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AeroSPREADER S500
AeroSpreader S500 is a pneumatic aquaculture feed broadcaster with a nominal 500 kg marine-aluminum hopper and Slide & Stow lid for accessible loading. Select the AB135 or AB150 blower package, compatible eductor and broadcast equipment, controls and mobility for the application. Feed rate, pellet-size capability and coverage depend on the configured feed path and pellet properties. Accessories, installation and commissioning are included only as listed in the quotation.
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- Hopper Capacity
- 500 kg
Choose the 500 kg hopper configuration to match the feed capacity and installation layout required for your operation.
- Fuel
- Gas
- Periscope
- None
- Outlet Size
- 3"
- Metering
- Manual
- Eductor
- 4inch eductor
Use the 4-inch eductor to match the selected air and feed path.
- Engine
- AB135 Pull Start 6.5HP
Pair the AB135 blower with a 6.5 hp engine and manual pull starting for a straightforward engine-driven feeding setup.
- Inlet Silencer
- No Inlet Silencer
Configure the selected blower without the optional inlet silencer.
- Broadcast
- 4" SS Flex Handheld Hose
Use a 4-inch stainless-steel flexible handheld hose for operator-directed feed placement.
- Extension Tube
- No Extension Tube
Keep the selected broadcast arrangement without an additional extension tube.
- Gull Wing
- No Gull Wing
Configure the broadcast arrangement without the optional Gull Wing accessory.
- Control Type
- Simple Controls
Keep feeding adjustments at the machine with straightforward local controls for blower speed and feed delivery.
- Mobility
- Stationary Skid 500
Choose the stationary mounting configuration for a fixed installation on the intended platform, vessel or site.
- Rotate Motor
- No Rotate Motor
Configure the offering without the optional hopper-outlet agitator.
- Enclosure Panels
- No Enclosure Panels
Keep the configuration without optional enclosure panels.
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Other available options
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Fuel
Electric
Periscope
Manual
Periscope
Automatic
Outlet Size
4"
Outlet Size
5"
Engine
AB135 Electric Start 6.5HP
Pair the AB135 blower with a 6.5 hp engine and electric starting for convenient start-up at the machine.
Engine
AB150 Pull Start 9HP
Pair the AB150 blower with a 9 hp engine and manual pull starting for a straightforward engine-driven feeding setup.
Engine
AB150 Electric Start 9HP
Pair the AB150 blower with a 9 hp engine and electric starting for convenient start-up at the machine.
Inlet Silencer
AB135 Inlet Silencer (6.5 hp)
Add the AB135 Inlet Silencer (6.5 hp) option to the matching blower inlet when inlet noise reduction is desired.
Broadcast
4" Rubber Handheld Hose
Use a 4-inch rubber handheld hose for flexible, operator-directed feed placement.
Broadcast
4" Manual Periscope Feed Head
Choose a 4-inch manual periscope feed head for direct operator control of discharge direction.
Broadcast
4" 3m Boom with 3m Broadcast Tube
Add the 4-inch 3m Boom with 3m Broadcast Tube arrangement to position the broadcast tube beyond the mounting platform. Tube length describes the equipment, not a guaranteed feed-throw distance.
Broadcast
4" 3m Boom with 6m Broadcast Tube
Add the 4-inch 3m Boom with 6m Broadcast Tube arrangement to position the broadcast tube beyond the mounting platform. Tube length describes the equipment, not a guaranteed feed-throw distance.
Extension Tube
4" Extension Tube
Add the 4-inch extension tube to extend the selected feed-delivery arrangement beyond its standard outlet.
Gull Wing
Gull Wing 4"
Add the Gull Wing 4" accessory to the matching broadcast arrangement.
Control Type
Cable Controls
Use cable-operated feeding controls to position the controls at a practical operator viewing location.
Control Type
Extended Controls 12ft/3.7m
Use extended controls 12ft/3.7m to position feeding controls farther from the machine, where the operator can observe the feeding area.
Mobility
Mobile Pull Handle 3-wheel + T-bar 500
Choose the three-wheel configuration with T-bar handle for manually maneuvering the machine around the feeding area.
Mobility
Mobile Trailer 500
Choose the trailer configuration for moving the machine between feeding locations with suitable towing equipment.
Enclosure Panels
Enclosure Panels 500
Add enclosure panels to the AeroSpreader S500 configuration.
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Specifications & capabilities
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Engineered details
Features
Built for high-volume dry-feed broadcasting where space and access still matter, the AeroSpreader S500 combines a 500 kg marine-aluminum hopper with a direct-drive Aerite blower and an application-matched choice of broadcast, controls, mobility, and feed-reach equipment.
AeroFLOW gentle feed transport
AeroFLOW optimizes gentle, air-driven feed transport for reliable, consistent delivery while protecting pellets from damage. Airflow is matched to the feed, route and equipment configuration.
500 kg Marine-Aluminum Hopper
A 500 kg (1,100 lb) marine-aluminum hopper provides substantial on-unit feed capacity in the compact S500 platform.
Direct-Drive Aerite Blower
The selected Aerite centrifugal blower is directly driven by the engine, avoiding belt and pulley adjustments. AB135 and AB150 packages are available in the current template.
Configured feed path
The eductor and broadcast outlet must match the selected blower and delivery arrangement. Both 4-inch and 5-inch choices exist in the current template.
Lined Stainless Broadcast Hose
The all-stainless broadcast hose uses a smooth internal liner to guide pellets through the feed path while supporting demanding aquaculture service.
Marine-Ready Construction
Marine-grade aluminum, galvanized steel, and stainless-steel hardware are used throughout the S500 for corrosion-conscious operation around freshwater and marine sites.
Trailer and Feed-Reach Options
Optional towing and feed-extension equipment can adapt the S500 for movement between sites or extend the supported discharge path beyond the mounting platform.
Technical overview
Specifications
Technical details for the selected configuration. Feed performance, dimensions and empty weight depend on the chosen equipment and operating conditions.
Hopper Capacity
500 kg (1,100 lb) of dry feed in a marine-aluminum hopper.
Compatible Pellet Size
Pellet-size capability depends on the selected eductor and feed path. The 2024 AB150 / 5-inch configuration lists 2-16 mm pellets; confirm suitability for the configured equipment and feed.
Maximum Broadcast Rate
Feed rate and broadcast distance depend on pellet size, shape and density, blower, eductor, hose and outlet arrangement. Confirm performance for the selected configuration and feed.
Blower
Aerite AB135 or AB150 centrifugal blower, as selected in the quotation.
Blower Outlet
4-inch or 5-inch feed-path arrangement, as selected and matched to the blower and eductor.
Configured engine power
6.5 hp for the listed AB135 engine packages or 9 hp for the listed AB150 engine packages. Pull start or electric start follows the selected engine option.
Construction Materials
Marine-grade aluminum, galvanized steel, and stainless-steel hardware.
Stationary Dimensions
Dimensions and empty weight depend on the hopper, mobility and accessories. Use the configured equipment drawing and confirmed tare weight for installation and transport planning.
Stationary Tare Weight
Dimensions and empty weight depend on the hopper, mobility and accessories. Use the configured equipment drawing and confirmed tare weight for installation and transport planning.
Configurable Controls and Mobility
Available choices include manual or oscillating broadcast heads, remote cable controls, mobile wheels, stationary mounting, trailer integration, and feed-extension boom or tube equipment.
Country of Manufacture
Designed and manufactured in Canada.
Why it matters
Benefits
The S500 gives commercial farms more feed capacity and throughput without committing to IAS's largest platforms. Select the broadcast, control, mobility, and extension options that fit the site, then present customers with the operational value of that configured system.
Fewer Refills from 500 kg Capacity
The 500 kg hopper keeps a substantial working supply at the machine, reducing refill interruptions during larger feeding rounds.
Finish Feeding Rounds Faster
A larger working feed supply and an appropriately matched blower and feed path support efficient feeding rounds; actual delivery rate depends on the configuration and feed.
Less Drive Maintenance
Direct drive removes routine belt tension and pulley alignment adjustments, simplifying daily ownership and service.
Protect Pellet Flow
The smooth-lined stainless feed path is designed to move pellets cleanly and consistently through the broadcast system.
High Capacity in a Compact Footprint
The S500 brings a 500 kg hopper to farms where access and working space make larger feeding platforms impractical.
Durable Aquaculture Construction
Corrosion-conscious metals and stainless hardware support dependable service around freshwater and marine operations.
Choose the Right Coverage Pattern
Select manual 360-degree aiming for direct operator control or an oscillating head for automatic, repeatable sweep coverage.
Mobile or Stationary Site Fit
Stationary, mobile, and trailer-ready choices let the same S500 platform fit trucks, vessels, fixed stations, and movable farm workflows.
Feed Placement Beyond the Platform
Feed-extension boom and tube options support discharge farther from the mounting point when cages, tanks, or pond edges are offset from the vehicle or vessel.
Field-Serviceable Canadian Design
A field-serviceable blower package and Canadian design and manufacturing support practical maintenance and long-term equipment ownership.
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