Air Blast Sprayer Line- Brochure

R E A R S Pak-BlastThe plumbing of the Pak-blast was designed for ease of operation and maintenance. All sprayer functions are controlled from the seat of the tractor by a remote handset: manual, hydraulic, or electric. Left and right manifolds are controlled independently.The pumping system can be quickly isolated and flushed between applica-tions- and quickly drained for winter storage. The tank, tank components, mechanical agitation system, suction plumbing, fan housing, and manifolds are all constructed of stainless steel: Cleaning is a snap.electric &hydraulicoptionsspray valveeither electric or hydraulic...to electric handset or hydraulic remotesb.c.Unit durability is designed into the structure of the Pak-Blast: the frame is integrated with the heavy gauge stainless steel tank and fan housing for maximum structural integrity. This frame system, originally available as a crawler kit, is standard.left manifoldright manifoldpiston actuateddiaphragm pumpsuction strainerhandgun linetank returnpressuregauge/relief valvemanual remotecontrolbelly mountlast dropsuction platea.a. 150 gallon unit with 28” fan.b. 100 gallon unit with 24” fan.c. 50 gallon unit with 24” fanManual remote handset with pressure adjustmentHydraulic spray valveGrape scoop option, 150 gallon unithw lweightemptyminimumhorsepowerfor fan operationvolumegallons5075100 100 NARROW15035”42”42”38”50”43”45”45”48”46”43”52”54”57”60”400 lbs.780 lbs.830 lbs.830 lbs.900 lbs.row crop volutetrellis fan housing with grape scoopssplit manifolds for steep terrace14” scoop, left; 7” , rightAlternate left/right hillside sprayingor switch to flat-land applicationorchard voluterears manufacturing company. eugene. oregon.The Pak-Blast has a selection of aluminum alloy axial flow fans– 24”-28” diameter. The fan is fitted to the fan housing to produce optimal performance. All fans have variable pitch.This chart, right, illustrates a general rule-of-thumb-starting-point for selecting the right fan size for your available tractor horse-power... but this chart does not consider your application needs. Rears offers a choice of fan styles to match your crop, ground speed, and planting density. Your Rears dealer can help find a match for your operation.The Pak-Blast is an adaptation of Rears’ airblast design and build quality for 3-point mount applications. By carving a mechanical compartment into the tank volume, Rears has successfully shifted the center of gravity toward the tractor lift arms: this is a performance tool that can be matched to even the most compact orchard tractor.The standard pump, an Annovi Reverberi piston actuated diaphrapm pump, deliv-ers 550psi/11gpm as installed. Other pumps are available to match your ap-plication.Many of Rears’ air accessories are avail-able for the Pak-Blast, illustrated in the column, right.If you need help with any Rears agricultural product, or have an application question, one of our dealers will be happy to help. We have collected a nation-wide network of the most helpful and outgoing agricultural professionals in the business who want nothing but to help you do your job more easily. If you don’t have a dealer in your area, call our offices in Oregon:1 800 547 8925Our promotionals are printed on recycled paper. Please keep this circle going. Recycle this sheet.Litho USA24”/75gal24”/75gal28352416fan size/tank volume28”/100gal24”/50gal–for 150gal unit, a heavier tractor will be required. weightfull water797 lbs.1376 lbs.1625 lbs.1625 lbs.2092 lbs.cg10”16”18”18”18”cg measures the distance from the 3-point mount pin to the center of gravity of the unit when full of water.whlcgThe Pak-Blast was designed to bring the benefits of a Rears machine to high density plantings and to efficiently use the available horsepower of modern compact tractors.For crawlers and applications where uneven ground causes rocking action, wheels can dampen the effect.100 gal, 24” fan, trellis fan housing, wheels