Fully Automatic Knotting Treats Line uses meat paste, flour, fresh meat, fat, and protein compounds as raw materials to produce knotted pet treats. Through extruding, cooling, knot forming, and automatic traying processes, the finished knots have a uniform shape with firm texture and good palatability. Various functional ingredients (vitamins, probiotics, minerals) can be added to produce functional/health-care pet chews.
Controlled by PLC and touch screen with user-friendly interface and real-time fault display function.
Suitable for:
Pet treat processing plants
Functional pet snack manufacturers
Meat processing companies
Export-oriented food businesses
Large-scale pet food brands
Produces:
Knotting treats (knotted chews, twisted sticks)
Functional treats (vitamin & probiotic enriched)
Nutritional chews (protein/calcium added)
Pet snacks in knotted shapes
Key features:
1,200 pcs/h capacity (customizable)
Fully automatic from batching to trolley loading
Specialized knot forming system for consistent shape
PLC + touch screen control with fault display
Automatic cooling, traying & trolley loading system
Operators only need to push trolleys into drying room
Continuous drying solution available
Low labor requirement, high efficiency
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DR-JG1
DARIN
Product Description
Fully Automatic Knotting Treats Line
Fully automatic from raw material batching, mixing, extruding, knot treats forming, auto putting knots onto-trays, until putting trays onto trolleys/carts. Operators only need to push trolleys into drying room.
Knotting Treats / Dog Chew Knots – Finished Products
Our Fully Automatic Knotting Treats Line is an advanced solution for producing high-quality knotted pet chews and dog chew knots. It integrates material preparation, extruding, knot forming, and conveying into a continuous automated process. The line handles rawhide and similar materials, ensuring uniform knotting, strong structure, and attractive appearance of final products.
Compared with traditional manual processing, it greatly improves production efficiency, reduces labor dependency, and ensures stable output quality. Equipped with intelligent control systems and high-precision forming units, the line allows flexible adjustment for different sizes and shapes of dog chew knots.
This production line is purpose-built for:
Pet treat processing plants producing knotted chews and dog chew knots
Rawhide processing companies upgrading from manual to automatic knotting
Functional pet snack manufacturers adding vitamins and probiotics
Export-oriented food businesses supplying knotted treats to global markets
Large-scale pet food brands seeking high-efficiency automated production
Its industrial design ensures reliable output, recipe consistency, and long-term operation—key factors for competitive knotted treat production.
This Knotting Treats Production Line follows a mature, industrial process designed for stable output, consistent product quality, and efficient large-scale production.
Batching → Mixing → Extruding → Cooling → Knot Forming → Traying → Trolley Loading
Rawhide, meat paste, flour, and functional additives are precisely batched and mixed. Liquid ingredients are added continuously through quantitative pumps for uniform blending.
The mixed material is fed into an extruder which shapes the raw material into continuous strips. The extrusion process ensures uniform density and consistent texture for knot forming.
Extruded strips pass through a cooling conveyor to stabilize their shape and texture. This step ensures the material is ready for precise knot forming.
The cooled strips enter the knot treats former. High-precision forming units create uniform knots with strong structure and attractive appearance. The system supports different sizes and shapes.
Formed knots are automatically placed onto trays. Trays are then loaded onto trolleys automatically. Operators only need to push trolleys into the drying room. Continuous drying solution is also available.
High automation – Reduces labor costs significantly compared to manual processing
Stable and uniform knot forming – High-precision forming units ensure consistent quality
Flexible for different shapes and sizes – Quick changeover for various product specifications
Fully automatic from batching to trolley loading – Operators only push trolleys into drying room
High output capacity – 1,200 pcs/h to meet large-scale production demands
Continuous drying solution available – Directly connects to knot forming machine
Turnkey solution – Full technical support including design, installation, and training

Knotting Treats / Dog Chew Knots – Finished Products
| Item | Brand |
|---|---|
| Motor | Siemens |
| Electric Parts | Siemens or Schneider |
| PLC and Touch Screen | Siemens |
| Materials | Cover body, mesh belt and parts touching raw materials or final products are stainless steel |
Motors are from Siemens, ensuring strong driving force, stable operation, and extended machine lifespan, even under long-time continuous production.
Electric parts are from Siemens or Schneider, internationally recognized brands. Easy to find replacements in the local market, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
PLC and touch screen are from Siemens, providing intuitive operation and reducing labor requirements. Operators can control the entire line easily with minimal training.
All parts in contact with raw materials or final products are made of Stainless Steel 304, meeting food-grade standards and ensuring hygiene, corrosion resistance, and easy cleaning.
We provide complete turnkey solutions including machine design, factory layout, installation, training, and formulation support. Our team helps customers quickly start production and achieve long-term success in the pet food industry.
Contact our engineers now to get a customized solution and quotation within 1 hour.
Technical Specification
| Model | Output | Installed Power | Key Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-JG1 | 1,200 pcs/h | 12 kW | Batching, mixing, extruding, knot forming, traying, trolley loading |
Company Strength
Darin Machinery is a leading manufacturer of food extrusion and processing equipment, specializing in turnkey solutions for the global pet food, snack food, and knotting treats processing industries. With over 15 years of experience, we have successfully delivered 1000+ projects to more than 100 countries worldwide.
Our company is built on a foundation of engineering excellence, innovation, and customer-centric service. From our state-of-the-art factory in Jinan, China, we design, manufacture, and install complete production lines for knotting treats, dog chew knots, knotted pet chews, rawhide knots, and functional pet snacks, meeting the highest international standards.
We take pride in our real factory capability, in-house engineering team, and global service network. When you choose Darin, you're not just buying a machine—you're partnering with a team dedicated to your long-term success.
Darin Machinery — Manufacturing Excellence in Action
Darin operates from a modern manufacturing facility covering over 10,000 square meters, equipped with advanced CNC machinery, quality inspection labs, and a dedicated R&D center. We maintain strict quality control at every stage—from raw material sourcing to final assembly. Our knotting treats processing lines are trusted by clients worldwide for producing high-quality dog chew knots and knotted pet treats.
Darin Factory — 10,000+ sqm Manufacturing Base
Darin Workshop — Precision Assembly Line
High-Precision Extruder for Knot Formation
International Customers Visiting Darin
10,000+ sqm facility with in-house manufacturing
World-class industrial components
Installation & training worldwide
Lifetime technical support
Customers from Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe
✅ 15+ Years Experience in Food Processing Machinery

✅ 1000+ Installed Production Lines Worldwide

✅ CE & ISO Certified – Meeting Global Standards

✅ Exported to 100+ Countries

✅ Engineers Available for Overseas Installation & Training

✅ Real Factory, Real Production Capability

✅ Participating in 20+ Global Food Industry Exhibitions Every Year

✅ Darin Factory Audit Report Review

✅ Darin Partners – Global Collaboration

✔ Free Formula & Recipe Development for Knotting Treats
✔ Customized Production Line Layout Design
✔ Installation & Training Worldwide
✔ 2 Years Warranty
✔ Lifetime Technical Support
Contact our engineers now to get a customized solution and quotation within 1 hour.
FAQ
1. What products can the fully automatic knotting treats line produce?
The line produces knotting treats, dog chew knots, knotted pet chews, rawhide knots, and functional pet snacks. It can also produce different sizes and knot styles with simple adjustments.
2. How does the knotting treats line reduce labor costs?
The line is fully automatic from batching to trolley loading. Operators only need to push trolleys into the drying room. This replaces manual knotting and traying, significantly reducing labor requirements.
3. What is the output capacity of the knotting treats production line?
The DR-JG1 model produces 1,200 pcs/h. Custom capacities are also available. Contact us for your specific production requirements.
4. What raw materials can be used for knotting treats production?
The line processes rawhide, meat paste, flour, fresh meat, fat, and protein compounds. It can also add functional ingredients like vitamins, probiotics, and minerals for health-boosting chews.
5. Can we visit your factory to see the knotting treats line in operation?
You're more than welcome to visit Darin. We will provide machine test running, face-to-face discussion, and a complete project design solution tailored to your production needs.
6. Do you provide installation and training for the knotting treats line?
Yes, we provide overseas commissioning services. Our technicians will travel to your facility to install the machine, train your workers on operation and maintenance, and assist with initial production runs to ensure product quality.
7. What is the warranty period for the fully automatic knotting treats line?
The machine comes with a 2-year warranty from the date of arrival at your factory. During this period, we provide free replacement parts for any manufacturing defects. Lifetime technical support is also available.
8. Can you provide formula support for different knotting treat recipes?
Yes, Darin offers free formula support for various knotting treat products. Our food technologists will help you optimize recipes for dog chew knots, rawhide knots, and functional chews for your target market.
9. What are the key advantages of the automatic knotting system?
1) High automation – from batching to trolley loading, operators only push trolleys.
2) Stable and uniform knot forming – high-precision units ensure consistent quality.
3) Flexible for different sizes and shapes – quick changeover for various products.
10. Is continuous drying solution available for the knotting treats line?
Yes, continuous drying solution is available. It directly connects to the knot forming machine, creating a fully integrated production system from raw material to dried finished products.
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