DRYRAPID. The versatile dry feed conveying system

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1 DRYRAPID The versatile dry feed conveying system

Both DR 850 and DR 1500 are flexible, efficient pipe

or pellets has to be conveyed or rationed out in a pig

system right through from the silo to the feeding trough.

850 Versatile possibilities of DRY RAPID In a sow house:

Supplies the computer-controlled CALLMATIC

groups; ) SIMULTAN feeding of pregnant sows in group

850 kg/h or as DR 1500 with approx. 1500 kg/h.

applications in all areas of pig management.

self-feeders; ) As a conveying system for

In a finishing house: ) Supplies all types of Use of

feeding of pregnant sows in group management Tube

Advantages ) Designed in modular units, DRY RAPID allows

suited for the modernisation of existing pig units; )

auger is not required; ) Possibility of upgrading to a

MACHINE self-feeders for rearing and finishing ) The

by means of a telescopic drop tube; ) High conveying

2 Both DR 850 and DR 1500 are flexible, efficient pipe conveying systems for d Wherever dry feed whether meal or pellets has to be conveyed or rationed out in a pig operation, Big Dutchman s DRY RAPID is the ideal feeding system right through from the silo to the feeding trough. This efficient pipe conveying system is available as DR 850 Versatile possibilities of DRY RAPID In a sow house: ) Individual sow feeding via volume dispensers; ) Supplies the computer-controlled CALLMATIC feeding-on-demand system for feeding pregnant sows in groups; ) SIMULTAN feeding of pregnant sows in group management; ) Supplies tube feeders for feeding pregnant sows in group management. with a conveying capacity of approx. 850 kg/h or as DR 1500 with approx kg/h. It is designed in modular units and allows many possible applications in all areas of pig management. For piglet rearing: ) Supplies all types of self-feeders; ) As a conveying system for computer-controlled DRY EXACT dry feeding concept. In a finishing house: ) Supplies all types of self-feeders; ) As a conveying system for computer-controlled DRY EXACT dry feeding concept. Use of volume dispensers for individual sow feeding SIMULTAN feeding of pregnant sows in group management Tube feeders for feeding pregnant sows in group management Advantages ) Designed in modular units, DRY RAPID allows a variety of assembly formats and is therefore ideally suited for the modernisation of existing pig units; ) Direct removal of feed from a bin an additional feed auger is not required; ) Possibility of upgrading to a fully automatic DRY EXACT feeding system; Supplying LEAN MACHINE self-feeders for rearing and finishing ) The filling level can be separately adjusted at all feeders by means of a telescopic drop tube; ) High conveying capacity; ) Smooth feed transport with minimum feed wastage; ) Virtually maintenance-free and long service life.

3 ry feed allowing very versatile use in sow management, piglet rearing and finish Main components of the DRY RAPID conveying system 1. Drive unit ) The compact constructional unit can be installed inside or outside the house as it is contained within a stainless steel housing; ) This drive unit is suitable for use with either a conveying chain or cable; ) It is equipped with an automatic tensioning device. 2. Conveyor pipe ) Is made of 1.25 or 1.5 mm thick galvanized steel tube with an outside diameter of 45 or 60 mm. 4. Feed hopper ) Made of non-corrosive stainless steel; ) Can be installed inside or outside the house directly underneath a feed bin; ) The conveying capacity is infinitely variable by means of a slide shut-off; ) Available as a one or, alternatively two-track feed hopper if 2 different circuits are to be supplied with feed; corner ) The corner housing is available in stainless steel or synthetic material a transparent plastic cover can also be supplied; ) All versions are non-corrosive and ideally suited for outside mounting; ) The ball-bearing corner wheel is made of glass fibre reinforced plastic to obtain minor friction resistance in the corner wheel. 3. Conveyor cable/conveying chain ) The conveyor cable is made of galvanized steel, the conveying chain is made of customhardened steel; ) The driving plates are made of high-grade synthetic material and are applied to the cable or chain every 51 or 71 mm; ) With the conveying chain, the driving plates are situated so that all chain links remain free, thus only small feed quantities are entrained. ) Feed hopper available with forced feed; ) Hopper with forced feedback, thus a system overflow is prevented.

4 ing areas 6. Outlet with shutter ) For supplying all types of selffeeders; ) Consists of synthetic material, with shut-off devices that can be operated either individually or in groups; ) Can be equipped with either rigid or telescopic drop tubes. 7. Volume dispenser ) For individual sow feeding with infinitely variable volume dosages; ) Translucent storage tank with a capacity of 6 litres; ) Minimum quantity less than 1 litre; ) Large lateral opening for easy addition of feed additives as well as trouble-free cleaning. 8. Time switch ) The installation of a time switch allows feeding times to be pre-programmed. 9. Sensor ) Stops the operation of DRY RAPID when the last volume dispenser or selffeeder is fully supplied with feed. 10. Release station for volume dispenser ) The manual release station can be used as a simple winch with crank handle; ) The automatic release station can automatically release up to 250 volume dispensers. 11. Medicator ) For exact mixing of vitamins, prophylactics, medicine, or other feed additives in pulverised form in the dry feed; ) The metering capacity ranges from 400 to 8,000 g/h; ) Can be installed into the conveyor pipe of the DR 850 and DR 1500 in front of the first outlet; ) Allows an immediate and, above all, low-priced treatment of diseases in the pig house.

5 DRY EXACT the computer-controlled dry feeding system Big Dutchman can offer two different computercontrolled dry feeding systems, meeting all the requirements of modern pig nutrition: ) DRY EXACT-Standard or ) DRY EXACT-CombiMix. Both systems can meter out accurate quantities of feed at the individual feed valves. Operation of DRY EXACT-Standard After the start of the feeding process, the quantity of feed for all valves requiring the same feed mix is filled into a weighed mixer. One preparation can consist of up to 14 ingredients. The mixed feed is weighed into portions and passes into the DR Short spaces between the portions prevent the different feed preparations from being mixed. After each feed metering, an after-flow control is carried out to balance the weight variations of the feed. Once the weighed portion has reached the required automatic valve, the latter opens and feed is dispensed into the trough. At the same time the mixer continues to supply feed to the conveyor pipe for other valves. This process continues until the mixer is empty and the next preparation can be mixed. Weigh bar 400 kg mixer Valve 4 Valve 3 Valve 2 Valve 1 Drive unit Feed hopper Overflow alarm Trough Operational diagram DRY EXACT-Standard MC 99 NT feeding computer Pneumatic feed valve MC 99 NT with its 32-bit high-performance processor represents the most recent computer technology. It controls the entire system, from monitoring, via finishing control and on through to the evaluation of the whole finishing period. How DRY EXACT-CombiMix works DRY EXACT-CombiMix is a computer-controlled dry feeding system characterised by a small mixer (capacity 100 l). This means that an individual feed preparation with outstanding mixing quality can be called-up for each valve. Moreover and important for the future multi-phase feeding is possible at each valve. After the start of the feeding process, the mixer is filled with up to 14 different feed ingredients. The ready-made mixture is then transferred to the feed hopper with a funnel located below it, and from there to the first valve by means of the DR The mixer then prepares the preparation for the next valve. A sensor at the conveyor pipe right behind the feed hopper checks when the conveyor pipe is empty so that the different preparations do not get mixed. This process is repeated until all valves have been supplied with feed. As an optional extra, DRY EXACT-CombiMix can be upgraded to become a sensor feeding system. Each feed hopper then contains a sensor informing the computer as soon as the hopper is empty. View into a feed kitchen with DRY EXACT-CombiMix

6 Possible uses of DRY RAPID 1 2 SIMULTAN feeding of pregnant sows in group management Supplying self-feeders for piglet rearing and finishing Individual sow feeding via volume dispensers 9 Supplying tube feeders for feeding pregnant sows in group management Key 1 Drive unit 2 Feed hopper with forced feedback 3 Conveyor pipe with cable or chain 4 90 corner 5 Sensor for switching off DRY RAPID Automatic release station for volume dispenser 7 Outlet with shutter and telescopic drop tube 8 Volume dispenser 9 Auger drive 10 Control unit Technical data DRY RAPID 850 DRY RAPID 1500 Drive capacity 1.5 kw 1.5 kw Cable or chain speed 27 m/min 27 m/min Conveying capacity 870 kg/h 1,580 kg/h at a filling level of 66 % and a feed density of 650 kg/m 3 Max. conveying length with 4 corners 300 m 300 m Big Dutchman Pig Equipment GmbH P.O. Box Vechta Germany Tel. +49(0) Fax +49(0) big@bigdutchman.de Technical details subject to change. e 5/2002

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