Buyer summary: Keep three measurements separate: inner diameter, overall length and barrel length. The 20 mm and 40 mm stainless steel applicators have different recorded dimensions; the 12-inch and 16-inch plastic products only list length and material. None of these fields establishes compatibility with a particular pill, bolus or animal.
This procurement guide compares five listed balling and pill applicators. It helps buyers prepare an exact hardware quotation, rather than infer a consumable match from a product name or nominal bore. It does not select a medicine, dose or animal-use procedure; those decisions and the required instructions must be addressed separately.
Compare the two plastic length options without inventing a bore
ERV-VI-CARE-00004 lists length 12 inches and plastic material; ERV-VI-CARE-00005 lists length 16 inches and plastic material. No inner diameter, barrel length or retained-consumable specification is listed in the compared fields. Ask for those measurements and their definitions instead of borrowing dimensions from the steel models.
Keep overall length and barrel length separate
ERV-VI-CARE-00006 lists inner diameter 20 mm, overall length 47 cm and barrel length 8.5 cm. ERV-VI-CARE-00007 lists inner diameter 40 mm, overall length 70 cm and barrel length 14 cm. Both list stainless steel. The overall-length and barrel-length fields describe different parts of the product; neither should replace the other on a quotation or specification sheet.
Do not turn inner diameter into a consumable-fit promise
A nominal inner diameter alone does not confirm clearance, retention, head geometry, usable loading length or the release mechanism for a specific pill or bolus. Provide the exact consumable dimensions, shape and reference, and request written confirmation for the selected applicator. No compatibility with rumen magnets or other devices is established by this comparison.
Keep the separate 304 stainless steel product independent
ERV-DF-CARE-00013 lists 304 stainless steel and weight 1.03 kg. Its compared fields do not give a bore, overall length or barrel length. Do not transfer the 20 mm or 40 mm model dimensions or infer steel grade across the other stainless steel products. Request the missing drawing for this SKU.
Confirm the quoted hardware and documentation
The listed applicators are hardware references; a drug, pill, bolus, magnet or other consumable is not assumed to be included. Request the exact supplied components, any replaceable head or mechanism details, product-specific instructions and required documentation. Sterility, cleaning compatibility and clinical suitability are not established by a material description.
Compare the listed specifications
Values below belong to the linked product code. A field marked not listed requires confirmation for that SKU; it is not filled from another model.
Plastic applicator length options
| Specification | 12-Inch Plastic Balling Applicator ERV-VI-CARE-00004 |
16-Inch Plastic Balling Applicator ERV-VI-CARE-00005 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 12 inches | 16 inches |
| Material | Plastic | Plastic |
Steel applicators: bore, overall and barrel dimensions
| Specification | 20 mm Bore Stainless Steel Balling Applicator ERV-VI-CARE-00006 |
40 mm Bore Stainless Steel Balling Applicator ERV-VI-CARE-00007 |
|---|---|---|
| Inner diameter | 20 mm | 40 mm |
| Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Listed overall length | 47 cm | 70 cm |
| Listed barrel length | 8.5 cm | 14 cm |
Separate 304 stainless steel pill applicator
| Specification | 304 Stainless Steel Cattle Pill Applicator ERV-DF-CARE-00013 |
|---|---|
| Material | 304 stainless steel |
| Weight | 1.03 kg |
Quotation checklist
- List each applicator SKU and quantity; identify the exact intended consumable reference separately.
- Request a labelled drawing distinguishing inner diameter, overall length, barrel length and usable loading geometry.
- Provide actual consumable dimensions and shape; obtain product-specific fit and retention/release confirmation.
- Confirm plastic-model bore and barrel dimensions, and all unlisted dimensions for DF-CARE-00013.
- Specify required supplied parts, replacement components and packaging; no consumable or complete kit is assumed.
- Request material-grade details where required and product-specific instructions and cleaning documentation.
- Have the intended use and relevant animal requirements assessed separately; hardware dimensions are not clinical instructions.
- State destination, required documents, packing needs and order quantities; confirm availability and commercial terms.
Frequently asked purchasing questions
Is 47 cm the barrel length of the 20 mm applicator?
No. ERV-VI-CARE-00006 lists 47 cm overall length and 8.5 cm barrel length. Inner diameter is separately listed as 20 mm.
What dimensions are recorded for the 40 mm version?
ERV-VI-CARE-00007 lists inner diameter 40 mm, overall length 70 cm and barrel length 14 cm, with stainless steel material. These values belong to that SKU.
Do the plastic 12-inch and 16-inch products have a known bore?
Not in the compared fields. They list length and plastic material only. Request inner diameter, barrel dimensions and a labelled drawing before assessing a consumable match.
Does the 304 stainless steel product have the same dimensions as either steel model?
Not established. ERV-DF-CARE-00013 lists material 304 stainless steel and weight 1.03 kg but no bore or length in the compared fields. Request its own drawing.
Does a matching nominal diameter prove a pill or bolus will work?
No. Exact geometry, clearance, usable length and retention/release details need confirmation against the specific consumable. The comparison does not establish animal suitability, dose or a procedure.
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