Aerospreader™ fish feed dispenser module

Farm operations quickly grow in size and complexity and hence, the importance of good feed management and control. We designed our AeroSpreader fish food feeder to be upgradable by changing your dispenser module with a larger capacity unit – this is a fraction of the costs of having to replace the entire fish feed dispenser itself.

Scaling up your Aerospreader performance is as simple as selecting the right size of dispenser module.  Depending on the available space below your fish dispenser hopper we recommend maximizing the rotary value size to support a wider range of feed rates and feed pellet types.  Selecting the right size feed dispenser module when purchasing a new unit is ideal, but don't worry, we have designed the AeroSpreader to have easy bolt on options that can be used to support almost any size fish feed dispensing module you might need.

The AeroSpreader feed dispenser may be controlled using a simple speed control knob regulating the rotational speed of the rotary valve.  Alternatively a slightly more sophisticated control approach incorporates our computerized control module that electronically manages rotary valve speed and time.  This approach provides full feed dispensing information including feed rate, feed duration, accumulated totals, and alarms for blower speed output and empty hopper.

Ordering a new AeroSpreader Dry Pellet Feed Broadcaster or upgrading an in field operating AeroSpreader feeder with a rotary valve feed dispenser is also a practical first step to expanding site feed broadcast coverage.  While the AeroSpreader feed dispenser will work admirably well with existing handheld and Periscope Feed Head broadcast systems, the introduction of the rotary valves adds a valuable airlock feature to the feeder. The rotary valve’s design stops any air diverting into the feed hopper and directs all available centrifugal blower generated air down the feed broadcast pipe.  This focuses all Aerite AB150, AB150E and AB180 model blower generated airflow to move feed pellets along a 18m/60ft length of HDPE pipe to a center cage positioned Aerite Feed Spinner.  From here additional Aerite feed blower modules may be added such as a positive displacement (PD) blower, which offers the higher blower generated air pressure necessary when using even longer HDPE feed delivery pipes found on centralized feed systems.  This blower module upgrade is best illustrated when viewing MiniMax Centralized Feed Delivery systems.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Modular Installation

All design and installation work addressed by IAS to ensure a simple, timely, and direct swap out process using existing feeder support structure, hardware, and broadcast components.

Low Maintenance

Heavy chain and sprocket drive behind full marine aluminum safety shield requires no adjustment.

Expandable

Strategically designed modular feeder component upgrades allow feed broadcasters to grow with your operations.

Improved Feed Conversion Rates

Provides additional operator feed management tools to set and monitor feed delivery rates and total feed dispensed amounts to maximise fish growth to biomass feed charts.

Choice of Drive Options

Broad choice of high torque, wash down 12-vdc electric, all other common ac/dc voltages, as well as hydraulic motor operation may be used based on available power.

Improved Productivity

Individual feed hopper rotary valve placement with PLC control allows multiple feeders to be set up for simultaneous feeding with single operator oversight.

Choice of Control Options

Offered with any 1 of 3 levels of control to fit your budget starting with manual operation, semi automatic control, or full feed delivery program control.

Maximize Return on Investment

Modular feeder component upgrades keep equipment current as site operations grow.

Rugged Design

Cast steel (stainless steel option) rotary valve construction, mounted on heavy wall steel frame with all surfaces epoxy coated.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity

250 kg. (551 lb.)

Feed Sizes

2 – 11 mm

Broadcast Rate

37.5 kg. maximum (82.6 lbs.) per minute for 9mm feed pellets. Note that feed delivery rates increase as feed pellet sizes decrease.

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Stationary model: 101 cm x 84 cm x 123 cm (40 in x 33 in x 48 in)
Mobile model: 165 cm x 84 cm x 132 cm (65 in x 3 in x 52 in)

Weight

Stationary model 68 kg. (150 lb.)
Mobile model 81 kg. (178 lb.)

Materials

Marine grade aluminum, galvanized steel and stainless steel hardware.

Power Source

4.8 Kw (6.5HP) gasoline powered Honda motor with low oil alert.