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Tumble Action Feed Mixer
New from the Steiner Corp., Orville, Ohio is the Roll-A-Mix, a totally new concept in complete feed mixing. Unlike conventional auger-type mixers, the Roll-A-Mix uses a large drum and tumbling action to completely mix any and all rations for cattle, hogs, sheep or poultry.
"Because of its tumbling-action design,
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Tumble Action Feed Mixer LIVESTOCK Feeding Equipment 5-3-3 New from the Steiner Corp., Orville, Ohio is the Roll-A-Mix, a totally new concept in complete feed mixing. Unlike conventional auger-type mixers, the Roll-A-Mix uses a large drum and tumbling action to completely mix any and all rations for cattle, hogs, sheep or poultry.
"Because of its tumbling-action design, it has an unbelievably low power requirement. A 7 1/2 hp. electric motor is all it takes to drive our 243-bu. capacity model," explains Dick Steiner.
Three stationary models being offered are 6 ft. in dia. The smallest (216 cu. ft.) is 12 1/2 ft. long. A medium size model (270 cu. ft.) is 14 1/2 ft. long and the largest model (324 cu. ft.) is 16 1/2 ft. long. Later this spring, the company plans to introduce a large 600 cu. ft. drum, and will also offer portable units.
Mixing capacity of the model 324 (324 cu. ft.) is 243 bu. It mixes an entire load of feed in only 1 to 3 min. Mixing action is provided by double 11 in. spiral flange welded on the inside of the large drum. A large 9 in. dia. reversible auger runs through the center of the drum. The spirals move feed backward, forward and around and up for complete mixing in a matter of minutes.
For unloading, the center auger is reversed, allowing the drum to completely unload itself in about one minute. The 180? discharge auger permits right, left or center carry-away of the feed. The drum rotates at a constant 5 rpm's. During the mixing cycle, spiral flanges welded to the inside of the drum move the tumbling feed forward, dumping it into the center auger which rotates much faster (138 rpm) to quickly move feed to the back end of the drum where it is picked up by the spiral flanges for remixing as it again tumbles forward.
When a batch is mixed, the center auger is reversed, causing the thoroughly mixed batch to move out of the drum. A roller chain drive, powered electric-hydraulically on stationary models, turns the drum.
Stationary Model 216 sells for $7,895, Model 270 for $8,695 and Model 324 for $9,795. Optional weigh scales are available for all three models at $2,285.
For more details, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Steiner Corp., 12657 Church Road, Orville, Ohio 44667 (ph 216 683-0055).
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