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Product Catalogue

Houle effluent management equipment is designed to manage effluent more effectively

engineering for a better world GEA Farm Technologies

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About Houle

Houle effluent equipment is designed to process effluent and utilise if more efficiently.

Dairy farm effluent is a valuable resource. We use it to maximise pasture growth, reduce fertiliser costs and increase milk profit.

With a Houle effluent management system, you can manage effluent storage better, make valuable nutrients go further, be more flexible with grazing, and lower stress levels during the busy periods.

You can also significantly reduce fresh water usage and associated costs with the ability to recycle water for wash down.

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Separation ........................................................ pg 4

Slope Screen Separator ....................................... pg 5

XPress Roller Press ............................................... pg 7

Transfer .............................................................. pg 9

4” Vertical Agi-Pump .......................................... pg 10

4” Vertical Dairy Manure Pump........................... pg 12

4” Vertical Transfer Pump.................................... pg 14

Piston Pumps ...................................................... pg 16

Electromix Agitator ............................................. pg 18

Flush Systems ................................................... pg 19

8” Vertical flush Pump ........................................ pg 20

8” Vertical Flush Pump on Pontoon .................... pg 22

Flush Valves ......................................................... pg 24

Accessories ........................................................ pg 26

In-Line Flow Regulator ........................................ pg 27

6” Knife Gate Valve ............................................ pg 27

Diaphragm Level Switch ...................................... pg 28

Multi Level Drain Dam Door ................................ pg 29

Spreaders .......................................................... pg 30

PTO Equipment ................................................ pg 31

Table of Contents

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Separation

Separating effluent into solid and liquid components makes managing your effluent easier; more efficient storage, less maintenance, greater flexibility for application and the ability to recycle water.

Houle has developed the ultimate range of separators than can be used stand alone or in configurations with other separators, to suit any farming system.

Slope screen separator uses a sloped stainless steel screen to remove solids from a lower consistency effluent stream

XPress Roller Press squeezes liquid from higher consistency solids between a perforated stainless steel roller and rubber roller, for higher dry matter output

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Key benefits / features

• Nomovingparts

• Simplemaintenance,lowcostoperation

• Reduceswearandblockagesofpumps,effluentlinesandirrigatornozzles

• Lessfreshwaterusagebyrecycling‘greenwater’foryardwashdown

• Easierpondmanagementwithlesssolidsettlingandsurfacecrusting

• Improvedliquidstoragecapability

• Allowslowapplicationrateirrigation

• Assistssoilinfiltrationrates,meaningpasturebecomessuitablefor grazing sooner

• Nutrientloadmanagementoptionswitheffluentapplicationpossiblebeyond usual areas

• Organicmattervaluefromseparatedsolids

Slope Screen SeparatorRemoves solids from an effluent stream

“Due to the design and the total lack of moving parts the minimal R&M that is required gives me the time and money to spend elsewhere in my business”.

Simon Belton - Te Poi

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How it operates

• TheHouleSlopeScreenSeparatorisinstalledonaplatformaboveaconcrete solids bunker

• Theeffluententerstherearoftheseparator(viaapurposebuiltmanualflow regulator) so an even and suitable flow of effluent is distributed across the top of the screen panel

• Astheeffluentfallsdownthescreen,liquiddrainsthroughthewirescreen,while solids slide down the face of the screen into the bunker below

• Gravitymovesthescreenedliquidfromtheseparatortoastoragepond

Additional information

• Flowratesvaryupto600L/mindependingonconsistency

• Separatedliquidonlycontainssuspendedsolidslessthan1mm (99%<1mm&92%<0.5mm)

• Solidsbeingremovedmayvaryfrom7%-13%drymatterinitiallythenfurther drying in the concrete bunker

• StandardSlopeScreenSeparatorsize4ft,withan8ftoptionalsoavailablewherehigherflowratesarerequired(upto2400L/min)

• WerecommendthateffluentbepreparedforseparationwithHouletransfer equipment

Above centre: Working principle of the Slope Screen Separator.

Above right: In-Line Flow Regulator - correct flow rate is important for Slope Screen Performance.

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Key benefits

• Separatesslurriesintoadistinctliquidfactionandsolidsfaction

• Solids‘drier’andeasiertostore,liquids‘wetter’andeasiertopump

• Solidssuitableforimmediatespreadingassolidorganicfertiliser

• Flexibilityforcartingsolidsimmediatelypostseparation

• Easycleaningnon-stickingstainlesssteelchuteandsteelroller

• Pressurecontrolsystemavailabletovarydrymatter%output

• Heavydutycomponentsforalonglastingoperation

• Lowpowerconsumption(1.1kW)

• One-piece½”thickscraper,easilyremovableatfront

Xpress Roller PressRemoves liquid from a solids stream

“We are system 5 high input milking 1600 cows - the solids coming off the rollers are exactly the consistency we were looking for - about 24% DM. This allows us to cart it down a public road and spread it straight away”.

Kristian Funnell - Manawatu

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How it operates

• Canbeusedstandalone,inmultipleconfigurations,withaHouleSlopeScreen Separator, or a Houle XTract Horizontal Dewaterer

• Effluentisfedintotherollerintake

• Themanurepassesbetweentworollers-arubberrollerontop,andastainless steel roller with perforations on the bottom

• Liquiddrainsthroughtherollerperforationsandrunsofftoliquidstorage pond

• Solidsexitastainlesssteelchuteontostoragearea

Additional information

• 23-27%drymatterachievablewithasinglerollerpress

• Upto34%drymatterachievablewithmodularconfiguration

• Mosteffectivewitheffluentconsistency>10mm

• Availableas2ft,4ft,6ftor8ftwide

• Singleormultistagerollerpressoptionsoffered

• Rollerspeedcanbeautomaticallycontrolledbymanurelevelandproximity switch

Above left: Configuration with 8’ Slope Screen Separator.

Above centre: Working principle of XPress Roller Press.

Above right: 2ft XPress Roller Press.

Left: High dry matter output achievable.

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Transfer

When it comes to effluent agitation and transfer pumps, Houle has the range to suit all purposes and budgets with ultimate performance and efficiency.Ourexpertscanensuretherightpump,pressures and flow rates are applied according to your farm effluent needs.

Ourtransferpumpsarebelt-driven,extremelydurableandmostofferHoule’suniqueside-mounted sliding and tilting mechanism for easy access and maintenance.

• 4”VerticalAgi-Pumpforhighperformanceagitationandtransferfromonemotor

• 4”VerticalDairyManurePumpfortheperfectbalancebetweenpressureandflow rate with thicker effluent

• 4”VerticalTransferPumpforeconomicalandefficienttransferofsmallervolumes

• 4”HighPressureTransferPumpforhighpumpingheadforrapidtransfer

• PistonPumpsfortransferofheavymanurefrombarntostorageorseparator

• ElectromixAgitatorforspecialisedpowerfuleffluentagitation

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Key benefits

• Twofunctionsfromonemotor:agitationandpumping

• Agitates,chopsandtransferseffluentwithhighfibrecontentandhighpercentage solids

• Providesaconstantflowofwellagitatedeffluent

• BeltdrivenallowingeasyadjustmentofpumpRPMformaximumefficiency

• Ruggedanduniquepropellerknifeandimpellerbladedesign

• Rotatingnozzleincludedfortargetedbreakingupofcrustingorbuildup

• Side-mountedslideandtiltforeasyaccessandmaintenanceofgearboxand impeller

• Controlseasilyaccessedfromthetopofthepump

• Driveshaftandgearboxprotectedbya3sealmechanism

4” Vertical Agi-PumpHighperformanceagitation&transfer

“The Agi-Pump goes hand in hand with our slope screen - agitating the pit as well as pumping to the separator. Together it’s more effective, easier on machinery and a cleaner way of doing things”.

Jo Singh - Te Awamutu

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Above right: Horizontal installation of Agi-Pump is also available.

How it operates

• TheAgi-Pumpismountedonthe side of the reception pit with load bearing on the floor of the sump

• 3-waygearboxdrivesthe propeller and impeller simultaneously(pumpsandagitates off one drive shaft)

• Propellerwithknifeprovidesagitation and chopping to create a homogenous liquid

• Intakewithreversibleknivesalsochops as it draws effluent into the impeller

• Castironimpellerwithfourcurved blades pumps the effluent up and out of 4” discharge to Houle Slope Screen Separator or other destination

Additional information

• Pumplengthavailable1.8to4.8m(in0.6mincrements)tosuitany tank depth

• Motorsize11kW-30kW

• Maximumeffluent consistency 13mm

• Motorsizeandspeedinstalleddetermined by individual farm effluent requirements

• Horizontalinstallationof Agi-Pump also available.

Max Consistency - 13MM

Working Range

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Key benefits

• Providesapowerfulandconsistentflowofeffluent

• 215˚rotatingagitationnozzleonstainlesssteelpivotwithverticalarticulation

• Efficientdesignofdirectionalvalvemaximisespumpingcapacity

• Bottomnozzleincludedtobreakthebuild-uparoundpumphousing

• BeltdrivenallowingadjustmentofpumpRPMformaximumefficiency

• 6”or8”intakewithreversiblekniveschopsandagitates

• 12”or16”impellerwithfourcastironcurvedblades

• Side-mountedslideandtiltforeasyaccessandmaintenance

• Loadbearingonthebottomofthepit

• Controlseasilyaccessedfromthetopofthepump

• Doublebearinghousingprotectedbya3sealmechanism

4” Vertical Dairy Manure PumpEfficient effluent transfer

“If you need a strong, reliable and efficient pump for transferring particularly thicker effluent, the Houle Vertical Dairy Manure Pump has the perfect balance between pressure, flow rate and agitation required to get the job done”.

Murray McEwan - GEA FT

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Additional information

• Pumplengthavailable1.8to4.8m(in0.6mincrements)tosuitany tank depth

• Maximumeffluent consistency 13mm

• Motorsize15kW-30kW

• Motorsizeandspeedinstalleddetermined by individual farm effluent requirements

• Ifadditionalagitationisrequired, we recommend the Houle Electromix Agitator for best results

Max Consistency - 13MM

Working Range

Above centre: Sliding and Tilting support.

Above right: Impeller and Housing - 12” (305mm) or 16” (406mm) impeller with 4 curved blades made of ductile cast iron. 6” (152mm) or 8” (203mm) intake with reversibles knives.

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Key benefits

• Providesapowerfulflowoflowerconsistencyeffluent

• 235˚rotatingagitationnozzleonstainlesssteelpivotwithverticalarticulation

• Stainlesssteelthreadedshafttopreventrustandcorrosion

• BeltdrivenallowingadjustmentofpumpRPMformaximumefficiency

• Largeimpellerwithfourcastironcurvedblades

• Flexibledischargehoseconnectstoa4”pipe

• Doublebearinghousingprotectedbya3sealmechanism

• Controlseasilyaccessedfromthetopofthepump

• Economical

4” Vertical Transfer PumpEconomical effluent transfer

“If you are looking for an economical and easily accessible transfer pump, the Houle 4” Vertical Transfer Pump is ideal, particularly for smaller sumps containing lower consistency effluent.”

Murray McEwan - GEA FT

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Additional information

• Pumplengthavailable1.8to4.8m(in0.6mincrements)tosuitany tank depth

• Maximumeffluent consistency 10mm

• Motorsize3.7kW-7.5kW

• Motorsizeandspeedinstalledis determined by individual farm effluent requirements

• Ifadditionalagitationisrequired,we recommend the Houle Electromix Agitator for best results

Max Consistency - 10MM

Working Range

4” Vertical Transfer Pump with 50Hz Motor

Above centre: Fixed Support Standard on the 4” Vertical Transfer Pump.

Above right: Impeller and Housing - Large impeller with 4 curved blades made of ductile cast iron. 5” (127mm) intake.

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Key benefits

• Uniqueandsimplepositivedisplacementtechnology

• Hydraulicpowerunitmeanslowenergycosts(1.5kW-5.6kW)

• Minimalmechanicalwear

• Safe,robustandreliable

• Canpumpthickeffluentcontainingsand,strawandsawdust

• Variableflowhydraulicpumpoptionsavailable

Piston PumpsFor transfer of thick manure from barn to storage or separator

“Heavy effluent from a barn situation can be easily managed with the Houle range of hydraulic piston pumps - the Magnum, Futuro and Electromix System can handle straw, sand or sawdust with reliable flow rates and low energy costs”.

Matt Rice - GEA FT

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Magnum Pump Futuro Pump

Transfers thick effluent with high straw content directly from barn to main storage.

Transfers thick effluent from barn to long-term storage area at a faster rate than the Magnum.

Agitates, chops and evacuates effluent so it can be easily transferred through PVC pipes over long distances from reception pit to storage.

Electromix System

STRAw SAwDUST SAND

NORMAL CONSISTENCY: 51mm

MAXIMUM CONSISTENCY: 127mm

FLOW RATE Up to 302 L/min

STRAw SAwDUST SAND

NORMAL CONSISTENCY: 51mm

MAXIMUM CONSISTENCY: 127mm

FLOW RATE Up to 481 L/min

STRAw SAwDUST SAND

MAXIMUM CONSISTENCY: 38mm

FLOW RATE Up to 481 L/min

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AgITATION CApACITY ACCORdINg TO CONSISTENCY

CONSISTENCY CApACITY pER Hp

3 mm 8500 Litres per Hp

6 mm 5664 Litres per Hp

13 mm 3964 Litres per Hp

19 mm 2832 Litres per Hp

Performance data

Shear knife to chop fibres.

Key benefits

• Thoroughagitationforeffectivemanagement of effluent sump

• Fullydirectional

• Heavyduty610mmpropeller with shear knife to chop fibres

• Beltdrivenallowing adjustmentofpumpRPMformaximum efficiency

• Controlseasilyaccessedfromthe top of the agitator

• Loadbearingonbottomofthepit

• Remotegreaselineslubricatethe gearbox 3-seal mechanism

• Optionalsplashguard

Additional information

• Agitatorshaftlengthavailable1.8to4.8m(in0.6mincrements)to suit any tank depth

• 5.5kWto30kWmotors

• Motorsizeandspeedinstalledis determined by individual farm effluent requirements

Electromix AgitatorPowerful effluent agitation

“Thorough agitation is essential to create a homogenous liquid for efficient effluent transfer. The fully directional Electromix Agitator has the power and strength to get the job done right”.

Matt Rice - GEA FT

Oil reservoir and dipstick for gearbox.

Grease bank for easy maintenance.

610mm propeller diameter.

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Flush Systems

BarncleaningiswhereitallstartedforHoule,so effective flood washing of yards, barns and feedpads is what we do best.

With a Houle flush system, wash-down can be as quick and easy as pressing a button.Ourspeciallyengineeredpumps,pontoonsandflushvalvesaredesignedto discharge flush water in high volumes with limited supreme cleaning result.

Time, labour, environmental and economic efficiencies can all be achieved by usingthekeyelementsofaHouleFlushSystem,including:

• 8”VerticalFlushPumptoefficientlytransferhighvolumesofflushliquidfroma tank for flood washing a yard area.

• 8”VerticalFlushPumponPontoontotransferrecycledflushliquidfromapond on a safe and stable pontoon

• FlushValvesforevenandcontrolleddistributionofflushliquid.

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Key benefits

• Norestrictiononflushcycletimecomparedtousingflushtanks (ifnecessarycanrunmultipletimeswithoutwaitingforatanktorefill)

• Highflowrate,lowpressure

• LowRPMtorunlonghourswithminimalmaintenance

• Efficientbeltdrivetransmitsmaximumoutputfrommotortopumpandoverload protection to driveline

• 16”impellerdrivenby5.5-37kWmotors

• Strongweldedsteelpumphousingandimpellerguaranteelonglifespan

• Basicmaintenancecanbecarriedoutthroughthecentrallubricationhoses

• CheckValveatthepumpdischargekeepswaterintheflushlinebetweenflushes to reduce air hammering and prevent pump damage

• Thepumpisgearedtoflushatthehighestratepossibleatthepumpinghead required

8” Vertical Flush PumpTransfers flush liquid for flood washing

“Save time, labour and water after milking with a Houle Flush System - our 8” Vertical Flush pump gets the job started at the press of a button.”

Matt Rice - GEA FT

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How it operates

• Thedairyyard/feedpadflushis started by pressing a button which can be located wherever is convenient

• Whenthesequenceisstarted,flush liquid is pumped through a 300mm pipe to the flush valves atthetopoftheyard/feedpad

• Theflushvalvescanbesettoopen for any duration necessary and in any sequence

• Usuallythisconsistsofoneprogram to open all flush valves together to wet down the yard and one for cleaning where one flush valve is opened at a time to generate a high flush volume and high velocity flow to effectively cleantheyard/feedpad

• Theflushsequenceendsautomatically when the cycle has been completed

Additional information

• Maximumrecycledwaterconsistency 3mm

• Pumpingheadupto14m

• Throughputupto 11,000litres/min

• 200mmdischarge-Recommended pipe size 300mm

• Availablefrom1.8m-4.8mlengths for sump installation or as a pontoon mounted pump

• Weprovideinformationforrecommended flush volumes to effectively clean a given area

• Canalsobeusedasahighvolume transfer pump for transferring very liquid material from a pit to storage pond

Max Consistency - 3MM

Working Range

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Key benefits

• Norestrictiononflushcycletimecomparedtousingflushtanks (ifnecessarycanrunmultipletimeswithoutwaitingforatanktorefill)

• FlushpumplowRPMtorunlonghourswithminimalmaintenance

• Efficientbeltdrivetransmitsmaximumoutputfrommotortopumpandoverload protection to driveline

• Strongweldedsteelpumphousingandimpellerguaranteelonglifespan

• CheckValveatthepumpdischargekeepswaterintheflushlinebetweenflushes to reduce air hammering and prevent pump damage

• Pumpcanbewinchedupforeasymaintenance

• Greasebankallowsinstallationofgreaselinesforlubricationfromtheside of the pond

• Allsealsorbearingsabovewaterlevel

• Optionalstainlesssteelpancanbeaddedtoallowonlytop6”ofliquidinthe pond to be transferred

• Anti-slipgalvanisedsteeldeck

• ThepontoonfloatsareUVresistantfoamfilled,polyethylenefloatsfor long lifespan. They are purpose designed and weight rated for stability

• Pumpcanbeadjustedtoensureonly4inchesofliquidcoversthepump housing

8” Flush Pump On PontoonTransfers flush liquid from pond for flood washing

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How it operates

• Thedairyyard/feedpadflushis started by pressing a button which can be located wherever is convenient

• Whenthesequenceisstarted,flush liquid is pumped by a flush pump on a pond pontoon through a 300mm pipe to the flush valves at the top of the yard/feedpad

• Theflushvalvescanbesettoopen for any duration necessary and in any sequence

• Usuallythisconsistsofoneprogram to open all flush valves together to wet down the yard and one for cleaning where one flush valve is opened at a time to generate a high flush volume and high velocity flow to effectively cleantheyard/feedpad

• Theflushsequenceendsautomatically when the cycle has been completed

Additional information

• Maximumrecycledwater consistency 3mm

• Pumpingheadupto14m

• Throughputupto 11,000litres/min

• Recommendedpipesize300mm

• 16”impellerdrivenby5.5kW- 37kW motors

• Pontoonis2.3mx3.7morforpumps with motors over 30kW 2.3m x 4.9m

• Totalweightofpumpand pontoon 865kg

• Weprovideinformationforrecommended flush volumes to effectively clean a given area

Max Consistency - 3MM

Working Range

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Key benefits

• Evenandcontrolleddistributionofflushliquidacrossyardarea

• Labourandtimesavings

• Recycledeffluentcanbeusedsafely

• Directedhighvolumeflusheswithnoverticalsplash

• Simpleandreliablecontrols

• 5.5mworkingwidth

• Robustandreliableairbagtoopenorclosevalve

• Requiresonly40psitoshutoff8metresofheadpressure

• Adjustablelidopeningsforeasyclean

• Easytoinstallandmaintain

• Stockfriendly

• Acompleterangeofflushlinefittingsareavailabletoensure maximum performance and durability

Flush ValvesControlled distribution of flush liquid

“The cleaning is very effective and the main benefit that attracted my interest in the system is the labour saving. The reduction in water use and flexibility of the system made it an easy choice for me”.

Harry Pruyns - Gippsland (VIC).

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There are two types of Flush Valves available:

MANURE AllEy FlUSH VAlVE

HOlDiNg AREA FlUSH VAlVE

Main discharge typeFor high volume

dischargeFor wider cleaning

pattern

Cleaning pattern width Upto4.3m Upto6m

Front lid flow pattern adjustment

No Yes

Rear lid flow pattern adjustment

(downtonobackflow)Yes Yes

Intake line diameter 315mmO.D. 315mmO.D.

Max Consistency - 3MM

Above left: Robust and reliable airbag to open or close valve.

Above centre: Flush Valve with Houle Y Adaptor during installation.

Above right: Manure Alley Flush Valve in action.

Manure Alley Flush Valve Holding Area Flush Valve

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Accessories

We focus our daily efforts on offering innovative, efficient and durable products for dairy farmers. This includes a range of robust accessories to ensure the optimal performance of your effluent management system.

Ourregulators,valves,switchesanddraindoorsaredesignedforcontroland reliability, and built to stand the test of time. The Houle range of accessoriesinclude:

• In-LineFlowRegulatorforflowratecontroltoSlopeScreenSeparator

• 6”KnifeGateValvetocontrolflow,onoroff.

• DiaphragmLevelSwitchforautomaticactivationanddeactivationofpumps, agitators, separators and level warning alarms.

• MultiLevelDrainDamDoorforgradualdrainingofsandtrapsfor easier cleaning.

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6” Knife Gate Valve

Controls flow, on or off

• Ruggeddesign

• Knifemechanismsuitableforthick fibrous material

• Castironconstruction

In-Line Flow Regulator

Effective Flow Rate Control

• Easilyandeffectivelyalters flow rates

• Ensuressuitableandevenflow of effluent to Houle Slope Screen Separator

• Constructedwithstronganddurable steel

Slope Screen Separator AccessoriesEfficient effluent transfer

Above Right: In-Line Flow Regulator.

Below Right: 6” Knife Gate Valve.

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Key benefits

• Built-inswitch(drycontact)handles24voltsignals

• Triggeredbya15cmdiameterruggeddiaphragmthathandlesalleffluentconsistencies and agitation

• Diaphragmswitchwithstands14mofheadpressure

• Suppliedwithawallmountsupportallowingforinstallationandheightadjustmentwithoutenteringthesump

• Canbeconnectedtoabroadrangeofcontrolpanels

Diaphragm level SwitchAutomatic activation and deactivation of pumps, agitators and separators

Above left: Diaphragm level switches trigger pump activation/deactivation and high level alarms.

Above and Below right: diaphragm level switch.

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Above left: Multi level drain door open

Above right: Over flow weir into sump

Key benefits

• Usedinsandtrapsupto2.4mdeep

• Allowsexcessliquidtobedrainedfromsandtrapmeaningeasier, less messy cleaning

• Partitionscanbeopenedonebyoneorcanbelinkedinarrangementoftwoormoretoadjusttheheightofopenings

Multi level Drain Dam DoorGradual draining of sand traps for easy cleaning

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Spreaders

For over 18 years, Houle has designed and manufactured state-of-the-art spreader tanks.

Above: V-shaped design.

Below: Hydraulic suspension system.

There are both directional and tandem series of Spreaders that have unique features that have made and continue to make them a success.

Directional(steerable)spreaderoffersexcellentmanoeuvrabilityandcontrolon all types of terrain.

• Lessgroundimpactwhenturning

• Exclusivehydraulicpower-steeringandsuperiorqualitysuspensionprovide more resistance to obstacles

The tandem spreader remains an economical choice.

Also appreciated for its effectiveness, it is manufactured with the same quality as the directional spreader.

• TheGEAHouletandemaxleisclosedbyafulllengthcentraltube,providing more resistance to twisting than the conventional open tandem axles

• Specific‘’V’’shapedesignlowersthereservoir,therebyreducingtheheightof the centre of gravity for greater stability and reducing flex on the axles

• Mountingsystemoftheadjustabletandemunderthetankcanmovethe wheels forward to decrease the load on the draw bar or back to increase the load

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PTO Equipment

ThePTOrangeofequipmentincludesvarioushighperformance,powerfulPTOpumpsandagitators to handle the most demanding conditions. These have been designed for handling thick effluent built up over time from intensive farming systems.

Above: Maxi-Pump

Below: Agi-Pump

The pumps and agitators are capable of stirring, chopping and transferring high volumes of thick effluent for distribution.

A range of pumps are available depending on the task. The Maxi-Pump is specifically designed for agitating above ground tanks. The Agi-Pump and Super Pump are particularly useful for mixing ponds, pits, or in ground tanks. Theythencanalsotransfereffluentintoanirrigation/umbilicalslurrysystemor to fill a Houle Spreader.

Variousfeaturesmakethejobeasysuchastheremotecontrolsystemtooperatethepumps.Bigdemandingjobsbecomeaonemanoperation.

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