An advantage which is not usually thought of or appreciated is the more even Breaker laps obtained where a Hopper Bale Opener and distributing system are used. The Hoppers of the Feeders are more evenly fed and the stock is in a much better condition than when mixed and fed by hand.
CONSTRUCTION—The machine is very strongly built throughout. An extra large Hopper is an advantage possessed by this Opener. The Spiked Elevating Lattice is made on a new patented system and the slats on same are of heavy selected stock.
DRIVING PULLEYS AND SPEEDS—The Driving Pulleys are on the right hand side when facing the Hopper or Feed and are 11 in. dia., 3 in. face, tight and loose, and should be driven at about 582 revs. per minute.
PRODUCTION—150,000 to 200,000 lbs. per week of 60 hours.
FLOOR SPACE—The machine with short Feeding Lattice, as shown on the illustration, [page 8], is 13 ft. 1-1/4 in. x 6 ft. 10 in.
HOPPER BALE OPENER
WITH STANDARD SHORT APRON DELIVERY
