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Automatic 1/2" nipple drinker for finishing pigs in stainless steel, model FDA-000012E
Technical drawing with dimensions of 1/2" nipple drinker for pigs, model FDA-000012E
Exploded view of 1/2" nipple drinker for pigs showing internal components, model FDA-000012E
Internal filter detail of 1/2" nipple drinker for pigs, model FDA-000012E
Flow rate curves of FDA-000002 nipple drinkers with different orifice diameters shown against varying pressure levels, with FDA logo in the background.
Pig drinking from an FDA nipple drinker
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Art. FDA-000012E – 1/2″ Medium Nipple Drinker for Finishing Pigs

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FDA-000012E automatic nipple drinker in stainless steel, with 1/2″ connection. Reliable, durable, and ideal for ensuring controlled water delivery for finishing pigs.

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👉 (CLICK HERE) for flow rate table

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1/2" Automatic Nipple Drinker for Finishing Pigs – Art. FDA-000012E

Product description

The FDA-000012E automatic drinker for finishing pigs is designed to ensure reliability, durability, and consistent water delivery throughout the entire growing phase.
Made entirely of stainless steel and designed for quick installation, it represents an ideal solution for swine farms requiring efficiency, hygiene, and durability in structures dedicated to growing pigs.

Technical specifications

  • Material: stainless steel
  • 1/2" Threaded Connection
  • Total Length: 64 mm
  • Drinker pipe Ø 20 mm
  • Pin Ø 8 mm
  • Weight: 84.7 g
  • Hexagon 21 mm
  • Internal stainless steel mesh filter with retaining ring or adjustable plastic filter (see model FDA-0000012ETP)
  • Brass valve (2 mm hole std. Different hole diameters available upon request)

Installation heights and angle

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The indicated heights are general guidelines.
For rearing store pigs, we recommend using two installation heights or height adjusters to adapt the drinker position to the animals' growth.

The FDA-000012E drinker can be installed at an angle between 15° and 45°:

  • 15° → use the lower height
  • 45° → use the higher height

This adjustment ensures correct animal posture and reduces water waste.

Recommended water pressure

The maximum water pressure must not exceed 4 bar (55 psi) to ensure correct system operation.

For piglets and weaned piglets, the pressure should not exceed 2 bar (28 psi).

Lower pressures promote:

  • water savings
  • longer life for seals and spring
  • flow regularity
  • ease of use
  • waste reduction

👉 The use of a pressure reducer is recommended if the water line has high or unstable values.

Water flow rate

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The actual flow rate varies based on the pressure available along the barn.
For grower pigs, a flow rate between 0.8 and 1.4 L/min is recommended to ensure adequate water intake throughout the growth phase.

Optional valves with the following diameters are available to increase flow rate:

  • Ø 3 mm
  • Ø 3.5 mm
  • Ø 4 mm

The use of pressure reducers allows for centralized system management, particularly useful in summer months when it may be necessary to increase the flow rate.

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