Twin-Bin Auger Feed Delivery System

The Twin-Bin Auger Feed Delivery System is an enclosed automatic feed conveying solution designed to transfer dry feed from two outdoor storage bins or silos to feeding equipment inside commercial pig houses and other livestock buildings.

A flexible spring auger rotates inside a compatible conveying tube and moves feed from the selected silo discharge point toward barn hoppers, feed drops, dispensers or other downstream feeding equipment. The twin-bin arrangement provides additional feed storage and can also support projects requiring two feed sources or different feed formulations.

The modular system is suitable for new pig farm construction, livestock equipment modernization and steel structure building projects. Silo arrangement, auger diameter, conveying route, motor configuration, control system and feed outlet layout can be designed according to project requirements.

• Twin-Bin Feed Supply: Two feed bins can be arranged to increase storage capacity, improve supply continuity or accommodate different feed types.
• Flexible Auger Conveying: A centerless spiral auger provides reliable transfer of suitable dry livestock feed through an enclosed conveying tube.
• Enclosed Feed Path: Helps protect feed from rain, contamination and unnecessary environmental exposure during transfer from silo to livestock building.
• Automatic Bin Selection: Compatible actuators and controls can be configured to switch feed supply between bins according to operating requirements.
• Reduced Manual Handling: Automates bulk feed transportation from outdoor storage to barn feeding points.
• Flexible Farm Layout: Tube sections, curves, suspension components and outlet locations can be configured around different pig house layouts.
• Feed Level Control: Optional sensors can automatically start and stop the conveying system according to downstream feed demand.
• Durable Components: High-strength augers, wear-resistant tubing and corrosion-resistant support components are available for demanding commercial farm environments.
• Expandable Design: The system can be integrated with silo monitoring, weighing, feed control and farm management equipment according to project requirements.

• Twin Feed Silos / Bins: Store bulk dry feed outside the livestock building and provide gravity discharge to the conveying system.
• Bin Transitions: Connect each silo cone with the feed boot while supporting smooth feed flow into the auger line.
• Bin Boots: Direct feed from the silo transition into the auger conveying tube.
• Flexible Auger: High-strength spiral conveying element rotating inside the feed tube.
• Conveying Tube: Compatible polymer or project-specific tube forming an enclosed feed transportation route.
• Elbows and Curved Sections: Allow the feed line to follow suitable changes in direction between silo area and pig house.
• Drive Motor and Gear Unit: Provide controlled rotational power to the flexible auger.
• Control Unit: Coordinates auger operation according to feed demand and sensor signals.
• Feed Level Sensors: Detect feed availability at selected downstream points and provide automatic start-stop control.
• Feed Drops: Transfer conveyed feed from the main auger line into feeders, hoppers, dispensers or secondary feeding systems.
• Suspension and Support Components: Secure the conveying tube to the pig house or steel structure building.

Dry feed stored in either of the two silos moves by gravity through the silo transition and bin boot into the auger conveying tube. A motor-driven flexible spiral rotates inside the tube and continuously carries the feed toward the livestock building.

The twin-bin arrangement can be configured so that the operator or an automatic control system selects the required feed source. Depending on project design, the second bin can provide additional storage, backup feed supply or a different feed formulation.

Inside the pig house, feed is discharged through selected outlets into hoppers, feeding machines, sow dispensers or other feeding equipment. A level sensor installed at the control point can stop the drive motor when sufficient feed is available and restart the system when additional feed is required.

Automatic boot slide actuators can also be incorporated into suitable systems to manage feed inventory and change the active silo while reducing the risk of the feeding line running empty.

• Commercial pig farms
• Sow and breeding farms
• Piglet nursery houses
• Grower and finishing pig houses
• Multi-barn livestock production complexes
• Two-ration feeding projects
• High-capacity feed storage projects
• Automatic dry feeding systems
• New pig farm construction projects
• Existing livestock farm modernization
• Steel structure livestock buildings
• Integrated feed storage and conveying projects

• Twin silo capacity and silo dimensions
• Straight-through or project-specific tandem arrangement
• Auger diameter and conveying capacity
• Feed conveying route and total line length
• Tube and elbow configuration
• Drive motor and gear unit selection
• Manual or automatic silo selection
• Bin boot slide actuator
• Feed level sensors and safety controls
• Feed outlet quantity and locations
• Connection with feed dispensers or secondary feed lines
• Integration with silo weighing or feed inventory monitoring systems
• Voltage and frequency according to destination market
• OEM configuration available upon request
• Designed according to local climate and farm conditions

System Planning: Confirm silo positions, feed type, bulk density, required conveying rate, route length, elevation changes, curve quantity, feed outlet locations and barn layout before equipment selection.

Silo and Boot Installation: Feed bins should be installed on suitable foundations. Transitions and boots must be correctly aligned so feed can enter the auger without unnecessary restriction.

Auger Tube Installation: Conveying tubes should follow smooth routes with properly supported curves. Excessive bends or unsupported sections should be avoided because they can increase auger wear and drive load.

Drive Unit: Install the motor and control unit at the specified end of the line with sufficient access for inspection, tension adjustment and routine maintenance.

Sensor Commissioning: Feed level switches and bin-selection controls should be tested before normal operation to confirm correct automatic start, stop and feed-source selection.

Routine Maintenance: Periodically inspect the flexible auger, tube wear areas, elbows, bin boots, bearings, motor, electrical controls and suspension hardware. Remove accumulated feed where necessary and replace worn components before they affect feed delivery reliability.

A typical commercial pig farm installation uses two outdoor galvanized feed silos positioned beside the livestock building. Each silo is connected through a transition and boot to the flexible auger feed delivery system.

For farms using one common ration, the second bin can increase available storage and provide operational flexibility during feed deliveries. For projects using different diets, a suitable tandem or independently controlled arrangement can be designed so that feed selection follows the production program.

The final configuration should be engineered according to animal population, daily feed demand, silo capacity, barn dimensions, feeding equipment and required automation level.

Q: Why use two feed bins instead of one?

A: A twin-bin system can provide increased storage, backup feed capacity or separate storage for different feed formulations. The preferred arrangement depends on the farm feeding program.

Q: Can the system automatically switch from one silo to another?

A: Yes. Compatible automatic boot slide actuators and control equipment can be configured to change the active feed bin according to feed inventory or operating conditions.

Q: What types of feed can a flexible auger convey?

A: Flexible auger systems are commonly used with suitable dry livestock feeds including mash, pellets and crumbles. The auger model should be selected according to feed particle size, density and required capacity.

Q: Can the system be used with an existing feed silo?

A: Yes, in many projects. The existing silo outlet, transition, foundation, available space and required conveying route should be checked before confirming compatibility.

Q: Can one auger line supply several feeding points?

A: Yes. Feed outlets can be positioned along compatible sections of the conveying line to supply selected hoppers, dispensers or feeding equipment according to the barn layout.

Q: Can the system work with feed level sensors?

A: Yes. A compatible level sensor can automatically request feed and control auger operation, helping maintain feed availability at the designated downstream point.

Q: What information is required for quotation?

A: Please provide pig house dimensions, animal quantity, silo capacity, feed type, required conveying capacity, route length, elevation changes, curve quantity, feed outlet quantity, voltage, frequency and a farm layout or drawing if available.