The Combi Clamp Sheep Handler

A simple yet ingenious design which offers versatility, affordability, and efficiency.

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The benefits of a Combi Clamp

Manually Operated

The Combi Clamp does not require power or air to operate which has many benefits. A simple locking system allows the operator to keep the sheep restrained while they leave the handler.

The Combi Clamp is driven by the weight of the operator moving onto a working platform beside the clamp. This platform is connected to the opposing wall through a pivot point at ground level. The result is quiet operation, a gentle action and increased control for the operator.

Different operators are no problem for the Combi Clamp as the same unit can be set up either left or right-handed simply by attaching the approach race to either end of the clamp. It also has the facility to adjust the leverage for different weighted operators.

The quiet action of the Combi Clamp, due to the lack of noisy air rams, coupled with the soft belting on the opposing wall and rubber floor makes the Combi Clamp the quietest sheep handler on the market. All these features combine to increase the natural flow of the stock without the need for excessive anti-backing devices.

The Combi Clamp’s independence from power or compressors allows the unit to be highly mobile. Using the optional wheel attachments or placing on another form of transport, the Combi Clamp can be transported easily to satellite yards.

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Handle Different Sizes

The distance between the pivot point and where the sheep stand gives us the flexibility to handle a range of different sized sheep without having to use the width adjustment.

Versatile

With hands-free operation and good access over the full length of the sheep, the Combi Clamp is well suited to multiple tasks as well as multitasking.

The operator can move freely from the front to the back of the sheep while it is restrained, and even lock the sheep in to allow the operator to step off the working platform to fill the race or yard again.

The manual operation of the Combi Clamp allows the operator to gently ease sheep into the correct position. This is especially important as different jobs call for different catching positions. This control minimizes the time spent on repositioning sheep.

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Sheep handlers are like motels.
Would you go back???

The Combi Clamp is an experience that sheep are happy to repeat.

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What the Combi Clamp can do:

Dagging

Made so easy. Minimal physical effort is required to hold the sheep…

Made so easy. Minimal physical effort is required to hold the sheep… compared to traditional means. With hands free operation and the Combi Clamp’s “Quick Catch and Release System”, the hand piece can be left running and ready between sheep. Dirties can easily be identified and caught, while leaving the clean sheep to pass through, eliminating the need to draft off the dirty sheep first before dagging etc.

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Drenching

Fast operation. The Combi Clamp holds each sheep in the same position…

Fast operation. The Combi Clamp holds each sheep in the same position… and allows ease of handling and control as animal movement in minimized once clamped. Because the operator is not in a race or pen situation with the sheep to administer the drench, the Clamp greatly reduces physical stress on both the operator and animals. The Combi Clamp improves efficiency by minimizing down time unloading and filling up the drenching race every 30-40 sheep. A good setup can see 150 sheep processed before filling the yard again which is much easier than filling a drenching race.

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Capsuling

Very efficient because the hands-free operation allows reloading of applicators…

Very efficient because the hands-free operation allows reloading of applicators… while you release the current and capture the next sheep concurrently. The soft side prevents rearing up or sitting down while being handled, a problem that can occur with other methods of handling.

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Vaccinating

A quick and easy operation as sheep can be slowed down and held briefly…

A quick and easy operation as sheep can be slowed down and held briefly… as a needle is inserted. Usually vaccinating is done in conjunction with drenching or capsuling, if so then the vaccinating can easily be done in the approach race simply by removing the anti-jump rails. Once again, the Combi Clamp’s soft side with its wrap around effect is a great aid in preventing rearing or movement.

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Weighing

The advantage of weighing with the Combi Clamp is that the operator is tared out…

The advantage of weighing with the Combi Clamp is that the handler is tared out… including the operators body weight. This enables the operator to carry out other procedures, or condition score the animal without effecting the weight.

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Tagging/Ear Marking

The Combi Clamp allows access to the ears whilst holding the sheep steady.

The Combi Clamp allows access to the ears whilst holding the sheep steady… This enables easy and accurate tag placement and minimizing the risk of ripped ears.

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Mouthing

Physically demanding using conventional methods, the Combi Clamp allows you…

Physically demanding using conventional methods, the Combi Clamp enables you… to restrain the sheep while standing at the head end. The operator can make the decision as to which sheep need to be caught, allowing the younger sheep to flow straight through uncaught.

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Drafting

The Combi Clamp means you can work on animals and draft in one easy process.

Improve efficiency by drafting as you go as opposed to marking and putting animals through the drafting race. Drafting gates can be operated at the front of the handler or from the rear using the extension handles.

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Foot Paring

Be activating the locking bar, the sheep can be held in a natural standing position…

By activating the locking bar, the sheep can be held in a natural standing position… while you trim the feet. No need to tip sheep over.

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EID

The addition of a panel reader or stick reader, traits can be loaded against the tag…

The addition of a panel reader or stick reader, traits can be loaded against the tag and animals drafted accordingly by direction from the indicator.

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Vaccinating
Vaccinating
Mouthing
Mouthing
Foot Rotting
Foot Rotting
Foot Rotting
Foot Rotting

You must put a value on the ease
and safety of a job as well.

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Products

Standard Unit

The standard unit enables you to do your dagging and general sheep handling ie; drenching, vaccinating, mouthing, tagging, capsuling, feet etc. One unit can be used left or right-handed.

Three Way Draft

The 3 way draft is the most popular extra because each time you have sheep in the yards they are generally drafted for some reason ie; condition, age, weight, strangers. Why not do it all in one pass?

Dismantled equipment

Weigh Gear Attachments

Weigh gear attachments are the attachments that are required to accommodate an electronic weighing system.
Scales are available on request.

Curved Races

Curved Races may be required to assist with the positioning of the Combi Clamp or may be an advantage for a sole operator. Dimensions: 1.5m radius for the outside curve, 1.1m radius for the inside curve.

Wheel Attachments

Enables the Standard Unit to become its own 1.7m wide trailer and carry optional extras including Three Way Draft, Curves etc

Wool Classing Wall

Allows access to the wool across the sheep rather than just the back. Also offers a good view of feet.

Lamb Cushion Wall

A lower wall on the operators side which makes it easier to handle lambs, especially when drenching and vaccinating.
Popular with goat farmers also as the horns can sit above it.

Handpiece Holder

This device can be easily fitted to most materials with the Tek screws provided. Here it is attached to the drawbar of the Wheel Attachments for portability. Fully covered with rubber, it is a soft and sturdy hook for your handpiece.

Sheep Anti-Backing Ramp

Fits into races of varying width. Sheep flow over the ramp very well and we are yet to see one back over it.



Gadget Holder

Gadget Holder

Attached via the Weigh Gear Attachments, the Gadget Holder is a safe, stable place to put all those bits and pieces, such as: indicator, vaccine, ear markers, raddle, and tags. If you don’t have Weigh Gear Attachments, you will need to construct your own mounts. This could be either rods hit into the ground, or sockets attached to the back of the handler.


Combi Trailer (Australia Only)

Trailer Only
Ex St Arnaud VIC
NOTE: Weigh Gear Attachments are included in the chassis build - this does not include loadbars - these are still required for weighing.
As the winch lets the roof up, the whole trailer lowers to the ground.
Comes complete with safety chain and tail lights.
Contact Nutrien to add the Standard Unit, Three Way Draft, Scales etc.

Dagging plants and scales available on request.

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How to videos

Sheep Handler Assembly

Weigh Gear Assembly

Wheel Attachments

Drenching with the Combi Clamp

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