Feeding Systems
Drop Feeders
Farrowing Drop Feeder
Save time, feed and money with AP's Farrowing Drop Feeder.
Feed farrowing sows individually according to condition, without the hassle of labour intensive feed carts and scoops. A flexible sock allows movement in any direction. A swing gate at the bottom of each feeder is manually operated to quickly and accurately measure 1 to 12 pounds of feed, eliminating costly overfeeding. An adjustable band around the feeder is used to provide a record of the previous feeding. The stainless steel cup has a built-in stop and torsion return spring.
It is available in 8-1/2 or 12 lb. Capacities with model 220 or 300 drop kits.
Econo-Drop Feed Dispenser
Get reliable performance at an affordable price with AP's Econo-Drop Feed Dispenser.
The front-mounted, adjustment slide allows precise one-handed adjustment from 1.5 to 12 lbs., providing accurate control of feed delivery to gestating or lactating sows. The feeder is molded from UV stabilized, clarified polypropylene plastic providing a semi-transparent feeder body that allows visual confirmation of the feed level.
Each Econo-Drop feeder is equipped with a slide shut off valve to be used when the feeder is not in use. A simple weighted ball valve securely closes the feeder and when emptying, provides agitation as it is raised through the feed. In addition, the steep hopper slops insure complete clean out.
Econo-Drop feeders can be tripped manually by a lever or winch or can be fully automated to provide multiple unattended feedings.
Automatic Farrow Feeding
Decrease labour cost with AP's fully automated farrowing drop feeding system.
The Chain Disk feed system is ideally suited for feeding multiple rows of farrowing crates with a single drive unit. Either pneumatic or electric actuators are operated by a programmable electronic time clock to provide multiple unattended feedings, increasing feed intake during lactation.
Accu-Drop Feed Dispenser
The difference is “clear”. Designed to fill the highly precise requirements of today's diverse production system, AP's Accu-Drop Feed Dispenser is adjustable from 1.5 to 12 pounds.
The pre-assembled feeder installs quickly and is constructed of stainless steel, durable clear PVC and injection molded polypropylene for consistent quality.
Feeders feature simple eye level adjustment by raising or lowering the internal volume adjustment cup, which is held securely in place by a convenient set knob. Feeders are dumped simultaneously by raising the ball valves.
The system can be dumped manually by levers or winches or with a fully automated actuator system operated by a programmable timer, which also controls the feed systems and watering valves.
Auto AIR-Drop Feed Dispenser
AutoAIR drop feeders are the ultimate in fully automated sow feeding for breeding and gestation barns.
AutoAIR drops use the mechanical advantage of a stainless steel lever combined with pneumatic cylinders to simultaneously trip all of the feeders for true “surprise feeding”.
The cylinders mount directly to the feed line to insure proper alignment and can trip up to two hundred feeders each. A single compressor can be used to power an entire five thousand sow unit.
- When the lever is in the lowered position, the ball valve seals the bottom of the feeder
- As the lever is raised, the ball valve is lifted through the feed to provide complete dropout
Drop Tube
AP's adjustable drop tube can be moved from 8-1/2” to 22” to adapt to any installation. It is designed to slide over a 2” (2-3/8” OD) gestation feed pipe.
This product provides a low cost alternative to using PVC pipe, couplers and adapters.
Trickle Feeding
Trickle Feeding Systems from AP are ideally suited to provide automated feeding of gestating sows in group housing. The low RPM trickle feed auger can be adjusted to the consumption rate of the slowest sows, eliminating aggressive behaviour caused by competition for feed.
Trickle feed adapters can be used to convert new or existing feed systems to trickle feeding, allowing for the cost-effective conversion of existing facilities to group housing with trickle feeding.
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