Main Feed Line
Automatic feed transport from silo to secondary lines
Working Principle
The main feed line has the role of automatically transferring feed from the silo or main storage hopper (usually located at the end of the hall or outside) to the secondary feeding lines inside the farm. The process is fully automated:
- Feed from the large capacity hopper falls gravitationally into the transport tube
- The three-phase electric motor rotates a spiral (auger) inside the tube, which pushes the feed at a constant rate
- When feed reaches the secondary hoppers of the interior lines and fills them, a high-sensitivity sensor detects the maximum level and automatically stops the motor. When the level drops, the sensor restarts the system, ensuring continuous flow and eliminating waste or manual intervention
Product Description
The main feed transport system is a critical component for automating poultry farms. Designed to withstand demanding work environments, this system is constructed from high-quality anti-corrosive materials, such as galvanized steel with Al-Zn protective layer.
The use of key imported components (sensors from Europe and spirals from South Africa) guarantees reliable operation without blockages and uniform feed distribution, reducing bird stress and labor costs.
Performance and Technical Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Hopper Capacity | 800 kg - 1000 kg |
| Hopper Material | Hot-dip galvanized steel sheet with Al-Zn coating, sheet thickness 1.5 mm |
| Feed Tube Diameter | Available in 75 mm or 90 mm variants (depending on required flow rate and feed granulation) |
| Auger / Spiral | Premium quality |
| Level Sensor | High sensitivity |
| Motor Power Supply | Three-phase, 380V |
| Motor Power | 0.75 kW or 1.1 kW (depending on line length) |
| Motor Components | High-quality components |
Product Advantages
Precise automation
High-sensitivity level sensors (imported from Germany, Israel or Denmark) guarantee perfect feed flow control, preventing both line emptying and overloading.
Superior durability
The main hopper is manufactured from 1.5 mm thick sheet metal, hot-dip galvanized and covered with an Aluminum-Zinc (Al-Zn) protective layer, offering exceptional resistance to rust and wear.
Efficient transport
The heart of the system, the auger (spiral) imported from South Africa, is recognized worldwide for its resistance to torsion and friction, ensuring smooth transport of pellets or flour.
Industrial motors (380V)
Equipped with powerful three-phase motors from established manufacturers in Taiwan or Italy, designed for frequent starts and stops and to operate without problems in industrial mode.
Installation Utilities Required
To put the main feed line into operation, you need:
- Three-phase electrical supply: Stable 380V current source for powering the drive motor
- Command and control panel: To integrate the motor and level sensor in an automated circuit (so that the sensor can command motor stop/start)
- Installation space: Adequate space at the end of the hall for assembling and supporting the main hopper, which, at maximum capacity, can weigh up to one ton
- Fixing/support system: Chains, rods or cables for suspending and perfectly straight alignment of the feed tubes (75 mm or 90 mm) along the route
