Applications
Pet
Bed
Overview
The category of animal bedding and absorbent pellets encompasses materials of plant, fibrous, and organic origin, used for moisture control, liquid absorption, and improvement of hygiene and comfort conditions in animal environments. When used loose (sawdust, straw, natural fibers), these materials offer poor absorption control, high dust generation, difficult handling, and shorter lifespan, in addition to logistical challenges in storage and transport.
Pelletizing transforms these materials into a solid, uniform, and highly efficient absorbent material capable of rapidly absorbing liquids, reducing odors, and keeping the environment dry for longer. The process is suitable for fibrous and porous materials, allowing its application in both rural environments (stables, stalls, breeding facilities) and domestic use (hygienic pet toilets).
Main Features
Plant-based, organic, or fibrous in origin.
High liquid absorption capacity
Porous and packable structure
Potential for odor neutralization.
Biodegradability and post-use reuse
Food waste and common foods that can be pelletized.
Trigo
Raspas de Madeira
Palha
Palha de Trigo
Centeio
Cânhamo Medicinal
Food
post-pelletizing
Agricultural Applications
Bed for large animals (cattle, horses, pigs)
Humidity control in stalls, stables and sheds
Improving sanitary conditions in farming systems
Domestic Applications
Hygienic toilet for dogs, cats and small pets.
For indoor use with odor control.
An ecological alternative to mineral sands and silica.
Complementary Applications
Post-consumer reuse as organic fertilizer.
Composting after use
Final result of the pellet
Solid, stable and uniform pellet
Easy dosage and application.
Suitable for rural and domestic environments.
Technical observations
The choice of raw material influences absorption and durability. Moisture control is essential for pellet performance. Different particle sizes can be used depending on the application. Fiber blends can optimize comfort and absorption.
Benefits of pelleting for food waste
Technical and functional benefits
High capacity for absorption and retention of liquids.
Significant odor reduction
Reduced dust generation during use and handling.
Greater durability between replacements.
Benefits
Logistics
Volumetric reduction of up to 4:1
Storage optimization
Ease of transport and handling
Economic and environmental benefits
Reduced material consumption over time.
Reducing the volume of waste generated.
Biodegradable and non-toxic product.
Reintroduction of used material into the production chain.
Feasibility assessment
If any material is not mentioned above, please send us a message. Pellnex tailors the process according to the type of food waste, defining drying, grinding, pelleting, and bagging according to the production flow, available layout, and energy or nutritional objectives.
Talk to a specialist.
Pellnex evaluates available materials, provides guidance on formulations and pretreatments, and defines the best process configuration for pellet production.
Michael Naderer
Technical support
+55 (49) 98845.4492
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