Plastic and Cast Iron Combi Floor for Farrowing Pens

The Plastic and Cast Iron Combi Floor for Farrowing Pens is a modular livestock flooring system designed to meet the different requirements of sows and newborn piglets within the same farrowing area.

Heavy-duty cast iron flooring can be positioned in high-load sow standing and lying zones, while plastic slats provide a warmer, corrosion-resistant and animal-friendly surface for piglets and surrounding areas.

The flooring layout can be configured with different slat types, heating plates, support beams and drainage openings according to farrowing pen design, manure handling system and project requirements.

• Dual-Material Flooring: Combines plastic and cast iron components to suit different functional zones within the farrowing pen.
• Stable Sow Footing: Textured cast iron surfaces provide strong support and secure footing for adult sows.
• Piglet-Friendly Plastic Surface: Plastic slats provide a relatively warm and comfortable surface for young piglets.
• Efficient Manure Drainage: Slatted openings allow manure and liquids to pass into the pit below.
• Flexible Floor Zoning: Different floor sections can be arranged around the sow crate, piglet nest and feeding areas.
• Heating Plate Integration: Piglet heating plates can be incorporated where additional thermal comfort is required.
• Modular Installation: Flooring sections can be assembled on compatible fiberglass, galvanized or project-specific support systems.
• Commercial Farm Application: Suitable for modern farrowing houses, steel structure pig houses and large-scale swine production projects.

• Plastic Slatted Panels: Modular polypropylene or equivalent livestock flooring sections for piglet and surrounding zones.
• Cast Iron Slats: Heavy-duty slatted panels for sow load-bearing areas and high-wear positions.
• Optional Reduced-Opening Sections: Used where increased floor coverage or specific drainage characteristics are required.
• Heating Plates: Optional heated resting surfaces for piglet comfort.
• Support Beams: Fiberglass, galvanized steel or other structural supports according to project engineering.
• Floor Fittings: Spacers, anchors, adapters and connecting components used to position the flooring modules.
• Cleaning and Drainage Accessories: Optional openings and accessories to support manure removal and routine cleaning.

The combi-floor divides the farrowing pen into functional flooring zones. Cast iron sections are typically used where higher sow loads, wear resistance and secure footing are priorities, while plastic flooring is used around piglet areas where warmth and comfort are more important.

All flooring modules are installed above a manure pit or drainage channel. Slotted openings allow manure and liquids to fall below the animal area while support beams transfer animal and equipment loads to the underlying structure.

• Product Type: Modular plastic and cast iron combination flooring
• Application: Farrowing pens and sow-piglet housing
• Plastic Material: Polypropylene or equivalent material according to project requirements
• Metal Flooring: Ductile or spheroidal cast iron according to project requirements
• Surface: Textured and slip-resistant livestock flooring surface
• Plastic Slat Configuration: Open, reduced-opening or closed sections available upon request
• Cast Iron Configuration: Standard slatted, reduced-opening or anti-slip options available upon request
• Panel Dimensions: Customizable according to floor layout
• Support System: Fiberglass, galvanized steel or project-specific structural supports
• Heating Plate Compatibility: Available upon request
• Load Capacity: According to flooring configuration and structural design
• Installation: Modular installation according to approved drawings
• Overall Configuration: Designed according to local climate and farm conditions

• Conventional farrowing crates
• Free-farrowing pens
• Loose sow farrowing systems
• Piglet creep and heated resting areas
• Commercial sow farms
• Prefabricated steel structure pig houses
• New farrowing house construction
• Existing pig barn flooring renovation projects

• Plastic and cast iron floor area ratio
• Slat dimensions and opening configuration
• Sow standing and lying-zone layout
• Piglet creep-area flooring
• Heating plate size and position
• Fiberglass or galvanized support structure
• Manure pit and drainage integration
• Integration with farrowing crates, feeders and drinkers
• Complete flooring layout according to project requirements

Installation:

• Confirm the farrowing pen layout, manure pit dimensions and approved support plan.
• Install structural support beams at the specified positions and spacing.
• Position cast iron flooring beneath or around the required sow zones.
• Install plastic slats around the piglet and adjacent floor areas.
• Fit heating plates, spacers, anchors and transition components where required.
• Check levelness, panel engagement and structural stability before commissioning.

Maintenance:

• Pressure wash and disinfect flooring between production batches.
• Keep drainage slots and cleaning openings free from excessive manure accumulation.
• Inspect plastic panels for cracks, deformation or damaged connections.
• Check cast iron slats for abnormal wear or structural damage.
• Inspect support beams, anchors and fittings during routine maintenance.
• Replace damaged flooring components promptly.

Q1: Why combine plastic and cast iron flooring in a farrowing pen?

The combination allows different floor materials to be used according to the needs of the sow and piglets. Cast iron provides high strength and secure footing, while plastic offers a warmer and corrosion-resistant surface.

Q2: Where is cast iron flooring normally installed?

It is commonly used in high-load sow areas, including selected standing, lying or manure-drainage zones, depending on the farrowing pen layout.

Q3: Can heating plates be integrated with the floor?

Yes. Heating plates can be incorporated into the piglet resting area according to project requirements.

Q4: Can the plastic-to-cast-iron ratio be customized?

Yes. The floor layout can be customized according to farrowing crate design, sow position, piglet nest size and manure system.

Q5: Can the system be installed above a manure pit?

Yes. The flooring is designed for installation on suitable structural supports above manure channels or pits.

Q6: Is the system suitable for renovation projects?

Yes. Customized panel and support layouts can be developed for existing farrowing houses according to site dimensions and structural conditions.

Q7: What information is required for a quotation?

Please provide the farrowing pen drawing, pen dimensions, number of pens, manure pit dimensions, preferred plastic and cast iron layout, heating requirements, support system and project location.