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5 WWW.HOGSLAT.COM Self-Supported Self-Supported TriDEK floors have a truss system that eliminates the need for floor frames or other support methods. TriDEK self-supported floors can be used to span up to 12’ without additional support. The standard 30” wide floor has 4 truss supports, but custom floor widths and truss supports are available. Non-Supported Non-Supported TriDEK flooring does not have a truss system in place to support the flooring structure. Non-Supported Tridek requires support beams or frames. Same options are available as the self supported TriDEK model. Traction Breaks • 5” wide by 3/8” deep indentions in the flooring help support the sow while standing and sitting • Traction breaks create a variation in the flooring surface to reduce slippage and possible injury to the sow • TriDEK flooring is available in both support styles, with or without traction breaks installed • Traction breaks are not used in TriDEK nursery flooring applications TRI Flooring TRI Cast and Combo TRI Our cast iron and TriDEK farrowing floor combination creates a sturdy, comfortable environment for sows; which need to be kept cool, and piglets that need to be kept warm and clean as they begin to grow. • A two-piece cast iron center section eliminates multiple joints in the flooring underneath a sow • Sows cannot remove either cast flooring section because her weight is always present on both sections • Self-supporting galvanized TriDEK creep sections lock the two-piece cast into a stable farrowing platform • TriDEK creep flooring provides sure footing for growing pigs and stays cleaner than other flooring options on the market TriDEK floor patches are available in a variety of sizes and widths to replace worn flooring in most common-sized farrowing pen setups. Custom sizes are also available to match your exact flooring layout Custom sizes are available to match your floor! • The TRIDEK Patch allows a producer to cut out the worn wire flooring, then replace it by dropping the TRIDEK Patch in. • Dropping in the TRIDEK Patch is easier installation than other patches. TRIDEK also stays cleaner than wire or cast. Floor Patch TriDEK metal flooring sections are available in many different sizes and designs to provide durable floor solutions in both nursery and farrowing barn facilities. 1. Cut out the section of damaged wire along floor frame supports 2. Insert TRIDEK patch in floor catching the Z Hooks under the support in the front of the cut out 3. Pressing the TRIDEK patch down locks the Z Hooks on the support without additional fasteners 4. Crate anchors hold the TRIDEK patch in place