Slatted Floors for Swine/Hog Barns — PP, BMC, Cast Iron & Tri-bar Steel

Built-to-order slats that improve drainage and hygiene, support the right load by zone, and interface cleanly with pens/crates.

Mixed-material layouts (plastic/composite/metal) sized for farrowing, nursery, finishing, and gestation.

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Why Slatted Floors Matter

Hygiene & drainage: reduce standing manure and moisture for cleaner pens.
Air quality & comfort: better drop-through limits fouling and damp spots.
Zone-appropriate strength & grip: match load-bearing and surface profile to sow vs piglet needs.
Compliance-aware design: align slot/gap choices with local welfare rules and house geometry.

Material Options

PP Plastic (Farrowing/Nursery): lightweight, removable, warm-to-touch for piglets; quick service.
BMC Composite (Sow/Nursery): robust molded boards with stable tread and good drop-through.
Cast Iron (Sow Centers/High Load): high compressive strength; smooth, firm bearing surface.
Tri-bar Steel (Walkways/Full-Leakage): hot-dip galvanized V/tri profile for easy cleaning and grip; designed not to clip sow nipples.

Selection Guide — Quick Rules

Start from zone & load: creep favors plastic/composite; sow centers & traffic lanes favor cast iron or tri-bar steel.
Mind slots & beams: size slot/gap and beam widths to animal class and local rules; confirm support spacing.
Plan interfaces: map panel sizes to bay width, crate/pen feet, and manure channel; minimize cut pieces.
Cleaning & safety: choose surfaces that pressure-wash quickly; use anti-slip where sows stand and turn.

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Supplier-Ready Specs & Options

PP Plastic Panels: common modules 50×70 / 60×70 / 70×70 / 40×60 / 50×60 / 60×60 / 70×60 cm.
BMC Boards: sow/nursery boards 1.1–1.2×0.6×0.04 m；soil-leakage boards 2.2–2.4×0.6/0.45×0.06 m.
Cast Iron Slats: 60×90 / 60×70 / 70×70 / 30×70 / 60×54.5 / 60×20 cm.
Tri-bar Steel: full-leakage or partial solid plate 240×70/80/60 cm, 210×60 cm；hot-dip galvanized.

Product Gallery — Slatted Floor Options

See PP plastic, BMC composite, cast iron, and tri-bar steel panels configured to your bay width, crate feet, and manure channel.

Cast iron manure drain board slat flooring

What to Send for a Fast Proposal

Zones & headcount (farrowing/nursery/finishing/gestation)
Bay width and support spacing; channel dimensions
Preferred materials (PP/BMC/cast iron/tri-bar) and quantities
Panel sizes and any cut-to-fit areas
Cleaning routine (pressure wash/foam) and corrosion concerns
Target ship date and required documents (drawings/inspection)

Why LivestocTech for Slatted Floors

Layout-first matching: map slat sizes to pen/crate interfaces and manure channels for minimal cutting.
Mixed-material expertise: center cast iron, creep plastic, tri-bar walkways—balanced for welfare, hygiene, and cost.
Traceable QC: material checks → in-process control → final inspection; records and sample programs available.
Documentation: CAD/PDF layout, installation notes, and after-start guidance for seasonal cleaning and upkeep.

FAQs

Which material fits each zone?

Plastic/BMC often serve farrowing/nursery; cast iron and tri-bar address sow load and traffic lanes. We’ll mix by zone to meet hygiene and strength goals.

What about slot/gap and slat/beam widths?

Follow your local welfare rules for the class of pig. We’ll size to those limits and your support spacing, then confirm on drawings.

Will tri-bar steel hurt sow nipples?

Properly profiled tri-bar is designed not to clip nipples and is hot-dip galvanized for cleaning.

Can I combine cast iron in the center with plastic in the creep?

Yes—common in farrowing: firm sow footing with a warmer creep surface for piglets.

How do I clean and maintain the floors?

Pressure washing plus periodic checks of supports and fixings; select surfaces that shed manure easily in your layout.

What documents will I receive?

Project-matched CAD/PDF, BOQ, installation notes, and inspection records; branding/packaging on request.

Build a slatted floor package for your barn.

Share zones, bay sizes, supports, materials, and quantities—we’ll return a layout and quotation matched to your project.

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