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Rubber covers for floors in cattle houses
Made in Germany
legt die Weide in den Stall
Gummiwerk KRAIBURG Elastik GmbH & Co. KG
Göllstraße 884529 TittmoningGERMANYTel: +49/86 83/701-303e-mail: [email protected]
09/2016
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Cow comfort - The key to your success!
The cow needs animal-friendly lying and walking areas:
permanently soft hygienic slip-resistant
= prerequisite for high productivity and longevity
Introduction
If flooring in cattle houses was as soft as in nature, conditions for cows would be more comfortable and healthier.After all, the cows use the floor in the cattle house 24 hours a day for lying, standing and walking.
Our solution:
Rubber coverings for every application in the cow house,especially developed for and optimally adapted to the particular requirements of each area.
- - slipping & fall injuries
- - claw damages
- - lameness
- - lying damages & joint injuries
- - noise & stress
- - veterinarian- / claw treatment costs
- - stock replacement costs
- - effort for cubicle maintenance
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easy installation long-lasting ideal softness sophisticated details dimensionally stable slip-resistant
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++ comfort
++ mobility
++ milk yield
++ fertility
++ natural animal behaviour
++ hygiene
++ thermal balance
++ healthy & happy cows
More
Introduction
Source: Eelkema, W., Heikamp, R., Hopster, H., 2004
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lying comfort walking comfort
Higher milk yielddue to animal-friendly lying and walking areas
up to 400 kg more milk
slip-resistant
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KRAIBURG - predominant in therubber industryKRAIBURG has established itself as an expert specialist in the rubber business since 1947. The KRAIBURG Holding GmbH & Co. KG has a staff of more than 2,000 employees worldwide.
Since 1968 we have been developing and manufacturing rubber mats for animal husbandry in Tittmoning/Germany. Today about 200 employees exclusively concentrate on that.
High quality rubber materialsRubber mats are subject to high stress in animal husbandry. We have been manufacturing high-quality rubber mixtures with a unique process for over 45 years. Experience will tell you that not all rubber mats are the same.
Certified quality – made in GermanyOur goal is to achieve more than just fulfilling general legal require-ments, but furthermore apply environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.
To ensure our quality consistently, we are certified with the worldwide ISO 9001 standard. Our effective energy management system is specifically certified with ISO 50001.
Besides excellent manufacturing quality, product quality plays a decisive role. So we operate an in-house labo-ratory and test the properties of our products here. For independent attesta-tion we also have them tested by the DLG (results at www.dlg.org). Moreover, the products have been licensed by the Austrian specialist department for animal-friendly hus-bandry and animal protection.
Our experience is your gain
Our rubber mats are highly suitable for both new construction and renovation:
About KRAIBURG
parlourcollecting yard
slatted floorlying areas
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Lying areas in cubicle houses
Dairy cattleKEW Plus 8WINGFLEX 9
Dairy cattle / young cattleWELA / WELA Puzzle / WELA LongLine 10KKM / KKM Puzzle / KKM LongLine 11KIM / KIM Puzzle / KIM LongLine 12
Young cattle CALMA 13
Brisket boards ergoBOARD / maxiBOARD 14
Comfort deep litter cubicle maxiBOX 15
Overview of cubicle coverings 6
Walking & milking areaBasics walking area coverings 16Overview of walking area coverings 18
profiKURA / KURA / pediKURA® optionsPaved / concrete floor with scraper P 20Paved / concrete floor without scraper Flex / Form 21Special areas Rotary / CowWalk / Flush / SUN 22Slatted floor S 23
Paved / concrete floor KARERA P 24
Workplace milking pit ergoMILK 25
Special areas
Pens - young cattleLOSPA swiss 26LOSPA SB / KURA SB 27
Calving pen / selection areaVITA 28SIESTA 29
Steep passages MONTA 30Soil stabilisation LOMAX 30
Tying stalls / elevated feed stallsLENTA 31KEN 31
GeneralGeneral product data: warranty, installation, maintenance tips, tolerances 32Research results lying / walking 33
IntroductionCow comfort - the key to your success! 2About KRAIBURG 4
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Contents & product overview
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KEW Plus WINGFLEX WELA / WELA Puzzle WELA LongLine
KKM / KKM PuzzleKKM LongLine
application elevated cubicledairy cattle
elevated cubicledairy cattle
elevated cubicledairy cattle /young cattle
elevated cubicledairy cattle /young cattle
softness
special features
3-functional layers wing profile blade profile honeycomb profile
thickness 60 mm 60 mm 50 mm 30 mm
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proven pebbled surface for good slip resistance
Significant litter savings compared to deep-litter cubicles. However, some litter is necessary to absorb moisture and increase animal welfare (see tips for maintenance on page 32).
overviewLying areas in cubicle houses
many additional functions:
sealing lips / dirt barriers in the rear edge of the lower sideminimize soiling
chamfer at rear edge:gentle on animal joints,no stumbling edges
elevated cubicle
integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off
KRAIBURG comfort lying mats – advantages at a glance
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ergoBOARD
maxiBOARD
KIM / KIM PuzzleKIM LongLine CALMA
elevated cubicledairy cattle /young cattle
elevated cubicleyoung cattle
air cushion profile air-cushion-like profile
30 mm 30 mm
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maxiBOX
deep litter cubicle
comfort deep littercubicle
30 mm
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ergoBOARD /maxiBOARD
brisket boards
brisket boards madeof rubber
ergoBOARD height: 18.5 cm
maxiBOARDheight: 11 cm
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overview Lying areas in cubicle houses
optimal resilience sinking in of the claw enhances slip resistance
outstanding rubber mixture ideal quality – rugged and permanently soft
minimum effort for maintenance
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KEW Plus
Lying areas in cubicle houses dairy cattle
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
the three functional layers ensure optimal and permanent softness for every load condition
the soft lying area within the mat edges supports the correct resting position of the cow and improves slip resistance
integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off
proven pebbled surface sealing lips completely surround the foam inlay and the lower mat the foam is protected
connecting bar engagesflush with the surface andfacilitates professionalinstallation3 functional layers:
6 cm highest lying comfort
the benchmark for
excellent
lying comfort for
more than ten years
foam
specially designedlower mat
upper mat
thickness: width: approx. 60 mm adjustable with connecting bar
115 cm 120 cm 125 cm 130 cm
length:183 cm192 cm (from 120 cm width)
8 cm 13 cm 18 cmprofile width:
cubicle width:
8 cm
Installation*: 2 fixings / mat and 5 screws / profile
107 cm 112 cm 112 cm 112 cm + + + +
mat width:System dimensions:
Accessories: end-profile - for closure at side edges of the cubicle row, width: 63 mm, length: 183 cm, installation: 5 screws / profileergoBOARD / maxiBOARD - brisket boards (see page 14)
05/06 BTS-Rindvieh
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WINGFLEX
Lying areas in cubicle housesdairy cattle
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
sealing lips on lower side
indented connecting bar engages in the countersinks on the mat’s edge and facilitates professional installation
stable wing profile creates high permanent softness and durability adapts optimally to body shape
the soft lying area within the mat edges supports the correct resting position of the cow and improves slip resistance
integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off
proven pebbled surface
a profile element (wing +supporting studs): extre-mely stable, wear resistantand flexible simultaneously
mat adapts to the lying cow
supporting studs have a cushioningeffect under concentrated loads (when the cow gets up or lies down)
excellent
cost-comfort ratio
thickness: width: approx. 60 mm adjustable with connecting bar
profile width:
cubicle width:
length:183 cm
115 cm 120 cm 125 cm 130 cm
13 cm 18 cm
110 cm
8 cm 13 cm 8 cm
System dimensions:
Installation*: 2 fixings / mat and 5 screws / profile
mat width: 102 cm 102 cm 112 cm 112 cm 112 cm + + + + +
Accessories: end-profile - for closure at side edges of the cubicle row, width: 63 mm, length: 183 cm, installation: 5 screws / profileergoBOARD / maxiBOARD - brisket boards (see page 14)
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WELA / WELA Puzzle / WELA LongLine
Installation*: 3 - 4 fixings / lying place
WELA LongLine: lateral closure profiles right WELA-R and left WELA-L, length: 165/170/183 cm, installation: 5 - 6 screws / profileAccessories: middle profile WELA-M for connecting two rolls, length: 165/170/183 cm, installation: 6 - 8 screws / profile
Accessories:ergoBOARD / maxiBOARD - brisket boards (see page 14)
WELA now available as
single / puzzle mat or
continuous system
Dimensions:thickness: 50 mm WELA (straight edges): width: length:110/115/120/125 cm 183 cm
WELA LongLine: length: width: 2.5 - 25 m 165/170/183 cmin 10 cm increments
WELA Puzzle: width: length:110/120 cm 183 cm
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WELA LongLine:
Lying areas in cubicle houses dairy cattle / young cattle
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
stable blade profile creates high permanent softness and durability adapts to body shape
integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off
proven pebbled surface
WELA LongLine: special profiles for the „neat“ closure at the side edges of the cubicle row reduce soiling
lower side profile with blades and suppor-ting studs: stable and flexible simultaneously
lower side construction allows no slitting or cutting-out for pockets (e.g. for pillars, etc) suitable for cantilever dividers only
options:
with puzzle shaped edges
as continuous systemWELA LongLine
with straight edges
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KKM / KKM Puzzle / KKM LongLine
Lying areas in cubicle housesdairy cattle / young cattle
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
options:
with puzzle shaped edges
as continuous systemKKM LongLine
with KK-Poly-T-Bare.g. for stall equip-ment with mushroom dividers or especially when using very fine litter
with straight edges
sealing lips on lower side
the sealing lips have proventhemselves in practice
the highly wear resistant honeycomb texture creates excellent and permanent lying comfort
integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off
proven pebbled surface
KKM LongLine: installation independent of divider arrangement
the cosy mat classic
since 2002
Dimensions:thickness: 30 mm
Accessories:KK-Poly-T-Bar for covering joint widths of 40 - 80 mm or for closure at side edges, length: 120/165/180 cm, installation: 4 - 5 screws / profileergoBOARD / maxiBOARD - brisket boards (see page 14)
KKM (straight edges): width: length:110/115/120/125/130 cm 170/183 cm
Installation*: 2 - 3 fixings / lying place
KKM LongLine: length: width: 2.5 - 50 m 170/183/200 cmin 10 cm increments
KKM Puzzle: width: length:110/120/125 cm 170/183 cm
bestanden07/04
BTS-Rindvieh09/04
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KIM LongLine
KIM / KIM Puzzle / KIM LongLine
11/13 BTS-Rindvieh(weibliche Tiere)
Lying areas in cubicle houses dairy cattle / young cattle
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
options:
with puzzle shaped edges
as continuous systemKIM LongLine
with KK-Poly-T-Bare.g. for stall equip-ment with mushroom dividers or especially when using very fine litter
with straight edges
sealing lips on lower side
Dimensions:thickness: 30 mm
Accessories:KK-Poly-T-Bar for covering joint widths of 40 - 80 mm or for closure at side edges, length: 120/165/180 cm, installation: 4 - 5 screws / profileergoBOARD / maxiBOARD - brisket boards (see page 14)
KIM (straight edges): width: length:110/115/120/125 cm 170 cm110/115/120/125/130 cm 183 cm
Installation*: 2 - 3 fixings / lying place
KIM LongLine: length: width: 2.5 - 50 m 160/170/180 cmin 10 cm increments
KIM Puzzle: width: length:110/120 cm 170 cm110/120/125 cm 183 cm
the supple, highly wear resistant air cushion profile creates pleasant and permanent lying comfort
integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off
proven pebbled surface
KIM LongLine: installation independent of divider arrangement
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CALMA
Lying areas in cubicle housesyoung cattle
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
pleasant and permanent softness through air-cushion-like lower side profile, also in the area of the puzzle connection
puzzle connection ensures a practically seamless floor area
proven pebbled surface
Dimensions: thickness: width: length:30 mm 115 cm 140/150/160/170/180 cm
chamfer at rear edge
Installation as a
continuous system –
independent of
divider arrangement!
Installation*: 3 fixings / mat
Accessories:ergoBOARD / maxiBOARD - brisket boards (see page 14)
air-cushion-like lowerside profile: soft and sturdy
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ergoBOARD / maxiBOARD
ergoBOARD: maxiBOARD:
11 cm
9 cm4 cm
3 cm
10 cm3 cm
9 cm
18.5 cm
plastic board as shim for maxiBOARD on KEW Plus and WINGFLEX
Lying areas in cubicle houses brisket boards
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
Installation*: 5 fixings / piece
Attention: The installation of ergoBOARD is possible at a lying place width of at least 115 cm, as you need one ergoBOARD per cubicle.
Suitable for elevated cubicles only.
Dimensions ergoBOARD:
length: 115/120 cm
Dimensions maxiBOARD:
length: 175 cm
research findings: 20 % of the animals stretch out their forelegin the pasture. (Pelzer et al., 2007)
Cows like to lie in this natural position in the cow house, too. The brisket board should make this possible with no hindrances.
back side
Brisket boards made of rubber
animal-friendly, flexible and robust
complement ideally the cubicle‘s control devices
combination with various lying mat systems possible
easy retrofitting possible
ergoBOARD: easily applicable for every mat thickness
very elastic
maxiBOARD: easy to put in litter from the head space
fits every cubicle width
Installation*: 7 fixings / piece
Accessories:plastic board as shim for maxiBOARD when installing on KEW Plus and WINGFLEX, length: 200 cm - is fastened with maxiBOARD at the same time
pleasantly soft contact area allows natural lying positions with foreleg stretched out
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maxiBOX
200 cm
maxiLONGLINE
9 cm11 cm 4 cm1 cm
12.5 cm 11 cm
13 cm
8 cm
maxiPROFIL XL (for the side lying area boundary on maxiLONGLINE, for closure at side edges, for covering joints):length: 173 cm
Lying areas in cubicle housesdeep litter cubicle
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
Comfort deep litter cubicle
4-component system consisting of rubber cover (roll) + rubber profile with drainage at rear curb + rubber brisket board + profile
at side as side lying area boundary
ensures year-round functional safety consistent comfort
recommended littering depth: 3 - 5 cm
Prerequisites for the concrete surface (lying area): at least a 3 % slope about 10 cm high
intelligent surface profile
retains litter especially well
pliant air cushion profile
on lower side
integrated slope, drainage grooves
and openingsat the rear
Dimensions:
effective length for lying 190 cm
maxiSTEP (profile at rear)length: 175 cm
interior dimensions 174 cm
maxiBOARD (brisket board)length: 175 cm
maxiLONGLINE (rubber cover):thickness: length: width: 30 mm 2.5 - 50 m 180 cm (custom dimensions - e.g. for young cattle - on request) in 10 cm increments
Installation*: 7 fastenings each for maxiBOARD and maxiSTEP, maxiLONGLINE is fastened with maxiBOARD at the same time on the concrete floor, 5 screws / maxiPROFIL XL
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KRAIBURG fastening system on paved / concrete floor
KRAIBURG fastening system on slatted floors: patented rubber peg to prevent lateral slipping
Walking & milking area basics
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
ensure softness and improved slip resistance in the cattle house
increase walking comfort support claw health, well being and mobility
promote feed intake and high yield improve heat detection and increase reproduction rate support longevity and reduce the stock replacement rate
good hygiene
ice layers loosen themselves easier from the elastic cover
help to reduce noise and stress
faster milking through improved parlour entrance and exit and relaxed cows
sturdy mats, permanently stable in position and form
puzzle compensates for natural thermal expansion, practically a seamless floor area
simple and fast installation easy-to-handle single mats
prefabricated fixing points ease installation floor renovation in the parlour possible between milking times
KRAIBURG fastening systems: extremely sturdy and safe
rounded off and flush with the mat
suitable for both new construction and renovation
The walking area coverings can be driven on with standard equipment such as farm yard loader or tractor with authorized pneumatic tyres at the recommended inflation pressure up to max. 4 bar. (Notice: drive with due care and steer in large radius!)*
KRAIBURG walking area coverings
increased milk yield
lower clawtreatment
costs
lower stockreplacement
costs
improved fertility
the investment in animal-friendlywalking areas pays off
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Walking & milking areabasics
lower clawtreatment
costs
improved fertility
the investment in animal-friendlywalking areas pays off
ideal claw form
Check the claws with the KRAIBURG pediKURA® Tester! (Available at your local dealer or directly at KRAIBURG.)
Abrasive corundum the second hardest mineral after diamonds
does not react with acids and bases: best precondition for use in slurry environments
patented technology which has been well-proven in the KRAIBURG-group for many years
Advice on claw trimmingTo take full advantage of our product, please be aware of the following:
pediKURA® and profiKURA maintain the claw form, but claw trimming isstill necessary!
Claws must still be trimmed regularly, but only for the purpose of claw care and less for position correction or complex treatment.
We recommend functional claw trimming 4 to 6 weeks before pediKURA® or profiKURA is installed. Important: do not install pediKURA® or profiKURA at the same time you trim claws, because the claw has to become accustomed to the abrasion.
natural ground is soft, sufficiently non-slippery and maintains the claws
Abrasive rubber floorings create optimized claw abrasion, very similar to conditions in nature, where sandy constituents in the elastic soil ensure that horn formation and abrasion are kept balanced.With pediKURA® and profiKURA the abrasive agent corundum and the special profiling integrated into the surface provide for gentle claw abrasion.
Walking area coverings with abrasive surface
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product special features surface lower side thickness options page
KURA / pediKURA® system The modular system KURA / pediKURA®:
selective claw abrasion on soft abrasion zones
retrofitting easily possible
installation: 80 % KURA / 20 % pediKURA®
concentrated content of abrasive agent in the pediKURA®-surface (predominantly in heavily frequented sections like crossovers, the areas around the drinking bowl or cow brush, the parlour entrance and exit, ...)
profiKURA All in one product - on all walking areas in the cattle house:
animal-friendly softness and improved grip
optimized claw abrasion
installation: full coverage on all walking areas in the cattle house balanced content of abrasive agent in the surface
KURA The proven “all-round solution”:
animal-friendly softness and certified grip
the benchmark for excellent walking comfort for more than ten years
optional with pediKURA® abrasion zones
KARERA Basic product: simple and solid mat
suitable for various areas (walking alley, milking parlour, collecting yard, travel lane, ...)
meets the fundamental requirements for an animal-friendly walking alley mat
quad-surface: slip-proof and easy to clean
lower side with multisquare profile: robust and pleasantly soft
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Walking & milking area overview
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product special features surface lower side thickness options page
24 mm
pediKURA®-surface
profiKURA P 20
21profiKURA Flex / Form
paved / concrete floor with scraper
paved / concrete floor without scraper
24 mm
optiGrip-surface
stud profile
stud profile
stud profile
24 mm
grip-surface
24
21 mm
quad-surface multisquareprofile
22profiKURA Rotary / CowWalk / Flush / SUNspecial options
23profiKURA Sslatted floor
paved / concrete floor with scraper
paved / concrete floor without scraper
special options
slatted floor
paved / concrete floor with scraper
paved / concrete floor without scraper
slatted floor
KURA P 20
21KURA Flex / Form
22KURA Rotary / CowWalk / Flush / SUN
23KURA S
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pediKURA® P
pediKURA® Form
pediKURA® S
paved / concrete floor KARERA P
Walking & milking areaoverview
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profiKURA P / KURA P / pediKURA® P
Walking & milking area paved / concrete floor with scraper
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
For paved / concrete areas with stationary scraper or mobile manure removal
available for every walking alley width, custom-fit in 2 cm increments
the puzzle section parallel to the cleaning flaps is especially reinforced, so that the scraper can slide safely across it
dirt barriers reduce soiling underneath the mats
Scraper manure removal on rubber flooring has already been proven in practice:* In principal we recommend the use of scrapers specifically developed for rubber floors.
For structural alterations it is necessary to adapt the scraper facilities in coordination with the scraper manufacturer, according to the KRAIBURG guidelines for manure scrapers.
! Important: check the scraper at least once a year and grind off the sharp edges!
dirt barriersreinforced puzzle-shaped edges
Dimensions:thickness: width: length: 24 mm in 2 cm increments 125 cm from 96 cm to 500 cm
24 mm19 mm
(possibly several mat pieces are puzzled together)
coverage of 20 % pediKURA® in the cow house: last claw trimming4 months before
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profiKURA Flex/Form / KURA Flex/Form / pediKURA® Form
profiKURA Flex / KURA Flex
125 cm
125 cm
170 cm 170 cm 170 cm
24 mm19 mm
profiKURA Form / KURA Form / pediKURA® Form
125 cm
125 cm
170 cm 170 cm 170 cm
Walking & milking areapaved / concrete floor without scraper
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
For areas like milking parlours, collecting yards, travel lanes, crossing passages, ... without scraper or mobile manure removal
The flexible one
through the versatile dimensions and combination possibilities, the most unusually shaped areas can be covered; the mats might only have to be cut to shape on the
edges of the surface
Covering examples:
Dimensions:
125 cm 87.5/92/96/100/104.5/109/113/117/121.5/126/ 130/134/138.5/143/147/151/155.5/160/164 cm (puzzle seam on wide sides)
125 cm 170 cm
125 cm 82/99/116/133/150/167 cm (puzzle seam on wide sides and on one long side)
3 sides withpuzzle shaped edges:
4 sides withpuzzle shaped edges:
2 sides withpuzzle shaped edges:
thickness: 24 mm length: width:
The tailor-made one
dimensionally accurate projected solutions for surfaces with one or more adjoining rectangular areas
exactly fitting mats with an easily understandable installation plan easy installation – practically no cutting work – no cut-off
area 1
area 2
(for technical reasons theadjoining areas do not havepuzzle-shaped sides as standard)
Fits perfectly!
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special areas
In the rotary parlour carousel profiKURA Rotary / KURA Rotary
can be installed piece by piece between milking times
For areas with flushing manure removal
water runningdirection
profiKURA Flush / KURA Flush
with straight edges and U-shaped fastening
For areas with direct solar radiation profiKURA P SUN / KURA P SUN / profiKURA Flex SUN / KURA Flex SUN
profiKURA Form SUN / KURA Form SUN / profiKURA Flush SUN / KURA Flush SUN
expansion slits in the mat balance out larger thermal expansion
For travel lanes profiKURA CowWalk / KURA CowWalk
profiKURA CowWalk E / KURA CowWalk E (with use of sand)
cows prefer the soft, claw-friendly “KURA-tracks” and walk more confidently
Dimensions: thickness: 24 mm width x length: tailor-made
Dimensions: thickness: 24 mm width x length: 125 x 170 cm
Dimensions: thickness: 24 mmprofiKURA P SUN / KURA P SUN: width x length: from 96 cm to 500 cm in 2 cm increments x 125 cmprofiKURA Flex SUN / KURA Flex SUN: width x length: 125 x 170 cm (4 sides with puzzle shaped edges)profiKURA Form SUN / KURA Form SUN: width x length: tailor-madeprofiKURA Flush SUN / KURA Flush SUN: width x length: 125 x 170 cm
Dimensions: profiKURA CowWalk / KURA CowWalk: thickness: 24 mm width x length: 61 x 170 cm (2 sides with puzzle shaped edges)profiKURA CowWalk E / KURA CowWalk E: grooves on lower side thickness: 19 mm width x length: 61 x 170 cm (2 sides with puzzle shaped edges)
Walking & milking area
Fits perfectly!
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slatted floor
24 mm19 mm
profiKURA S / KURA S / pediKURA® S
Customisation:
1 2 3 4
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Walking & milking area
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
Fits perfectly!
Tailor-made for every slatted floor geometry
dimensional stability and long durability through large-scale mats extending over several slatted floor elements
compatible with use of manure scraper, robot scraper and wheeled traffic*
The mats are generally dimensioned according to the guidelines established by our specialists. The slatted floor must be suitable for covering with KRAIBURG mats*
Prerequisites for slatted floors: slit width: starting at 24 mm slat width within concrete element: starting at 80 mm
slatted floor is measured with modern CAD software the mats are individually dimensioned
based on the CAD created drawing, the slits are cut exactly into the mats with innovative water jet technology
thickness: width and length: 24 mm tailor-made
Dimensions:
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cm
up to 255 cm: two matscenter guidance
170 cm 170 cm 170 cm 170 cm
KARERA P
Walking & milking area paved/concrete floor
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
Basic product: simple and solid mat for paved / concrete floor
width custom-fit in 5-cm increments
through the versatile dimensions and combination possibilities, the most unusually shaped areas can be covered
Scraper manure removal on rubber flooring has already been proven in practice:* In principal we recommend the use of scrapers specifically developed for rubber floors.
For structural alterations it is necessary to adapt the scraper facilities in coordination with the scraper manufacturer, according to the KRAIBURG guidelines for manure scrapers.
! Important: check the scraper at least once a year and grind off the sharp edges!
Dimensions:
170 cm 95/100/105/110/115/120/125/130 cm (puzzle seam on wide sides)
170 cm 125 cm
170 cm 37.5/47.5/52.5/57.5/62.5/92.5/97.5/102.5/ 107.5/117.5/122.5/127.5 cm (puzzle seam on wide sides and on one long side)
3 sides withpuzzle shaped edges:
4 sides withpuzzle shaped edges:
2 sides withpuzzle shaped edges:
thickness: 21 mm length: width:
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ergoMILK
diamond surface
Workplace milking pit
The ergonomic mat for the milking pit
feels pleasantly soft underfoot
slip resistant diamond surface elastic and secure underfoot
heat insulating
easy to clean and disinfect
lower side profile: 5 mm high, deformable studs
puzzle: the clean seam
Cow comfort – naturally!
And what about man?
Prerequisites / tips on installation: subsurface must be even and clean
lay out using floating method (no plugging and further fastening)
lay out mats, do not press them together (join loosely)
lay out completely to avoid stumbling edges!
maintain a 2 to 15 cm distance to the edge (side wall) cleaning gutter
for adjustments at site, the mats can easily be cut with a sharp knife tip: moisten the knife and cut along a guide batten laid against the mat
17 mm12 mmDimensions:
width: length: 95 cm 173/350 cm95 cm 170 cmpuzzle shaped edges on 4 sides:
puzzle shaped edges on the 2 long sides:
thickness: 17 mm
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pens - young cattleSpecial areas
Prerequisites for slatted floors: slit width: starting at 30 mm Slat widths up to 140 mm are recommended to keep the animals
satisfactorily clean.
LOSPA swiss
thickness: width and length: 20 mm tailor-made
Dimensions:
IMPORTANT: Balanced feeding is a require-ment for clean animals.
20 mm
Individually tailor-made rubber covers for slatted floors increased lying comfort
The mats are generally dimensioned according to the guidelines established by our specialists. The slatted floor must be suitable for covering with KRAIBURG mats.*
For young cattle up to 250 kg animal weight (or up to 350 kg, if the animals are kept in the same pen for the whole breeding period) KURA S (see page 23) /
KURA SB can be used. With higher weights we recommend LOSPA swiss / LOSPA SB for higher stress.
For every slatted floor geometry
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
Fits perfectly!
KRAIBURG fastening system:patented rubber peg to preventlateral slipping - flush with the mat
reinforced grip-surfacefor high stress
stable groove profileon lower side for highstress
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pens - young cattle Special areaspens - young cattle
Prerequisites for slatted floors: slit width: starting at 30 mm Slat widths up to 140 mm are recommended to keep the animals
satisfactorily clean.
LOSPA SB
curved surface with approx. 5 % slope towards the slit facilitates the draining of liquids and dries faster
increases cleanliness reduces ammonia emissions
even better surefootedness
optimised fastening especially for high stress
Prerequisites for slatted floors: slit width: starting at 30 mm The slats have to be the same width.
thickness: width and length: 23 mm tailor-made
Dimensions:
23 mm
KURA SB
stud profile for ideal softness
curved surface withsquare imprinting
thickness: width and length: 28 mm tailor-made
Dimensions:
For common longitudinal and transverse slats (up to 250 kg resp. 350 kg animal weight)
Prerequisites for slatted floors: slit width: starting at 24 mm
Slit widths starting at 30 mm are recommended to keep the animals satisfactorily clean. The slats have to be the same width.
NEW For common longitudinal and
transverse slats
reinforced, curvedsurface with squareimprinting improvessurefootedness
optimised KRAIBURG fastening system:reinforced rubber peg with surrounding rim –flush with the mat
28 mm23 mm
NEW
stable groove profileon lower side for highstress
KRAIBURG fastening system:patented rubber peg to preventlateral slipping - flush with the mat
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VITA
7 cm
5 cm
6 cm
calving pen / selection areaSpecial areas
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
the three functional layers (rubber-foam-rubber) ensure optimal and permanent softness for every load condition
softness enhances slip resistance – also for the calf
heat insulating
seamless top covering easy to clean and disinfect
optimal hygiene
frame profile surrounds the system
covering strip for „neat“ closure towards the wall reduced soiling
significantly reduced need for bedding
Dimensions:
VITA LongLine
complete system:consists of:
KRAI-PUR
VITA Cup
VITA Top
VITA Border
approx. 65 mm maximum 525 cm maximum 600 cm
thickness: width: length:
15 mm 262/348/440/525 cm 250 cm to 600 cm in 10 cm increments 25 mm 120 cm 155 cm
25 mm 120 cm 135 cm
5 cm 5.5 cm 200 cm
height: width: length:
6 cm 7 cm 240 cm
proven pebbled profile on upper and lower side
VITA Borderframe profile
VITA Topcovering strip
5.5 cm
KRAI-PURfoam
VITA Cupcup-formed
lower mat
VITA LongLinetop covering
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SIESTA
115 cm
115 cm
115 cm
170 cm 170 cm 170 cm
115 cm
115 cm
115 cm
170 cm 170 cm 170 cm
calving pen / selection area calving pen / selection area Special areas
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
comfortable softness through air-cushion-like lower side profile
dimensionally stable, durable and slip resistant
easy to clean and disinfect
4 sides with puzzle shaped edges very simple and flexible installation
driving-over possible*
thickness: 30 mm width: length:
4 sides withpuzzle shaped edges: 115 cm 170 cm
Installation*: 8 fixings / mat, in small pens up to approx. 15 m² SIESTA can be laid out using the floating method (i.e. without fastenings).
Covering examples:
Dimensions:
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LOMAX
Dimensions:
surface: grip-surface lower side profile: studs (5 mm)
hole size: Ø about 30 mm thickness: width: length:24 mm 110 cm 175 cm
special dimensions on requestInstallation: lay out mats and attach them to each other with sturdy cable zip ties
specially developed for muddy soil
adapts to the subsurface
simple installation with no sub structure
can also be used as a temporary solution
mats can easily be removed and laid out again
Dimensions:thickness: width: length:24 mm 65/130 cm 200 cm
16 mm 24 mm
MONTA
V-shaped, raised rib profile gives the claw foothold
facilitates the drainage of liquids
square imprinting between the ribs improves the grip
walkable in both directions
tested in practice on up to 15 % slope so far
rib profile on the surface
For steep passages with a slope of more than 6 %, e. g. ascents and descents, travel lanes, crossing passages, collecting yards, ...
Simple soil stabilisation
Installation: at least 9 fastenings / slim mat resp. 10 fastenings / wide mat
steep passages / soil stabilisationSpecial areas
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
NEW
NEW
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lower side with simple studs gives softness
dimensionally stable and durable
Dimensions:
thickness: 20 mm
KEN / KEN Puzzle
lower side
20 mm15 mm
KEN Puzzle: width: length:105 cm 140/150/165/175/185 cm115 cm 140/150/165/175/185/200 cm125 cm 150/165/175/185/200 cm
KEN (straight edges): width: length:90 cm 130/140/150/165 cm100 cm 130/140/150/165/175/185/200/220/350 cm110 cm 140/150/165/175/185/200/220/350 cm120 cm 150/165/170/175/180/185/200/220/350 cm130 cm 150/165/175/185/200/220/350 cm
elevated feed stalls
LENTA
softness through double structured stud profile
high dimensional stability
integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off
dirt barriers minimize soiling underneath the mat
30 mm19 mmDimensions:
thickness: width: length:30 mm 100 cm 150/157/165/175/185 cm 110 cm 150/157/165/175/185/200 cm 120/130 cm 150/157/165/175/185/200/220 cm
lower side
tying stalls / elevated feed stallssteep passages / soil stabilisation Special areas
*Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications and installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com.
Installation*: 3 fixings / mat
Accessories:KK-Poly-T-Bar for covering joint widths of 40 - 80 mm or for closure at side edges, length: 120/165/180 cm, installation: 4 - 5 screws / profile
Installation*: 3 fixings / mat
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ProductsKRAIBURG
manufacturerguarantee*
KEW Plus rubber: 10 yearsfoam: 5 years
WINGFLEX 10 years
WELA 10 years
KKM 10 years
KIM 10 years
CALMA (Puzzle) 10 years
maxiBOX 10 years
ProductsKRAIBURG
manufacturerguarantee*
profiKURA 5 years
KURA 5 years
pediKURA® 5 years
KARERA P 5 years
LOSPA 5 years
VITA 5 years
SIESTA 5 years
LENTA 10 years
KEN 10 years
General product data
* More detailed information is available on request. Please pay attention to the information on the respective product pages.
Our name stands for quality. We guarantee as a German manufacturer that ourproducts will function reliably for many years.
KRAIBURG manufacturer guarantee
Only for exclusive use as cubicle covering,no combinations, e.g. feeding + lying
Installation – easy and fast
Important: pay attention to our installation instructions and guidelines! they are available in many languages
you will obtain these with the delivery, at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at www.kraiburg-elastik.com there are also installation videos of many products available (see website)
spread a small amount of litter on the lying mats, e.g. soft milled straw or mineral material
Moisture in the lying area, among other things, plays a major role in the development of skin diseases and infections!
for cleaning the walking area floorings in combination with scraper manure removal: adapt scraper facilities according to our specifications
check scraper at least once a year and grind off the sharp edges
keep the walking areas as clean as possible Important for claw health and slip resistance!
treatment with a high-pressure cleaner, as well as with standard cleaning agents is possible
installation instructions
Tips for maintenance
installation videos
More technical details on request. The products presented here should only be used for the mentioned applications.Technical specifications are subject to alterations. All sales are subject to our General Terms and Conditions.Legal basis is the German version of the document.
thickness: length + width:+3/-2 mm +/- 1.5 % (DIN ISO 3302-1 tolerance class M4) The tolerances also apply within the mat and when installed.
Tolerances for KRAIBURG mats
simply scan code and download
installation instructions or
view installation videos
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Lying areas in cubicle housesresearch results
Straw requirements per cow per yearElevated cubicle with KRAIBURG mat: 40 kgDeep-litter cubicle with straw: 260 kg
Comparinglying areas:
about 1.5 kgper cow per dayMORE MILK
Source: LfL Sachsen, 1999
Low litter requirements and minimal labour input for maintenance
Labour requirements per cow per yearElevated cubicle with KRAIBURG mat: 95 minutesDeep-litter cubicle with straw: 265 minutes
Source: Heidenreich, T., 2007
Higher milk yield on a soft KRAIBURG lying mat
elevated cubicle withKRAIBURG mat
deep-litter cubicle
Economic efficiency
Caring for joints – well-being
KEW Plus: assessing joint condition
Source: Mathis, A., 2006initial situation:
mattress – beforeinstallation of KEW Plus
after 6 monthson KEW Plus
after 15 monthson KEW Plus
num
ber
of joi
nt a
ltera
tions
in %
major injuriesskin abrasions / swelling / impact on joints
healthy joints
74 %DECREASE
of big injuries!
steady improvement
in joint condition
hock joint on softlying surface:the weight isdistributed to alarger surface
hock joint on hardlying surface:the weight burdenon one spot
disturbed blood flow, damage to the roots of the hair and to the skin
caring for joints
Anatomical background
Loss of softness after long-term test Softness before and after long-term test
Softness & durability
4 % 9 %
even the softest
lying systems are
permanently robust and
almost equally as soft
after permanent load
resi
lienc
e in
%
Source: test according to DLG, 2008, 2016
KRAIBURGKEW Plus
KRAIBURGWINGFLEX
before long-term testresilience of each 42.9 mm
after long-term test
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
hard rubber mat
soft KRAIBURG mat
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
175 %INCREASE
of healthyjoints!
resi
lienc
e in
mm
Source: KRAIBURG laboratory, 2014, 2016(compare it with DLG test reports - www.dlg.org)
the higher the resilience,the softer the covering
before long-term test
after long-term test
25
20
15
10
5
0KRAIBURG
WELAKRAIBURG
KIMKRAIBURG
CALMAKRAIBURG
LENTAKRAIBURG
KENhard
rubber mat(KRAIBURG KN)
KRAIBURGKKM
permanently soft
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Floor requirements: the claw sinks approx. 3 mm into the ground for optimal protection against overload
The soft KURA covering is especially adapted to the natural requirements of the cow!
Walking & milking area research results
Claw health
Claw damages: comparing concrete slatted floor - KURA rubber cover
concretefloor
after 12 monthson KURA S
rubber flooring
Source: Benz, B., 2002
claw
dam
age
in %
positive effect onclaw health: drasticreduction of claw damage
ideal shaping of the bearing rim
Source: Telezhenko, E., Bergsten, C., Magnusson, M., Ventorp, M., Nilsson, C., 2008
pressure distribution of claws after 6 months exposure to walkways with soft rubber
Pressure distribution on soft KURA rubber covering
measures show correct
bearing pressure on
the intact claw wall
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
The right softness makes all the difference!
Background: The outer toe is approx.3 mm longer by nature.
Source: Muggli, E., 2007
Natural ground contact of cattle:
The hind outer claw steps downfirst and therefore absorbs thepeak load.
The inner claw takes the secondaryimpact – faster on a soft surfacethan on a hard surface.
Source: Schmid, T., Weishaupt, M.A., Meyer, S.W., Waldern, N., Peinen, K.V., Nuss, K., 2008 Figures: Karl Nuss, Zürich
Problem: On hard floors claw damages often occur, more than 80 % of them on theouter claws of the hind legs.
claw sinks in hollow gives support cow feels safe
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Natural animal behaviour – well-being
constant dorsal wall length of about 50° less dermatitis digitalis less Rusterholz sole ulcer incl. primary stages less laminitis tendency to less sole wall ulcers tendency to less chronical hyperplasia (corns in the interdigital cleft) less clinically lame animals
Soft-abrasive floors make it possible to maintain the physiologically correct claw form. The claws are considerably healthier!
Claw health on soft-abrasive floors
Source: Günther, M., 2015
claw angle about 45 - 50°
dorsal wall length:about 7.5 cm
OPTIMAL
bulb height
Walking & milking arearesearch results
routes in the cow house
considerably higher activity on walking areas after installing rubber covers
Covered walking distance
Source: Benz, B., 2002
concretefloor
KURArubber flooring
cove
red
dist
ance
per
day
in m
1000 m more per day
Better mobility
Economic efficiency
•Costs for treatment•Less milk
At least 300 EURO for one claw ulcer
1.6 bn EURO damage through claw diseases / 10 - 15 % culling (EU)
Costs for a claw ulcer treatment:
Source: Herrmann, 2006
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Calving-to-conception intervals
Source: Kremer et al., 2007
concrete slatted floor
KURA Srubber flooring
considerably shortercalving intervals
100
80
60
40
20
0
Source: Benz, B., 2002
the cows feel safe and haveconfidence in the KURA floor
mounting considerably
more often on KURA
slipping on rubber flooring
does not affect the animals
Mounting
withoutslipping
withslipping
mou
ntin
g (2
0 co
ws/
h)
concretefloor
KURArubber flooring
1.6
1.4
1.2 1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
slightly lower microbe formation on rubber mat surface and underneath the mat
Source: Reiter, Partes, Koßmann, 2006
Microbe climate in animal housing: comparing concrete slatted floor - KURA rubber cover
tota
l mic
robe
cou
nt
concrete surfacewith no rubber
covering
underneaththe mat
mat surface
with KURA rubber covering
Hygiene
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
before installationafter installation
calv
ing-
to-c
once
ptio
n (d
ays)
Your KRAIBURG dealer:
www.kraiburg-elastik.comlegt die Weide in den Stall
Gummiwerk KRAIBURG Elastik GmbH & Co. KG
Göllstraße 884529 TittmoningGERMANYTel: +49/86 83/701-303e-mail: [email protected]
09/2016
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