Rope Scraper

What is a Rope Scraper?

In livestock operations, the daily amount of manure produced is quite high. The regular, efficient, and systematic removal of this waste is critical for both animal health and farm hygiene. Developed to address this need, rope scraper systems automate cleaning in modern farms, saving time, labor, and cost.

A rope manure scraper is a highly durable cleaning system that operates with a rope mechanism installed on the barn floor. It offers high-performance scraping especially in well-planned facilities with long, straight alleys.

How Does a Rope Scraper Work?

At the core of the rope scraper system are calibrated steel ropes. These ropes are driven by a motor and move the scraper blade back and forth to collect manure from the floor. The system has two main motion directions:

1. Pull stroke: The rope pushes the scraper forward, transporting manure to the target point.
2. Return stroke: The system runs in reverse to bring the scraper back to its initial position.

Corner pulleys allow the system to change direction, ensuring uninterrupted cleaning even across large barn areas.

What is the Purpose of a Rope Scraper?

The primary function is to automatically and in a controlled manner scrape manure accumulated along the barn floor and direct it to channels or the manure pit. Compared to manual cleaning, it is much faster and delivers high efficiency with less labor.

With a rope scraper:

• The barn floor remains consistently clean,
• The impact of harmful gases emitted by manure is reduced,
• Animal walkways are kept hygienic,
• Manure is directed to the storage area in a controlled way.

Advantages

Rope scrapers provide ideal solutions especially for large-scale intensive livestock farms. Key advantages include:

1. High Durability & Long Service Life: Hardened steel ropes keep the system running smoothly for years. Hot-dip galvanized construction offers full protection against rust and chemicals.
2. Bidirectional Operation: The system can move forward and backward, enabling uninterrupted cleaning on longer alleys.
3. Timed Automatic Cleaning: With a periodic timer, rope scrapers engage automatically at set times of day, ensuring regular hygiene without user intervention.
4. Flexible Control Options: Speed and duty cycles can be set manually or automatically, providing maximum flexibility for different farm needs.
5. Easy Floor Integration: Thanks to the NPU 80 rail system, the scraper operates easily on smooth floors. Installation is practical and application is broad.

Impact on Animal Health & Farm Efficiency

Rope scrapers do more than keep floors clean; they also:

• Reduce microbial load,
• Prevent moisture and bad odors,
• Protect hoof health,
• Increase feed intake and thus productivity.

Animals living in hygienic conditions get sick less, move more comfortably, and yield higher-quality products.

Which Farms Are They Suitable For?

Rope scrapers are suitable for all medium- and large-scale livestock farms, especially:

• Dairy farms
• Feedlots
• Breeding facilities
• Biogas-integrated farms
• Barns with wide corridors

These facilities can achieve maximum efficiency from scraper systems.

Integration with Other Systems

A rope scraper is not just one part of manure management; by integrating with other machinery, it becomes part of a holistic system. For example:

• With a Manure Pump, scraped slurry can be transferred automatically to the lagoon.
• Before a manure separator, an ideal mixture can be prepared to balance solid–liquid content.
• By integrating with field application systems, transfer to the field is accelerated.

What to Consider When Choosing?

When selecting and installing the system, consider the following:

• Barn length and width
• Daily manure volume
• Floor slope and structure
• Corner/turn requirements
• Operating frequency and speed needs
• Energy consumption and electrical infrastructure

Additionally, galvanization quality, rope quality, motor power, and automation options should be evaluated for long-lasting and safe operation.

Easy Maintenance – Safe Operation

Rope scraper systems offer maximum performance with minimal maintenance. Beyond periodic checks of ropes and pulleys, no special procedures are needed. With protective housings shielding the mechanism from external factors, the system can be used safely for many years.

Rope scrapers are smart cleaning systems that automate cleaning processes in cattle farms, reduce labor, and increase efficiency. With easy installation, long service life, and system integration, they take farm cleanliness one step further.

Remember: A clean floor means not only animal comfort but also farm success. Make a difference on your farm with rope scraper systems.