Hanson Companies
The Most Reliable Super-Insulated Precast Concrete Livestock Waterers in North America
Built to last. Engineered for efficiency. Trusted on operations that demand zero downtime.
Why don’t you see plastic feed bunks and feed storage?
Why Cancrete
Proven Durability That Outlasts Everything Else
Cancrete Waterers are cast from high-strength, air-entrained concrete engineered to withstand decades of hard use, harsh winters, and constant livestock pressure.
All metal components are constructed from stainless steel, paired with durable PVC Kerick Valves for reliable, consistent performance. With no lightweight plastic parts to break or get pushed off, Cancrete Waterers are built to stay put and keep working.
It’s a waterer you can count on, season after season.
Built for durability and herd health, Cancrete Waterers use heavy-gauge stainless steel on the valve cover, service door, ball float, and all hardware. Behind the stainless steel access panels, rotomolded insulated inserts add another layer of protection against the elements.
Each unit features the largest cleanouts in the industry, making routine cleaning fast and thorough, because clean water matters for your herd. Smooth interior surfaces with no sharp corners help prevent buildup, while epoxy-coated concrete provides superior resistance to sodium, manure, acids, and silage.
Thanks to the thermal mass of insulated concrete, Cancrete Waterers outperform plastic and metal fountains by maintaining more consistent water temperatures in all conditions.
Most extension agencies and research agree:
Drinking water should be kept around 40-50°F year-round for optimal cattle performance.
Because of the thermal mass of concrete, Cancrete waterers naturally hold water in this ideal range longer than plastic units, especially during extreme temperatures.
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Engineered for Every Operation
From cow-calf to backgrounding, feedyards to dairy barns, and everything in between, each Cancrete model is built for frost protection, dependable flow, and minimal maintenance.
Operators choose Cancrete because it just works.
Energy-Efficient Winter Performance
Founded in Alberta, Canada in 1990, Cancrete was built where winter conditions are unforgiving.
With deep frost-free designs, insulated housings, and low-watt, thermostatically controlled heat elements, Cancrete waterers deliver open water all winter while keeping electric bills low.
Cancrete livestock waterers are also commonly referred to as concrete tanks, blue waterers, fountains, constant-flow tanks, automatic waterers, bowls, and cattle waterers.
Key Features
Precast Concrete Construction
Unmatched strength and long-term durability
Heavy-Gauge Stainless Steel Components
Valve covers, service doors, ball floats, and all hardware
Frost-Proof Designs
Reliable performance in extreme cold
Large, Easy-Access Service Areas
Simple maintenance with no wasted time
High-Efficiency Heat Options
Designed to minimize energy costs
Field-Proven Hardware
Stainless hinges, adjustable valves, and easy-to-clean drink openings
Fast Installation
Designed for quick hookups and minimal sitework
EasyPad Compatible
Portable precast concrete base usable with any waterer and resettable if ground is undermined
Made in the USA
Proven in Canada and Alaska, built for North American livestock conditions
End-Fill & Center-Fill
Electric Heat & Continuous Flow
Energy-Free Options
Why Concrete Beats Plastic
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Strength
Concrete doesn’t flex, crack, or get pushed off pads -
Longevity
20+ years of proven performance -
Thermal Mass
Naturally insulates water and keeps it in the ideal temperature range -
Low Maintenance
Withstands cattle pressure and daily impacts
When reliability matters, livestock operations choose concrete every time.
Trusted by Producers Across North America
Thousands of ranchers, feeders, and dairies rely on Cancrete every day because their animals deserve clean, constant water and their operation deserves equipment that won’t fail.
See why Cancrete is the standard in precast waterers.
Advantages of the EasyPad
Eliminates last-minute installation issues such as frozen ground – Perfect when winter catches you off guard.
Eliminates paying extra for short loads of concrete.
Eliminates concerns about ground settling and pad undermining in future years – Simply lift the waterer and pad, fix and pack the ground, and reset.
Eliminates the need to buy forming materials, steel, and labor during short summer construction seasons.
Design & Construction Features
Poured-in inserts and bottom stand-offs allow lifting with a front-end loader, pallet forks, or bale forks (when spacing allows).
Built to withstand Cancrete’s heaviest waterers and livestock loads using the same 8,000 PSI concrete as Cancrete waterers.
Fully steel-reinforced to handle freeze-thaw cycles.
No corners to break off under livestock pressure.
Rough surface with a 14-inch center hole to accommodate any riser pipe size.
About Us
Cancrete Waterers is proudly owned by the Hanson Companies, a leader in precast concrete for over a century.
Our mission is simple: build livestock waterers that help producers run more efficient, more resilient operations.
Built with pride.
Built to last.
Built for livestock.