2011 - Volume #BFS, Issue #11, Page #95
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Secure Covers And Bag Armour: Protect Your Feed Investment Without Tires
No tires are needed for covering a bunker silo with the new Secure Covers. Lay down the plastic sheet. But, instead of covering it with tires, roll out the durable woven mesh blanket. Jim Kautz, Bag Man LLC, US distributor for Secure Covers explains, “They were developed in England ten years ago to prevent bird damage. As an added benefit, farmers found that they no longer needed to use tires to hold the plastic down and the quality of the feed increased.” The Secure Covers mesh is made from virgin high-density polyethylene, guaranteed against UV breakdown for seven years. They are strong enough to protect from hail damage and to prevent animals from puncturing the plastic below. Kautz does expect the Secure Covers to be recyclable when replacement is necessary. Meanwhile, it’s the tires that can be recycled, suggests Kautz. “The Secure Covers eliminate the problems that come with tires. From mosquitoes in the summer, tire wire in the feed when one goes through the TMR, to sore backs after throwing hundreds of tires down.”
The Secure Gravel Bags, which are 3-ft long, have handles and are placed end to end on the perimeter of bunkers, piles, or bags. Secure Covers are bird-proof, hail-proof and carry a seven-year warranty. They eliminate the need for tires while protecting your feed from spoiling.
Covering silage bags with Bag Armour™ gives excellent protection from hail, birds, and animal damage. A 9 x 200 bag can hold 8500 bushels of high moisture corn. At $5.00 per bushel, that bag is worth $42,500. Even a small amount of damage can be costly. Bag Armour™ is simple, effective insurance for your valuable feed.
Contact: FARM SHOW Follow Up, Bag Man LLC, P.O. Box 162, Hammond, WI 54015 (ph 1-800-796-5333 or www.afsbagman.com)
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