Steel Ball Drinking Cup for Square and Round Pipe

Product Overview

The SL-122 steel ball drinking cup is an integrated duck drinking point that combines a steel-ball nipple and a drip-catching cup in one unit. The top clamp is made to grip both square and round drinking pipe, so a farm running mixed pipe sections, or a distributor stocking one part for several clients, only needs to keep this single item in stock. Below the nipple, a small round cup of about 10 cm by 9.3 cm collects the shake-off water that ducks release after drinking.

The complete unit stands about 14.5 cm tall and weighs 44 g, light enough for long suspended lines yet solid enough to survive daily bumps from ducks. It is moulded in red plastic with a visible steel ball at the drinking point. One export bag contains 800 pieces, a bulk quantity that suits large duck houses and wholesale traders who buy drinking spares by the bag.

Key Features and Benefits

• Steel ball drinking point - the visible steel ball opens on pecking and closes by spring action, giving ducks a clear target and drip-free shutoff.
• Square and round pipe clamp - one clamp fits both common pipe shapes, so mixed farms and distributors stock fewer line items.
• Integrated catching cup - the 10 cm by 9.3 cm bowl is built onto the nipple body, so water collected after each sip never reaches the litter.
• Tall 14.5 cm profile - the extended arm positions the cup away from the pipe and clears the backs of feeding ducks.
• Light 44 g body - the low weight keeps suspended line loads low across long house spans.
• 800 pieces per bag - bulk bag packing reduces counting work and suits container loads for regional dealers.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: SL-122 Steel Ball Hoist with Cup for Square and Round Pipe
• Overall height: approx. 14.5 cm
• Cup size: approx. 10 cm x 9.3 cm
• Weight: 44 g per piece
• Packing: 800 pieces per bag
• Colour: red
• Mounting: clamp for both square and round drinking pipe
• Drinking point: steel ball nipple

Materials and Quality

The body and cup are moulded from red engineering plastic that stays tough under cold water and resists the acids and disinfectants used during flock turn-around. The steel ball and internal spring are stainless steel, the parts that touch drinking water throughout the day, which keeps the drinking point smooth and free of corrosion. Each unit is tested for drip-free closing before packing, and the 800-piece bags are sealed to protect the plastic parts during sea freight. The visible steel ball is deliberately left exposed at the drinking point, so ducks can find the drinking trigger by touch even in dim house light, which encourages early and even water intake in newly placed flocks.

How to Use and Maintain

Press the clamp onto the drinking pipe, choosing the seating that matches your pipe shape, until it locks. Run the line at normal pressure and flush the system before first use. During weekly checks, look at the steel ball for feed dust and wipe the cup clean of mash. At the end of a flock, unclip the units, soak them in clean water, move the ball by hand to confirm free action, and discard any piece with a cracked cup or a ball that no longer seals. When retrofitting mixed pipe sections, check each seating after clipping: square pipe sits in one side of the clamp, round pipe in the other, and a loose fit will let the whole unit twist under the ducks' pecking.

Applications

This combined nipple-and-cup unit is used on automatic drinking lines in meat-duck houses, duck breeder farms and geese farms, especially where the house mixes square and round pipe sections from different installation years. Because the clamp fits both shapes, it is also a favourite for dealers who supply spare parts to many farms with different pipe types, reducing warehouse stock to one SKU.

The integrated cup means the whole drinking point can be upgraded at once: instead of buying nipples and cups separately, the farm clips one finished unit onto the line and the litter around the pipe stays dry from day one. The 800-piece bag size supports both large end users equipping several houses and distributors planning mixed container loads with feeders, drinkers and ventilation parts.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry feeding, drinking and breeding equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this drinker, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How does the clamp fit both square and round pipe?

The clamp seating is shaped to grip both the common square and round drinking pipe profiles. Fit it to the matching side of the clamp and push until it clicks; no adapters are needed.

Q2: Is the steel ball suitable for ducks, not just chickens?

Yes. The ball size and spring tension are set for duck beaks, which is why this model is listed as a duck drinking cup rather than a standard chicken nipple.

Q3: Can I order a sample bag before a full container?

We can send a sample quantity for you to test on your own line. Tell us your pipe size and flock type, and we will arrange the sample packing.

Q4: How are 800 pieces packed for export?

The units are sealed in a strong export bag, and bags are stacked in cartons or on pallets for the container. We can also quote mixed loads with other drinking and feeding equipment.