VKS 1000G and VKS 1000S feed belt
The VKS 1000G and VKS 1000S goat and sheep feed belts are one of the top choices in goat and sheep feeding systems.
They are not only a way to feed animals easily, but also a high-quality tool with multiple benefits.
The only difference between the VKS 1000G and VKS 1000S feed belts is the construction materials. Both are designed for the harsh conditions that prevail in a stable. The VKS 1000S is made entirely of food-grade stainless steel (304), while the VKS 1000G has a heavy-duty hot-dip galvanized body. The surface under the belt as well as the external surfaces are made of food-grade stainless steel (304).
The VKS 1000 sheep and goat feed belt can feed 6 animals per running meter. It can be used on a variety of different types of feed in solid form. Clover, straw, silage, concentrated feed or a combination of several feeds is no problem.
Feeding can be done manually, with a auger, a mixer wagon or a robot.
The loading area is outside the animal area so that it is clean and easily accessible.
The feed belt can save a lot of space, as there is no need for feeding aisles and it can be used as a divider for groups of animals.
Each animal can have the amount of feed we have decided on and there is no crowding of animals, nor can any animals disturb the others during feeding.
There is the possibility of a different ration per group.
The VKS 1000G and VKS 1000S goat and sheep feed belts have the possibility of group trapping of animals. The belt includes a second sliding frame thanks to which the producer can keep the animals confined. When the animals put their heads in the opening to eat, the operator with the help of a lever moves the second frame by narrowing the opening and thus does not allow the animals to remove their heads. The animals are released for all animals at the same time using the central release lever. In this way, the tape can be used for other purposes (such as ultrasound examination, vaccines or other veterinary work).
The VKS 1000 sheep and goat feed belt is controlled by a central control panel. The operating speed of the rubber belt can be easily adjusted by an external rotary switch. Adjusting the loading speed is thus very easy.
The operator can also choose between continuous operation of the belt or automatic advancement, with the help of an external switch. When automatic advancement is selected, a sensor is activated. If for some reason there is no feed on the conveyor belt, the belt stops until the gap is filled. Once it is full, the feed belt starts moving again automatically. In this way, all animals will find food waiting for them in their place.
The locking mechanism of the feed tape can be placed in three different positions:
Open position: In this position the feeders are open and accessible to animals and the locking mechanism is not activated. Animals can come, eat and leave whenever they want. Trap position: In this position the opening to the feeders is restricted and animals cannot leave unless the operator releases them. Closed position: In this position the feed chutes are closed and are not accessible to the animals. It is there to prevent accidents during loading or if the producer for some reason does not wish to feed the animals.