Feed mill

[Uchenna Nnadozie]

Parts of a feed mixer.

Main Components

1. Mixing Chamber

2. Agitator or Auger

3. Motor

Feeding and Discharge

1. Inlet Hopper

2. Weighing System

3. Discharge Gate

Control and Safety

1. Control Panel

2. Safety Switches

3. Alarm System

[Md.Rejuan Hossain]

A typical feed mixer consists of a mixing drum or trough, agitator shafts with mixing blades (often double-shaft with ribbon-like blades), motor and gearbox, feed inlet and discharge points, hopper or feed delivery system, frame or housing, and a control panel which may include features to adjust mixing time and speed; depending on the design, additional components like a scale or weighing system might be included.