Adjustable Steel Ball Bowl

Product Overview

The SL-140 adjustable steel ball bowl is a red plastic drip cup designed to sit under a nipple drinker on poultry drinking lines. Its round bowl collects any water that drips from the nipple above, keeping litter dry and preventing wet spots inside the poultry house. A threaded top adapter with a clamp ring lets the bowl height be adjusted on the riser pipe so the hanging position can be matched to the age and height of the birds.

With a total height of 10 cm and a bowl diameter of 7.4 cm, the cup stays compact enough to fit between birds without blocking movement, while still holding a visible pool of water. The open clamp top fits standard nipple bodies, and the smooth bowl surface rinses clean quickly. One export carton holds 1000 pieces, which suits large broiler and layer farms that buy drinking line accessories in bulk.

Key Features and Benefits

• Adjustable Height Clamp - the threaded top slides on the riser pipe and locks by hand, so the bowl can be raised or lowered as flocks grow from day-old chicks to market weight.
• Drip Collection Bowl - the 7.4 cm round bowl catches leakage from the nipple above, reducing wet litter, caking and bacterial growth around the drinker line.
• Bright Red Plastic Body - the uniform red color is easy to spot during line inspection and contrasts clearly against nipples and pipework.
• Compact 10 cm Profile - the small overall size keeps passageways open and works in both floor-rearing and caged systems where space between equipment is limited.
• Smooth Easy-Clean Surface - the one-piece bowl has no hidden corners, so routine flushing between flocks takes only minutes with plain water.
• Bulk Packed 1000 Pieces Per Box - export carton packing simplifies counting, storage and container loading for distributors and large poultry projects.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: SL-140 Adjustable Steel Ball Bowl
• Model: SL-140
• Overall height: 10 cm
• Bowl diameter: 7.4 cm
• Body color: red
• Main material: engineering plastic
• Mounting: clamp-on riser adapter, height adjustable
• Packing: 1000 pieces per box
• Application: nipple drinker drip cup for poultry
• Mounting type: clamp-on riser adapter with adjustable height
• Bowl style: open round drip bowl under nipple

Materials and Quality

The cup is molded from durable engineering plastic in a bright red color. The clamp ring and threaded adapter share the same plastic grade, which keeps the unit light while resisting cracking under normal brooder pressure. The internal steel ball element inside the nipple connection controls water release, and the plastic bowl itself contains no glued joints. Each piece is visually checked for molding defects and flash before packing into export cartons.

The smooth inner bowl surface resists slimy deposits when rinsed regularly, and the red color stays uniform under normal indoor light. Because the cup itself contains no metal parts, there is no risk of corrosion when it sits in contact with caught water between drinks.

How to Use and Maintain

Slide the clamp over the riser below the nipple, turn the threaded adapter until the bowl hangs level, and adjust the height so the rim sits just under the nipple outlet. Flush the cup with clean water after each flock, check that the clamp grips tightly, and replace any cracked or warped cups during routine line inspection. Do not use sharp tools that could scratch the bowl surface, and keep the line pressure within the range recommended for nipple drinking systems.

Farmers usually fit one cup under each nipple on the line, spacing them to match the nipple interval already installed. After adjusting the clamp height, run your hand along the whole line once to confirm every bowl hangs level and no cup has twisted during fitting.

At flock change-out, wash the cups with clean water and a mild disinfectant recommended for drinking equipment, then rinse thoroughly so no chemical residue reaches the birds. Cups that have become discolored but remain uncracked can stay in service; cracked or brittle cups should be replaced immediately.

Applications

This bowl suits broiler houses, layer farms and breeder sheds that run nipple drinking lines. It is commonly fitted under automatic nipples in floor-rearing systems where dripping water would otherwise dampen the litter and increase foot pad problems.

It also works well in parent stock houses and replacement pullet rearing, and can be mixed into container loads with nipples, tees and other drinking-line spares. Small farms use the same cup to upgrade open drinkers into controlled nipple systems with a lower total cost.

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: Does this bowl fit every nipple drinker?

It is designed for standard nipple bodies with a riser pipe; send us your nipple model and we will confirm compatibility before order.

Q2: How do I adjust the cup height?

Turn the threaded top adapter on the riser until the bowl reaches the desired position; no tools are required.

Q3: How many pieces are packed in one box?

The cup is packed 1000 pieces per export carton as printed on the product label.

Q4: Can I mix this cup with other drinking-line parts in one order?

Yes, distributors often combine cups, nipples and float valves in one shipment; contact us for a packing list and container plan.