Based at Dalton near Thirsk in North Yorkshire Dalton Engineering have an unrivalled reputation for the supply of quality poultry equipment. The company claim to be able to look after poultry feeding, drinking and ventilation systems from a single feeder to a complete tailor made systems covering new installations or updating existing systems for all classes of stock . Only a visit to their extensive web site, www.daltonengineering.co.uk, can producers begin to comprehend the comprehensive nature of their business. Not only does the company supply equipment manufactured by such household names as Jansen, VDL Agrotech, Plasson, flaktwoods, and Collinson but manufacture a range of products in their own right.
As important Dalton carry one of the most extensive range of spare parts available from stock in the north of England covering feeders, drinkers, ventilation and electrics and plumbing.
As director Andrew Errington explained, ' while supplying new equipment is a key part of the business we believe it is essential that we offer our customers the best possible back up facilities in respect of repairs and provision of spare parts'.
At the start of the year Dalton took on the dealership for Jansen Poultry Equipment and are able to supply a full range of nest types, breeder and layer and rearing systems, including multi tier and egg collection and handling equipment. The Jansen two tier centre belt automatic nest is already one of the most popular choices in the UK for free range producers. The nests can be supplied along with slats, cross conveyors for egg handling and the Jansen Farmpacker 2400launched in the UK earlier this year.
One of the key in house products is the independent drive unit for chain feeding systems which has been produced since early 2001. The unit was developed with ease of maintenance being the primary objective. The motor used is a standard metric frame motor readily available throughout the UK. If the feeder chain should wrap around the drive wheel, or a solid object is trapped, it is a simple task to remove the shaft fixing bolt and knock the output shaft back through the rear of the gear box allowing the drive wheel and drive arm to drop off releasing the chain. The unit is available as a single or twin track version. The company can provide a range spares for all makes of chain feeder including a European manufactured chain renown for its hardness.
In co-operation with VDL Agrotech Dalton offer quality tailor made
feeding systems to suit any poultry house. Of particular interest is the feed cleaner which has a special hole pattern for optimal separation of dirt from feed. Where exact weighing of feed is required the company offer the VDL-d feed weigher a two compartment weigher with an hourly capacity of six tonnes.
With regard to drinking systems both bell and nipple drinking systems can be supplied. The bell drinkers are produced by Plasson and the nipple systems in house. For free range producers the Perchflo systems is welfare friendly the perch profile meeting Freedom Food standards. A choice of nipple type is offered and all systems are suspended by steel cables for additional safety.
Whatever their need free range producers in north east England can rest assured if they have a problem the chances are Dalton Engineering will have a solution responding rapidly often within 24 hours.
