Air Inlets

With over 20 years experience, Prairie Pride has been meeting the demanding requirements of hog raising conditions. Supplying inlets with features you need for proper ventilation.

All Prairie Pride Inlets are manufactured of durable plastic, smooth surfaced materials that allow for ease of cleaning and years of dependable maintenance free service.

Either click on one of the inlets in the barn diagram, or click on the one of the headings below for more detailed information.

Prairie Pride pre-heat inlets allow airflow of fresh air from a pre-heat duct into the animal space. These inlets are actuator controlled to provide accurate control over the inlet for proper directing of the airflow pattern.

Prairie Pride pre-heat inlets are available in both 900 CFM and 1200 CFM models and include the following features:

A flexible PVC hinge at the rear of the inlet screws up to the preheat duct to create a seal at the rear of the inlet, making sure all fresh air is directed forwards.

Side wings on the inlet direct the fresh air forward during cold weather conditions and when the inlets open past 30% allow the fresh air pattern to spread.

Prairie Pride ceiling inlets allow airflow of fresh air from the attic into the animal space. Our inlets are designed to fit between 24" centers. Rafter recess on the large inlet housing allows for proper placement of inlets to provide optimum air patterns.

All Prairie Pride ceiling inlets include the following features:

Corroplast insulation stop for ease of shipping and to allow for early installation prior to painting.

Stainless steel installation screws pre-installed.

Side wings on the inlet housing direct the fresh air forward during cold weather conditions and when the inlets open past 30% allow the fresh air pattern to spread.

Prairie Pride wall inlets allow fresh air directly from the outside into the animal space. These inlets operate either with mechanical operation or as a self positioning inlet according to the rooms negative pressure.

Prairie Pride wall inlets include the following features:

Inside door is positioned either by setting the door position manually with the adjusting nut or mechanically.

Control door opens more as the negative pressure in the room increases, it can be held in the 100% open position with the top wire clip.

Styrofoam doors covered with plastic sheet can be closed to seal outside air from entering the barn.