In the wave of global livestock farming’s transformation towards high – efficiency, refinement, and sustainability, the way of nutritional supplementation for herbivorous animals like cattle and sheep is undergoing profound changes. Salt lick blocks, as the core carriers for supplementing minerals, vitamins, and trace elements, have a production quality that directly impacts animal health, reproductive performance, and farming benefits. Shandong Zhongyou Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd., with over two decades of technological accumulation in the hydraulic machinery field, takes its innovation – driven salt lick block production machines as the core product. It has emerged as a dark horse in the global livestock equipment market, providing one – stop services from single – machine equipment to full – industry – chain solutions for farmers in developing countries and emerging markets.

I. Technological Breakthroughs: Redefining Salt Lick Block Production Standards
1. Full – tonnage Coverage, Adapting to Diverse Needs
Shandong Zhongyou Heavy Industry’s salt lick block machine product line covers a full range from 315 tons to 1200 tons, capable of producing salt lick blocks in various specifications from 2.5 kg to 20 kg. This meets the differentiated needs of small – scale family farms to large – scale industrialized livestock farms. Its core model, the YQ32 – 800T four – column hydraulic press, adopts a three – beam four – column structure. The main cylinder piston rod is treated with a hard chrome coating, tripling its wear – resistant lifespan. The columns, after being quenched and tempered, have a surface hardness of HRC50 – 55. Combined with the carbon dioxide gas shielded welding process, the rigidity of the machine frame is increased by 40% compared to traditional models, ensuring stability under long – term high – load operation.

2. High – Precision Control, Ensuring Uniform Quality
The company’s self – developed “Cattle and Sheep Salt Lick Block Hydraulic Press” technology has obtained international patent certification. Through a high – precision hydraulic control system and modular design, it achieves a salt lick block density uniformity error of ≤ ± 1.5%, far exceeding the industry average. Taking the 500 – ton salt lick block production line introduced by a ranch in Nakuru County, Kenya, as an example, the selenium – containing salt lick blocks produced have increased the local cattle herd’s reproductive rate by 18% and the calf survival rate from 72% to 85%. The three – year zero – fault operation record of the equipment has also set a new record for the use of ranch equipment in Africa.

3. Intelligent Upgrades, Empowering Remote Management
Shandong Zhongyou Heavy Industry has integrated the Industry 4.0 concept into the design of its salt lick block machines. Equipped with a PLC control system and IoT modules, these machines can monitor 12 key parameters such as oil temperature, pressure, and current in real – time, with a fault warning accuracy rate of 98%. In Indonesia, the company’s deployed digital management system covers over 200 salt lick block machines. Through big data analysis, it predicts equipment maintenance cycles, reducing spare parts inventory costs by 22% and downtime by 40%.

II. Global Layout: Building a Service Network Covering 60 Countries
1. Localized Adaptation, Overcoming Geographical Limitations
Shandong Zhongyou Heavy Industry has launched customized models for different climates and farming environments. For example, it has developed a 316L stainless – steel salt lick block machine for arid regions in Africa, which extends the equipment’s lifespan to over 10 years due to its excellent corrosion resistance. For the high – humidity environment in Southeast Asia, it has designed a sealed raw material bin that effectively prevents salt from caking, ensuring continuous production. As of October 2025, its products have been exported to more than 30 countries and regions in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with a market share of over 35% in Kenya and Indonesia.

2. Rapid Delivery, Shortening the Production Start – up Period
Through modular design and standardized production processes, Shandong Zhongyou Heavy Industry has shortened the average delivery cycle of overseas projects by 35% compared to the industry average. Taking the 500 – ton salt lick block production line in Kenya as an example, it takes only 15 days from equipment transportation to production start – up, 50% faster than the traditional model, helping customers quickly seize market opportunities.

3. Full – Cycle Services, Reducing Operational Risks
The company has pioneered the “turn – key project” model, which includes raw material formula optimization, production line layout design, operator training, and a three – year warranty service. In Ethiopia, its technical team customized a salt lick block formula for local ranches, adjusting the sodium chloride content from 92% to 88% and adding trace elements such as zinc and copper. This has increased milk production by 12% and reduced the incidence of urolithiasis in dairy cows.

III. Innovation Ecosystem: Transcending from Hardware to Solution
1. Customized Special – shaped Molds, Enhancing Brand Value
Shandong Zhongyou Heavy Industry has launched a customized special – shaped salt lick block mold service for high – end markets such as equestrian clubs and pet food. The LOGO die – casting mold used by an international equestrian center in Beijing has increased the brand exposure rate of salt lick blocks by 60%, adding $1.8 to the added value of each block. The company’s technical director revealed that it is developing 3D printing mold technology. In the future, customers can upload design drawings directly through an app, and the mold manufacturing can be completed within 72 hours, achieving “personalization on demand.”

2. Industry Standard Setting, Leading Industrial Upgrading
Shandong Zhongyou Heavy Industry’s salt lick block machines have passed ISO9001 quality management system certification, EU CE certification, and SGS environmental protection certification. It has taken the lead in formulating the “Technical Specifications for Livestock Salt Lick Block Machines,” which has become an industry standard. Under the “Belt and Road” initiative, the company has participated in the construction of the China – Africa Livestock Industrial Park, which has an annual production capacity of 500,000 salt lick block machines, creating over 2,000 local jobs and exporting Chinese technical standards and management experience.

IV. Customer Testimonials: The Trusted Choice of Global Ranches
James, a Ranch Owner in Kenya: “The stability of Zhongyou Heavy Industry’s equipment far exceeds that of similar products. The three – year zero – fault operation gives us peace of mind, and the selenium – containing salt lick blocks have significantly improved the health of our cattle herd.”
Ahmad, a Feed Merchant in Indonesia: “The digital management system helps us monitor the equipment status in real – time. After reducing spare parts inventory costs, the efficiency of capital turnover has increased significantly.”
Chairman of the International Livestock Machinery Association: “Zhongyou Heavy Industry has redefined the technological boundaries of salt lick block machines. Its patented technology and full – industry – chain service model provide a replicable template for the modernization of livestock equipment in developing countries.”
Conclusion: Driving Global Livestock Intelligence with Innovation
From hydraulic control to AI empowerment, from single – machine manufacturing to system integration, Shandong Zhongyou Heavy Industry is driving the boundaries of the traditional livestock equipment industry with a “technology + service” dual – wheel drive. Its salt lick block production machines are not only a microcosm of China’s transformation from manufacturing to creation but also a key partner for global farmers to achieve cost reduction, efficiency increase, and sustainable development. In the future, Shandong Zhongyou Heavy Industry will continue to deepen its global layout, providing smarter, more environmentally friendly, and more customized solutions to help the global livestock industry move towards an intelligent new era.

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