Four Minute Spring Nipple

Product Overview

The SL-24 four minute spring nipple is a standard yellow clip-on poultry nipple drinker for automatic chicken drinking lines. Its two-wing clamp snaps onto the vertical pipe, the red lower body contains the spring-loaded ball valve, and a stainless steel pin hangs below for the birds to activate. It is the regular-size companion to the big-head version, suited to standard pipe diameters used on most commercial farms.

The nipple measures 5.7 cm in total height and weighs about 8 g, so a whole line of hundreds of nipples adds only modest weight to the pipe. Birds nudge the pin sideways to release water, and the spring closes the valve the moment they stop, which keeps consumption controlled and minimizes drips. Small-bag packing of 100 pieces makes it convenient for repair kits and small farm orders.

Key Features and Benefits

• Standard Two-Wing Clip - the yellow clamp snaps onto common vertical drinking pipe diameters without tools, speeding up installation and repairs.
• Spring Ball Shut-Off - the internal spring returns the ball to the seat after each drink, cutting drips and protecting litter quality.
• Stainless Steel Pin - the metal trigger withstands daily pecking and resists corrosion from drinking water additives.
• Red Base Contrast - the red lower body makes each nipple easy to spot on yellow or white pipe during routine line walks.
• 100 Pieces Per Small Bag - small-bag packing suits maintenance teams, small farms and sample orders without opening a full carton.
• Proven 5.7 cm Size - the compact height allows close nipple spacing and works in brooders, grow-out houses and layer sheds.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: SL-24 Four Minute Spring Nipple
• Model: SL-24
• Overall height: 5.7 cm
• Weight: 8 g
• Clamp color: yellow
• Base color: red
• Actuation: stainless steel pin with internal spring ball
• Mounting: push-fit clip on pipe
• Packing: 100 pieces per small bag
• Clamp type: standard two-wing push fit
• Seal: internal spring ball

Materials and Quality

The yellow clamp wings are molded from flexible engineering plastic that keeps its snap after repeated installation. The red base encloses a stainless spring and ball, and the actuation pin is stainless steel. Every nipple is checked for pin freedom and shut-off before bagging, and production batches are sampled for color and molding consistency.

The standard clamp wings use the same flexible plastic as the big-head version, tuned for common pipe diameters. The red base protects the spring and ball, and the stainless pin stays smooth against beak contact.

The standard yellow wings use the same flexible engineering plastic as the big-head version, tuned for common pipe diameters, and each batch is sampled for snap retention before release. The red base encloses the spring and ball away from dust, and the stainless pin resists corrosion from normal water additives. Because each small bag holds 100 nipples, maintenance teams can carry one bag per work area without opening a full carton. At the pack house, bags are sealed and weighed so the count arrives accurate, and visual sorting removes any unit with incomplete molding. Over long service, farms report the spring keeps its return force, which is why this model stays a standard choice for routine nipple replacement on broiler and layer lines.

How to Use and Maintain

Open the yellow wings, press the nipple onto the pipe port and release until it clicks. Flush the line before first use and after each flock to remove sediment. During rearing, press each pin weekly to confirm movement, and replace any nipple that leaks continuously or has a loose clamp. Keep spare small bags on site for fast repairs.

Keep small bags sealed between use so the nipples stay clean and dry during storage, and empty one bag completely before opening the next to avoid mixing old and new stock.

When replacing a damaged nipple, pull the old one off the pipe, wipe the port clean, then snap the new unit on. After finishing a row of replacements, run the line and check that no point drips.

Applications

This nipple is a standard choice for broiler, layer and breeder houses running push-fit drinking lines. Its small-bag packing also suits small farms, village poultry projects and training centers that buy by the hundred rather than by the thousand.

Equipment contractors use it when retrofitting existing houses, and distributors stock it as a fast-moving spare. It pairs naturally with hanging cups, tee fittings and float valves in complete drinking-line accessory orders.

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: What is the difference between this and the big-head version?

This standard model uses the regular clamp wings; the big-head version has enlarged wings for a stronger grip on slightly thicker pipe.

Q2: How many nipples are in one small bag?

Each small bag contains 100 nipples as printed on the product label.

Q3: Does the pin move in all directions?

The pin tilts sideways to open the valve; birds learn the action within a short time after the line is installed.

Q4: Can I mix big-head and standard nipples on one line?

Yes, both use the same pipe mounting, but confirm your pipe diameter with us before ordering mixed quantities. For mixed trial orders of both standard and big-head nipples, contact our sales team with the quantities required.