Feeding Systems
Chain Disk Feed Delivery System
Chain Disk is the ideal feed system for Automated Farrowing Feeding
Today's complex multi-ration feeding programs demand complete flexibility in feed delivery. Twisting and turning through multiple farrowing rooms while delivering feed to AP's Farrowing Drop Feeders present no challenge to the AP Chain Disk Feed Delivery System. High capacities at long distances with multiple turns make this system a solid choice.
The needs of today's multi-ration nursery and finishing units are also met with the Chain Disk Feed Delivery System, the ultimate in dependable recirculating systems. This system gives maximum flexibility in servicing multiple feed lines with a variety of rations.
Power actuated drop kits that can facilitate dropping more than one ration into different feeders within the same room, if needed, are also available.
Working hand in hand with today's producer to provide feeding equipment needed to adapt to our rapidly changing technologies for years to come is our goal. .
Heavy-Duty Chain
- Polypropylene plastic disks are injection molded around heavy-duty welded chain
- Connection links are simple and secure
Control
Every Chain Disk feed delivery system is equipped with a control panel to insure proper operation of the system.
An adjustable maximum run timer is incorporated into the controller that will shut down the Chain-Disk system if it runs continuously for an excessive amount of time indicating that a bin has run empty or that a costly feed spill is occurring.
A current sensor constantly monitors the amp draw of the chain-Disk drive motor to prevent overloading of the system. If excessive amp draw is detected, the control will temporarily shut down the fill line allowing the Chain-Disk to continue to operate, discharging the feed and lowering the amp draw to an acceptable level. The control will then restart the fill line allowing the system to continue to operate.
The APCD-295 Chain-Disk controller is specifically designed for automated drop feeding in farrowing barns. This control has the same features as the standard Chain-Disk controller but also features a timer and outputs for drop feeding actuators.
This control can also be linked with your Airstream ventilation controllers, allowing the control to be monitored and settings to be adjusted from a remote PC using Agnet Software.
Drive Unit
The Chain Disk Feed Delivery System delivers feed “en masse” decreasing feed particle separation and damage to expensive pelleted feeds. This versatile system adapts to any installation and is specially designed to meet the needs of today's complex multi-ration feeding program.
A single chain disk drive unit powers up to 900 ft. of chain delivering feed at up to 50 lbs./minute.
The drive unit housing is constructed of 304 stainless steel to provide years of durable service. Correct chain tension is automatically adjusted by a spring loaded tensioning wheel.
Delivery Tubes
Clear, heavy wall, PVC feed line tubes allow feed to be easily viewed as it is delivered. Economical white tubes, or a combination of both, are also available.
Heavy gauge lock formed steel tubing can be used in chain disk applications with longer run times to prevent tube wear. Steel tubing is available with pre-punched holes for drop feeders to speed installation.
Corners
Corners have a tight radius allowing the system to turn 180º in a 24” space. Corners can be installed horizontally or vertically for maximum versatility.
A cast metal wheel gently guides the chain through the corner. A sealed ball bearing will provide years of trouble free service.
Drop Kits
Drop kits are specially designed for total cleanout. Shut-offs can be adapted with actuators for automated multi-ration feed systems.
The system can also adapt to volumetric drop feeders for farrowing and gestation.
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