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POULTRY

ROXELL LAUNCHES FORTENA™ CHAIN FEEDING

SYSTEM FOR HENS IN THE PRODUCTION PERIOD

The leading manufacturer of automat-
ic feeding, drinking, nesting, heating and
ventilation systems, launches the Fortena™
chain feeding system for broiler breeders
in the production period. Roxell thus com-
pletes its total range for feeding, which
now contains a solution for every type of
poultry farmer. These feeding systems are
a component of Roxell’s 360° range for
farm equipment with innovative drinking
systems, nests, heating, ventilation and
controllers.
The Fortena chain feeding system is
not just a different version of the current New chain feeding system, access, which limits feed loss. The grill from
systems on the market. The design of robust and convenient which the suspension leads is anchored to
the chain, feed trough and corner wheels the feed trough.
has been taken care of by Roxell’s feeding • Thanks to an adjustable feed volume
experts. The result is an innovative chain (6 positions), different feeding regimes are
feeding system that improves and speeds possible, always with an even and fast feed
up the feed intake of the hens and reduc- distribution.
es residual feed. Discover a few of these
features below. Ease of use with extra
Feeding systems for every durability
type of poultry farmer • We limit wear on the chain by connect-
ing long sections of feed trough with
“It may be surprising that as a notorious connections made of polyamide.
pan-feed promoter, Roxell now also has a “The Fortena chain feeding system is not
chain feeding system, but actually it’s a log- a copy,” so says Inge Van Daele, Product • Lubrication of corner wheels is un-
ical step,” says Frank Hartmann, Marketing Manager at Roxell. “Our systems are all necessary due to ball bearings instead of
Manager at Roxell. “We have been working innovative, durable and performant and this plain bearings.
hard on broadening the range for 10 years. chain system is no different. Specifically, our • We drastically reduce the breakage of
The excellent performance of pan feeding feeding experts worked on the design of chain links by using extra strong con-
systems is an indisputable advantage. How- the chain, feed trough and corner wheels. necting links.
ever, those who opt for ease of use and That is why the feed intake improves with Flexibility for great performance
visibility will find an excellent alternative in Fortena and that is due to the greater ease
our chain feeding system. A chain feeding with which hens eat. The feed remains in- The Fortena chain feeding system offers
system therefore also belongs in a 360° tact better and the hens get to the feed the poultry farmer flexibility in the way of
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product range. In short, today Roxell has more easily. Moreover, the new corner management:
wheels require hardly any maintenance.
a solution for every need.” • You can choose from 2 speeds for the
Finally, we use high-quality materials and feed distribution.
techniques to guarantee the longevity for
which Roxell is known.” • The feeding circuit can be winched up,
Innovation for better feed but is also available on legs.
intake • You can automate and monitor the
feeding process with a iQon™ feed com-
• The Fortena chain is a unique design puter.
from Roxell with large, open links that take
up 25 % less space. As a result, there is less • The feed supply takes place directly
friction between the feed and the chain. (with day bins) or indirectly (via hoppers
Because the feed pellets remain intact, the on the circuit).
hens also eat them more easily and faster. You can find more information about
• The rounded feed trough promotes the most important features on the Rox-
ell website.

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