Steel Tube Auger Feed Line

The Steel Tube Auger Feed Line is an enclosed automatic feed conveying system designed for commercial pig farms, poultry houses and other intensive livestock facilities. A rotating flexible or coreless steel auger moves dry feed through rigid steel tubing from the feed silo or receiving hopper to designated feeding points inside the livestock building.

Compared with conventional open conveying methods, the enclosed tube structure helps protect feed from external contamination, reduces feed spillage and supports clean, organized farm layouts. Steel tubing is particularly suitable for projects requiring strong mechanical protection, structural rigidity and resistance to wear.

The system can be incorporated into new pig farm construction, steel structure livestock buildings and modernization projects. Tube diameter, auger size, conveying capacity, motor configuration, line length, bends, outlets and control functions can be selected according to project requirements.

• Enclosed Feed Conveying: Dry feed is transported inside a closed tube, helping reduce contamination, dust dispersion and feed loss.
• Durable Steel Tube: Galvanized or corrosion-resistant steel tubing provides strong mechanical protection for demanding livestock farm installations.
• Flexible Auger Transport: A continuous spiral auger can convey feed horizontally, on an incline and through properly designed curved sections.
• Automatic Operation: Feed delivery can be controlled by level sensors, control switches, timers or compatible farm control systems.
• Reduced Manual Labor: Transfers feed automatically from bulk storage to livestock buildings or downstream feeding equipment.
• Modular Line Design: Straight tubes, elbows, couplers, outlet drops and extensions allow adaptation to different barn layouts.
• Suitable for High-Wear Feed: Steel tube configurations can be selected for applications where greater wear resistance is required.
• Project-Specific Capacity: Auger diameter, tube diameter and drive power can be matched to required feed flow and conveying distance.

• Steel Feed Tube: Rigid galvanized or corrosion-resistant tubing forms the enclosed feed conveying path.
• Flexible Auger: High-strength spiral auger rotates inside the tube and moves feed continuously along the line.
• Drive Unit: Electric motor and gearbox provide the torque required to rotate the auger.
• Silo Boot / Transition: Connects the bulk feed silo discharge with the auger conveying tube.
• Tube Couplers: Join individual steel tube sections and maintain alignment along the conveying route.
• Elbows / Curved Sections: Allow the feed line to change direction according to barn and silo layout.
• Feed Outlets: Transfer feed from the main auger line to feed bins, hoppers, dispensers or downstream feeding lines.
• Level Sensor: Detects feed demand at the terminal or receiving point and can start or stop the conveying system.
• Suspension and Support Components: Brackets, clamps and support structures maintain correct tube position and alignment.

Feed enters the steel conveying tube through a silo boot, hopper or transition assembly. When the drive motor starts, the flexible steel auger rotates inside the tube and continuously pushes or carries feed along the enclosed conveying path.

The feed can be moved through horizontal, inclined and appropriately designed curved sections before reaching outlet drops, distribution hoppers or downstream feeding equipment. A terminal feed sensor can monitor the receiving point and automatically stop the drive when sufficient feed is available.

When the feed level falls, the controller can restart the auger and replenish the system. This automatic cycle provides consistent feed availability while reducing manual handling and unnecessary motor operation.

• Commercial pig farms
• Grower and finishing pig houses
• Sow and breeding farms
• Broiler and breeder houses
• Layer and turkey production facilities
• Feed silo-to-barn conveying systems
• Feed bin filling applications
• Livestock feed storage and distribution projects
• Pig farm construction and expansion projects
• Steel structure livestock buildings
• Automatic livestock feeding system upgrades

• Steel tube diameter and wall specification
• Flexible auger diameter and pitch
• Required conveying capacity
• Feed line length and routing
• Horizontal and inclined conveying sections
• Curved tube and elbow configuration
• Single or tandem silo discharge arrangements
• Motor and gearbox configuration
• Feed outlet quantity and position
• Level sensors and automatic control functions
• Suspension and structural support arrangement
• OEM configuration available upon request
• Designed according to local climate and farm conditions

Route Planning: Determine the shortest practical conveying path between the feed silo and receiving equipment. Excessive bends, unnecessary elevation changes and unsuitable tube support spacing should be avoided.

Tube Installation: Steel tube sections should be properly aligned and securely joined with compatible couplers. Supports and suspension components should prevent excessive sagging, vibration and movement during operation.

Auger Installation: The flexible auger should be installed according to the required line length and maintained under the correct operating condition specified for the selected system.

Drive Installation: The motor and gearbox must be mounted securely and aligned with the feed line. Electrical protection and overload protection should comply with local project requirements.

Sensor Setup: A feed level sensor can be installed at the terminal hopper or receiving point to control automatic start and stop cycles.

Routine Maintenance: Regularly inspect the auger, steel tube, couplers, motor, gearbox, bearings, electrical connections and feed sensors. Worn components should be replaced before they cause excessive friction or feed blockage.

• Automates feed transfer from bulk silos to livestock buildings.
• Reduces manual feed handling and associated labor requirements.
• Enclosed conveying helps keep feed cleaner and reduces spillage.
• Steel tubing provides strong mechanical protection in demanding farm environments.
• Flexible routing helps accommodate different silo and barn layouts.
• Automatic level control helps maintain consistent feed availability.
• Modular construction simplifies expansion and replacement of individual sections.
• Suitable for integration with feed silos, weighing systems, automatic feeders and farm management equipment.

Q: What is the difference between a steel tube auger line and a standard plastic tube system?

A: Steel tubing provides greater structural rigidity and mechanical protection and can be selected for higher-wear or demanding installations. The preferred material depends on feed characteristics, installation environment, conveying capacity and project design.

Q: Can the feed line move feed around corners?

A: Yes. Properly engineered flexible auger systems can convey feed horizontally, vertically through limited elevation changes and around suitable curved sections. The permissible number and radius of bends depend on the selected auger system.

Q: Can the system be connected directly to an outdoor feed silo?

A: Yes. A silo boot or transition assembly can connect the feed silo discharge to the auger line for automatic transfer into the livestock house.

Q: Is automatic start and stop control available?

A: Yes. Feed level switches or sensors can control the motor according to feed demand at the receiving point.

Q: Is the system suitable for pig farms?

A: Yes. Auger feed delivery systems are commonly used in commercial pig production, including grower-finisher facilities and other automatic dry feeding applications.

Q: What information is required for a quotation?

A: Please provide feed type, required conveying capacity, horizontal distance, vertical rise, number of bends, silo capacity, barn layout, required outlet quantity, available power supply and control requirements.