On August 27, 2026, the high-quality Model 50 series food extruder developed by Zhengzhou Lerford Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., with its own R&D capacity, was successfully loaded and general delivery made in South Africa. It is yet another major success for the company in Africa after those achieved in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Europe and the Americas.
About Zhengzhou Lerford
Zhengzhou Lerford Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. is a technology-driven manufacturer, that covers R&D, manufacturing and sales, was established in2016 within High-tech Industrial Development Zone of Zhengzhou City. The firm manufactures machinery including food extruders, feed extruders and packaging machines. ISO9001 quality management system certification and a number of utility model patents a which have products to the world multiple country and region. In recent years, the company has maintained an "A-level" tax credit rating and was selected as a municipal technology-based SME in 2024.
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Core Equipment Specifications
The Model 50 high-spec extruder exportedc by the Model 50 is an output of 60 to 80kg per hour and is driven by a 380V motor of 7.5 to 11kw outputs. Adopting cube design, the machine has small space requirement, the adjustable time range can be used for factory-scale mass production, and can also be used in small and medium business start-up.
Advantages from a Technical Standpoint
The equipment is made from raw materials grains such as corn, rice etc, applying screw extrusion to produce high temperature for expansion and cooking of products to have the greatest volume and crispy product. The Model 50 offers you "one machine, multiple moulds" concept, by switching moulds you can produce several snack shapes like peanut like shape, plum blossom pattern, hollow stick shape. The high-spec model has a variable-frequency speed controlled cutting unit that allows fine adjustment of the product length. The frame portion is made of welded, thickened steel to ensure the durability of the frame, and the design runs in low noise and simple operation and maintenance
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South African market potential
South Africa is Africa's prime snack food market. Approximately 25% of the local snack market share belongs to puffed snacks and this market is maintaining strong demand for import ones as it experienced the compound annual growth rate of around 8% over the last few years. Meanwhile, Chinese food machinery products have taken up more than 45% of the African market by winning over cost competitiveness and quality guarantees, the first place is solidified.
Importance of the Shipment
The delivery of this high-spec Model 50 extrusion machine was a great success, showing that Zhengzhou Lerford can provide technical solutions and professional services in extrusion equipment industry. With the deepening in China-Africa economic and trade cooperation, ZhengzhouLerford is determined to stick to the extrusion machinery field; through reasonably priced machines and all-round technical services, the company expects to bring more "Made in China" power to Africa food industry industrialisation.
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