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Cat Litter Production Process

Manufacturing Process by Type

Each cat litter type has a distinct manufacturing process. Understanding these processes helps B2B buyers evaluate supplier capabilities and quality control.

1 Tofu Cat Litter Production

Production Time: 180-240 minutes per batch

Raw materials: Pea fiber (40-50%), corn starch (30-40%), guar gum (5-10%). For sourcing details and grade specifications, see our raw material guide.

  1. Raw Material Preparation: Ingredients weighed and mixed according to formulation
  2. Extrusion: Mixed material extruded at 120-150°C through diameter-specific dies (1.5/2.0/3.0mm)
  3. Cutting: Extruded strips cut into 5-15mm lengths
  4. Drying: Conveyor dryer reduces moisture from 30% to 8-10% (critical for clumping)
  5. Screening: Vibrating sieve removes fines and oversized particles
  6. Additives (Optional): Activated charcoal (0.5-1%), green tea powder, or deodorant mixed
  7. Packaging: Automated weighing and filling (2.5kg, 5kg, 10kg, 25kg bags)

Quality Checkpoints

Moisture content (8-10%), dust rate (<3%), clumping time (<10s), water absorption (>250%)

2 Bentonite Cat Litter Production

Production Time: 60-90 minutes per batch

Raw materials: Sodium bentonite clay (mined from Inner Mongolia or Turkey).

  1. Mining: Sodium bentonite clay extracted from open-pit mines
  2. Crushing: Large clay chunks crushed to <5cm pieces
  3. Drying: Rotary dryer reduces moisture to <8%
  4. Granulation: Crushed clay formed into spherical particles (0.5-2.5mm diameter)
  5. Screening: Multiple sieves separate different particle sizes
  6. Dust Removal: Air classifier removes fine dust particles
  7. Packaging: Bulk packaging (25kg woven bags) for cost efficiency

Quality Checkpoints

Particle size distribution, moisture (<8%), clumping time (<10s), dust rate (<15%)

3 Silica Cat Litter Production

Production Time: 120-180 minutes per batch

Raw materials: Silica sand + sodium carbonate (heated to 1300°C).

  1. Sodium Silicate Solution Preparation: Silica sand + sodium carbonate heated to 1300°C
  2. Acidification: Sulfuric acid added to precipitate silica gel
  3. Aging: Silica gel aged for 12-24 hours to stabilize structure
  4. Washing: Multiple water washes to remove sodium sulfate
  5. Drying: Spray dryer produces spherical beads (2-5mm diameter)
  6. Screening: Separation by size (fine, medium, coarse)
  7. Color Addition (Optional): Blue or pink indicators added

Quality Checkpoints

Bead size uniformity, absorption capacity (>80% weight), dust rate (<0.5%)

4 Mixed Cat Litter Production

Production Time: 150-200 minutes per batch

Raw materials: Pre-produced tofu litter and bentonite (or cassava) components.

  1. Component Preparation: Tofu litter and bentonite (or cassava) produced separately
  2. Blending: Two components mixed in 70:30 or 60:40 ratio
  3. Uniformity Check: Sample testing to ensure even distribution
  4. Additives (Optional): Charcoal or fragrance added during blending
  5. Packaging: Mixed litter packaged in composite bags (better moisture barrier)

Quality Checkpoints

Component ratio accuracy, clumping performance, dust rate (mixed)

Production Capacity & Lead Time

Factory scale determines daily output and lead time. Gormeet's 100-ton/day capacity ensures fast delivery.

Factory Scale Daily Capacity Lead Time (1 container) MOQ
Small (1-2 lines) 10-30 tons/day 15-20 days 10 tons
Medium (3-5 lines) 50-100 tons/day 10-15 days 10 tons
Large (6+ lines, like Gormeet) 100+ tons/day 7-10 days 10 tons

Quality Control Checklist for B2B Buyers

These checkpoints should be verified during factory visits or sample testing. For our full lab testing methodology, see the lab testing process page. For side-by-side technical specifications across all materials, see our material technical comparison.

  1. Raw Material Inspection: Supplier certificates for pea fiber, corn starch, bentonite
  2. In-Process Control: Moisture meter, dust tester, clumping timer
  3. Final Product Testing: Water absorption (ISO 8460), dust rate (ASTM D5474), clumping strength
  4. Packaging Inspection: Weight accuracy, seal integrity, labeling correctness
  5. Third-Party Testing: SGS or Intertek report for international shipments

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