Stanchions
The Merrill Lever Stall is designed for those who desire an automatic
cow stall. A number of stalls can be connected in a row and operated
bye one handle with ease.
Merrill Lever Stalls have established a reputation for durability
and simple operation during the more than 60 years they have been
in use. The important design features, which helped earn this
reputation include:
- 180-degree rotation of the Stanchion so the cow can lick
her back on either side without straining or binding the Stanchion
Hanger Assembly.
- The Stanchion Hanger Assembly is all steel (not cast) for
easy repair if a problem develops.
- The Stanchion swivels on a standard readily available 5/8”
x 2-3/4” grade 5, hex head bolt with washer and nut.
- The rigid top rail design, using heavy double steel channel,
allows Lever Control Rod to move freely, even when the cows
are pushing and pulling against the Stanchion.
- The Lever Handle rotates horizontally at the operator’s
desired height. This is far easier to operate than a vertical
lever.
- The U-Bar Anchor with the 8-Link Chain with O-Ring allows
full forward movement, helping the cow get up, yet restricts
side movement, so the locking assembly operates easier.
- Railroad steel tubing resisted rust-off in service 20 years
or more without Rust Shields, and longer with Rust Shields.
In recent years, Merrill used cold rolled tubing 1010 steel
during shortages and to match completion. This type of tubing
has rusted off at the concrete in 5 to 12 years. Merrill has
returned to railroad type tubing with steel rust shields on
every tube that extends to the concrete. Stainless Steel Rust
Shields are optional – market price of Stainless applies.
All Merrill Stall Posts, Triple Bends, and Double Bends are
manufactured from hot rolled structural tubing meeting the following
specifications:
Tensile – 75,000 lbs.
Carbon –.35
Manganese – 1.35
1-5/8” O.D. x 10-Gauge (.138”) Wall Thickness
1-5/8” O.D. is used to the variety of Clamps and Water
bowls which are readily available.
Iron Phosphated, Primed and Painted with 2-part Epoxy
Finish
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