A pellet cooler with an ‘open body’ design is used to cool down pellets efficiently after they have been processed or formed. Unlike enclosed systems, the open body design features a more exposed structure, allowing for greater airflow and ease of access. This design facilitates effective cooling by allowing air to circulate freely around the pellets, helping to reduce their temperature quickly and uniformly. The open body configuration also simplifies maintenance and cleaning, making it ideal for use in environments where high volumes of pellets are processed and where ease of operation is important.