In the world of swine farming, the health and safety of your animals are directly linked to the quality of their environment. One of the most overlooked aspects of this environment is the flooring. At ADA Enterprises, we understand the critical role that durable, safe, and hygienic flooring plays in ensuring the well-being of your hogs. That’s why we offer Dura Trac Flooring—a revolutionary product designed specifically to meet the unique needs of the livestock industry.
The Need for Reliable Swine Flooring
Swine flooring is more than just a surface; it’s a foundation that affects animal health, hygiene, and overall farm productivity. Without proper flooring, farmers often face issues like injuries, infections, and increased cleaning time. Traditional flooring materials such as concrete or rubber-coated surfaces often fall short, leading to:
- Increased risk of hoof injuries due to hard or slippery surfaces.
- Higher bacteria growth can lead to infections and diseases.
- More frequent repairs, raise long-term costs due to material breakdown.
This is where Dura Trac Flooring comes in as a superior alternative, addressing these challenges with its durable, traction-boosting surface and easy maintenance features.
What Makes Dura Trac Flooring Stand Out?
At ADA Enterprises, we pride ourselves on crafting flooring solutions made from first-rate steel completely coated with plastisol (polyvinyl plastic). This unique combination provides unmatched strength and durability while ensuring the comfort and safety of your animals.
Key Features:
- Surface Traction: The plastisol-coated steel floor is designed for traction, reducing the risk of injury.
- Durability: Steel construction guarantees that Dura Trac Flooring can withstand the rigors of daily farm operations and constant animal traffic.
- Hygiene: The flooring is designed to resist bacterial growth, making cleaning easier and ensuring a healthier environment for your animals.
For farmers looking to enhance both safety and efficiency, Dura Trac floors are the ideal solution. Whether you need flooring for farrowing pens, hog barns, or even outdoor pens, this flooring meets all the demands of modern farming.
- Durability and Safety Combined
Dura Trac flooring is engineered to provide a long-lasting, safe environment for your swine. The first-rate steel ensures that it can withstand heavy loads, including the weight of machinery and large animals. Meanwhile, the plastisol-coated steel design gives it a non-slip surface, reducing the chances of falls or injuries among your livestock. - Hygienic and Easy to Clean
The smooth surface of the plastisol coating and floor openings on Dura Trac Flooring prevent the buildup of waste and bacteria, making cleaning quick and efficient. Now enhanced with robust antimicrobial technology, Dura Trac Flooring sets a new sanitation standard by inhibiting harmful bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella enteritidis, by 99.99%. This built-in antimicrobial protection operates at the microbial level, adding an extra layer of cleanliness, thereby promoting a healthier, safer environment for your animals. With these advancements, regular cleaning practices are more effective than ever, helping to further minimize infection risks and supporting the overall health of your herd. - Cost-Effective in the Long Term
While some flooring options may seem cheaper upfront, Dura Trac flooring offers healthy flooring that reduces pig injuries and illness so that they reach market weight sooner. Over time, this results in significant savings and return on investment, making it a cost-effective investment for swine farms of all sizes.
Dura Trac Flooring in Action: Real-World Applications
We’ve seen Dura Trac flooring make a difference in numerous settings, from farrowing crates to nursery pens and finishing barns. All Dura Trac floors are custom-made to fit the space provided and also for the stages of pig growth. There are many customizable options to suit the needs of the operation.
Farm Example 1: Large-Scale Hog Farm with Intensive Daily Use
A large-scale hog farm needed flooring that could handle constant use in its high-traffic nursery pens. They required a solution that wouldn’t crack or wear out under heavy animal load and regular sanitation. Dura Trac Flooring was installed prior to the wall construction phase, streamlining setup. The durable, plastisol coating not only stood up to rigorous daily use but also proved easy to clean, resulting in a healthier environment for the animals.
Farm Example 2: Custom Flooring for Specialized Farrowing Crates
On a mid-sized farm, a specialized farrowing area required custom flooring that would support sows and piglets. The Dura Trac Flooring team tailored a floor plan to ensure adequate support and comfort, while also designing for easy cleaning. The custom plastisol-coated flooring improved traction, reducing the risk of falls for piglets and sows alike. As a result, the farm saw fewer injuries and an improvement in piglet health outcomes.
How Dura Trac Flooring Compares to Other Options
When compared to traditional flooring systems, Dura Trac stands out in several ways:
- Durability: Many flooring systems, such as concrete or HDPE plastic, tend to crack or wear out over time. Dura Trac’s steel core ensures longevity, even in the most demanding environments.
- Safety: The coated steel surface provides the traction needed to significantly reduce the risk of injuries compared to other flooring materials.
- Easy Installation No tools are required for our Dura Trac flooring which makes installation faster and more efficient than traditional flooring solutions.
Getting Started with Dura-Trac Flooring
Whether you’re upgrading your current flooring system or starting fresh, ADA Enterprises makes it easy to get started with Dura Trac flooring. Dura Trac self-supported Clearspan floors do not need additional support. They can simply be set into place. Tabs can be added as an option to bolt the floor to concrete if that is necessary for your installation requirements.Our expert sales team can assist with every step, ensuring you get the right fit for your specific needs.
Customization Options:
- Recessed area for heat mat
- Solid Plate to retain heat from heat lamps and reduce drafts
- Hot Water Heat Plate for the creep area
- Pad Positioners to secure heat mats
- Cord Holes for the heat mat cords to exit the crate
- Cast Iron Center to keep the sow cool in the farrowing pen
- Tabs to fasten flooring to concrete
- Legs to elevate the floors above the alleyway
Conclusion: The Smart Choice for Swine Management
Investing in the right flooring is one of the most impactful decisions you can make for your swine farm. With its unmatched durability, safety, and ease of maintenance, Dura Trac flooring from ADA Enterprises is designed to improve the health and productivity of your swine while saving you time and money in the long run.
Take the first step toward safer, healthier, and more efficient farming. Explore Dura Trac flooring today—because your animals deserve the best.
