No portion of this site may be copied or reproduced without prior express written permission. And most of the old auger-type ones would wear out over time. save a life or a limb from entanglement. Sudenga Industries, Inc. In the 1940s, the company started manufacturing products for the ag industry. ATLAS POSI-TRAC SWEEP The ATLAS Posi-Trac Bin Sweep is second-to-none in performance. Figure 5 shows a guard that can be securely attached. Co.. open: 6.9005 During operation, grain "avalanches" are held at bay ahead of the sweep. The OSHA guard system. A complete list of parts is provided, along with a diagram and photos of a prototype. It was founded on the family farm North of Rivers, Manitoba, with the hope that they could build a mechanical grain bin cleaner that had greater efficiency, was safer, and more simple to use than what was on the market at the time. Bins can be used for multiple commodities because of the ease and completeness of Training that help to keep workers out of bins: keeping grain in good condition, so clumping With planning, training and coordination, the risks that are inherent in working inside Equipping with safety features and having management policies 6. With the BinGator, the bin is empty and nobody opens the door into the bin its really troublefree and reliable., Reprinted from Grain Journal May/June 2018 Issue. Home Products Bin Gator Bin Sweeps Watch our video Designed from the ground up to meet the stringent requirements of the commercial grain industry and empty a bin without scheduling a team of employees. Sukup Addresses Grain Bin Safety Concerns with Zero-Entry Commercial Sweep . The space between the Prairie Land Millwright Inc Hutchinson sweeps clean out a range of bins sizes with ease, while the unloads move your grain gently and efficiently. Futures: at least 10 minute delayed. The OSHA Grain Handling Standard 29 Theyre very accommodating. Hutchinson NexGen 2000 Commercial Sweep A key component to zero bin entry operation. Figure 11. September/October Issue, pps. The principles of partial budgeting, the components of the partial budget and how the process works in relation to owning machinery versus custom harvest. purchase new equipment. Foam filled tires on all sweeps is standard. The unguarded sump opening is a safety hazard because workers could step into the unguarded portion of the sweep auger should be the front point of operation. to power outside of the bin, thus zero-entry is not possible. have to enter the bin. Went to a bin dealer some years ago and they sold me this end tire thing. in the operating guidelines. The price was a little high, but we decided to go ahead with it. When the sweep auger is energized, a worker may enter the bin if grates are secured Here are what some users of the BinGator zero entry bin sweep have to say: Before the BinGator, we were using a competitors augers. With our old augers, we were mostly doing larger tanks. The BinGater allows you to empty your bins as easily as you fill them.. c. Workers in the bin other than the person operating the sweep auger must also be With our 90-foot-diameter tanks, it used to be close to a 24-hour process, and now we can sweep those tanks in four hours. More FRAME Sweep Auger Model CST Compact, permanent sweep auger with an apex cover, direct geared motor drive, slip ring and progression with walking plates. Figure 1. Clearly, the safest place to be when unloading or working around a grain bin is outside Overview Specifications Accessories Brochures Product Gallery. The serrated UHMW paddles will break up any crusted layers while the rubber paddles almost completely clean the floor, standard on 10K only. 3065 Pershing Ct. Decatur, Il 62526 800-728-7511 217-877-9660 webmaster@grainnet.com No portion of this site may be copied or reproduced without prior express written permission. Posted 1/31/2012 20:46 (#2197793) Subject: grain bin sweep end tire, other options? In a memorandum issued They seem to have good longevity. Full retrofit capabilities. Up to 15K bph capacity. When the grain quits coming out, you just push the start button and it cleans the bin, then you turn it off, and thats all there is to it. Grain Journal. Figure 10. (An example of Patented above floor electrical collector ring and auto advance sweep controls allow the sweep to be wired permanently and controlled from outside the bin. Zero-entry sweep augers are controlled from outside of the bin and are robust enough to handle out-of-condition grain without help from workers entering the bin. low: 7.7014 2001-2022 Country Journal Publishing Co. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use Moves grain towards the center of the bin to be picked up by the sweep on the second pass. Guidance for Sweep Auger Operations in something to consider in some situations. standards listed in this fact sheet are available at the www.osha.gov website by searching Advantages: Zero Entry Sweep Control Hydraulic Flush Mount Efficient Sweep Drive Durable Frame Construction Positive Drive System Safe Operation Options for Hydraulic Surface Mount - Ideal for installing into existing bins for retro-fit There are two factors The original end rubber whatever is long gone. The person doing the maintenance must maintain control of the lock out/tag out equipment below will certainly help to provide a safer working environment and could potentially The policy is based on the 10 steps reported in this fact sheet. It also provides drive sweep augers. The zero-entry control system allows for automatic or manual operation saving you time and money. In our 105-foot-diameter tank, the fastest we could empty it would be 36 hours, give or take. Grain bin sweeps are an important part an energy source. The heavy-duty, zero-entry rotating contact provides power to the sweep, so there is no need to enter the bin with a drop cord. Because the sweep is designed for zero entry, no employees need to enter the bin for cleanout. Zero-entry sweep augers I really feel its a good investment, and it really reduces your need for manpower, because theres nothing to it. This observer In the 1940s, the company started manufacturing products for the ag industry. This BinGator gave us the opportunity hit our safety goal. Hydraulically driven sweep augers are positive speed control augers. Sump opening guard design requirements. 2001-2022 Country Journal Publishing Co. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use of zero-entry bin sweeps when making the decision to retrofit existing equipment or The design of the device is simple, rugged and rapid to implement. Without mentioning names, were replacing a lot of the competitions paddle sweeps with these. REAR CASTER WHEEL Heavy duty rear caster wheel designed specifically for high grain loads. Our old augers had 25-hp motors, but the BinGator has a 10-hp motor and is getting a lot more bushels per hour out of it. must be positioned at least seven feet from the energized auger at all times. In 1888, Sudenga Industries began as a blacksmith shop. Drive tire size: 13 x 5.00-6 super lug. 3065 Pershing Ct. Decatur, Il 62526 800-728-7511 217-877-9660 Email: webmaster@grainnet.com When the 10 steps listed above are followed, incidents CORLIM45 Flyer An industry-leading dual pass single arm grain sweep design allows the end user to unload their grain bin in a safer and more efficient manner. Sweep auger worker protection fencing. Reduced time to sweep out bins. 9. Housing is made out of 10 gauge material. Another benefit weve seen is the durability. on the unguarded portion of the auger (29CFR1910 Subpart O, machinery and machine Our old augers would always seem to be flat when we needed them, so wed always have to refill them with air. Slip Clutch allows for edge sweep to slip until sweep digs itself out of pile. Figures This zero-entry sweep utilizes a Class II Explosion Proof Motor, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), Floor Mounted Track System, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) Touch Screen Control to provide. They werent very efficient. We have an older model of the BinGator still running up to 7,500 bushels per hour. who would issue the permit is present during the entire operation. close: 6.8342, open: 14.0924 Before that, we were using a competitors product, and it was in a 140-foot-high bin the grain pressure destroyed it. With the BinGator, its a six-hour process or shorter. Sweep auger dead man handle that energizes the sweep auger only when the worker Patented self-raising and lowering feature eliminates the need for personnel to enter bin prior to filling the bin or engaging the sweep. act on the guard in such a way that it might be displaced. Tractors for 90' and 105' Bins come with slip clutch. guarding).b. With an old sweep, youd be thinking, I dont want to run the sweep, so youre planning your inventory around not having to run the sweep. They seem to do pretty close to what they say theyll do. A person 7. Learn More Flexible polypropylene bristle head. Sudenga Industries, Inc. Sweep auger equipped with a dead man switch or similar device that allows operation A true zero-entry sweep system that handles the extreme demands of commercial grain handling applications. The unique sweep automatically raises itself off the bin floor once the remaining grain pile is at a point where the sweep needs to be engaged, he explains. About four years later, and after much discussion Streamlined geometry. An observer must be positioned outside the storage structure and have contact You seem to talk to the same people every time, and theyll work with you; theyll help you decide what options would be right for what youre doing. of the unloading process of grain bins. If a current sweep auger requires a cord to be run into the BROCK GRAIN SYSTEMS A Division of CTB, Inc. 611 North Higbee Street P.O. 7, October 2, 2013. a. The MAVERIK 4000 Series Commercial Grain Sweep is built with patent-pending, revolutionary engineering that sets the standards with: Hydraulic twin flow True zero entry drive system Pure hydraulically driven product Full retrofit capabilities Up to 15K bph capacity Streamlined geometry Bin Diameters 60-132 feet (18.3-40.2 m) Maximum Eave Height the bin. Moving grain around the sweep auger with a foot is an unsafe practice. Sukup Manufacturing Co. holds the safety of customers as a top priority. Be sure to work with a reputable dealer Box 2000 Milford, IN 46542-2000 U.S.A. sales@brockgrain.com +1-866-658-4191 a sweep auger use and maintenance policy. in place and must be followed. out before anyone enters the bin. 3065 Pershing Ct. Decatur, Il 62526 800-728-7511 217-877-9660 Email: webmaster@grainnet.com The auger has a positive speed control mechanism or bin stop (Figure 13) device 272 Grain Handling Standard. Paddle Sweepway. We chose the BinGator because its very heavy duty. of an emergency. Walking on the grain where the depth of the grain presents an engulfment hazard Includes a hydraulic power pack for the Positive Drive System. 1. Product Features Heavy-Duty frame Industrial grade pushers Different types of grain and higher moisture One of its newest products is the D Series bin sweep, which according to Greg Ver Steeg, vice president-sales and marketing, is a true zero-entry sweep that requires no staff entry into the bin to prep the sweep for engagement. Not requiring personnel to enter the bin to raise the sweep off the floor prior to engaging the sweep is an important safety feature., The sweep also is innovative in that it leads with the auger, says Ver Steeg. low: 6.7537 Auger flighting features thicker outer edge that increases lifespan by over 50%. Carol L. Jones, PhD, PEProfessor and Orville L. and Helen L. Buchanan ChairStored Products Engineering. Leave-In Bin Sweep PERMANENT COMMERCIAL SWEEP FOR FULL FLOORS Capacities up to 6500 BPH (165.1 MTH) Highlights For bin diameters 30'-105' (9.15-32 m). True zero entry drive system. More But the BinGator is a zero entry system. In the 1940s, the company started manufacturing products for the ag industry. or the plug (see Figure 1). These bin stops are for direct Every new tank that we build going forward will have a BinGator in it. Sudenga's legendary Posi-Shift 8 and 10 round tube power sweeps are available for bins to 61 10 (8) and 80 5 (10). In 1888, Sudenga Industries began as a blacksmith shop. For 60'-156' diameter bins Zero-Entry Automatic Touch Screen Controls allow you to control the sweep from outside the bin Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) provides greater reliability Patented Pivot Point allows the sweep to "free-float" to account for variations in concrete Heavy-duty, zero-entry rotating contact provides power to the sweep Emptying bins completely 3. Designed to be left in bin during burial. Product Review Portable Vacuum System Walinga, Inc. Entry into the bin is no longer needed increasing the safety of you and your employees while unloading grain bins. The tires are all foam-filled so we dont have to worry about an air hose to refill them. Guidelines for safe working conditions are The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been concerned about must enter the bin to plug the cord into the sweep or retrieve the cord to plug in Figure 14. The sweep can work 24/7 while workers may not The sweep auger must be de-energized and unplugged during maintenance and adjustments. The CleanSweep system has a wheel-supported reclaim auger that provides total cleanout with zero personnel entry . content grain require greater horsepower and larger clearances. Grate with proper secure mounting modifications. Designed to be fully submersed in grain and can unbury itself from a grain avalanche. Figure 1 demonstrates locking out/tagging out of The grates must be secured against all forces that could Our company went to zero bin entry here about eight or 10 years back, and we just had no way to comply with that, because of our old bin sweeps. A Feed and Grain team member will help connect you with the right representative at Motorized tractor drive and SureGrip Wheel ensure reliable power and traction. with the person working in the bin either through sight, radio or voice. Figure 9. Bin Sweep control is located on the bin exterior. 4. 8. bin to prevent the worker from coming in contact with the operating sweep auger. For example, if you start filling a bin with corn and then decide you actually want to fill that bin with soybeans instead, its no big deal, because theres no work involved to empty the bin. It is an advanced digital system that is top-to-bottom different (and superior) to your grandfathers truck scale. engaged if certain conditions were met. If workers do not need to enter the bin to dislodge out-of-condition grain Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. View this review and more in the Grain Journal May/June 2019 magazine. They told us how to get it running again. You just start it, and it goes around on its own. Sweep auger equipped with an attached guard preventing contact with the worker To request more information please fill out the form below. Grain Bins. Figure 8. Figure 15. 2001-2022 Country Journal Publishing Co. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use involving injury and death are greatly reduced, and in most cases, eliminated. task to a task that takes just a few hours. 10" or 12" auger diameters. Adjustments to sweep settings are easily made in the control panel. Figure 12. sweep manufacturers have made great advances in sweep design. high: 7.8639 information may be accessed at: Guidance for Sweep Auger Operations in Grain Bins. Red Green Tractors. The worker This is patent-pending, revolutionary engineering that sets new standards with: Hydraulic twin flow. in place certainly help workers stay safe. grain without help from workers entering the bin. Designed to move grain using flighted paddles instead of augers, President Duane Chaon (815-538-3085) says the BinGator moves grain efficiently at high volumes (up to 22,000 bph) using less horsepower than conventional auger sweeps. Facts and pointers for getting a good, uniform and precise application of poultry litter using spreader trucks. sweep auger is operated. Norstar Commercial Bin Sweeps offer reliable performance; true zero-entry and maximum capacity. When the normal grain bin was a 27-foot or maybe a 30-foot-diameter bin with a 6-inch or 8-inch unload auger, the cost of a permanent power sweep was several times that of a light-duty, carry-in sweep, which you would bring in after most grain was unloaded. One of its newest products is the D Series bin sweep, which according to Greg Ver Steeg, vice president-sales and marketing, is a true zero-entry sweep that requires no staff entry into the bin to prep the sweep for engagement. sweep augers. Got about a 1970 bin sweep for a 24' bin. Patented above-floor collector ring allows power to be permanently wired into the sweep. Bin Gator bin sweeps from Prairie Land Millwright actually sweep the bin floor leaving little or no grain behind. Dead man control handle for sweep auger. This may be achieved by catwalks or guardrails. Portable Augers Load 1,000 Bushels in Three Minutes. reinforced. By Click on any of the product images to find out more about our bin sweeps, which include the formed steel backboard, drive wheel, easy-off motor mount, driven sheaves, belt (s), and belt guard. Weve never broken a chain. 888-783-3642 http://www.sudenga.com. Workers must obtain a bin entry permit certifying that the precautions contained . Learn More X-Series Sweep No in-bin preparation is required prior to starting the X-Series Sweep, a true Zero-Entry sweep. bin clean out. Not requiring personnel to enter the bin to raise the sweep off the floor prior to engaging the sweep is an important safety feature., The sweep also is innovative in that it leads with the auger, says Ver Steeg. in May 2013, OSHA agreed that workers could be allowed into a bin with the sweep auger One of its newest products is the D Series bin sweep, which according to Greg Ver Steeg, vice president-sales and marketing, is a true zero-entry sweep that requires no staff entry into the bin to prep the sweep for engagement. In the past decade, bin No portion of this site may be copied or reproduced without prior express written permission. 888-783-3642 http://www.sudenga.com. close: 14.1311, US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM, open: 9.4601 I recommend the BinGator to anyone who will listen to me. Patented above-floor collector ring allows power to be permanently wired into the sweep. 7 and 8 show an auger with no acceptable guarding and an auger with an acceptable 815-538-3085 http://www.prairielandmillwright.com. must be trained in emergency procedures and rescue, and know who to contact in case No. In 1888, Sudenga Industries began as a blacksmith shop. 6,000 bph and 10,000 bph models. Auto Advance sweep controls allow the sweep to be operated entirely from outside the bin. The commerical D Series sweeps (Models D100 and D150) from Sudenga Max are true zero-entry sweeps that require no staff entry into the bin in order to prep the sweep for engagement. is forbidden. When purchasing a zero-entry sweep auger, consideration for the types of grain and how often the bin is swept is important. Zero-entry commercial grain sweeps for grain bins to 130 ft. in diameter. View this case study and more in the Grain Journal May/June 2018 magazine. Designed for 30'-105' Bins with full floors, the GSI Leave In Commercial Sweep features premium flighting and two different auger sizes. It offers True Zero-Entry and unmatched traction with its Positive Drive system, Posi-Trac Control Panel and UL Listed Collector Ring. Bin Gator models are flighted bin sweeps - sometimes referred to as paddle bin sweeps - that do not use augers. Reliable Bin Sweep Choices For handling the unloading chores in a grain storage bin, brock offers several reliable on-farm and commercial use bin sweep choices. There are no jacks to maneuver and no shoveling to get the sweep started, once the intermediates are all drawn down, explains Chaon. Now, nobody enters bins for cleanout. Figures 2 and 3 show an has produced an excellent resource that gives an example of just such a policy. Auto Advance sweep controls allow the sweep to be operated entirely from outside the bin. how often the bin is swept is important. A MORE DURABLE SWEEP. Added efficiency in unloading a bin. The grain entry points and the subfloor auger must be de-energized and locked out/tagged high: 6.9046 is addressed along with safety steps, preparation for sweep-cleaning operations and When I saw the BinGator in a farm magazine, and they mentioned how heavy it was. grips the handle. Unsafe handling of a sweep auger with foot. disciplinary action for employees not willing to follow the requirements set forth Using power sweeps in grain bins is an example. Standard patent pending slip clutch to allow for zero entry operation / automatic startup. Brock's sweeps are dependable, designed to be fully submersed in grain until the sweep is needed, and they offer options for zero-bin-entry use. 10. Significant reduction in risk because workers do not enter the bin until it is completely When purchasing a zero-entry sweep auger, consideration for the types of grain and Figure 5. close: 8.9855, US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM, open: 7.8538 From the manufacturer of the very first all-steel truck scale comes the state-of-the-art ARMOR digital truck scale with SmartCell load cells. In 2012, Prairie Land Millwright introduced its BinGator bin sweep for zero-entry cleanout of grain tanks and flat storage buildings. 2. Simply start and monitor operation from the externally mounted control panel. The National Grain and Feed Association Carol L. Jones. These benefits include: Commercial grain facilities and facilities that must meet OSHA standards should have Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29CFR1910. So far, we havent had to do a lot of maintenance on the BinGators. I had one of the first ones, and I have nine of them now. bin for power, the sweep is not a good candidate for zero-entry retrofitting. A low-cost, automated, pneumatic cut-to-length device, or cutter, for food and agricultural products is described in this fact sheet. grain bin sweep end sweep Prior art date 2019-03-14 Application number PCT/US2020/021832 Other languages French (fr) Inventor Adam K. GUTWEIN Mark S. Dingeldein Jeffrey E. Walker Original Assignee Ctb, Inc. Grain facility managers report great benefits from installing and using zero-entry I think we had trouble with a fuse once, and we called. unguarded sump opening and the same sump opening with a guard imposed on the figure. The ARMOR Digital Truck Scale is not like other truck scales. This system requires no adjustment prior to operation, promoting a true zero-entry experience. Figure 4 shows a guard in place but not properly Zero Entry Kit for Daay Bin Paddle Sweeps $20487 or Quantity Add to Cart Description Shipping No Returns Local Dealers Paddle Sweep OEM Part 701412 / 695130 Complete zero entry kit for farm/commercial Daay Bin Paddle Sweeps. The Sukup Paddle Sweepway is a zero-entry option to fully clean out your grain bin! LONGER LASTING AUGER FLIGHTING. Are You Sweeping Your Grain Bin Safely? Zero-Entry Automatic Touch Screen Controls allow you to control the sweep from outside the bin, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) provides greater reliability, Patented Pivot Point allows the sweep to free-float to account for variations in concrete, Heavy-duty, zero-entry rotating contact provides power to the sweep, Pushers applying uniform pressure to the sweep, reducing the wear on the inside pushers, Built to take the weight of the grain in large commercial bins, Heavy-duty frame and sleeved auger ends provide optimal strength, Industrial grade wear track protects aeration tunnels. Subpart O (Figures 11 and 12). over the sumps (see step 3) and the worker must use engineering controls within the protected in such a manner that they are kept out of the danger zone of the auger. Watch the Maverik HTF Commercial Grain Sweep in action. 5. Our biggest reason for the switch to the BinGator was the amount of time we saved and increased safety for our employees. with the subfloor auger in operation. Then sometimes, you leave old corn in the bin for a year because you dont want to sweep it out. The unique sweep automatically raises itself off the bin floor once the remaining grain pile is at a point where the sweep needs to be engaged, he explains. Should I Buy (or Retain) Stockers to Graze Wheat Pasture? the safety surrounding sweep augers since 2009. Prior to that, we were using an auger with the little tractor that pushes it around the bin. only when the operator is in contact with the device (Figures 9 and 10). While not all farms are under the jurisdiction of OSHA, the same safety guidelines 25, No. Our sweeps require minimal labor to finish clean up of a bin floor once the cycle is complete. that prevents uncontrolled rotation around the bin. I think we got our first BinGator probably 10 years ago. (dislodge) the sweep auger while it is energized (Figures 14 and 15). This feature is important as the auger actively engages crusted or out-of-condition grain, giving the sweep the best chance of advancing properly while sweeping the bin.. The sweep will automatically raise itself off the bin floor once the remaining grain pile is at a point where the sweep needs to be engaged. Message format. these methods become habit in a facility, the safety culture of the facility is greatly Information is provided 'as is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice. definitions of terms used in the OSHA policy as well as in the 10 steps. Pure hydraulically driven product. But the nicest part about Prairie Land is they seem to be a fairly small company. The Zero-Entry Commercial Sweep is designed to withstand the demands of commercial grain storage, while being operated and powered entirely from outside the bin. CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMITExample (Other examples are available on the Internet) (click link below). Sweep Auger Safety. Flat Threaded Nested. The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. BinGator Zero Entry Bin Sweep Makes Bin Cleanout Safer Prairie Land Millwright Inc 815-538-3085 http://www.prairielandmillwright.com BinGator saves time during bin cleanup In 2012, Prairie Land Millwright introduced its BinGator bin sweep for zero-entry cleanout of grain tanks and flat storage buildings. Figure 6. Workers may not use their hands, legs or similar methods to directly manipulate With these BinGators, the paddles dont really seem to wear out. These 10 steps are required by OSHA and go a long way in keeping workers safe when 38 48.National Grain and Feed Association. for the number of the standard. The Laidig CleanSweep system is ideal for high-volume storage of free-flowing materials, such as dry grains and pellets making it the ultimate bin, silo & dome cleanout solution. high: 9.4601 be available for continuous work assignments. Bin stop for limiting sweep auger travel. Leads with the flighting for a "full-bite" in tough, stubborn grain.
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