Single Pipe Barrier – Strap & Guide Rail Upgrade
The Single Pipe Barrier with spring has been updated with a high-quality webbing strap in combination with a redesigned guiding rail, replacing the previous rope and guide construction. This update improves durability, alignment and service life in demanding livestock environments.
→ Reason for change
Field experience has shown that the previous rope and guiding rail configuration was prone to accelerated wear due to:
- High friction during repeated opening and closing
- Contamination from dirt, moisture and manure
- Rope wear and inconsistent tracking within the rail
To address this, both the load-carrying element and the guiding system have been improved.
→ Description of the update
- Rope replaced by a reinforced webbing strap
- Existing guiding rail replaced by an updated guiding rail designed for strap use
- Improved strap alignment within the guide
- Reduced friction and wear at contact points
- No change to barrier dimensions, spring function or mounting position
→ Affected part numbers (new production)
The following products are now supplied as standard with the strap and updated guiding rail:
- 5550-4160-360 – Barrier with spring, alley width 220–360 cm
- 5550-4160-400 – Barrier with spring, alley width 250–400 cm
- 5550-4160-600 – Barrier with spring, alley width 350–600 cm
→ Retrofit solution
A retrofit solution is available to upgrade existing installations to the new strap and guiding rail system.
Retrofit set – Single Pipe Barrier strap & guiding rail upgrade
Part number: 5550-4165-060
→ The retrofit set includes:
- Webbing strap
- Updated guiding rail
- Fixings (where applicable)
This allows the barrier to be upgraded without replacing the complete unit.
→ Compatibility
- Suitable for existing Single Pipe Barrier installations
- No structural modifications to the barrier required
- Retrofit can be carried out during routine maintenance
→ Benefits
- Significantly reduced wear compared to rope systems
- Improved guidance and consistent strap tracking
- Higher reliability in wet and contaminated environments
- Extended service life and reduced maintenance