A salt lick block line moves material through six stages, from prepared salt and mineral formulas to packed, sale-ready blocks. Bellaex configures these stages to work as one continuous workflow rather than a set of standalone machines.
Mixing → Feeding → Pressing → Demolding → Conveying → Shrink packing
| Stage | What happens | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing | Salt, mineral, and trace-element materials are blended to a uniform consistency, prepared to the target recipe | Even mixing gives every block a consistent composition — the basis for stable weight and density |
| Feeding & filling | A stainless-steel feeding system and screw conveyor move material to the press and distribute it evenly into the molds | Consistent filling keeps block weight repeatable from cycle to cycle |
| Hydraulic pressing | A 630-ton four-column press compacts the material into shape; pressure feedback and position detection help hold forming consistency | The core forming step — determines block shape, density, and demolding readiness |
| Demolding | Formed blocks are released from the mold and transferred out. Interchangeable molds run 3, 5, or 10 kg blocks (two per mold for 3 & 5 kg, one for 10 kg). | Multi-size molds let one press cover several block sizes; smooth demolding helps protect block edges |
| Conveying | Demolded blocks are carried to the packing section, keeping the line moving as a continuous flow | Steady conveying links forming and packing without manual handling between them |
| Shrink packing | Blocks are wrapped and heat-shrunk with POF film | Produces packed blocks ready for storage, ocean shipping, and branded retail display |
The line can be configured as an inline layout — mixing and feeding at the front, pressing in the middle, conveying and packing at the end — to suit your plant space and operator access.
For a livestock nutrition customer in Morocco, Bellaex configured a complete salt and mineral lick block line producing 3, 5, and 10 kg blocks — from mixing through to shrink packing, delivered as one export-ready line.
Project configuration (supplied and delivered)
| Item | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Finished products | 3 kg, 5 kg, and 10 kg salt & mineral lick blocks |
| Forming | 630-ton four-column press with PLC control, automatic feeding, pressure feedback, and position detection |
| Material handling | Mixer, 304 stainless-steel feeding, screw conveying, and mold filling |
| Molds | 3 & 5 kg molds (two per mold) and 10 kg mold (one per mold) |
| Packing | POF shrink-film packing section |
| Layout | Configured as an inline layout |
| Delivery | Delivered to Casablanca, with installation supervision and commissioning |
What this project shows
A salt lick block project can be configured as a complete forming-and-packing line, not just a press purchase — connecting material preparation, feeding, pressing, mold changeover, conveying, and packing so the customer plans around finished commercial blocks. It also gives future buyers a practical reference for what to confirm before ordering: block size, formula, mold design, packing method, layout, and utilities.
For larger 10 kg blocks, film width, venting, shrink tightness, and corner protection are best confirmed during packing tests, so packaging holds up through storage and ocean transport.
Every project is configured differently. Tell us your target blocks and market, and we'll scope a line the same way.
