Imetec Manure Collector Feeding System — Application Effects in Different Farms

The original 450mm widened modular feeding system of imetec manure collector is a core technology developed by Tai'an Imetec Machinery to address the pain points of manure cleaning in various farms. Equipped with three replaceable modules (paddle, ice-breaker, and brush head), combined with flexible blades and high-strength conveying chains, it is suitable for large-scale dairy farms, beef cattle fattening farms, sheep farms, pig farms and small family farms. It can efficiently handle all types of manure, including dry and hard, sticky, frozen, and fine manure, achieving the core needs of efficient manure cleaning, ground protection, and labor saving. With stable performance and outstanding application effects, it has become the preferred equipment for manure cleaning in various pastures.

Large-scale dairy farms are one of the core application scenarios of Imetec's feeding system, mainly dealing with semi-dry manure with bedding (moisture content 60%-70%). This type of manure is mixed with bedding such as sawdust and straw, which is difficult to clean and easy to damage the barn floor. The flexible blades of Imetec's feeding system can fit the ground accurately, which not only will not scratch the expensive rubber beds, but also can avoid scratches on the cement floor, reducing the risk of bacterial growth and cattle hoof diseases. In winter, the temperature of pastures in northern China is extremely low, and manure is easy to freeze. After switching to the ice-breaker module, it can easily break frozen manure at -15℃, ensuring uninterrupted manure cleaning operations. Test data shows that for a 1,000-cow dairy farm, a single person operating the D-series 4WD model equipped with this feeding system can complete all manure cleaning work within 2 hours, reducing the ammonia concentration in the barn by 40%, effectively reducing the incidence of respiratory diseases and hoof diseases in cattle, and indirectly increasing milk yield by 2%-5%. It is recommended to match the ice-breaker/paddle module and stainless steel hopper to further improve corrosion resistance and operation efficiency.

The manure in beef cattle fattening farms is mainly thick and dry (moisture content 40%-50%), with a manure layer thickness of up to 5-10cm, and contains a lot of feed residues, which has high requirements for the power and durability of the feeding system. Imetec's feeding system has strong power and adopts mining-grade high-strength conveying chains, which are wear-resistant and durable, and can meet the high-intensity operation needs of 3-4 shifts per day. During operation, there is no material jamming or residue, completely solving the pain point of incomplete conveying of traditional manure cleaning equipment. One C-series 2WD model equipped with this feeding system can ｒｅｐｌａｃｅ 5 workers, which not only greatly reduces labor costs, but also improves manure cleaning efficiency, reducing the incidence of beef cattle hoof diseases by 60% and shortening the fattening period by 3-5 days, bringing significant economic benefits to the farm. It is recommended to match the paddle module to adapt to the efficient conveying of dry and hard manure.

The barns of large-scale sheep farms are mostly low and narrow, with a height of ≤2.2m and a channel width of only 1.8-2.0m. Moreover, sheep manure is fine and dry (moisture content 30%-40%), with strong dispersibility and difficulty in collection. The A-series low-profile side feeding model of Imetec has a passing height of only 1.9m, which can realize 360° in-place steering, easily shuttling through narrow barn channels without occupying extra space. The feeding system is equipped with a brush head module, which can accurately collect fine sheep manure with a collection rate of 99%, avoiding blockage of slatted floors. At the same time, the equipment operation noise is ≤75dB, which will not interfere with sheep activities, reduce sheep stress response, and avoid slow weight gain caused by stress. For a 2,000-sheep farm, a single person can complete all manure cleaning work in 1.5 hours, with efficiency far exceeding manual cleaning. It is recommended to match the brush head module and reversing image to improve operation safety and convenience.

The manure in large-scale pig farms is mainly sticky (moisture content 70%-80%), containing a lot of urine, which is easy to adhere to the ground, and the hygiene requirements are extremely high, requiring avoidance of cross-contamination. Imetec's feeding system adopts an anti-adhesion design to ensure that sticky manure is conveyed without slipping or residue. The sealed feeding and transportation design can effectively reduce ammonia emission, improve the air quality in the barn by 50%, and significantly reduce the piglet diarrhea rate by 30%. At the same time, it replaces the traditional manual flushing + manure scraping mode, saving 60% of water resources. It is recommended to choose the D-series 4WD model to adapt to the wet and slippery barn environment and ensure more stable operation. For small family farms with limited budget and simple operation needs, the A/C series small-capacity models are sufficient. The equipment is easy to operate and multi-purpose, and can be used in multiple areas such as barns, activity fields, and composting areas. Many models are included in the agricultural machinery subsidy catalog, with a maximum of 30% purchase subsidy, short investment return cycle and outstanding cost performance, fully meeting the manure cleaning needs of small farms.