Swine Farrowing Floor
DURA-TUFF Farrowing Floor System
DURA-TUFF Farrowing Floor Systems offer the optimum environment for swine production. Our Farrowing Floor System offers the combination of cast iron sow floor (raised or flat), and plastic creep floor all on a fiberglass support system. The cool surface for the sow and warm surface for the piglets provides a comfortable surface for both, reduces the crush factor, and improves your mortality rate. Our raised sow center provides a better access to teats for nursing.
Made from high grade virgin polypropylene material, DURA-TUFF’s wear and impact resistance makes it superior to other plastic floors. Rust and corrosion proof fiberglass beams complete the system, creating clean, comfortable, long lasting flooring for your pigs.
DURA-TUFF is easy to clean. Our solid plastic construction resists bacteria build up and sheds waste easily. Larger openings provide better manure filtration. Alternating elevated ribs prevent manure from being pushed to the corners, which can cause premature corrosion on steel penning. Our interlocking system creates a 1/4″ (7mm) opening at the end of the floor (where it connects to the next floor) and on the sides, as opposed to inferior floors which fit tight on the ends and sides (where manure can build up making it harder to clean).
Dura-Tuff is warm and safe. Our high/low rib design provides superior traction even when wet. Plastic swine floor does not rob pigs of body heat. University studies indicate pigs on plastic floor versus metal floor have shown a 15% improvement in feed to gain ratio due to reduced stress.
Durability
- Constructed from High Grade Plastic Material
- Reinforced Stress Points
- Superior Impact & Wear Resistance
- Light Weight / Rigid Designs
- Rot / Rust / Corrosion Proof
Cleanability
- 50% Open Areas
- Better Waste Discharge
- Easier Cleaning
- Maintains Clean Environment
- Non-Porous / Moisture Resistant
Performance
- Better Teat Access
- Reduced Crush Factor
- Warm, Comfortable Surface for Piglets
- Cool Surface for Sow
- Superior Traction
- Cost Effective
Manufacturer recommends storing product away from exposure to the sun, as its U.V. rays and other general weather conditions will diminish the life of the product. Exposure to outside weather elements voids all warranties.
Products
DURA-TUFF Plastic Creep & Nursery Floor
24″ x 24″ (610mm x 610mm) Open 24″ x 18″ (610mm x 458mm) Open 18″ x 24″ (458mm x 610mm) Open or Solid 18″ x 18″ (458mm x 458mm) Open or Solid Colors: Black or White (Special colors available by quote)
DURA-TUFF Plastic Sow Floor
Colors: Black or White (Special colors available by quote)
DURA-TUFF Raised & Flat Interlocking Ductile Iron Sow Floor
24″ x 48″ (610mm x 1219mm) Raised or Flat Ductile 24″ x 42″ (610mm x 1067mm) Raised or Flat Ductile 24″ x 36″ (610mm x 914mm) Raised or Flat Ductile 24″ x 24″ (610mm x 610mm) Raised or Flat Ductile 24″ x 18″ (610mm x 458mm) Raised or Flat Ductile
DURA-TUFF Raised & Flat Overlapping Ductile Iron Sow Floor
24″ x 48″ (610mm x 1219mm) Flat or Raised 24″ x 42″ (610mm x 1067mm) Flat or Raised 24″ x 28″ (610mm x 711mm) Floor Patch, 3-Sided Overlap, Flat Only
DURA-TUFF Fiberglass Support Beams
DURA-TUFF Fiberglass Support Beams are available in four heights (1.5″, 3″, 4″ and 5″) and standard & custom lengths. For optimal performance use with DURA-TUFF Beam Mounting Plates or Leg Support Systems.
DURA-TUFF Plastic Beam Mounting Plates
Used where ever support beam comes in contact with concrete, DURA-TUFF Plastic Beam Mounting Plates protect and stabilize the fiberglass beams.
DURA-TUFF Leg Support System
DURA-TUFF Leg Support Systems are used for additional support with our fiberglass beam when clear spans exceed more than 10 feet in nursery applications or 8 feet in farrowing applications. Not to exceed a height of 36″
Assorted Mounting Accessories
J-bolts, locking nuts, bolts, washers and stabilizer bars are also available. To determine which accessories best meet your needs, contact Southwest Agri-Plastics today.Specs
DURA-TUFF Plastic Creep & Nursery Floor
| Model | Size (W x L) | Type | Color Options | |
| in. | cm | |||
| DT24X24 | 24″ x 24″ | 61 x 61 cm | Open | Black, White, Custom* |
| DT24X18 | 24″ x 18″ | 61 x 45.8 cm | Open | Black, White, Custom* |
| DTN18X24 | 18″ x 24″ | 45.8 x 61 cm | Open or Solid | Black, White, Custom* |
| DT18X18 | 18″ x 18″ | 45.8 x 45.8 cm | Open or Solid | Black, White, Custom* |
*Custom colors available by quote.
DURA-TUFF Plastic Sow Floor
| Model | Size (W x L) | Type | Color Options | |
| in. | mm | |||
| DT12X12 | 12″ x 12″ | 305 x 305 mm | Open or Solid | Black, White, Custom* |
*Custom colors available by quote.
DURA-TUFF Raised & Flat Interlocking Ductile Iron Sow Floor
| Model | Size (W x L) | Type | |
| in. | cm | ||
| DT24X42 ID | 24″ x 42″ | 61 x 106.7 cm | Raised or Flat |
| DT24X48 ID | 24″ x 48″ | 61 x 121.9 cm | Raised or Flat |
| DTN24X36 FID | 24″ x 36″ | 61 x 91.4 cm | Flat |
| DT24X24 ID | 24″ x 24″ | 61 x 61 cm | Raised or Flat |
| DTN24X18 ID | 24″ x 18″ | 61 x 45.8 cm | Raised or Flat |
DURA-TUFF Raised & Flat Overlapping Ductile Iron Sow Floor
| Model | Size (W x L) | Type | |
| in. | cm | ||
| DT24X28 FTP | 24″ x 28″ | 61 x 71.1 cm | Floor Patch, 3-Sided Overlap, Flat Only |
| DT24X42 | 24″ x 42″ | 61 x 106.7 cm | Raised or Flat |
| DTN24X48 | 24″ x 48″ | 61 x 121.9 cm | Raised or Flat |
Installation
DURA-TUFF Installation
5′ x 7′ Farrowing Crate
FLOORING- 4 – 18″X24″ NEW DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 4 – 18″X18″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 24″X42″ DURA-TUFF INTERLOCKING FLAT OR RAISED DUCTILE IRON
- 2 – 3/16″X2″X22″ GALVANIZED STEEL STABILIZER BAR
- 4 – 3/8″X6″ STAINLESS STEEL J-BOLTS WITH NYLOCK NUTS & FLAT WASHERS (3/8”X7” WHEN USING RAISED DUCTILE IRON FLOOR)
- 3 – 1/4″X5″X7′ FIBERGLASS BEAMS PER CRATE (PLUS 1 PER ROW)
- 2 – CLOSED END PLASTIC BEAM MOUNTING PLATES PER BEAM
5′ x 7′ Farrowing Crate All Plastic
FLOORING- 14 – 12″X12″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 8 – 18″X24″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 3/16″X2″X22″ GALVANIZED STEEL STABILIZER BAR
- 4 – 3/8″X6″ STAINLESS STEEL J-BOLTS WITH NYLOCK NUTS & FLAT WASHERS
- 4 – 1/4″X5″X7′ FIBERGLASS BEAMS PER CRATE (PLUS 1 PER ROW)
- 2 – CLOSED END PLASTIC BEAM MOUNTING PLATES PER BEAM
5′ x 7.5′ Farrowing Crate All Plastic
FLOORING- 6 – 18″X24″ NEW DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 18″X18″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 1 – 24″X42″ DURA-TUFF INTERLOCKING FLAT OR RAISED DUCTILE IRON
- 1 – 24″X48″ DURA-TUFF INTERLOCKING FLAT OR RAISED DUCTILE IRON
- 2 – 3/16″X2″X22″ GALVANIZED STEEL STABILIZER BAR
- 4 – 3/8″X6″ STAINLESS STEEL J-BOLTS WITH NYLOCK NUTS & FLAT WASHERS
- (3/8″X7″ WHEN USING RAISED DUCTILE IRON FLOOR)
- 3 – 1/4″X5″X7.5′ FIBERGLASS BEAMS PER CRATE (PLUS 1 PER ROW)
- 2 – CLOSED END PLASTIC BEAM MOUNTING PLATES PER BEAM
5′ x 8′ Farrowing Crate
FLOORING- 8 – 18″X24″ NEW DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 24″X48″ DURA-TUFF INTERLOCKING FLAT OR RAISED DUCTILE IRON
- 2 – 3/16″X2″X22″ GALVANIZED STEEL STABILIZER BAR
- 4 – 3/8″X6″ STAINLESS STEEL J-BOLTS WITH NYLOCK NUTS & FLAT WASHERS (3/8”X7” WHEN USING RAISED DUCTILE IRON FLOOR)
- 3 – 1/4″X5″X8′ FIBERGLASS BEAMS PER CRATE (PLUS 1 PER ROW)
- 2 – CLOSED END PLASTIC BEAM MOUNTING PLATES PER BEAM
5′ x 8′ Farrowing Crate All Plastic
FLOORING- 16 – 12″X12″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 8 – 18″X24″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 3/16″X2″X22″ GALVANIZED STEEL STABILIZER BAR
- 4 – 3/8″X6″ STAINLESS STEEL J-BOLTS WITH NYLOCK NUTS & FLAT WASHERS
- 4 – 1/4″X5″X8′ FIBERGLASS BEAMS PER CRATE (PLUS 1 PER ROW)
- 2 – CLOSED END PLASTIC BEAM MOUNTING PLATES PER BEAM
5.5′ x 7′ Farrowing Crate
FLOORING- 2 – 18″X24″ NEW DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 18″X18″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 24″X24″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 24″X18″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 24″X42″ DURA-TUFF INTERLOCKING FLAT OR RAISED DUCTILE IRON
- 2 – 3/16″X2″X22″ GALVANIZED STEEL STABILIZER BAR
- 4 – 3/8″X6″ STAINLESS STEEL J-BOLTS WITH NYLOCK NUTS & FLAT WASHERS (3/8”X7” WHEN USING RAISED DUCTILE IRON FLOOR)
- 3 – 1/4″X5″X7′ FIBERGLASS BEAMS PER CRATE (PLUS 1 PER ROW)
- 2 – CLOSED END PLASTIC BEAM MOUNTING PLATES PER BEAM
5.5′ x 7.5′ Farrowing Crate
FLOORING- 3 – 18″X24″ NEW DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 1 – 18″X18″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 3 – 24″X24″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 1 – 24″X18″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 1 – 24″X42″ DURA-TUFF INTERLOCKING FLAT OR RAISED DUCTILE IRON
- 1 – 24″X48″ DURA-TUFF INTERLOCKING FLAT OR RAISED DUCTILE IRON
- 2 – 3/16″X2″X22″ GALVANIZED STEEL STABILIZER BAR
- 4 – 3/8″X6″ STAINLESS STEEL J-BOLTS WITH NYLOCK NUTS & FLAT WASHERS (3/8”X7” WHEN USING RAISED DUCTILE IRON FLOOR)
- 3 – 1/4″X5″X7.5′ FIBERGLASS BEAMS PER CRATE (PLUS 1 PER ROW)
- 2 – CLOSED END PLASTIC BEAM MOUNTING PLATES PER BEAM
5.5′ x 8′ Farrowing Crate
FLOORING- 4 – 18″X24″ NEW DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 4 – 24″X24″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 24″X48″ DURA-TUFF INTERLOCKING FLAT OR RAISED DUCTILE IRON
- 2 – 3/16″X2″X22″ GALVANIZED STEEL STABILIZER BAR
- 4 – 3/8″X6″ STAINLESS STEEL J-BOLTS WITH NYLOCK NUTS & FLAT WASHERS (3/8”X7” WHEN USING RAISED DUCTILE IRON FLOOR)
- 3 – 1/4″X5″X8′ FIBERGLASS BEAMS PER CRATE (PLUS 1 PER ROW)
- 2 – CLOSED END PLASTIC BEAM MOUNTING PLATES PER BEAM
6′ x 7′ Farrowing Crate
FLOORING- 4 – 18″X24″ NEW DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 4 – 24″X24″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 24″X48″ DURA-TUFF INTERLOCKING FLAT OR RAISED DUCTILE IRON
- 2 – 3/16″X2″X22″ GALVANIZED STEEL STABILIZER BAR
- 4 – 3/8″X6″ STAINLESS STEEL J-BOLTS WITH NYLOCK NUTS & FLAT WASHERS (3/8”X7” WHEN USING RAISED DUCTILE IRON FLOOR)
- 3 – 1/4″X5″X8′ FIBERGLASS BEAMS PER CRATE (PLUS 1 PER ROW)
- 2 – CLOSED END PLASTIC BEAM MOUNTING PLATES PER BEAM
6′ x 7.5′ Farrowing Crate
FLOORING- 6 – 24″X24″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 24″X18″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 1 – 24″X42″ DURA-TUFF INTERLOCKING FLAT OR RAISED DUCTILE IRON
- 1 – 24″X48″ DURA-TUFF INTERLOCKING FLAT OR RAISED DUCTILE IRON
- 2 – 3/16″X2″X22″ GALVANIZED STEEL STABILIZER BAR
- 4 – 3/8″X6″ STAINLESS STEEL J-BOLTS WITH NYLOCK NUTS & FLAT WASHERS (3/8”X7” WHEN USING RAISED DUCTILE IRON FLOOR)
- 3 – 1/4″X5″X7.5′ FIBERGLASS BEAMS PER CRATE (PLUS 1 PER ROW)
- 2 – CLOSED END PLASTIC BEAM MOUNTING PLATES PER BEAM
6′ x 8′ Farrowing Crate
FLOORING- 8 – 24″X24″ DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 24″X48″ DURA-TUFF INTERLOCKING FLAT OR RAISED DUCTILE IRON
- 2 – 3/16″X2″X22″ GALVANIZED STEEL STABILIZER BAR
- 4 – 3/8″X6″ STAINLESS STEEL J-BOLTS WITH NYLOCK NUTS & FLAT WASHERS (3/8”X7” WHEN USING RAISED DUCTILE IRON FLOOR)
- 3 – 1/4″X5″X8′ FIBERGLASS BEAMS PER CRATE (PLUS 1 PER ROW)
- 2 – CLOSED END PLASTIC BEAM MOUNTING PLATES PER BEAM
DURA-TUFF 6’x8’ Turn Around Farrowing Crate
FLOORING- 48 – 12”X12” DURA-TUFF PLASTIC
- 2 – 3/16”X2”X22” GALVANIZED STEEL STABILIZER BAR
- 4 – 3/8”X6” STAINLESS STEEL J-BOLTS WITH NYLOCK NUTS & FLAT WASHERS
- 7 – ¼”X5”X8” FIBERGLASS BEAMS PER CRATE (PLUS 1 PER ROW)
- 2 – CLOSED END PLASTIC BEAM MOUNTING PLATES PER BEAM
Features
Perimeter Gaps
The ¼” (7mm) gap around the perimeter of each piece provides superior cleanability compared to the other floors that fit tight. This gap allows manure to filter through instead of building up and is easier to power wash. The 7/16” (11mm) openings equate to a 50% open area for better manure filtration.
High / Low Rib Design
The high/low rib design provides superior traction and prevents manure from being pushed out to the corners, which can cause premature corrosion of the steel penning.
V-Shaped Rib Design
V-shaped rib design prevents manure accumulation on the underside of the floor and is easily accessible for top down cleaning.
Flat Ductile Iron Sow Floor
Our flat ductile iron flooring features a high/low rib design and flush height with the creep area. It is an economical solution to help keep the sow cool and reduce the crush factor.
Raised Ductile Iron
Our raised sow center provides a better access to teats for nursing. The cast iron is raised ¾” (19mm) which puts the teats in the optimal position while the piglets stay safe in the creep area.
Solid Creep Floor
Our Plastic Farrowing floor has raised traction squares aid sows in getting up and down while providing a comfortable laying surface. Plastic sow floor interlocks with our nursery/creep floor to provide the most economical farrowing floor on the market or use it on its own for turnaround crates.
Color Options
V-shaped rib design prevents manure accumulation on the underside of the floor and is easily accessible for top down cleaning.Photos
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FAQs
Q.Does the swine flooring system require support beams or is it placed directly on the floor?
A. The Dura-Tuff swine flooring is designed to be installed on a fiberglass or steel rail that is .25” thick at the top where the flooring panels connect to the rail.
Q.Can the swine flooring be cut into smaller pieces?
A. Yes, the Dura-Tuff swine flooring can be cut with any tool that can cut wood.
Q.What is the advantage of using Plastic flooring instead of using Wire or Steel flooring?
A. Plastic is inherently warmer than steel, thus there is less heat loss in extremely young animals. This leads to improved growth in the very early months of life. University studies show that pigs on DURA-TUFF plastic floor had a 19% better feed:gain ratio than pigs on wire/steel flooring. Wire/steel will corrode or rust in usually less than 10 years, however plastic flooring can last 2-3 times as long.
Q.How durable is DURA-TUFF flooring?
A. Simply put, DURA-TUFF swine flooring is the most durable flooring we have tested. We had an independent lab perform a standard abrasion test on DURA-TUFF to confirm these claims. The results of a pressure test revealed that DURA-TUFF could withstand the force of 2,000 pounds per square inch before showing a stress fracture. This test proves that DURA-TUFF can easily handle normal weight loads in day to day use.
Q.What size beams does the swine flooring require?
A. The height of the beam will depend on the span (length of the gap that the beam is bridging). We offer 3”, 4”, and 5” tall beams and can span up to 10’ with the 5” beam on 18” centers
Q.Does DURA-TUFF swine flooring come with a warranty?
A. Yes, we offer a five year warranty. Please e-mail info@swapinc.com or call 1-800-288-9748 for details.
Q.Are your fiberglass beams compatible with all flooring?
A. Our fiberglass beams are designed to work with flooring that has a channel that accepts .25” beam. The warranty would not cover our beams used with a different brand of flooring.
Q.What are the advantages of fiberglass supports as opposed to steel?
A. Fiberglass supports do not rust or corrode and are about the same price as galvanized steel supports.
Q.Is there a plastic floor for sows?
A. Yes, we do have a plastic sow floor. DURA-TUFF plastic sow floor is designed to interlock with our creep area floor to provide a farrowing floor to meet the requirements of both the sow and litter.
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