AIS Cyclone Incinerators — Authorized US Distributor
Agricultural
Incineration
Done Right
BioSec Agriculture is the authorized distributor in the Americas for AIS (Agri Incineration Systems) Cyclone incinerators — purpose-built for swine and poultry operations that need fast, compliant carcass disposal, every time.
Why Choose Incineration
The Most Reliable Disposal Method for Modern Livestock Operations
When composting takes weeks and rendering trucks require scheduling, incineration delivers results on your timeline — with full biosecurity and documented compliance.
Complete Pathogen Elimination
The secondary chamber maintains a minimum of 850°C (1562°F) with a 2-second gas retention time — the regulatory standard that ensures complete elimination of pathogens, viruses, and prions including AI, PED, ASF, and other critical disease threats, with no viable residue remaining.
On-Demand — No Scheduling
No waiting for pickup trucks, no composting lag time. Dispose of mortalities within hours of discovery — critical during disease events when every hour matters for containment.
Documented Regulatory Compliance
AIS Cyclone units operate within EPA AP-42 emission factors and are permitted under state construction permit programs. Full documentation support for your permit application.
Purpose-Built for Livestock Operations
From sow farms and broiler houses to turkey barns, dairies, and beef operations — the AIS Cyclone lineup covers every production scale with 15 models sized to match your mortality load and operation type.
Biosecurity Stays On-Site
Carcasses never leave the property. No truck entries, no rendering facility contacts, no off-site exposure pathways. Your biosecurity perimeter stays intact from start to finish.
Lower Long-Term Disposal Cost
Incineration consistently delivers lower total cost compared to contracted rendering — especially when factoring in mortality event response, labor, biosecurity exposure, and scheduling constraints.
Why AIS Cyclone
What Sets AIS Apart from Every Other Incinerator
Not all incinerators are built the same. AIS Cyclone units are engineered to a standard that competing brands don't match — in construction quality, control technology, and manufacturer commitment.
Monolithic Concrete — Not Brick
AIS uses High Grade-grade monolithic cast concrete in every chamber. No joints. No gaps. No mortar to fail. Here’s what actually happens inside a brick-lined incinerator over time: every burn cycle heats the chamber to 1,560°F+. The bricks expand. The mortar expands too — but not at the same rate. When the chamber cools, everything contracts, again not evenly. Cycle after cycle, mortar joints crack open. Heat and combustion gases get behind the bricks. Bricks loosen, shift, and start falling out. If you’ve ever opened an old incinerator and seen the chamber looking like a crumbling fireplace, that’s what happened.
AIS uses High Grade-grade monolithic poured refractory concrete — a single continuous casting, 4” to 6” thick on walls and floor, backed by insulation and held by a stainless steel anchor system cast into the pour. No joints opening up. No pieces shifting. No pathways for gases or moisture to attack the steel shell. The lining retains heat more efficiently so burners cycle off sooner and stay off longer — less fuel per burn, lower running costs. A lining that fails means rising fuel costs and early replacement. We never use brick. Every AIS Cyclone, every model, every time.
Next-Gen Control Panel
While competitors offer basic on/off controls, the AIS panel includes built-in Wi-Fi and GSM remote connectivity, AWS-based fleet management, HD touch screen, and scheduled email updates with temperature logs and fuel cost data from any location. Independent burner modules communicate wirelessly. No other incinerator in this class offers this level of remote monitoring and diagnostics as standard.
3-Year Warranty — Parts
AIS backs every unit with a 3-year / 2,100-hour warranty on parts — whichever comes first. That level of manufacturer commitment is only possible because AIS stands behind the quality of the concrete construction, burner system, and control panel. Most competing incinerators offer 1-year or parts-only coverage. Consumable items — including thermocouples, burner components, grate bars, and door seals — are not covered under warranty.
Unique Grate Bar System
AIS's market-leading grate bar system features adjustable spacing to handle different waste types — a flexibility no competitor offers. Standard ash doors allow safe ash removal while the unit stays in full operation, so you can keep loading and burning without shutting down. This design maximizes the inherent thermal efficiency of the monolithic concrete lining and reduces overall fuel consumption.
Ecoflam Official Global Partner
AIS is the Official Global Partner of Ecoflam — the Cuenod Max Gas burner system used in every AIS Cyclone is a premium industrial combustion component, not a generic burner. This partnership means matched burner specifications, factory-validated configurations, and genuine parts support through BioSec Agriculture. Competing units often use unbranded or lower-specification burner assemblies.
40+ Years — Trusted Worldwide
AIS has been engineering agricultural incinerators . Their units operate on farms across the globe — from the United States to Europe, Africa, and beyond. That depth of field experience is built into every design decision. BioSec Agriculture is an authorized distributor in the Americas, providing direct technical support, parts inventory, and permitting assistance for every installation.
AIS Cyclone Technology
Built for Commercial Livestock Production
Dual-Chamber Combustion
Every AIS Cyclone operates on a two-chamber design — a primary chamber where material is loaded and combusted, and an integral secondary afterburner chamber where gases are further oxidized at sustained high temperatures. This design eliminates the need for a separate secondary system, simplifying installation and permitting.
Monolithic Concrete — We Never Use Brick
AIS Cyclone chambers are lined with High Grade-grade monolithic cast concrete — continuous, seamless, and rated for sustained combustion temperatures standard brick simply cannot handle. Unlike brick-lined units, there are no joints to crack, no gaps to leak heat or gases, and no ongoing mortar failures. The monolithic construction retains heat more efficiently, keeps running costs lower, and dramatically extends service life. Every AIS Cyclone uses concrete. Every time.
Premium Industrial Burner System
Every AIS Cyclone is fitted with industrial-grade burner assemblies engineered specifically for that model's waste capacity and chamber configuration — not generic off-the-shelf components. Burner sizing is matched from the primary chamber through the secondary afterburner to handle the thermal demands of the carcass loads each unit is built for. An automatic sequence controller manages ignition, flame monitoring, and shutdown without operator input.
Next-Gen Control Panel
The AIS control panel is a state-of-the-art system with industry-first features: HD touch screen, built-in Wi-Fi and GSM remote connectivity, AWS-based fleet management, and scheduled email updates showing machine status, temperature logs, and estimated fuel costs from any location. Independent burner control modules communicate wirelessly. Built-in fail-safe monitoring minimizes downtime. Set temperatures, load the unit — the system runs the burn cycle automatically.
Unique Grate Bar System
AIS's market-leading grate bar design features adjustable spacing between bars depending on waste type — a flexibility no competitor offers. Ash doors are fitted as standard, allowing safe ash removal while the unit remains in full operation so you can keep loading and burning without interruption. This design maximizes the thermal efficiency of the monolithic concrete lining and keeps running costs low. BioSec Agriculture stocks grate bars for same-season replacement.
Natural Gas, LPG, or Diesel Fuel
AIS Cyclone units can be configured for natural gas, liquid propane (LPG), or diesel fuel operation. Fuel type is specified at time of order and determines burner nozzle configuration and air damper settings. Gas line sizing and pressure requirements are included in each unit's installation documentation.
Technical Standards
Complete US Model Lineup
15 Models — Small Farm to Large Commercial
Every AIS Cyclone model in the US lineup is stocked and supported by BioSec Agriculture. Select a series below to view models and download spec sheets.
See It In Action
AIS Cyclone In Operation
Real-world footage from AIS Cyclone installations — combustion performance, maintenance procedures, and operational features.
Air Permitting & Compliance
Permitted for US Regulatory Requirements
AIS Cyclone incinerators operate as minor stationary sources under US EPA regulations. Potential-to-emit (PTE) calculations for CO — the controlling pollutant — are based on EPA AP-42 emission factors, placing all Small and Mid Series models well below major source thresholds. BioSec Agriculture provides equipment specifications and PTE worksheets to support state permit applications. Regulatory determinations are made by your state environmental agency.
- ✓EPA AP-42 emission factors apply to all AIS Cyclone models
- ✓CO is the controlling pollutant for PTE threshold calculations
- ✓Integral secondary chamber design — no separate afterburner form required
- ✓BioSec Agriculture provides equipment specs and PTE worksheets for permit applications
- ✓State construction permits required before installation — plan for 60–90 day review timelines
- ✓Permitting guidance available for IA, IL, MN, and NE — contact BioSec Agriculture for other states
CO Potential-to-Emit by Series
| Series | Models | CO PTE (tons/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 009 – 064 | 1.64 – 1.87 |
| Mid | 0132 – 0206 | 2.29 – 4.92 |
| Large | 1250 | 10.99 |
| Large | 1870 | 17.08 |
| Large | 2650 | ~22.00 |
| Large | 3860 | 34.00 |
Based on EPA AP-42 emission factors. CO is the controlling pollutant. The major source threshold for most livestock source categories is 100 tons/yr. Contact your state environmental agency for applicable thresholds and permit class determinations for your location.
AIS Quality Commitment
3-Year Warranty
Parts
Every AIS Cyclone unit ships with a 3-year / 2,100-hour warranty on parts — whichever comes first. That's the manufacturer's commitment to the quality of their monolithic concrete construction, burner system, and control panel.
"Our mission is to build the most robust, fuel efficient, cost-effective incineration solution for the safe, bio-secure disposal of animal and animal by-product waste for the American Agricultural Industry."
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BioSec Agriculture works directly with swine and poultry producers to match the right AIS Cyclone model to your mortality load, site layout, and permitting situation.
Request a QuoteLivestock Mortality Management: Incineration vs Composting vs Rendering
When evaluating deadstock disposal options for your swine or poultry operation, the comparison looks very different once you put all three methods on the same sheet of paper. Here's how livestock incineration, composting, and rendering compare across the factors that matter most to commercial producers.
| Factor | Incineration (AIS Cyclone) | Composting | Rendering Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure cost | ✓Concrete pad only | ✗$100,000+ roofed concrete structure with weight-bearing pad | None — but per-pickup fees accumulate |
| Time to dispose | ✓Hours | ✗60–90 days minimum | Depends on pickup scheduling — often 24–72 hrs |
| Pathogen elimination | ✓Complete — 850°C secondary chamber | ✗Unreliable for HPAI, ASF at scale | Eliminated at rendering facility — not on-site |
| Biosecurity perimeter | ✓Carcasses stay on-site — no truck entries | ✓On-site | ✗Truck entry required — biosecurity event every pickup |
| Timing flexibility | ✓Any time — re-entry risk eliminated | ✗End of day only — no re-entry after handling carcasses | ✗Dependent on truck schedule |
| Disease event response | ✓Preferred / required for HPAI, ASF | ✗Inadequate for fast-moving outbreaks | ✗Truck access during active outbreak is high-risk |
| Equipment required | ✓Small skid steer or loader tractor | ✗High-capacity loader tractor — daily use in decomposing material | Loading equipment to staging area |
| Odor / wildlife risk | ✓Water vapor only — no odor, no smoke | ✗Odor during active decomposition attracts wildlife | ✗Staging area exposure until pickup |
| Ongoing operating costs | Fuel per burn cycle — tracked by AIS control panel | Carbon materials, equipment maintenance, labor | Per-pickup fees, fuel to staging |
| Regulatory documentation | ✓State construction permit — 60–90 days, BioSec supports application | Varies by state | Rendering facility handles compliance |
Infrastructure cost estimates for composting based on roofed multi-bay concrete structures built for daily heavy equipment access. Actual costs vary by region, site, and contractor. Contact BioSec Agriculture to compare total cost of ownership for your operation.
Why Incineration Wins on Biosecurity
Livestock incineration is the only deadstock disposal method that eliminates pathogens on-site, within hours, without any off-property movement. No truck entries. No rendering facility contacts. No exposure pathways outside your perimeter. For operations managing HPAI, ASF, PRRSv, or PEDv risk — this is the difference between a closed loop and an open one.
The $100K Composting Line Item
A properly built composting facility — roofed, multi-bay, concrete pad, weight-bearing construction — costs around $100,000 before a single carcass goes in. Add a high-capacity loader tractor for daily turning in disease-contaminated material. Then wait 60–90 days for the first cycle to complete. Incineration requires a concrete pad and a unit. To load it, a small skid steer or utility tractor is all you need — that machine stays clean and dry. It’s not working daily in decomposing, disease-contaminated material like the loader tractor for composting. Load, burn, walk away.
Mortality Management During a Disease Event
During HPAI, ASF, or PED outbreaks, your mortality management method isn't a background consideration — it's a front-line biosecurity decision. Composting cannot guarantee full pathogen inactivation within regulatory timeframes for highly pathogenic strains. Rendering requires truck access during an active outbreak. Incineration delivers verifiable, immediate pathogen elimination with zero off-site movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from US swine and poultry producers evaluating livestock incineration, mortality management options, and AIS Cyclone incinerators.
Most comparisons focus on the wrong variable — upfront equipment cost. The full picture looks different when you put both options on the same sheet of paper.
Composting infrastructure costs: A properly built composting facility means a roofed, multi-bay concrete structure — 4 to 6 bays at 8–10 feet with a weight-bearing pad built for daily heavy equipment traffic. That's around $100,000 or more before a single carcass goes in. Add a high-capacity loader tractor capable of turning compost and moving material between bins daily in decomposing, disease-contaminated material. Then factor in carbon sourcing, moisture management, and a 60–90 day minimum cycle before material is safe to handle.
Incineration infrastructure: A concrete pad. Load, burn, done. Pathogens are eliminated within hours — not months.
The timing difference nobody talks about: Composting is strictly an end-of-day task. Employees who handle carcasses can't re-enter production areas, so removal happens once at shift's end. With incineration, carcass removal can happen at any point during the day — re-entry risk is effectively eliminated and loading equipment stays clean.
During a disease event — HPAI, ASF, PED — composting cannot guarantee full pathogen inactivation within the timeframe you need it. Incineration can. No $100,000 structure. No carbon deliveries. No outside trucks on your property.
Livestock incineration — also called on-farm animal cremation or deadstock disposal — is the process of thermally reducing animal carcasses to ash using a controlled dual-chamber combustion system. It is the only mortality management method that delivers immediate, on-site pathogen elimination without requiring truck access, rendering pickups, or off-property movement.
In a properly engineered unit like the AIS Cyclone, carcasses are loaded into the primary chamber and combusted. Gases from the primary chamber pass into a separate, dedicated secondary afterburner chamber maintained at a minimum of 850°C (1,562°F) with sufficient volume to give combustion gases the dwell time required to fully combust. What exits the stack is water vapor — no visible smoke, no soot, no odor.
The AIS Cyclone lineup covers 15 models for every farm size — from small poultry and nursery sites through large commercial swine and cattle operations.
Smoke and odor coming off an incinerator isn't an incineration problem — it's a design problem.
Older barrel-style units and single-chamber machines are still being sold. Some have nothing on the stack at all. Others bolt on a small afterburner at the base of the stack as an add-on — but that approach has a fundamental flaw: retention time.
For secondary combustion to do its job, gases from the main chamber need to remain in a high-temperature environment long enough to fully combust. A small inline afterburner at the stack doesn't provide that. Gases pass through too quickly, exit partially burned, and the result is visible smoke, soot deposits, and odor.
A properly engineered secondary chamber is a separate, dedicated burn zone — not an attachment. AIS Cyclone units run the secondary chamber at 850°C with sufficient volume to give combustion gases the dwell time needed to finish the process completely. For producers near residential neighbors or in areas with setback restrictions, there is no margin for a unit that smokes intermittently. Operations managing mortality year-round can't afford the wildlife attraction that comes with incompletely processed gases.
From a biosecurity standpoint, incineration keeps your perimeter intact. Carcasses never leave the property. No truck entries, no rendering facility contacts, no off-site exposure pathways.
Rendering requires scheduling a pickup — and every truck that enters your site is a biosecurity event. During a disease event or heightened risk period, that entry point matters. Incineration eliminates it entirely. Pathogens are destroyed on-site within hours of discovery, with full documentation of disposal.
For declared disease events including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF), incineration is the preferred or required disposal method because it achieves immediate, verifiable pathogen elimination with no off-site movement.
Composting does not reliably reach the temperatures required to inactivate highly pathogenic strains throughout the entire mass within regulatory timeframes. The 60–90 day composting cycle is also incompatible with the fast response window that disease events demand. Incineration also keeps your biosecurity perimeter intact — no carcasses leave the property, no rendering trucks enter the site during an active outbreak.
Yes. Agricultural incinerators are regulated as minor stationary sources and require a state construction permit before installation. The permitting process involves an application with your state environmental agency, including equipment specifications and a potential-to-emit (PTE) calculation for CO based on EPA AP-42 emission factors.
Most states process agricultural incinerator permits within 60–90 days. For all Small and Mid Series AIS Cyclone models, CO potential-to-emit lands well below major source thresholds. BioSec Agriculture provides completed PTE worksheets and equipment specs to support your application, with specific permitting guidance for IA, IL, MN, and NE. Contact us for other states.
If you're planning a new facility or upgrading mortality management infrastructure, the permit timeline is the one thing to start early — everything else moves faster than the permit window.
Model selection is based on your peak daily mortality load and typical carcass size. The key specs to match are burn rate (lbs/hr) and load capacity (lbs per cycle).
- Swine nursery & finisher sites: AIS 033–064 series
- Sow farms & larger swine: AIS 0132 and above
- Broiler & turkey houses: AIS 040 and 041
- Large commercial & disease events: AIS 1250–3860 Static Series
BioSec Agriculture works directly with producers to size the right unit — contact us with your species, barn count, and approximate daily mortality number.
Yes. As the authorized distributor in the Americas for AIS, BioSec Agriculture maintains a parts inventory for all 15 models in the US lineup and provides direct technical support for all US installations. All AIS Cyclone units are covered by a 3-year / 2,100-hour parts warranty. The Service & Parts Portal gives approved customers access to parts documentation, user guides, burner manuals, and an AI-powered troubleshooting assistant available 24/7.