Steel Feed Conveyor Tube

The Steel Feed Conveyor Tube is a structural conveying component used in automatic livestock feed transport systems. It forms the enclosed pathway through which a flexible or coreless auger moves dry feed from a bulk storage silo to poultry houses, pig barns, intermediate hoppers or feeding equipment.

Compared with open conveying methods, the enclosed tube helps protect feed against contamination, weather exposure, insects and rodents while reducing feed loss during transport. Steel tube configurations are particularly suitable for applications requiring increased rigidity, mechanical durability and resistance to impact.

Reference FLEX-AUGER systems use enclosed auger conveying technology capable of moving feed horizontally, vertically, on inclines and around suitable pre-formed corners. Steel Model 108 configurations use an outside tube diameter of approximately 108 mm and are applied in breeder, layer, broiler, bin-filling and grain-moving systems. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Tube diameter, wall thickness, section length, coupling method and corrosion protection can be customized according to project requirements, making the product suitable for new pig farm construction, poultry projects and steel structure livestock buildings.

• Enclosed Feed Transport: Helps keep feed protected from outside contamination and reduces losses during conveying.
• Steel Construction: Provides good mechanical rigidity for demanding livestock and agricultural applications.
• Suitable for Flexible Augers: Designed to guide rotating coreless augers used in automatic feed delivery systems.
• Multiple Routing Options: Can be incorporated into horizontal, inclined, vertical and curved conveying layouts when used with compatible elbows and system components.
• Low Space Requirement: Enclosed auger systems can be installed in relatively compact service spaces compared with many conventional conveyor arrangements. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Reliable Feed Flow: Smooth internal surfaces and correct tube dimensions help maintain consistent auger rotation and feed movement.
• Commercial Farm Durability: Suitable for frequent daily operation in poultry, pig and livestock feeding projects.
• Corrosion Protection: Galvanized or other corrosion-resistant finishes are available according to project requirements.
• Easy Section Replacement: Modular straight tube sections can be replaced individually during maintenance.
• Custom Project Design: Tube size, length and connection interfaces can be matched to the conveying capacity and auger system.

• Steel Conveyor Tube: Main cylindrical housing that contains and guides the rotating flexible auger.
• Tube Couplings: Join straight pipe sections and help maintain alignment through the complete feed line.
• Flexible Auger: Rotating spring-like steel auger located inside the tube and responsible for transporting the feed.
• Pre-Formed Elbows: Allow the conveying route to change direction where compatible with the selected system.
• Tube Supports: Brackets, clamps or suspension components secure the line to the livestock building structure.
• Feed Outlets: Optional discharge fittings allow feed to leave the main tube and enter feeders or secondary lines.
• Drive Connection: Tube end interfaces with the power unit and drive assembly.
• Boot / Intake Connection: Connects the feed storage silo or hopper to the conveying tube and auger.

Dry feed enters the conveyor tube through the silo boot, hopper or intake assembly. A flexible steel auger rotates inside the enclosed tube and moves the feed forward along the conveying route.

The tube keeps the auger correctly positioned and forms a continuous enclosed passage for the feed. Proper tube diameter, internal clearance, joint alignment and support spacing are important for stable auger rotation and efficient conveying.

Compatible auger systems can move feed horizontally, vertically, up or down inclines and around pre-formed bends, allowing one feed line to connect outdoor silos with multiple livestock production areas. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

At the required delivery point, feed exits through a drop outlet, terminal hopper or feeder connection. Sensors and controllers can automatically start or stop the drive unit according to feed demand.

• Commercial pig farms
• Growing and finishing pig houses
• Sow and nursery feeding systems
• Broiler production houses
• Breeder poultry houses
• Layer and pullet facilities
• Bulk feed silo discharge systems
• Automatic flexible auger feeding systems
• Bin filling and grain transfer applications
• Pig farm construction and modernization projects
• Steel structure livestock buildings
• Integrated livestock equipment projects

• Tube outside diameter
• Tube wall thickness
• Straight tube section length
• Galvanized or project-specific corrosion protection
• Tube coupling design
• Compatible flexible auger size
• Pre-formed corner and elbow configuration
• Support clamps and mounting brackets
• Feed outlet openings
• Silo boot and drive-unit connection
• OEM configuration available upon request
• Designed according to local climate and farm conditions

Route Planning: Confirm the silo position, building entry point, feed-line elevation, total conveying length and required changes of direction before installation.

Tube Alignment: Straight sections should be aligned carefully so that the auger can rotate without unnecessary friction or local restriction.

Tube Support: Install brackets or suspension clamps at appropriate intervals to prevent excessive sagging or movement during operation.

Joint Assembly: Tube couplings should be securely fitted and internal joint transitions should remain smooth to prevent damage to the auger or feed accumulation.

Corner Installation: Use only compatible elbows and maintain the designed bending radius so that the flexible auger can move freely through the complete circuit.

Commissioning: Check auger rotation, motor direction, feed flow and all pipe connections before operating the system at full capacity.

Routine Maintenance: Periodically inspect tube joints, bends, suspension points and high-wear sections. Replace damaged or excessively worn tube sections and check auger condition at the same time.

A typical livestock project uses steel conveyor tube sections to connect an outdoor bulk feed silo with an automatic feed distribution line inside the livestock house. The conveyor can pass through building walls and follow suitable inclines before reaching the terminal hopper or feeder line.

For larger poultry or pig facilities, multiple conveyor runs can connect different silos with separate barns or production zones. Reference FLEX-AUGER systems provide several tube sizes and capacities for different feed requirements, including steel Model 108 for higher-capacity applications. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Final tube selection should consider feed type, required conveying capacity, total route length, elevation changes, number of corners, auger size and available motor power.

Q: What is a steel feed conveyor tube used for?

A: It houses and guides the flexible auger in an enclosed livestock feed conveying system, forming the pathway between the feed silo and downstream feeding equipment.

Q: Can the tube be used for pig and poultry feed systems?

A: Yes. Steel auger tubes are suitable for many pig, broiler, breeder, layer and other livestock feed delivery systems.

Q: Can steel conveyor tube be used on inclined feed lines?

A: Yes. Properly designed flexible auger systems can transport feed horizontally, vertically, up or down inclines and around compatible pre-formed bends. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Q: What tube diameter is available?

A: Diameter depends on required capacity and auger size. The reference FLEX-AUGER steel Model 108 uses an outside tube diameter of approximately 108 mm. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Q: Why choose steel instead of plastic tube?

A: Steel provides high mechanical rigidity and is useful in areas where greater structural strength or resistance to physical impact is required. Final material selection should consider routing, corrosion exposure and project conditions.

Q: Can damaged sections be replaced separately?

A: Yes. Modular feed-line layouts allow individual straight sections, couplings or bends to be replaced when compatible components are used.

Q: What information is required for a quotation?

A: Please provide feed type, desired conveying capacity, tube diameter if known, total route length, elevation change, number of bends, auger specification, required tube quantity and livestock house layout.