{"id":2227,"date":"2026-06-04T14:22:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T06:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.huiganis.com\/?p=2227"},"modified":"2026-06-04T14:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T06:22:29","slug":"%e8%9b%8b%e4%bb%b7%e6%b3%a2%e5%8a%a8%ef%bc%8c%e9%a5%b2%e6%96%99%e6%88%90%e6%9c%ac%e6%92%91%e4%b8%8d%e4%bd%8f%ef%bc%9f%e4%b8%ad%e7%a7%91%e6%85%a7%e6%84%9f%e8%bf%99%e5%a5%97%e6%96%99%e5%a1%94%e7%a7%b0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.huiganis.com\/en\/%e8%9b%8b%e4%bb%b7%e6%b3%a2%e5%8a%a8%ef%bc%8c%e9%a5%b2%e6%96%99%e6%88%90%e6%9c%ac%e6%92%91%e4%b8%8d%e4%bd%8f%ef%bc%9f%e4%b8%ad%e7%a7%91%e6%85%a7%e6%84%9f%e8%bf%99%e5%a5%97%e6%96%99%e5%a1%94%e7%a7%b0\/","title":{"rendered":"Egg price fluctuations and unsustainable feed costs? Zhongke Huigan's feed tower weighing system helps farms manage "invisible waste.""},"content":{"rendered":"

Having worked in the egg-laying hen industry for a long time, everyone knows the basics. Feed costs account for 60-70% of the total cost of egg-laying hen farming, making it a crucial factor in cost reduction. There's even a saying in the industry\u2014the feed conversion ratio is the lifeline of profitability. A fluctuation of 0.1 in the feed conversion ratio can result in a difference of more than five yuan in profit or loss for a single hen. When egg prices are high, things are manageable, but once prices fall, every penny spent on feed is crucial to whether this batch of hens can break even.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, many farms face the reality that at the end of the month, the feed accounts don't match. The records of how much feed was received, how many chickens were fed, and how much grain was left don't align with the actual grain inventory. At what stage did the losses occur? It's unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn't an isolated case at a particular chicken farm; it's a common management blind spot in the industry. Today, we'll discuss how Anhui Zhongke Huigan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.'s SM40-LT feed tower weighing system helps farms go from being confused about these accounting practices to understanding them clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The level gauge is unreliable, what exactly is the problem?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many chicken farms still use the old method\u2014feed level gauges. These are installed inside the feed hopper and rely on the height of the feed to calculate how much feed is left. It sounds simple, but in practice, it has many problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feed density is not constant. Different batches of feed with different moisture contents can have vastly different weights for the same volume. The feed inside the feed silo is also not flat; during automatic feeding, it easily piles up into a cone shape, higher in the center and lower around the edges. This causes the level gauge to read different heights, resulting in inconsistent calculations. Wind, the impact of feeding, and silo vibration all contribute to the problem, making the level gauge readings unreliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some farms simply rely on "experienced workers visually estimating feed intake"\u2014calling for delivery when they think it's about right. The result is either too much feed is delivered, causing it to mold and spoil in the feed tower, or too little is delivered, leading to stress in the chickens. Poultry are more sensitive to feed shortages than pigs. An empty feed tower might only last a few hours, but the interruption of feeding for laying hens will cause fluctuations in egg production. This loss isn't immediately apparent; by the time it's reflected in the monthly report, it's already too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These hidden losses occur every month and are impossible to calculate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weigh directly, no beating around the bush.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zhongke Huigan's SM40-LT feed tower weighing system has a very straightforward approach\u2014it doesn't rely on calculations, it weighs directly. The entire tower is weighed, including its own weight and the total weight of the feed. Subtracting the tower weight gives the net weight of the feed. It's simple, clear, and eliminates intermediate steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The installation method is also straightforward. A stainless steel shoe-type weighing module is installed under each feed tower support leg. The weight of the feed tower and feed is transmitted vertically through the support legs. The sensor converts the force into an electrical signal, which is then collected, filtered, and processed by the instrument to output the real-time weight. No tower dismantling, no silo replacement, and no alteration to the original load-bearing structure are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The core sensor uses a boot-type weighing module with a built-in anti-deviation and anti-tipping limit structure, which can effectively counteract the lateral forces caused by wind and material eccentricity. Its stability is better than that of cantilever and column sensors, and it is more suitable for the load-bearing mode of vertical material towers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, sensors alone are not enough. The system must be paired with high-precision acquisition technology and self-developed filtering algorithms to effectively filter out environmental noise\u2014vibrations from the fan, vibrations from passing vehicles, and interference from the slight swaying of the material tower when the wind blows. All of these are processed by the algorithm to ensure stable and drift-free data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What kind of configuration is suitable for a poultry farm?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The environment for poultry farming differs significantly from that of pig farms. Chicken coops are relatively dry, with moderate dust levels, and lack the high concentrations of ammonia that corrode pig farms, resulting in much less vibration interference. According to Zhongke Huigan's operating condition classification, for typical dry poultry farms (chicken farms, egg farms), the recommended selection is a stainless steel boot-type load cell with IP68 protection and 0.1 accuracy. A standard installation plan is sufficient for daily use. No additional anti-corrosion accessories are needed, but the protection level cannot be lowered\u2014outdoor feed towers are constantly exposed to wind, rain, and sun; IP68 is essential to ensure waterproofing, dustproofing, and immersion resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number of weighing modules corresponds to the number of legs the feed tower has\u20144-leg, 6-leg, 8-leg, and 10-leg configurations are available. Before construction, it is necessary to ensure that the legs are level and the force is evenly distributed, and the base must be re-leveled to avoid stress concentration affecting accuracy. The overall construction period is short; the installation and commissioning of a single feed tower can be completed in a few hours, with minimal impact on normal feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It's not just a scale, it's a management system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking at the data alone is far from enough. The most practical part of this system is its dedicated weighing control instrument. The instrument can automatically determine when the system is feeding and discharging based on the rate of weight change, and automatically record the daily feed volume, discharge volume, and real-time inventory, without requiring manual triggering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data is stored locally and can be retrieved directly for production traceability, eliminating the need to flip through record books one by one. The instrument supports the Modbus-RTU protocol, allowing it to interface with the chicken farm's existing management system, or it can be equipped with a wireless module to connect to a mobile app for remote monitoring. This allows personnel at the farm headquarters or even while traveling to monitor the status of all feed towers in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some egg-laying farms, there's another very useful detail\u2014the daily feed consumption data for each chicken house can be extracted separately. Each chicken house's feed tower is metered independently, and any abnormal feed intake in any house (such as a sudden decrease) can be directly seen on the system. Combined with egg production records, this allows for troubleshooting to determine if a particular batch of chickens is experiencing problems, enabling timely intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the data is accumulated, it has another extended use. By matching the total feed intake and egg production of each flock, the feed conversion ratio can be accurately calculated. Horizontal comparisons between batches can reveal which age groups have higher losses and which feed batches have better conversion rates, providing data-driven insights for future purchasing and management decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Renovating an old site is also convenient.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many chicken farms are asking the same question: If an old farm has been using a feed tower for several years and now wants to add a weighing system, will it be particularly troublesome?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on practical experience, the answer is: most new and old material towers can be installed without major dismantling and modification. The key is the support leg installation solution, which does not require replacing the material tower or the foundation; it simply involves replacing the original base with a mounting bracket equipped with a weighing module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several details need attention during installation: ensure the outriggers are level, the base is level, the sensor should be kept away from areas with long-term water accumulation, and wiring should be kept away from high-power motors and frequency converters to prevent signal interference. These details will be confirmed on-site by our professional team before selection and installation, so the client doesn't need to worry about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most noticeable improvement after the changes is that we no longer need to arrange for workers to regularly climb the feed towers to check the feed, which significantly reduces safety risks. When feeding, we can compare the feed with the weighbridge to see if the supplier is shortchanging us. Daily feed consumption is automatically tallied, making the management of each chicken house more detailed. The management of multiple feed towers is centralized on a mobile phone interface, saving manpower and making the data more transparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data management is an inevitable trend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the past, many people in the aquaculture industry thought that "installing a weighing system is just icing on the cake." But in the last two years, people's perceptions have clearly changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feed costs account for 60-70% of total breeding costs. Whichever farm can reduce losses will gain more profit. Especially in years of poor market conditions, cost control can even determine whether a chicken farm can survive until the next market recovery. Those extensive management models that still rely on "visual estimation of feed intake, manual record keeping, and month-end discrepancies" are no longer viable in today's increasingly large-scale, low-profit-margin farming environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weighing system transforms inventory, consumption, and losses into quantifiable data, making the entire process of every feed shipment traceable. This frees up manual labor from the repetitive task of climbing weighing towers to read meters, allowing workers to focus on more valuable tasks\u2014data analysis, management adjustments, and risk mitigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zhongke Huigan was established in Hefei High-tech Zone in 2024, located at the Hefei Innovation Institute. Its core R&D team has accumulated over a decade of experience in the field of industrial sensing, and its product line covers multiple sectors from livestock farming to petrochemicals and construction machinery. The SM40-LT feed tower weighing system is one of their flagship products for the livestock industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're considering adding weighing equipment to your chicken farm's feed pylons, or if you already have weighing equipment but the data is inaccurate and losses are difficult to calculate, it's recommended to start by confirming the number of feed pylon support legs and the flatness of the foundation, and then select the appropriate sensor configuration for your poultry farm's operating conditions. By narrowing the feed pipes, unseen waste can be prevented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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