Main Feed Auger Delivery Line

The Main Feed Auger Delivery Line is an automatic dry-feed conveying system designed to transport bulk feed from an outdoor storage silo or feed hopper to livestock houses, intermediate hoppers or downstream feeding equipment.

A flexible coreless auger rotates inside an enclosed feed tube and continuously moves pellets, mash or other suitable dry feed along the conveying route. The system is widely used as a main filling line in commercial pig farms, broiler houses, breeder farms and other intensive livestock production facilities.

The conveying route, auger diameter, tube diameter, drive unit, inlet arrangement and outlet configuration can be selected according to feed type, required conveying capacity, silo location, house layout and project requirements. It can be integrated into new pig farm construction, livestock equipment projects and steel structure building layouts.

• Automatic Silo-to-House Transport: Moves dry feed directly from bulk storage silos to livestock house feeding systems.
• Flexible Auger Design: Coreless spiral construction allows the conveying line to follow suitable bends and changes in direction.
• Enclosed Feed Conveying: Feed travels inside a closed tube, helping reduce contamination, spillage and exposure to the farm environment.
• Suitable for Dry Feed: Designed for compatible pellet, crumble, mash and ground feed according to system selection.
• Automatic Start and Stop: The drive motor can be controlled through feed level sensors or a compatible feeding controller.
• Multiple Outlet Options: One main line can be configured to supply one or more intermediate hoppers or feeding lines when system design permits.
• Reduced Manual Handling: Automated bulk feed transport lowers labor requirements for commercial livestock operations.
• Custom Routing: Line length, elevation changes and installation path can be designed around individual livestock buildings.
• System Integration: Suitable for connection with feed silos, silo weighing systems, feed level sensors and automatic in-house feeding equipment.

• Flexible Auger: Spiral conveying element that rotates inside the feed tube and moves feed along the line.
• Feed Conveying Tube: Encloses the auger and provides the transport path between the silo and receiving equipment.
• Silo Boot / Feed Outlet: Transfers dry feed from the silo cone into the auger line.
• Drive Unit: Electric motor and transmission assembly that rotates the flexible auger.
• Anchor / End Unit: Supports correct auger operation and mechanical alignment at the end of the conveying line.
• Intermediate Hopper: Receives feed before it enters an in-house pan, chain or other feeding system.
• Feed Level Sensor: Detects feed demand and can automatically control the main feed line.
• Tube Supports and Suspension: Galvanized steel brackets, hangers or support frames stabilize the conveying route.
• Control Box: Provides motor protection, start-stop control and optional sensor interface according to project configuration.

Dry feed flows from the storage silo through the silo outlet or boot into the conveying tube. When the electric drive starts, the flexible auger rotates inside the tube and carries feed toward the livestock building.

Feed is discharged into an intermediate hopper, distribution line or other compatible feeding equipment. A feed level sensor installed at the receiving point can detect when additional feed is required and automatically start the main auger system.

When the receiving hopper reaches the preset feed level, the sensor sends a stop signal to the controller and the auger drive stops. This automatic cycle supports reliable feed supply while reducing unnecessary motor operation and manual supervision.

• Commercial pig farms
• Sow and breeding farms
• Nursery and finishing pig houses
• Broiler poultry houses
• Breeder and pullet farms
• Layer farm feeding projects
• Feed silo to livestock house transportation
• Automatic feed storage and conveying systems
• Pig farm construction and expansion projects
• Steel structure livestock buildings
• Integrated livestock farm automation projects

• Auger diameter and feed tube diameter
• Conveying line length
• Feed conveying capacity
• Single or multiple silo outlets
• Single or multiple receiving hoppers
• Horizontal and inclined conveying sections
• Drive motor specification
• Feed level sensor configuration
• Motor protection and automatic control panel
• Connection with silo weighing or feed monitoring systems
• OEM configuration available upon request
• Designed according to local climate and farm conditions

Route Planning: The feed conveying route should be planned from the silo outlet to the receiving hopper with suitable support spacing, gradual bends and minimum unnecessary changes in direction.

Tube Installation: Feed tubes should be firmly supported and correctly aligned. Bending radius and elevation changes should comply with the selected auger system requirements.

Auger Installation: The flexible auger should be installed without twisting, deformation or incorrect tension. All coupling and drive components should be assembled according to the system configuration.

Sensor Position: The feed level sensor should normally be installed in the receiving hopper or at the terminal feed point where it can reliably detect feed demand.

Commissioning: Check motor rotation, auger movement, sensor response and feed flow before continuous operation. The system should run smoothly without abnormal vibration or excessive mechanical resistance.

Routine Maintenance: Periodically inspect the auger, tubes, drive unit, suspension supports, feed outlets, electrical connections and sensors. Remove accumulated feed and check wear in high-load or curved sections during scheduled farm maintenance.

• Reduces manual transport of bulk livestock feed.
• Provides continuous feed supply from outdoor silo storage to livestock houses.
• Supports automatic operation through feed level sensors.
• Helps reduce feed spillage and environmental contamination.
• Allows flexible routing around livestock buildings and farm infrastructure.
• Can serve multiple feeding systems from a centralized bulk feed storage area.
• Supports large-scale pig farm and poultry farm automation.
• Can be coordinated with silo weighing and feed inventory monitoring equipment.

Q: What is the purpose of a main feed auger delivery line?

A: It transports dry feed from an outdoor storage silo to intermediate hoppers or automatic feeding systems inside livestock buildings.

Q: What types of feed can the auger transport?

A: The system is intended for compatible dry livestock feed such as pellets, mash, crumble and ground feed. Final selection should consider particle size, density and flow characteristics.

Q: Can the line include bends?

A: Yes. Flexible auger systems can follow suitable curved sections, but the number and radius of bends affect conveying capacity, motor load and maximum practical line length.

Q: Can the main feed line start automatically?

A: Yes. A feed level sensor can be installed at the receiving hopper to automatically start and stop the auger according to feed demand.

Q: Can one silo supply several feeding lines?

A: Multiple outlet or distribution configurations are available when the conveying layout and feed demand are properly engineered.

Q: Can the system be used in an existing pig farm?

A: Yes. Retrofit installation is possible where the silo outlet, building access, support structure, electrical supply and conveying route are suitable.

Q: What information is required for quotation?

A: Please provide feed type, required capacity, silo location, conveying distance, height difference, number of bends, quantity of receiving hoppers, electrical supply and livestock house layout.