DROP FEEDING SYSTEMS

DROP FEEDING SYSTEMS

DROP FEEDING SYSTEMS

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides detailed information on AP's drop feeding systems designed for modern pork producers. These systems are engineered for reliable performance, offering efficient designs, flexible options, and proven dependability.
Key Features:
  • Front mounted adjustment and individual slide shut-off for precise feed control.
  • Translucent body for visual confirmation of feed levels.
  • Weighted ball valve ensures secure closure and feed flow when emptying.
  • All plastic construction with stainless steel hardware for durability.
Product Variants:
  • Econo-Drop: Adjustable from 1.5 lbs. to 12 lbs. with a front-mounted adjustment and slide shut-off.
  • Ultra-Drop: Adjustable from 1 lb. to 8 lbs. with a convenient knob adjustment and slide shut-off.
  • Accu-Drop: Offers precision lock-in setting adjustment from 1.5 lbs. to 12 lbs. with a rotating shut-off.
  • INTāK: Provides 24/7 feed availability, reduces waste, and is adaptable to various feed types and existing feeders.
Performance and Benefits:
  • AP drop feeders help maintain individual sow condition, reduce stress during feeding, save labor, and prevent feed waste.
  • Designed to withstand harsh environments and frequent wash downs, ensuring long-term reliability.
Specifications:
  • Dimensions and capacities vary across models, with specific measurements provided for each type.
  • INTāK system performance data indicates improved sow condition and increased weaning weight.
Additional Features:
  • Farrowing Drop Feeders eliminate the need for feed carts and reduce labor costs.
  • Heavy-duty construction with clear PVC tubes and stainless steel valves for easy feed level monitoring.
Conclusion: AP's drop feeding systems are designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of swine production facilities, offering a range of options to suit different needs and applications.
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ECONO | ULTRA | ACCU | INTāK DROP FEEDING SYSTEMS

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DROP FEEDING SYSTEMS Efficient, Flexible and Proven To meet the needs of the modern pork producer, you need to be able to accommodate a variety of applications with consistently reliable performance. AP’s selection of drop feeders won’t disappoint with efficient designs, flexible options, and proven dependability. Engineered for reliable performance at an affordable price. Designed with producer input to meet the requirements of both gestating and lactating sows. • Front mounted adjustment. • Individual slide shut-off. • Translucent body allows visual confirmation of feed level. • Weighted ball...

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Several options available with features ideally suited to your facilities and application. Heavy duty construction designed to provide years of durable, reliable performance. Optimize sow herd performance by maximizing feed intake with the AP INTāK Ad-Lib lactation feeding system. • Precision lock-in setting adjustment. • Balanced design insures that the feeder hangs straight and maintains accuracy. • Individual slide shut-off. • Translucent body allows visual confirmation of feed level. • Weighted ball valve securely closes the feeder and insures feed flow when emptying. • Fresh feed available...

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DROP FEEDING SYSTEMS Dependable Year after Year AP drop feeders provide you with the ability to maintain individual sow condition, decrease stress during feeding, save labor and prevent feed waste. Designed to stand up to the harsh environment, daily use and frequent wash downs, you can depend on AP drop feeders to provide years of reliable service saving you time and money. ECONO-DROP FEEDERS ULTRA-DROP FEEDERS ACCU-DROP FEEDERS Engineered for reliable performance at an affordable price, AP’s EconoDrop features a simple front mounted adjustment, individual slide shutoff, and translucent body...

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Test Results from Michigan State University Dept. of Animal Science (Peng 2005) INTAK DIMENSIONS HOPPER DIMENSIONS F Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Farrowing Drop Feeders Eliminate feed carts and reduce the cost of labor associated with hand feeding lactating sows with AP's Farrowing Drop Feeders. Heavy wall, clear pvc tube and stainless steel valve. Capacity markings on the clear feed tube provide an easy indicator of the amount of feed being dropped. Sliding band can be moved on the tube to record the amount of feed previously dropped. Flexible coupler aids in alignment with the feeder and permit clear access to the head gate. Spring loaded stainless steel discharge cup snaps securely into the closed position. Each feeder is equipped with...

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PROVEN & DEPENDABLE™ In today’s competitive market place, it is essential to maximize the efficiency and performance of your swine production facilities. AP is the industry leader in the manufacture of proven and dependable swine production equipment designed to help you meet these goals. Ask About AP’s Feed Delivery Systems and Accessories AP drop feeders are designed to be used with either our Flex-Flo™ or Chain-Disk feed delivery systems which can be adapted to gestation and lactation facilities of any size or design. In addition, a variety of accessories are available to adapt to your equipment,...

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