vibratory De-oiling Shaker

Engineered with high-frequency vibration technology to efficiently remove and recover residual surface oil from freshly fried pellets, ensuring a crisp, non-greasy finish for the final product.

V-shaped oil storage tank with temperature control and supplementary oil pump.

Smart Oil Storage Tank

Designed with a V-shaped bottom for natural residue precipitation and a slag discharge port for effortless cleaning. It includes a built-in temperature control system for preheating and an automated supplementary pump to seamlessly supply oil to the active fryer.

Your Trusted Partner in Extrusion Technology​

National High-Tech Enterprise & ISO 9001 Certified Source Factory

Since 2010, Jinan Zhuoheng Extrusion Machinery has specialized in the R&D and precision manufacturing of twin-screw extrusion systems. Eliminating middlemen, we deliver 100% factory-direct pricing, custom formula support, and complete turnkey engineering services worldwide.
  • 15+ Years — Extrusion R&D Experience
  • 60+ Countries — Global Installations
  • 20+ Patents — Proprietary Technologies
International certifications of Zhuoheng Extrusion Machinery including SGS ISO 9001, Bureau Veritas (BV), Supplier Assessment Report, and CE Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our snack pellet extrusion lines

2D and 3D snack pellets require a slow, low-temperature, and low-shear shaping process to gelatinize potato and corn starches without expanding them prematurely. Our heavy-duty single-screw extruders are mechanically optimized to exert smooth, positive pressure and precise thermal control. This prevents premature steam flash-off at the die face, resulting in dense, glass-like raw pellet blanks that expand perfectly only during final frying or hot-air popping.
The pulling machine uses high-precision silicone rollers with variable speed control to pull the extruded strands smoothly. The cutting unit is directly integrated with custom-molded die-cutting wheels. This configuration synchronizes cutting speeds with the extrusion output, using a clean-shear mechanism that prevents deformation of delicate hollow shapes (such as square and round tubes) before drying.
Freshly extruded pellets have a high moisture content of around 25%-30%. Dehydrating them too rapidly at high temperatures causes the outer starch shell to shrink and lock, creating high internal tensile stresses that cause cracking (checking) during storage. Our multi-layer ovens utilize continuous, gentle hot-air recirculating curves (usually between 55°C and 70°C) to slowly extract core moisture, yielding structurally resilient pellets with a stable 10%-12% final moisture level.
We manufacture our screws and barrel sleeves from premium 38CrMoAl (chrome-molybdenum-aluminum) alloy steel, treated with a deep nitrogen gas nitriding process. This achieves a surface hardness of ≥HV850 and a case depth of 0.5–0.8mm. This metallurgy delivers exceptional resistance to both mechanical abrasion and starch-related chemical corrosion, providing a continuous operating life exceeding 8,000 hours.
Yes. Our lines are highly versatile and process 100% potato starch, cassava starch (tapioca), corn starch, and rice flour. By adjusting the screw speed and heating profiles on our VFD controls, you can optimize the rheological flow of gluten-free starch matrices to achieve high transparency, complete gelatinization, and excellent expansion characteristics.
Absolutely. As a turnkey solution provider, we supply the entire automated line. This includes continuous deep-fryers with automatic oil-level and sediment filtration, convective oil-removal shakers, single-drum automated seasoning coating systems, and high-precision packaging machines. This ensures a fully integrated line with no operational bottlenecks.

Technical Resources

Expert guides and strategies to maximize your production ROI

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No. 21, Daqiao Road, Daqiao Town, Tianqiao District, Ji'nan, Shandong, China

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+8613521991288

Email:

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