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Feeding Systems
Automatic (Pan) Feeding System
Sensor-controlled pan feeding line — hopper, auger, trays and winch lifting — that runs the house without manual intervention.
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Overview
The pan feeding system consists of a driving device, hopper, conveying pipe, auger, feed trays, a suspension lifting device, an anti-perching device and a feed sensor. Feed is conveyed from the hopper into each tray so every broiler is fed.
The material-level sensor opens and closes the conveying motor automatically, which is what makes the line genuinely automatic rather than merely mechanised.
System components
Sensor
IFM sensor (Germany), used to detect feeder-pan material level.
Auger
Helical spring auger (South Africa), feeding capacity 450kg/h; diameters 36#, 49#, 63#, 75#, 90# — customisable.
Motor
Taiwan/Italy high-quality special driving reduction motor, IP55 protection, aluminium alloy frame, good heat dissipation.
Hanging System
Winch, pulley, S-hook, steel wire and related parts; maximum lifting weight 1600kg.
Feeder Pan
360° rotation prevents injury to chickens; 14-grill design for easy access with a special spill-proof edge.
Guides
Background reading on where this equipment fits in a poultry house.
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