Diets Available
Product Code | Sack Size | Autoclavable | Irradiated | Spec Sheet |
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5LF2 | 10kg | No | Available | Download |
5LF5 | 10kg | No | Available | Download |
5R58 | 9kg | No | Yes | Download |
5R53 | 13.6kg | No | Yes | Download |
There is a important difference in the way expanded pellets are manufactured compared to compression pellets. The meal is formed in the same way however, it is then subject to an injection of steam under extremely high pressure. The meal is then forced through a die. As the pellets are pushed out into ambient temperature, the steam expands and evaporates forming the classic expanded “honeycomb” type pellet. Average temperature is 120°C to 150°C.
We have found that, in most cases, expanded pellets give several significant improvements when compared to traditional, compression pellets.
These include:
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Lignocel Select Fine Bedding Lignocel 2/2 granulated – especially suited to animal breeding. The soft fibres are optimal for nest building Particle size: 1.2 –…
The traditional compression pellet is used widely within biomedical research. The pellets manufactured using a simple method of pushing the mixed diet through a cylindrical…
A healthy choice of whole-grain wheat, the scattered grains in the bedding material mimics a natural environment. Supplied in 2 kg Tubs with scoop & 2kg refill packs…
Lignocel Select Fine Bedding Lignocel Select Fine granulated – especially suited to animal breeding. The soft fibres are optimal for nest building Particle size: 2.5…