Flexible Feed Drop Tube

The Flexible Feed Drop Tube is a feed-line accessory designed to guide dry feed from an overhead feed dispenser or distribution line into sow troughs, gestation stalls, farrowing crates and other livestock feeding points.

Its flared upper section provides a generous receiving opening, while the tapered tube directs feed downward with reduced obstruction. Semi-transparent or translucent polymer construction can provide convenient visual confirmation of feed movement during daily farm operation.

The drop tube can be integrated with automatic feed dispensers and adjusted to suit different installation heights. It is particularly useful in commercial pig farms where consistent feed transfer, easy observation and simple maintenance are required.

For new pig farm construction or existing livestock equipment upgrades, tube dimensions, connection diameter, material and mounting arrangement can be configured according to feed-line layout and project requirements.

• Smooth Feed Transfer: Tapered internal profile helps direct dry feed toward the trough with minimal obstruction.
• Adjustable Installation Height: Suitable configurations allow the effective drop height to be adjusted to match different stalls, feeders and trough elevations.
• PP Construction: Injection-molded polypropylene provides a practical combination of low weight, wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
• Visual Feed Observation: Semi-transparent versions allow farm personnel to check feed movement without dismantling the feeding system.
• Flared Feed Entrance: The horn-shaped upper opening facilitates feed entry from a dispenser or intermediate feeding component.
• Suitable for Sow Feeding: Designed for gestation stall and farrowing crate applications requiring controlled feed transfer.
• Easy Installation: Simple tube geometry supports quick connection to compatible feed dispensers and feed-line components.
• Easy Cleaning: Smooth polymer surfaces reduce areas where feed residue can accumulate.
• Low Maintenance: No complex mechanical drive components are required at the drop tube itself.
• Project Flexibility: Tube length, opening size and connection arrangement can be customized according to project requirements.

• Flared Upper Opening: Receives feed discharged from the feed dispenser or distribution component.
• Tapered Tube Body: Guides feed downward and helps maintain a smooth material flow path.
• Lower Connection Section: Directs feed toward the trough or connects with compatible extension tubing.
• Adjustment Section: Allows suitable versions to be positioned at different heights according to installation requirements.
• Retaining Collar: Optional collar or fixing component can help secure the adjusted tube position.
• Feed Dispenser Interface: Designed to work beneath compatible volumetric or automatic sow feed dispensers.

During the feeding cycle, dry feed is released from an overhead feed dispenser or feed-line outlet. The feed enters the wide upper opening of the drop tube and moves downward by gravity.

The tapered tube profile guides the feed toward the livestock trough while helping limit scattering between the feed dispenser and feeding point. The tube position can be adjusted to obtain a suitable discharge height for the specific stall or crate arrangement.

When used with an automatic sow feeding system, the drop tube acts as the final gravity-transfer connection between the measured feed dispenser and the animal's trough.

• Gestation stall feeding systems
• Farrowing crate feeding systems
• Automatic sow feeding lines
• Volumetric feed dispenser installations
• Chain-disc feed distribution systems
• Auger feed distribution systems
• Commercial breeding pig farms
• New pig farm construction projects
• Existing livestock equipment renovation
• Steel structure pig house projects
• Integrated automatic feeding projects

• Drop tube length
• Upper horn opening diameter
• Lower outlet diameter
• Feed dispenser connection size
• Semi-transparent or colored PP material
• Adjustment collar configuration
• Rigid or flexible extension connection
• Feed-line interface dimensions
• OEM dimensions available upon request
• Designed according to livestock house layout and project requirements

Feed Dispenser Connection: Position the flared upper section directly beneath the compatible feed dispenser outlet to maintain a clear gravity flow path.

Height Adjustment: Adjust the tube length or collar position so that the lower discharge is correctly aligned with the sow trough without excessive clearance.

Vertical Alignment: Keep the drop tube as straight as practical. Excessive bending, compression or misalignment may reduce feed-flow performance.

Secure Fixing: Retaining collars, clamps or support components should be tightened sufficiently while avoiding deformation of the plastic tube.

Routine Inspection: Check for cracks, abrasion, loose fittings and feed buildup during normal livestock house maintenance.

Cleaning: Remove residual or compacted feed when necessary. Semi-transparent construction helps operators identify potential blockages during inspection.

In a typical gestation house, individual feed dispensers are installed beneath the main feed line above each sow stall. The drop tubes guide measured feed portions from the dispensers directly into the individual feeding troughs.

In farrowing buildings, the tube arrangement can be adapted to crate dimensions, feed-dispenser elevation and trough position to provide a clean and direct feed path.

For large-scale pig farm projects, drop tube length and connection dimensions can be standardized across multiple livestock houses to simplify installation, spare-parts management and routine maintenance.

Q: What is the Flexible Feed Drop Tube used for?

A: It guides feed from an overhead dispenser or feed-line outlet into a sow trough, reducing the open distance between the feed distribution equipment and feeding point.

Q: Is the tube suitable for gestation stalls?

A: Yes. The reference design is intended for gestation stalls and farrowing crates used in automatic pig feeding systems.

Q: What material is used?

A: The reference configuration uses injection-molded PP polypropylene with a semi-transparent appearance for convenient feed observation.

Q: Can the installation height be adjusted?

A: Yes. Suitable drop tube configurations allow height adjustment so the lower outlet can be aligned with the trough or feeding equipment.

Q: What standard sizes are available?

A: The reference configuration has a 600 mm tube length and 60 mm or 75 mm horn opening. Other dimensions can be supplied according to project requirements.

Q: Can it be used with automatic feed dispensers?

A: Yes. The drop tube is designed to work as the gravity-feed connection beneath compatible automatic or volumetric feed dispensers.

Q: Can the product be customized?

A: Yes. Tube length, connection dimensions, color and installation configuration can be customized according to project requirements.

Q: What information is required for a quotation?

A: Please provide feed-line type, dispenser model or outlet diameter, required tube length, upper and lower connection dimensions, quantity and livestock house application.