From grain to feed

Extruder AXT-series

The Ottevanger Extruder AXT Series is built for high performance extrusion of pet food, aquafeed, and specialised diets. Starch and protein ingredients are cooked, expanded, and shaped under controlled conditions for consistent results. A durable design with precise control, direct drive, cooling sections, and fine knife adjustment ensures efficient, long life operation in demanding applications.

  • Robust and low-maintenance construction
  • Fine adjustment during operation
  • Reliable long-term performance

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Control, consistency and nutritional value

Extrusion is used to maximise the nutritional value of raw materials, reduce anti-nutritional factors and achieve a consistent, high-quality end product within strict product specifications. Almex extruders are suitable for pet food, aqua feed, animal feed and grain processing, as well as recipe densification and pre-conditioning. Their design focuses on technical reliability, simplicity and easy access, supporting stable, efficient production over the long term.

Performance & Applications

Overview

Key benefits

Discover the key benefits of the Extruder AXT-Series, designed for precise, efficient, and high-capacity feed production.

  • High product quality through uniform cooking and expansion
  • Controllable wear rate and long component lifetime
  • Cooled housing sections (4 or 5) for stable processing temperatures
  • Adjustable cutting system for precise pellet or kibble sizing
  • Easy access for cleaning, maintenance, and operation
  • Reduced downtime through quick maintenance features


Available executions

All extruders can be tailored to specific product and process requirements. The AXT-Series is available in multiple power configurations and can be equipped with various control and discharge systems.

  • Direct drive with integrated cooling
  • 4- or 5-section cooled housing
  • Adjustable knife head (rotatable and retractable)
  • Configurable discharge system
  • Steam or water injection options

Your questions answered

FAQ

It is ideal for high-intensity extrusion processes such as aquafeed, pet food, and other advanced feed products requiring fine structure control.

The AXT-Series offers higher capacity, direct drive, and cooling per housing section — making it more suitable for demanding or high-fat formulations.

Yes. The cutting system allows fine knife adjustment during operation for consistent pellet or kibble size.

Each housing section can be cooled individually, ensuring stable processing conditions and optimal cooking results.

Yes. The extruder is designed for easy access, cleaning, and minimal downtime through its retractable knife head and simplified mechanical layout.

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