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About Us
Editorial From the 2007
Farm & Livestock Journal
Klene Pipe Structures, Inc.
Inventor and Manufacturer of Quality Livestock Products.
Klene Pipe Structures is a family owned business who have led the field with their patented livestock shade in 1957, the HF-216 cattle feeder in 1964, and now the patented folding grill feeders in 2004. Founded by the late Ralph Klene in 1949 who transferred ownership to his youngest son Robin Klene in 1986, both which made it a personal priority to make top of the line products with above and beyond customer service. Klene Pipe Structures specializes in portable buildings, stall buildings and livestock feeders. Klene Pipe delivers products in 48 states and have many models to choose from to accommodate your needs.
Livestock Feeders
What makes Klene Pipe Feeders different from the rest?
A livestock feeder is a livestock feeder. Not very exciting and seldom that different from one another. Except when you are dealing with a company that is a leader in the field. Klene Pipe was leading the field with their model # HF-216 designed in 1958 and are still leading the field with the patented model H-8 and C-7 feeders in 2004. Klene Pipe feeders are for the long term. They expect many years of service from their feeder with maximum feed savings that will save enough hay to pay for themselves over and over.
Building Frames
What makes KPS frames different from the rest?
To start with we manufacture a DIY (Do it Yourself) method of construction. We deliver our building frame constructed from 2.5” OD x 10 ga. steel galvanized high strength tubing, then you finish it with your own siding. But its not like just any DIY building frame, there are differences, starting with Ease of construction, you don’t need to be able to read blueprints and you don’t need to be a carpenter. But before I go to far here I don’t want to mislead you. Just because it is simple to construct doesn't mean it is not work. You are building a real building. It is not lightweight glorified gates with a roof nor is it sliding one pole into another like a tent. What you are building is a structure that is completely self contained. It does not require you to have a contractor get a floor or a foundation ready with a complicated pre-approved bolt pattern for standing columns. In most cases with KPS frames you don’t even need a conventional foundation. In fact, even IF you do need a foundation it can be put in after the frame is standing. Also there are no trusses that require machinery and more manpower to hoist them into place. You simply lift 2”x 6” rafters to the roof and follow the steel frame. Most of our building have an eave height of 8’ so you are not working 20’ off the ground. There are no special tools required, almost anyone who owns any property or livestock will already have every tool they need to construct these buildings. Save money, Save hundreds or even thousands using your own materials and labor. Tax Break - Many counties in many states don’t charge additional taxes for this type of portable building. Instruction, Would you like to see how simple it is? We have a 90 minute DVD that shows a building being built bolt by bolt. No surprises, it shows every step there is to building one of these buildings from beginning to end.
Artical featured in several horse magazines.
Buy Now, Hay Later
By: Kevin Dockery
Let’s take some time to talk about something that all horse owners need but until recently haven’t given much thought to. I’m talking hay, well, hay feeders that is. Let’s face it, the last two years have not been ideal for growing hay. The extreme heat and drought conditions of last year coupled with the spring floods and relatively small amount of rain during this year’s summer, have not made for what we would call “bumper crops”. I have heard countless accounts of farmers getting less than half the amount of hay recently as compared to normal years. This, along with the higher cost of growing and shipping, have made the cost of hay skyrocket and the outlook does not look much better. Here in Indiana, we’ve had much more favorable growing conditions than in places such as Tennessee, Georgia, Texas and Virginia, where they haven’t had much measurable rainfall in the last four or five years. As you all know, we have to take into account what is going on in different regions of the country. If they’re not able to grow a sufficient amount of hay, then they have to get it shipped in from other areas. This again raises the price of hay for everyone. It’s all about supply and demand. Which brings me back to the main point of this article. Although we may not have much control over how much we pay for hay, we can control how much hay is wasted, or in this case, not wasted. Until recently, about the only choices you’ve had to feed big round bales to horses was the traditional ring bale feeder or, no feeder at all. That was the case until Klene Pipe Structures of Greensburg, Indiana developed the idea for the patented “H-8 Big Bale Feeder” designed specifically for horses. Constructed out of heavy wall steel tube and weighing in at 750 lbs, this is one feeder that serves it’s purpose in more ways than one. Not only does it save a tremendous amount of hay over the traditional ring bale feeders, it is also a safer and healthier way for your horses to feed. First of all, the hay sits two feet off the ground on a deck made of #1 treated 2’ x 8’ lumber. It is not airtight so it allows moisture to seep through, thus eliminating mold. There is a gate at both ends which allows you to load it from either end. Roof tabs are welded on to the uprights to allow you to put a 12’ by 12’ roof on the feeder. This keeps your hay dry and therefore will result in less waste. It also makes for some much needed shade during the hot summer months. The main feature of the H-8 is the patented fold down grill system. These grills serve many purposes. Since the bars are spaced only 51/4” apart, this only allows the horses to get their muzzle to the hay. This keeps them from burying their heads, stirring up dust and breathing it in. The grills also keep them from being able to pull back with large flakes of hay. All the excess hay falls to the deck and the process starts all over again. Another way the grills help save hay is by helping to keep the hay from being blown by the wind. Since the grills are gravity controlled, there is a constant cover on the hay to help keep it in the feeder. The grills can also be locked in place in an upright position for loading, or if you have horses that tend to over eat.
If that’s not enough, the H-8 feeder is now available with a four season shelter and wind break. Just put a 12’ x 16’ roof on it and attach our 4’ x 6’ wind break and you have not only a feeder that will save hay, but a feeder that will offer your horses protection, shade and comfort year round.
There are very few products that over time actually pay for themselves, but take into account the longevity of this feeder and it’s easy to see that it will pay for itself many times over.
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