Overview
ISO 5710:1980 - Equipment for internal farm work and husbandry: Continuous manure scraper conveyors for stalls - is an international standard that specifies characteristics, dimensions, installation methods and safety requirements for closed‑circuit continuous manure scraper conveyors used in enclosed livestock stalls. It covers conveyors fitted with scrapers that move in a closed loop to evacuate solid and liquid manure collected in non‑grid covered channels. Elevators are included only when they form part of the conveyor circuit.
Key Topics and Technical Requirements
- Scope and application: Applies to scraper conveyors intended for manure removal from non‑grid covered channels in enclosed stalls.
- Power and drive: Motor power and traction gear strength must be calculated for the specific installation conditions.
- Operating speed: Traction gear speed must not exceed 10 m/min.
- Scraper spacing and dimensions:
- Maximum scraper spacing (rear portion): 750 mm.
- Standard traction gear/scraper assembly widths: 360, 410, 460, 560 mm (to fit channels of 400, 450, 500, 600 mm with 30–40 mm lateral clearance).
- Scraper height: 40–60 mm. Upper scraper surface minimum width: 15 mm.
- Installation clearances: When evacuating solid manure through a covered channel or wall opening, allow a minimum 300 mm vertical clearance above the channel base.
- Materials and toxicity: Any anti‑corrosion treatment must not leave residual toxicity.
- Safety and protection:
- Safety overload device to prevent damage.
- Guides must be protected to prevent accidental contact.
- Motor‑reduction belts and chains must be fully covered.
- No unnecessary sharp edges or projections.
- Tightener for traction gear must be accessible at floor level.
- Lubrication and cleaning points must be readily accessible.
- Tipping ramps must be designed to avoid dangerous fallback and must not require personnel to stand under lifting elements.
- Electrical equipment must comply with national regulations.
- Documentation: Supplier must provide an instruction and maintenance sheet in the user's language (see ISO 3600).
Applications and Practical Value
ISO 5710 is practical for:
- Design and manufacture of continuous manure scraper conveyors for dairy, beef and pig stalls.
- Farm builders and integrators installing closed‑circuit manure evacuation systems.
- Maintenance teams and safety officers establishing inspection and servicing procedures.
- Procurement professionals specifying compliant equipment to meet safety, hygiene and performance needs.
Benefits include improved animal stall hygiene, reduced manual cleaning, predictable conveyor performance and compliance with internationally recognized safety and dimensioning practices.
Related Standards
- ISO 3600 - Agricultural tractors and machines: Operator manuals and technical publications (referenced for user documentation).
- National electrical regulations and machinery safety norms (as applicable for electrical and guarding requirements).