SuperDos Professional Line

Dosmatic USA

The SuperDos Professional Line of medicators was designed to help keep chemicals and medication away from the components in the medicator, explains Sam Chandler, vice president of North American sales for Dosmatic, USA. A patented, one-way gasket accomplishes that goal, he says.

Cleaning chemicals or medications are mixed in a patented, internal mixing chamber that is separate from the motor. The mixing chamber design ensures a thorough and precise mixing of the water-injected chemical or medication before they leave the unit.

The lower body of the medicator has more open ports entering and exiting the unit, reducing pressure loss. The SuperDos features a 1-in. inlet/outlet pipe connection.

Jay Harmon asked what water flow rates and water pressure is necessary for optimal medicator performance. Chandler says the SuperDos Model 20 IA has a minimum flow rate of 0.04 gal./minute (gpm) and a maximum flow rate of 20 gpm. The preset feed ratio on that model is 1:128. Minimum pressure is 5 lb./sq. in. (psi), with a 100 psi maximum pressure. The Model SD 20-2.5% has an adjustable feed ratio from 1:500 to 1:40. The flow rate on the Model SD 20-2.5% is 0.04 gpm to 20 gpm, and pressure ranges from 5 psi to 100 psi. The SD 30-2.5% model has a similar feed ratio and pressure to the other models, but offers a flow rate ranging from a minimum of 0.15 gpm to 30 gpm.

Jeff Feder asked how to adjust the medicators. Chandler says the SD 20-2.5% and SD 30-2.5% are adjusted by rotating the adjustment cylinder on the lower end so that the top of the cylinder is even with the desired ratio.

Matt Thome and Jay Harmon wondered how to effectively match the size of a medicator to the size of operation or number of pigs. Chandler says the SuperDos Professional medicator would accommodate just over 2,500 pigs at 30 gal./min. Another model, designed for just over 1,500 finishing pigs, is available with a fixed lower end set at 1:128. The same model is also available with an adjustable lower end.

Chandler says the SuperDos 20 gpm models will accommodate up to 2,500 finishing pigs at peak water consumption. For groups of 2,500 to 4,000 finishing pigs, the 30 gpm SuperDos model is recommended. Peak water consumption for groups of 1,500 finishing pigs or less will be accommodated with the MiniDos models, which have the same patented features and flow rates from 0.03 gpm to 12 gpm.

Thome wondered about filters for the medicators. Chandler says a 1-in., Twist-II-Clean filter with a manual back-flush can be included for approximately $70.

Thome also asked if the medicators were rebuildable and/or repairable. Chandler says they can be easily repaired because all wear parts are accessible from the lower end. The SuperDos Professional Line of medicators is covered by a three-year warranty.

The panel thought the SuperDos Professional Line of medicators offered some good benefits for producers, and they especially liked the option of having higher flow rates.

The suggested list price is $283 for the SuperDos 20 IA medicator and $330 for the SuperDos 20-2.5% (adjustable). The SuperDos 30-2.5% model has a suggested list price of $461. To learn more, visit www.Dosmatic.com or call 800-344-6767 or 972-245-9765.