Vervaeke Middletube System

Description

Custom-Built Engineering for High-Wind Locations

Every agricultural building presents unique micro-climates, wind pressures, and structural layouts. That is why every Middletube system is fully custom-manufactured in the factory to fit your exact building dimensions.

Because the central aluminum drive tube provides high structural rigidity, external storm bars only need to be fixed to your building every 1.5 to 1.8 metres (with potential expansion to 5 or 6 metres depending on local exposure). This creates a clean, modern aesthetic across your barn elevation while providing superior wind load resistance.

Key Technical Benefits & Features

• Immense Span Capacity: Single-run opening capabilities up to 110m in width and 4.5m in height, reducing the need for costly intermediate building pillars.

• Bottom-Up Opening Sequence: Opens smoothly from the ground up, allowing fresh air to flow into the shed above stock level while keeping direct, chilling ground drafts off resting cows and calves.

• CE-Certified Quality & Stainless Steel Hardware: All mounting brackets, tensioners, and fasteners are manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel to thrive in humid, chemical-rich barn environments.

• Dual Drive Configurations: Standard central axle drive or optional bottom-tube drive layouts to accommodate challenging architectural hurdles.

• Low Mounting Footprint: Requires only 10cm of clearance space at the top of the opening for total installation, mounting flush to your existing stanchions over a fixed base surface.

• Fire-Retardant M2 Fabrics (in option): All fabric choices meet strict European flammability class M2 standards, prioritizing building safety and insurance compliance.

Customization Options: Fabrics & Bird Safety Screens

1. Tailored Fabric Blends & Windbreak Factors

Choose the exact level of climate protection your herd needs. We can radio-frequency weld various types of windbreak mesh and solid heavy-duty PVC tarpaulins together into a single custom curtain sheet:

• Maximum Shelter (Zero Penetration): High-density coated tarpaulin completely blocks driving rain, snow, and wind for vulnerable calf housing or feed storage areas.

• High-Breathability Mesh: Micro-perforated mesh allows regulated airflow to strip out excess humidity and ammonia without creating harsh drafts.

• Multi-Color Range: Available in a wide selection of farm-matching colors per windbreak factor.

2. Optional External Bird Mesh & Safety Screen

Upgrade your system with an outer aluminum frame holding a high-tensile bird screen in front of the moving curtain:

• Biosecurity Barrier: Completely seals off the curtain gap, keeping wild birds and pest species out of your feed alleys.

• Operator & Child Safety: Essential for automated installations running on weather computers or remote controls—the outer screen forms a physical barrier that prevents accidental contact with the rotating reel.

• Self-Cleaning Design: Mounted on the exterior face of the building, allowing natural rainwater to rinse away dust and debris automatically.

Technical System Overview

Design Your Custom Barn Climate System

Upgrade your livestock environment with a tailored, CE-certified ventilation wall that stands up to the harshest weather conditions. Contact the Intershape technical engineering team today for a custom site assessment, fabric consultation, and project estimate.