Piglet Feeding Trough with Spiral Spring

Product Overview

The Piglet Feeding Trough with Spiral Spring is a round stainless feeding pan with a distinctive spiral spring mounted on a central column. The spring serves two purposes: it holds the feed in place so that piglets cannot scatter it out of the pan, and it guides the piglets to eat around the column in an orderly way. The trough is designed for the nursery stage, when piglets are introduced to solid feed and need a stable, shallow pan that encourages eating. The round pan is made of stainless steel with a bright, smooth surface that is easy to clean, and the central column is topped with a star-shaped metal support that separates the feeding area into sections. This design gives each piglet a space to eat, reducing competition within the litter. The trough stands firmly on the pen floor and is stable under the activity of the piglets. With its combination of a durable metal body and a practical spring mechanism, this trough helps the farm manage the weaning stage cleanly and efficiently, supporting healthy feed intake during the critical early weeks when piglets are most vulnerable to setbacks in growth.

Technical Specifications

The trough is manufactured from 304 stainless steel with a pan diameter of about 300 mm and a depth of 80 mm. The central column rises about 150 mm above the pan and carries a stainless spiral spring, with a five-pointed star support plate fixed partway up the column and a black adjusting knob at the top. The spring is made of stainless wire of 3 mm diameter, and its tension can be adjusted with the knob to suit different feed types. The star support divides the pan into five feeding spaces, each about 120 mm wide. The complete unit weighs approximately 3.2 kg. The pan holds about 2 litres of feed, and the flat base of 300 mm diameter gives a stable footing on solid or slatted floors. The surface is brushed and passivated, and the unit is supplied fully assembled. Optional models include a larger version and a version without the star support for simpler feeding, and spare springs and knobs are available to keep the unit in service.

Manufacturing & Quality

Each trough is produced through a controlled sequence of forming, welding and finishing. The pan is deep drawn from a laser-cut stainless blank, the central column is welded to the base, and the star support is welded at the correct height, with every weld ground smooth. The spiral spring is wound from stainless wire to a precise pitch, and the adjusting knob is fitted and tested for smooth rotation. The complete unit is then cleaned, passivated and inspected for dimensions, weld quality, surface finish and the operation of the spring. A sample from each batch is tested for stability and weld strength. Because the trough is made of one-piece metal with no seams, it is easy to keep hygienic, and the stainless material will not rust or be chewed by the animals. This careful production gives the farm a trough that is consistent in quality and that keeps working reliably for many litters, and that can be repaired easily if a spring ever needs replacement.

Applications

The trough is used in farrowing pens and nursery units, where it is placed in the creep area for the piglets. The spiral spring and the star support keep the feed contained and give each piglet its own eating space, which reduces fighting and helps every animal eat its share. The low, round pan is easy for small piglets to reach, and the stable base keeps the trough in place on both solid and slatted floors. The trough works with dry creep feed, crumble and starter pellets, and it can be combined with nipple drinkers in the same pen. Because it stands on the floor, it can be moved for cleaning and washed with hot water and disinfectant. The stainless body is durable and easy to maintain, making this trough a dependable choice for the nursery building through many years of use, and its simple design means staff need no special training to keep it working well.

For the farm, the trough is very easy to keep in service: the spring tension is adjusted with the knob, and the star support and spring can be replaced individually if they wear. Spare parts are available from our factory, and the unit is exported in a reinforced carton with an instruction sheet. The trough can be washed with hot water and disinfectant between batches, and the seamless stainless pan does not hold smells or stains. The unit is backed by technical support, including advice on spring tension and feed type. With its orderly feeding layout and durable metal construction, this trough gives clean, contained feeding through the whole nursery period, and it is a product that farms order again for new farrowing buildings.