Introducing Sukup’s Paddle Sweepway
You’re probably pretty in tune with the challenges and dangers grain bins present — especially when entering them. Not to mention, having to climb into a bin to shovel leftover grain is time-consuming and labor-intensive. This is especially true with trucking companies climbing into bins less and less, leaving potentially 50-plus bushels in the bin. We want to bring equipment and upgrades to you that will maximize your grain usage, make your work simpler, and be safer for you and anyone you work with. One such newer piece of equipment is Sukup’s Sweepway® .
The Paddle Sweepway® is designed to be a true zero-entry sweep, making it the safest way to clean out your grain bin completely. Unlike a sweep auger which leaves an inch of grain behind due to its scraper plate being unable to touch the bin floor, the Paddle Sweepway® has a line of rubber paddles on an 81X chain that trail across the floor and catch all grain. It also has an open flow-through design to help break up grain clumps and prevent them from entering the center sump.
Sukup’s Paddle Sweepway® is compatible with bins 24’ to 60’ in diameter with full floors. It can be purchased as a new system or as an upgrade that can be retrofitted to any existing 8” or 10” Sukup Power Sweep system. With a working mechanism similar to a power sweep auger, the Paddle Sweepway® is fairly easy to maintain.
When it comes to grain sweeps, there are multiple options on the market — from portable to in-bin and from sweep auger to U-trough to paddle sweep. When you break down the options, it’s important to weigh the value of not only efficiency but safety as well. We believe the Paddle Sweepway® is a safer grain sweep option that is also a good fit for those looking to lose their shovel or broom.
