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Rubber floors for cattle housing

brings the pasture indoors

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Cow comfort - soft rubber coverings for lying, walking and standing

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Our solution:

rubber coverings for every application in the cow house, especially developed for and optimally adapted to the particular demands of each area.

Introduction

The cow needs animal-friendly lying and walking areas:

permanently soft hygienic slip-resistant

= pre-requisite for high productivity and longevity

If flooring in cattle houses was as soft as in nature, conditions for cows would be healthier and more comfortable.After all, cows use the floor in the cattle house 24 hours a day for lying, standing and walking.

easy installation long-lasting ideal softness sophisticated details dimensionally stable slip-resistant

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(kg

) before after

lying comfort walking comfort

Higher milk yield due to animal-friendly lying and walking areas

up to 400 kg more milk

Source: Eelkema, W., Heikamp, R., Hopster, H., 2004

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WINGFLEX 8KEW Plus 9KKM 10KKM LongLine 11ergoBOARD 12

LENTA 29KEN 30

SIESTA calving pen / quarantine / ... 27

Basics R & D 6

Basics R & D 18

Which products do we produce? 2Contents & product overview 3About KRAIBURG 4General product data: warranty, installation, tolerances 5

KURA S 20KURA P 21KURA Flex / Form 22KURA Rotary rotary parlour carousels 23pediKURA® system soft walking areas with abrasion zones 24

LOSPA swiss pens 28

KIM LongLine 16

CALMA 17

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ergoMILK ergonomic mat for the milking pit 26

Impressions from practice in many countries 31

maxiBOX comfort deep litter cubicle 13

Pens / special areas

Walking & milking areas

Practice

Introduction

Lying areas

Tying stalls / feed stalls

Contents & product overview

When we offer you several products for the same application, you can see our evaluation on cow comfort with the -symbols.

Paved/concrete special areas

Walking & milking areas

Dairy cow cubicle house

Young cattle

Workplace milking area

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Made in Germany

KRAIBURG groupKRAIBURG has established itself as an expert specialist in the rubber business. The KRAIBURG Holding GmbH & Co. KG has a staff of more than 1,800 employees worldwide, mainly in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It holds branches in further European coun-tries as well as in Asia and North America.

KRAIBURG housing floor technologySince 1968 we have been developing and manufacturing rubber floor mats for animal houses in Germany. Today about 160 employees exclusi-vely concentrate on these products.

High quality rubber materialsRubber mats are subject to extremely high stress in agri-culture. We have been manu-facturing high-quality rubber mixtures with a unique process for over 40 years. Experience will tell you that not all rubber mats are the same.

Tested qualityOur goal is to achieve more thanjust fulfilling the general legal require-ments. We went a step further byadditionally being certified with the worldwideISO 9001 standard. So we operate an in-house laboratory and test the properties of our products here – in accordance with DLG testing methods (German Agricultural Society (DLG) – incorporated society).For independent attestation we regularly have our products voluntarily tested by the DLG (resultsunder www.dlg.org).

Our experience is your gain

About KRAIBURG

Have you got any questions?We look forward to hearing from you!

You can call us at: +49/8683/701-303(We speak English, German, Russian)

KRAIBURG

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ProductsKRAIBURG

manufacturerguarantee*

WINGFLEX 10 years

KEW Plus rubber: 10 yearsfoam: 5 years

KKM / KKM Puzzle / KKM LongLine 10 years

KIM LongLine 10 years

CALMA (Puzzle) 10 years

maxiBOX 10 years

Maintenance - minimum working time

Our recommendation: spread a small amount of litter on the lying mats, e.g. softmilled straw or mineral material. (Moisture in the lying area, among other things, plays a major role in the development of skin diseases and infections!)

-tions and control them regularly). We recommend keeping the walking areas as clean and dry as possible. (Important for claw health and slip resistance!)

Our products can be kept clean with a high-pressure cleaner as well as standard cleaning agents.

* More detailed information is available on request. Please pay attention to the information on the respective product pages.

Our name stands for quality. We guarantee as a German manufacturer that ourproducts will function reliably for many years.

KRAIBURG manufacturer guarantee

General product data

only for exclusive use as cubicle covering, no combinations, e.g. feeding+lying

More technical details on request. The products presented here should only be used for the listed applications. Technical specifications are subject to alterations. All sales are subject to our General Terms and Conditions. Legal basis is the German version of the document.

thickness: length + width:+3/-2 mm +/- 1.5 % (DIN ISO 3302-1 tolerance class M4) The tolerances also apply within the mat and when installed.

Tolerances

ProductsKRAIBURG

manufacturerguarantee*

pediKURA® 5 years

KURA S 5 years

KURA P 5 years

KURA Flex / KURA Form / KURA Rotary 5 years

SIESTA 5 years

LOSPA swiss 5 years

LENTA 10 years

KEN / KEN Puzzle 10 years

Installation - easy and fast

The installation of KRAIBURG mats is easy and fast. Nevertheless, it is important to pay attention to specific guidelines as well as to the correct installation! The guidelines to correct installation can be found in the installation instructions of the respective products. These are available in many languages. You will obtain these with the delivery, at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com. On our website you can also watch installation videos of many products.

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What characterises KRAIBURG lying coverings?

many integrated additional functions:

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BasicsLying areas in dairy cow cubicle houses

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Source: Mathis, A., 2006

initial situation:mattress before

installation of KEW Plus

after 6 monthson KEW Plus

after 15 monthson KEW Plus

num

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ltera

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in %

major injuriesskin abrasions / swelling / impact on jointshealthy joints

KEW Plus: assessing joint condition

74 %DECREASE

of big injuries!

steady improvement

in joint condition

175 %INCREASE

of healthyjoints!

KRAIBURG mats - advantages at a glance

Caring for joints – well-being

safe standing on the mat

elastic surface

elevated cubicle

sealing lips in the rear edge of the lower side minimize soiling

rear edge: gentle ending gentle on animal joints, no stumbling edges

integrated slope in the rear edge promotes drying off

elastic surface (especially for the softest single mats):

rear diagonal grooves: additional support for standing up and lying down exceptionally comfortable and eudermic

optimal resilience sinking in of the claw enhances slip-resistance

outstanding rubber mixture ideal quality - rugged and permanently soft

minimum time and effort for maintenance

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KRAIBURGKIM LongLine

KRAIBURGCALMA

KRAIBURGKEW Plus

KRAIBURGWINGFLEX

Basics Lying areas in dairy cow cubicle houses

Softness & durability

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Source: KRAIBURG laboratory, 2008, 2009, 2010 (compare it with DLG test reports - www.dlg.org)

Softness before and after permanent load

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mm

the higher the resilience,the softer the covering

before permanent load

after permanent load (laboratory test in accordance with DLG testing methods simulates 10 years of use)

durably soft

good balance between

insulation and heat dissipation

danger of heat stress

sandconcrete

risk: too cold

Ideal balance between heat insulation and dissipation

Source: Kramer, A.J., 2001

Heat dissipation – thermoregulation of the cow

littered mat: ideal thermal balance -

in summer as well as in winter

deep-littermattress

littered mat

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4 seasons in the cattle house

Comparing lying areas:

softff KRARIBURG mat

hard rubber mat

about 1.5 kg per cow per dayMORE MILK

Source: LfL Saxonia, 1999

Higher milk yield on a soft KRAIBURG mat

Straw requirements per cow per yearElevated cubicle with KRAIBURG mat: 40 kgDeep-litter cubicle with straw: 260 kg

Labour requirements per cow per yearElevated cubicle with KRAIBURG mat: 95 min.Deep-litter cubicle with straw: 265 min.

Low litter requirements and minimal labour input for maintenance

Source: Heidenreich, T., 2007

elevated cubicle with KRAIBURG mat

deep-litter cubicle

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WINGFLEX

115 cm 120 cm 125 cm 130 cm

13 cm 18 cm

110 cm

8 cm 13 cm 8 cm

System dimensions:102 cm 102 cm 112 cm 112 cm 112 cm + + + + +

Softness:


Lying areas

6 cm thick solid rubber mat withwing profile adapts ideally to the lying cow

supporting studs have a cushioning effect at high pressure points (when the cow gets up or lies down)

minimized soiling underneath the mat due to completely surrounding sealing lips

indented connecting bar engages flush with the surface and engages in the countersinks on the mat’s edge facilitates profes-sional installation

a profile element (wing+ supporting studs): extre-mely stable, wear resistant and flexible simultaneously

08/09 deformability/elasticitycontinuous tread load

perfect comfort

innovative wing profile creates highest permanent softness adapts optimally to body shape

comfortable and eudermic elastic surface

integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off

chamfer at rear edge gentle on animal joints, no stumbling edge

length:183 cm

cubicle width:

thickness: width: approx. 60 mm adjustable with connecting bar

Accessory: ergoBOARD -

Installation:

* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.

mat width:

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KEW Plus

115 cm 120 cm 125 cm 130 cm

8 cm 13 cm 18 cm8 cm

107 cm 112 cm 112 cm 112 cm + + + +

System dimensions:

Softness:

Lying areasDairy cow cubicle house

connecting bar engages flush with the surface and facilitates professional installation

foam

specially designedlower mat

3 functional layers: 6 cm highest lying comfort

upper mat

sealing lips completely surround the foam inlay and the lower mat

09/08 deformability/elasticity/continuous tread load

BTS-cattle (female)

also available in

„XL-length“

the three functional layers ensure optimal and permanent softness for every load condition

the soft lying area within the mat edges supports the correct resting position of the cow and improves slip resistance

comfortable and eudermic elastic surface integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off


thickness: width: approx. 60 mm adjustable with connecting bar

length:183 cm192 cm (from 120 cm width)

Accessory: ergoBOARD -

Installation:


cubicle width:

mat width:

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KKM / KKM Puzzle Softness:


Lying areas


BTS-cattle (female)02/10

the special honeycomb texture and different softness zones create excellent and permanent lying comfort

comfortable and eudermic elastic surface



minimized soiling underneath the mat due to the sealing lips in the rear section

the sealing lips have proven themselves in practice

options:

with puzzle shaped edges and chamfer on the rear edge

with KK-Poly-T-Bare.g. for stall equipment with mushroom dividers or especially when using very fine litter

with straight edges

Dimensions:thickness: 3 cm

Accessories:KK-Poly-T-Bar for covering joint widths of 40 - 80 mm or for closure at side edges, length: 120/165/180 cm, installation:ergoBOARD - maxiBOARD - the robust rubber brisket board (see page 14)

KKM Puzzle: width: length:110/120/125 cm 170/183/200 cm

KKM (straight edges): width: length:110/115/120/125/130 cm 170/183/200 cm

Installation:

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KKM LongLine

proven pebbled surface

Softness:



BTS-cattle 09/04

the special honeycomb texture and different softness zones create excellent and permanent lying comfort




Installation

independent of

divider arrangement!

minimized soiling underneath the mat due to the sealing lips in the rear section

chamfer at rear edge

Dimensions:thickness: 3 cm

Accessories:KK-Poly-T-Bar for closure at side edges, length: 120/165/180 cm, installation:ergoBOARD - maxiBOARD - the robust rubber brisket board (see page 14)

Installation:

length: width: 2.5 - 50 m 170/183 cmin 10 cm increments

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Dimensions:

length: 115/120 cm

Attention: The installation of ergoBOARD is possible at a lying place width of at least 115 cm, as you need one ergoBOARD per cubicle.

9 cm

18.5 cm10 cm


Lying areas

ergoBOARD

pleasantly soft contact area allows natural lying positions with foreleg stretched out

complements ideally the cubicle‘s control devices

flexible, comfortable and dimensionally stable

allows relaxed changing of lying positions

easy on carpal joints when getting up

combination with various lying mat systems possible

retrofitting easily possible

research findings: 20% of the animals stretch out their foreleg in the pasture(Pelzer et al., 2007)


Installation:

back side

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maxiBOX

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the comfortable deep litter cubicle


swollen, hair-less joint because of hard brisket boundary and hard/moist litter

Typical problems of the classic deep litter cubicle

painful contact with the rear curb, when lying down, as well as during lying, caused

level/mattress forma-tion in the deep litter cubicle

hard lying surface, because the litter can slide out of place

moist, very dirty cubiclesPossible effects:

Consistent high comfort in the deep litter cubicle is not always easy to attain and is especially hard to maintain. The classic deep litter cubicle has to contend with problems which have negative effects on cow comfort.Therefore, we focused our efforts on this subject and have developed a new system: the comfort deep litter cubicle “KRAIBURG maxiBOX.”

The KRAIBURG maxiBOX solves the problems of the classic deep litter cubicle and offers more comfort:

elastic edges in the front and in the back maximum lying quality year-round functional safety easier cubicle management possible recommended littering depth: only 3 – 5 cm

The solution: maxiBOX - the comfortable deep litter cubicle for safe lying comfort

maxiLONGLINE - rubber cover (roll):

integrated slope and drainage openings improve hygiene

maxiSTEP -

comfortable lying down and lying integrated drainage

maxiBOARD - rubber brisket board: animal-friendly and elastic gentle on joints

about 10 cm concrete

only 3 – 5 cm littering depth

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maxiBOX


Lying areas

comfort deep litter cubicle

3-component system consisting of rubber cover (roll) + rubber brisket board + rubber profile at rear curb

rubber cover maxiLONGLINE:

lasting softness through a pliant and highly wear resistant air cushioned profile

integrated slope at the rear, as well as drainage grooves and openings, facilitate liquid drainage flow

intelligent surface profile retains litter especially well, is slip-resistant when getting up or lying down

maxiSTEP - rubber profile at rear:

elastic and ergonomically chamfered for comfortable lying down and lying

litter losses are minimized

integrated drainage for liquids

sturdy, dimensionally stable and sure-footed

maxiBOARD - rubber brisket board:

animal-friendly and elastic

ideally supplements the cubicle control devices

allows comfortable changing of lying positions

easy to put in litter from the head space

optional: maxiPROFIL – profile at side:

application as side lying area boundary or for covering joints possible

easy installation on the mat

litter is better retained in the lying place

maxiSTEP (profile at rear)

maxiBOARD(brisket board)

deep profiled surface retains litter well

beginning layer formation

profile on lower side brings consistent softness

maxiPROFIL(profile at side)

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comfort deep litter cubiclemaxiBOX



maxiLONGLINE:thickness: length: width: 30 mm 2.5 - 32.5 m 180 cm (custom dimensions – e.g. for young cattle – on request) in 10 cm increments

Dimensions:

Prerequisites for the concrete surface (lying area):

200 cm

effective length for lying 190 cm

Installation: 7 fastenings each for maxiBOARD and maxiSTEP, maxiLONGLINE is fastened at the same time with maxiBOARD (not separately)*Accessory:maxiPROFIL for covering joints, for the side lying area boundary on maxiLONGLINE, for closure at side edges, length: 173 cm, installation:

13 cm

4.5 cm

maxiLONGLINE

maxiSTEPlength: 175 cm

9 cm11 cm

interior dimensions 174 cm

4 cm

maxiBOARDlength: 175 cm

1 cm

12.5 cm 11 cm

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KIM LongLine

Young cattle

Softness:

the supple, highly wear resistant air cushion profile creates pleasant and permanent lying comfort



supple air cushion profile


Lying areas

minimized soiling under-neath the mat due to the sealing lips in the rear section

Installation

independent of


Dimensions:thickness: length: width: 27 mm 2.5 - 50 m 160/170/180 cm in 10 cm increments

Installation: Accessories:KK-Poly-T-Bar for closure at side edges, length: 120/165/180 cm, installation:ergoBOARD - maxiBOARD - the robust rubber brisket board (see page 14)


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CALMA

Young cattle

Softness:

air-cushion-like lower side profile: soft and sturdy

Lying areas

pleasant and permanent softness through air-cushion-like lower side profile

sealing lips reduce soiling underneath the mat


chamfer at rear edge

Installation as a

continuous system –

independent of



Dimensions: thickness: width: length:3 cm 115 cm 140/150/160/170/180 cm

Installation:

Accessories:ergoBOARD - maxiBOARD - the robust rubber brisket board (see page 14)

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Walking & milking areas Basics

Source: Benz, B., 2002

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Source: Telezhenko, E., Bergsten, C., Magnusson, M., Ventorp, M., Nilsson, C., 2008

Claw health

concrete after 12 months on KURA S

Claw healthKURA S rubber covering in

claw

dam

age

in % positive effect on

claw health: drastic

reduction of claw

damage

idealshaping ofthe bearingrim

pressure distribution of claws after 6 months exposure to walkways with soft rubber

Pressure distribution on soft KURA rubber covering

measures show correct

bearing pressure on

the intact claw wall

The KRAIBURG KURA mat: well-proven for more than 10 years!

The right softness makes all the difference

onlower side

patentedrubber peg

especially designed:

rounded off

countersunk

grip-surface: supports sure footing

sturdy and thick mats

appropriate softness for the walking area

no straining points, ideal load distribution

simple and fast installation mats are easy to handle

marked fixing points ease installation

KRAIBURG fastening systems stable and safe, flush with the mat

tailor-made

Background: The outer toe is approx. 3 mm longer by nature.

Source: Muggli, E., 2007Source: Schmid, T., Weishaupt, M.A., Meyer, S.W., Waldern, N., Peinen, K.V., Nuss, K., 2008 Figures: Karl Nuss, Zurich

Problem: outer claws of the hind legs.

Natural ground contact of cattle:

The hind outer claw steps down

peak load.

The inner claw takes the secondary impact – faster on a soft surface than on a hard surface.

Floor requirements: The claw sinks approx. 3 mm into the ground for optimal protection against overload

suitable for new construction, as well as for renovation of slippery or claw-damaging floorsThe soft KURA-covering is optimally adapted to the natural demands of the cow!

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Walking & milking areasBasics

Source: Reiter, Partes, Koßmann, 2006Source: Benz, B., 2002

At least 300 EURO for one claw ulcer

1.6 bn EURO damage through claw diseases / 10 - 15 % culling (EU)

Costs for a claw ulcer treatment:

Source: Herrmann, 2006

Calving-to-conception intervals

Source: Kremer et al., 2007

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to-c

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1500

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the cows feel safe and have the frequency of caudal licking has substantially increased

Caudal licking

KURA

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(20

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Natural animal behaviour – well-being

bulling considerably

slipping on rubber flooring

Bulling

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concrete KURA

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concrete

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20

10

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grip-surface: supports sure

footing

claw sinks inhollow gives supportcow feels safe

no higher germ formation on rubber mat surface and underneath the mat

Germ climate in the cubicle housing system

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concrete surfacewith no KURA S underneath

the mat

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mat surfacewith KURA S

Hygiene

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routes in the cow house

considerably higher activityon walking areas after installing rubber covers

Walkingwalking distance covered

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in m

Better mobility

KURA concrete

the investment in animal-friendlywalking areas pays off

increased milk yield lower claw treatment costs

lower stock replacement costs improved fertility

concrete KURA S

considerably shorter calving intervals

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KURA S

improves claw health, productivity and longevity

permanently stable in position and form

manure removal with scraper and driving on mats possible*

Walking areas

for idealsoftness

fastening element: patented rubber peg to prevent

* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.

grip-surface supports sure footing

Tailor-made for every slatted floor geometry

The mats are generally dimensioned according to the guidelines established by ourspecialists. The slatted floor must be suited for covering with KRAIBURG mats.*

claw-friendly and more slip-resistant cover

lower side profile: thickness: width and length: studs (5 mm) 24 mm tailor-made

Dimensions:

slit width: starting at 24 mm

slat width within concrete elements: starting at 80 mm

24 mm19 mm

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improves claw health, productivity and longevity

permanently stable in position and form


KURA P

Especially for areas with solar radiation: KURA P SUN with expansion slits in the mat (see also leaflet „Special areas with KURA“)

with scraper Walking areas

Scraper manure removalUse in combination with scraper manure removal systems has already been proven in practice. Almost every scraper can easily be adjusted to operation with the KURA P, according to KRAIBURG’s scraper guide-lines.* However co-ordination with the manufacturer of the scra-per is required. Important: check any adaptations regularly!Well-known manufacturers of manure removal technology already keep scraper models authorized by us (no adaptation needed).

Dimensions:

studs (5 mm) 24 mm in 2 cm increments 125 cm from 96 cm to 500 cm

Fits very exactly – width can be adapted in 2 cm increments

claw-friendly and more slip-resistant cover for paved/concrete areas, with stationary scraper or mobile manure removal

Driving overKURA P can be driven over with vehicles whose authorized tyres do not exceed the recommended tyre inflation pressure*:

radial tyre: max. 4 bar

dirt barriers reduce soiling underneath the mats

reinforcedpuzzle-shapededges

KRAIBURGfastening system:extremely sturdyand rounded off

diagonal tyre: max. 3 bar


for idealsoftness


24 mm19 mm

(starting at a width of 350 cm, mats are puzzled together)

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a) KURA Flex

KURA-options for special areas:

Areas with solar radiation: KURA Flex/Form SUN (with expansion slits in the mat)

Areas with flushing manure removal: KURA Flush

(see also leaflet „Special areas with KURA“)

KURA options

without scraperWalking & milking areas

Dimensions:

length: width:125 cm x 87.5/92/96/100/104.5/109/113/117/121.5/126/ 130/134/138.5/143/147/151/155.5/160/164 cm(puzzle seam on wide sides)

length: width:125 cm x 170 cm

length: width:125 cm x 82/99/116/133/150/167 cm(puzzle seam on wide sides and on one long side)

2 sides withpuzzle shaped edges:

studs (5 mm) thickness: 24 mm

Covering examples:

3 sides / 4 sides puzzle 4 sides puzzle 2 sides puzzle

125 cm

125 cm

125 cm

125 cm 125 cm

125 cm

125 cm

125 cm

125 cm 125 cm

24 mm19 mm



available with puzzle shaped edges on 2, 3 or 4 sides

through the versatile dimensions and combination possibilities, the most unusually shaped areas can be covered; the mats might only have to be cut to shape on the

edges of the surface

170 cm 170 cm 170 cm

for ideal softness

faster milking through improved parlour entrance and exit

stress reducing (animals stand easy and relaxed)

helps to reduce noise

can be installed between milking times

for areas like milking parlours, collecting yards, travel lanes, crossing passages, ... without scraper or mobile manure removal


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without scraper Walking & milking areas

KRAIBURGfastening system:extremely sturdy and rounded off

tailor-made for each rotary parlour carousel

can be installed piece by piece between milking times

e.g. fitting to all parlour types

dimensionally accurate projected solutions for surfaces with one or more adjoining rectangular areas

exactly fitting mats with an easily understandable installation plan easy installation – practically no cutting work – no expensive cut-off

b) KURA Form the tailor-made one

area 1

area 2

c) KURA Rotary in the rotary parlour carousel

(for technical reasons theadjoining areas do not havepuzzle-shaped sides as standard)

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Walking areas

corundum is the second hardest mineral after diamonds corundum does not react with acids and bases: best precondition for use in slurry environments patented technology which has been well-proven in the KRAIBURG-group for many years

Soft abrasion zones

About corundum:

as a modular system can be combined with all KURA products

selective abrasion zones will be established abrasion is controllable

supports the natural balance between horn formation and abrasion

contributes to correct claw form

ideal softness and slip resistance in all parts of the cow house



pediKURA® systemclaw-friendly and more slip resistant covering with an abrasive surface for

in combination with the well-proven, soft KURA coverings

Natural ground is soft,

maintains the claws

The pediKURA®

zones”, very similar to conditions in nature, where sandy constituents in the elasticsoil ensure that horn formation and abrasion are kept balanced.

surface with incorporated abrasive

supports claw abrasion

coverage of 20 % pediKURA® in the cow house: last claw trimming 4 months before

for ideal softness

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ideal claw form

optimal load conditions

Check the claws with the KRAIBURG pediKURA® Tester!

available at your local dealer or directly at KRAIBURG.

Walking areasSoft abrasion zones

pediKURA® - installation

KRAIBURG KURA

20 % of this will be covered with pediKURA®

predominantly heavily frequented sections like crossovers, area around drinking bowls and cow brushes, parlour entrance and exit, ...

feed alley with KURA

pediKURA® walking area with KURA

pedi-KURA®

feed table

parlour

cubiclescubicles

cubiclesubicle

pedi-KURA®

(The area where the cows stand while feeding on the feed alley should be covered exclusively with KURA.)

Example:

range of use:

slatted floor

thickness:

24 mm

length:

125 cm

pediKURA® S

pediKURA® P

pediKURA® Form

lower side profile:

studs (5 mm)

width:

in 2 cm increments from 96 cm to 500 cm*

Options and Dimensions:

Further details and guidelines: see KURA S, KURA P or KURA Form. *starting at a width of 220 cm, mats are puzzled together

Claws must still be trimmed regularly, but only for the purpose of claw care and less for position correction or complex treatment.

To take full advantage of our product, please be aware of the following: pediKURA® maintains the claw form, but claw trimming is still necessary!

We recommend functional claw trimming 4 to 6 weeks before pediKURA® is installed. Important: do not install pediKURA® at the same time you trim claws, because the claw has to become accustomed to the abrasion.

tailor-made

tailor-made

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feels pleasantly soft underfoot

non-slip diamond surface comfortable and sure footing

heat insulating

easy to clean and disinfect

ergoMILK

Cow comfort – naturally!

And what about man?

ergoMILK -

the ergonomic mat

for the milking pit:

heat insulating +

comfortable and sure

footing during milking

Prerequisites / tips on installation: subsurface must be even and clean

lay out using floating method (no plugging and further fastening)

lay out mats, do not press them together (join loosely)

lay out completely to avoid stumbling edges!

maintain a 2 to 15 cm distance to the edge (side wall) cleaning gutter

for adjustments at site, the mats can easily be cut with a sharp knife tip: moisten the knife and cut along a guide batten laid against the mat

lower side profile: 5 mm high, deformable studs

surface: non-slipand deformablediamond profile

puzzle:the clean seam

the ergonomic mat for the milking pit

Workplace milking area

17 mm12 mm

Dimensions:

width: length: 95 cm 173/350 cm

95 cm 170 cm

puzzle shaped edges on the 2 long sides:

studs (5 mm) thickness: 17 mm

puzzle shaped edges on 4 sides:

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SIESTA

Pens / special areas

115 cm

115 cm

115 cm

115 cm

115 cm

115 cm

comfortable softness through air-cushion-like lower side profile

dimensionally stable - durable - good slip resistance

easy to clean and disinfect

4 sides with puzzle shaped edges very simple and flexible installation

driving-over possible*

4 sides with thickness: width: length:puzzle shaped edges 3 cm 115 cm 170 cm

Tip on installation:

(i.e. without fastenings).

Installation examples:

Dimensions:

calving pen / quarantine / ...


170 cm 170 cm 170 cm 170 cm 170 cm 170 cm

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LOSPA swiss

Young cattlePens / special areas

for heifers in fully-slatted pens /two-area pens (with separate lying area)

increased lying comfort

improved heat insulation

with reinforced surface for high stress


Dec 2007

reinforced grip-surface for high stress

Tailor-made for every slatted floor geometryThe mats are generally dimensioned according to the guidelines established by ourspecialists. The slatted floor must be suited for covering with KRAIBURG mats*.


on lower side for high stress

fastening element: patented rubber peg to prevent

For young cattle up to 250 kg liveweight KURA S can also be used (see page 20).

lower side profile: thickness: width and length: grooves 20 mm tailor-made

Dimensions:

slit width: starting at 24 mm

slat width within concrete elements: For satisfactory cleanness of the animals, slat widths up to 140 mm are recommended. We will be glad to advise you!

IMPORTANT: Balancedfeeding is a requirement for clean animals.

20 mm

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feed stalls: especially suited due to

high dimensional stability and integrated slope

to rear edge (special mat length 157 cm)

LENTA Softness:

Installation:


optimal softness through double structured stud profile

rugged, dimensionally stable and durable

integrated slope to rear edge improves drying off

dirt barriers reduce soiling underneath the mat

chamfer at rear edge: gentle on animal joints, no stumbling edges

30 mm19 mm

double structured stud profile at lower side

Dimensions:

thickness: width: length:3 cm 100/110 cm 150/157/165/175/185 cm 120/130 cm 150/157/165/175/185/200/220 cm

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KEN / KEN Puzzle


Softness:

Installation:


lower side with simple studs gives softness

rugged, dimensionally stable and durable

can be variably adjusted in length and width if required

Dimensions:

thickness: 2 cm

lower side

20 mm15 mm

KEN Puzzle: width: length:105 cm 140/150/165/175/185 cm115 cm 140/150/165/175/185/200 cm125 cm 150/165/175/185/200 cm

10/02 passed

KEN (straight edges): width: length:90 cm 130/140/150/165 cm100 cm 130/140/150/165/175/185/200/220/350 cm110 cm 140/150/165/175/185/200/220/350 cm120 cm 150/165/170/175/180/185/200/220/350 cm130 cm 150/165/175/185/200/220/350 cm

with puzzle shaped edges

with straight edges

options:

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Murdock Farm, South Island, New Zealand 494 WINGFLEX mats with ergoBOARDs

Bernatoniai Farm, Kauno r., Lithuania250 KKM and 50 WINGFLEX mats840 m² KURA S, 160 m² KURA Flex in the milking area

cubicle cover KKM and WINGFLEX,cover for walking area KURA S, cover for milking area KURA Flex

Impressions from practice

cover for the walking area KURA S

Ms v.d. Sijpe, Bant, Netherlandsapprox. 800 m² KURA S

cubicle cover KEW Plus

GAEC COUVET, Tournans, France600 m² KURA S151 KEW Plus mats

Mr. Pellegrini, Seniga, Italyapprox. 1000 m² KURA Form

KURA in the milking section

Detskoselskoe Farm, Pushkin, Russia450 m² KURA SE, 270 m² KURA Form

KURA Form in the milking section

cubicle cover KEW Plus andcover for the walking area KURA P

Plamen Penschev, Elchovo, Bulgaria720 KEW Plus mats 3200 m² KURA P/Flex/S altogether

cover for the walking area KURA P

Brembridge Farm, Devon, Great Britain1800 m² KURA P

Kartop, Skara, Swedenapprox. 2700 m² KURA S and KURA Flex with pediKURA® system, 308 KEW Plus mats, 115 m² SIESTA

cover for the walking area KURA S & KURA Flex with pediKURA® system, cubicle cover KEW Plus & SIESTA in the calving pen

Asen Farm, Ach, Austria

cover for the walking area KURA P with pediKURA® system,cubicle cover KEW Plus, KKM and WINGFLEX

241 m² KURA P and 55 m² pediKURA® , 44 KEW Plus, 9 KKM and 5 WINGFLEX mats

Schön Farm, Waltenhofen, Germany22 LENTA mats, 180 m² KURA P with pediKURA® system

cover for the walking area KURA P with pediKURA® system,feed stalls with LENTA

cubicle cover WINGFLEX and

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09/2012

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