Mechanical Market Hog Crate Scale

Mechanical weighing
Single-animal crate
Market hog handling

Mechanical Market Hog Crate Scale

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Product Overview

The Mechanical Market Hog Crate Scale combines an enclosed livestock crate with a mechanical weighing mechanism. It allows farm staff to guide one pig onto the weighing floor, contain it briefly and read its weight without requiring an electrical supply. The scale can be specified for routine growth monitoring, market selection and pre-shipment checks in commercial pig farms.

Key Features

• Mechanical weight display for use where power access is limited.
• Steel crate structure that helps keep the animal positioned during weighing.
• Entrance and exit gates that support a straightforward, single-animal handling sequence.
• Accessible weighing floor and gate areas for routine cleaning and inspection.
• Crate dimensions, gate arrangement and protective finish available according to project requirements.

Structural Components

A typical configuration includes a steel crate frame, side panels, entrance and exit gates, a weighing floor, mechanical linkage and a graduated beam or other mechanical readout. The final component arrangement depends on the selected weighing system and the farm's handling layout.

Working Principle

One pig enters the crate and stands on the weighing floor. Its load is transferred through the mechanical weighing assembly to the readout. Once movement settles, the operator reads and records the weight, then opens the exit gate to release the animal.

Technical Specifications

Applications

Suitable for weighing finishing pigs during growth assessments, sorting, sale preparation and farm records management. The crate can be positioned within a pig handling route or considered as part of a wider pig farm construction project, subject to the available floor space and animal flow.

Customization Options

Crate size, gate orientation, floor configuration and corrosion protection can be reviewed against pig size, cleaning practice and site conditions. Interface details for adjacent pens, handling alleys or a steel structure building are designed according to the project layout.

Installation & Maintenance

Place the scale on a firm, level surface with clear access to both gates and the mechanical readout. Check that the crate is stable, the gates latch correctly and the mechanism returns to zero before use. Remove manure and bedding after weighing sessions, and inspect hinges, floor surfaces and moving weighing parts at regular intervals. Follow the supplied calibration procedure for the selected mechanism.

Product FAQ

Does the scale need electricity?
A fully mechanical configuration can be read without an electrical supply.

Can it be integrated into an existing handling alley?
Yes, subject to a review of alley width, gate direction, floor level and animal flow.

What capacity should be selected?
The rated capacity and crate dimensions should be confirmed against the farm's target animal weights and operating requirements.

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