BouMatic AirTrac Crowd Gate

BouMatic AirTrac® Crowd Gate

Completely Air-Powered Operation – Heavy-duty crowd gate powered entirely by air, designed for dependable operation in dairy holding areas.
Improves Cow Flow – When properly managed, BouMatic states that a crowd gate can improve cow flow through the milking parlour by approximately 10–20%.
Gentle Cow Movement – Helps train and guide cows toward the parlour entrance instead of relying on workers to chase cows, supporting more consistent and less stressful cow traffic.
Customizable for Different Holding Areas – Can be fabricated on-site to accommodate holding pen widths up to 36 ft (11 m).
Heavy-Duty Construction – Designed for the demanding conditions of commercial dairy operations and frequent daily use.
Complete Starter Kit – Includes two pre-fabricated carriages, air motor drive unit, gate side assemblies, intermediate pipes, control box, air fittings, coupling kits, bearing kits and two 5-inch air cylinders.
Robust Drive System – Uses a 1.25-inch OD cold-drawn steel drive shaft to provide reliable gate movement across the holding area.
Expandable Drive Shaft – AirTrac coupling kits allow multiple drive-shaft sections to be connected when required for wider installations.
Designed for Commercial Dairy Farms – A practical solution for farms seeking improved holding-area management, cow movement and overall parlour efficiency.

Description

The BouMatic AirTrac® Crowd Gate is a completely air-powered, heavy-duty crowd gate designed to improve cow movement from the holding area into the milking parlour. By gently guiding the next group of cows toward the parlour entrance, the system helps establish more consistent cow traffic while reducing the need for employees to manually chase animals.

Proper use of a crowd gate can have a significant impact on overall parlour performance. BouMatic states that cow flow can improve by approximately 10–20% when a crowd gate is properly managed. Consistent operation also helps cows learn when to move toward the parlour, creating a more predictable milking routine.

The AirTrac is highly adaptable to different dairy facilities. Its design allows customized on-site fabrication for holding pen widths up to 36 feet (11 metres). The system incorporates heavy-duty components including an air motor drive unit, steel drive shaft, air cylinders, coupling assemblies, control equipment and supporting hardware.

By combining reliable air-powered operation, customizable installation and improved cow traffic, the AirTrac Crowd Gate provides a practical solution for dairy farms looking to increase milking-parlour efficiency while maintaining calm and consistent animal movement.

Product Configuration

Model	Best Suited For
BouMatic AirTrac® Crowd Gate	Commercial dairy farms require an air-powered heavy-duty crowd gate to improve cow flow between the holding area and milking parlour. Customizable for holding pen widths up to 36 ft (11 m) and suitable for operations focused on improving parlour throughput, labour efficiency, and consistent cow movement.

Main Components

Component	Specification
Pre-Fabricated Carriages	2
Air Motor Drive Unit	1
Gate Side Assemblies	2
Gate Intermediate Pipes	5
Air Cylinders	2 × 5-inch
Drive Shaft	1.25-inch OD × 12-ft cold-drawn steel
Maximum Holding Pen Width	36 ft / 11 m
Roller Chain	C-2060H, 1.5-inch (3.8 cm) pitch, double-pitch

Available through Dairy Solution Pvt. Ltd., providing complete BouMatic cow-flow and milking parlour solutions, professional installation, technical guidance, genuine spare parts and dependable after-sales support for modern dairy operations.

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