Osborne Stanfield S2B3 Farrowing Heat Pad

Reliable, Energy-Efficient Supplemental Heating for Newborn Piglets

The Stanfield S2B3 Farrowing Heat Pad provides consistent, under-body warmth for newborn piglets in commercial hog farrowing facilities. Designed to create a comfortable resting area away from the sow, this durable electric heat mat helps support piglet comfort, healthy development and effective farrowing management.

Measuring 2 × 3 feet (0.61 × 0.91 m), the Stanfield S2B3 Heat Pad features a 160-watt heating element that distributes warmth evenly across its surface. At full power, the pad maintains a surface temperature approximately 30–35°F (16–20°C) above the surrounding air temperature, providing localized heat where young piglets need it most.

Manufactured from flame-resistant, fiberglass-reinforced composite material, the S2B3 is designed to withstand demanding livestock environments. Its sealed heating element, watertight construction and textured surface make it a practical solution for modern farrowing operations.

Key Features & Benefits

• Uniform Under-Body Heating: Distributes warmth evenly across the mat, creating a comfortable resting surface for newborn piglets.
• 2 × 3 Foot Heating Surface: Provides a practical heating area for farrowing operations, with manufacturer-rated capacity for up to 18 piglets, nine per side.
• 160-Watt Heating Element: Delivers localized supplemental heat without requiring the entire barn to be maintained at piglet resting temperatures.
• Consistent Temperature Rise: Maintains a resting surface approximately 30–35°F (16–20°C) above ambient air temperature at full power.
• Reduced Piglet Crushing Risk: Encourages piglets to rest in a designated warm area away from the sow, helping reduce the risk of accidental crushing.
• Fiberglass-Reinforced Composite Construction: Provides a durable, abrasion-resistant surface designed for agricultural use.
• Sealed, Double-Insulated Heating Element: Protects the internal electrical heating components within the composite mat.
• Watertight Design: Helps protect the heating element against moisture exposure during normal livestock facility operation and cleaning.
• Flame-Resistant Material: Incorporates fire-retardant construction for additional durability in agricultural environments.
• Textured, Non-Slip Surface: Features raised traction treads to help provide secure footing for young piglets.
• Draft Protection: Helps block chilling drafts that can rise through slotted farrowing floors.
• Easy-to-Clean Surface: Supports routine cleaning and sanitation between farrowing groups.
• Compatible Heat Pad Controls: Can be paired with Osborne temperature and power controls to adjust heating output as piglets grow.
• Flexible Installation: Includes fastening locations for securing the mat in suitable farrowing pen configurations.
• Energy-Conscious Operation: Directs supplemental heat to the piglets’ resting area rather than relying entirely on overhead heat lamps.

How the Stanfield S2B3 Heat Pad Works

The Osborne Stanfield S2B3 uses an enclosed electric heating element to provide uniform warmth across the surface of the mat.

Step 1 — Electrical Connection

The heat pad connects to a compatible electrical supply, with the standard North American model operating at 120 volts.

Step 2 — Heat Generation

The internal 160-watt heating element produces gentle, distributed heat within the fiberglass-reinforced composite housing.

Step 3 — Surface Warming

Heat spreads across the mat, creating a consistent resting surface approximately 30–35°F above ambient air temperature at full power.

Step 4 — Piglet Resting Area

Newborn piglets are encouraged to gather on the warm surface rather than resting directly beside the sow.

Step 5 — Temperature Management

Optional Osborne heat pad controls allow producers to reduce heating output when less supplemental warmth is required.

Supporting Piglet Comfort and Survival

Newborn piglets require a warmer resting environment than mature sows.

Maintaining a comfortable temperature throughout an entire farrowing room can be inefficient when the sow and piglets have different heating requirements.

The Stanfield S2B3 addresses this challenge by providing localized warmth directly beneath the piglets.

Its uniform heating surface encourages piglets to rest in a designated area, helping keep them away from the sow and reducing exposure to chilling drafts.

By creating a suitable resting environment, the heat pad supports piglet comfort and can contribute to improved farrowing management.

Contact County Line Equipment to learn more about the Osborne Stanfield S2B3 Heat Pad and discuss heating solutions for your hog operation in Southwestern and Central Ontario.