The Stover Cotton Module Feeder is designed as a state-of-the-art module feeder featuring a rugged design and the latest in computerized electronic controls. It also has a unique shaver device that allows a portion of the bottom of a damaged cotton module to be removed without any interruption in the ginning process.

The standard feeder includes two and one-half moveable chain beds. The short bed feeds the module into the disperser head and the long beds facilitate easy handling of the module from high speed unloading to synchronized slow-speed feeding with the short bed. The electrical system features cycloidal gearmotors with a variable frequency drive controlled by a solid state programmable logic controller.

This computerized drive system provides reliable trouble-free operation, it constantly monitors capacity and varies the rate of feed to maintain a constant load at the gin stands.

Should the modules be wet, and have saturated, damaged cotton on the bottoms, the shaver cylinder can be turned on and raised to shave the rotten seed cotton from the modules' underside. At this point a belt conveyor moves the damaged cotton over and up into a trailer for future ginning or disposal.

To date nearly 10,000 modules have been ginned by Stover Cotton Module Feeders across the country, in the best and worst conditions. This module feeder also stands ready to be interfaced with upcoming technology that will measure color, trash, and moisture levels of seed cotton and lint. This complete computerized gin process control system will be there for the cotton ginning industry.