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Occupation: Consultor, Divulgador Científico en Ingeniería de Procesos.
Location: Cordoba, Argentina
Participation in Forum on June 21, 2026
Excellent article addressing such an important topic for our industry.It provides a balanced perspective on a metric that is often interpreted out of context. I agree that Pellet Durability Index (PDI) is a highly valuable tool for process monitoring, but it should not be regarded as an absolute guarantee of pellet physical quality at the point of consumption.The article also appropriately highlig ...
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Among the many quality criteria in animal feed production, pellet durability is often cited as one of the most critical. And rightly so: fragile pellets tend to generate too much dust and fines, which can impact feed intake, zootechnical performance, and even trigger complaints from farmers.It’s no surprise, then, to see a growing number of posts, articles, and expert opinions stressing the ...
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AI-generated image for illustrative purposes What years in feed manufacturing taught me about safetyWhen I started my career as a feed mill manager, safety was already part of the conversation. Procedures existed, inspections were carried out, and most companies genuinely wanted to avoid accidents.Yet, looking back, the industry was very different from what it is today.In many pl ...
Participation in Forum on November 13, 2025
Good morning. This looks like an overload fracture, most likely caused by a combination of several factors such as plugged die holes, roller pressure issues, etc. etc.I fully agree with what you mentioned. Beyond replacing the die, it is worthwhile to read it as another process indicator.Visual inspection during cleaning at shift change is essential. Many cracks start from the inside, long before ...
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