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Microband - Granular Chemical Applicators
The unique positive displacement metering system used in Microband granular applicators allow granules of different sizes and densities to be precisely and economically applied over a wide range of application rates. The universal system has been adapted to apply granular products on most types of planter, seeder and cultivator on crops ranging from potatoes to sugar beet.
The Microband applicator system uses single or multiples of our hopper assemblies to create applicators usually between 2 and 12 outlets. Microband uses gravity rather than a pneumatic fan to deliver the granules to their intended location. This reduces complexity and therefore cost, but also allows products to be applied where the air flow of a fan would cause problems, such as on a precision seed drill.
Applicators are available with single or multiples of 35, 70, 100 or 150L hoppers. These hoppers are weather sealed and translucent, allowing hopper contents to be monitored quickly and easily. Closed transfer receivers are fitted to the hoppers lid, minimising operator exposure to chemical. Microband applicators can be fitted to wide range of implements and can apply multiple different products.
Products:
- Granular Nematicides
- Avadex
- Slug Pellets
- Small Seeds
- Microgranular Fertilisers
Can be mounted to:
- Potato planters
- Rotavators
- Bedtillers
- Drills
- Precision drills
- Cultivators
- Hopper Sizes 35, 70, 100, 150L and Transfer Hoppers (multiples of)
- Mounting Implement or 3 Point Linkage Mounted
- Metering Horstine Individual Metering
- Product Delivery Gravity Fed
- Rate Control (Standard) Landwheel Drive
- Rate Control (Optional) Horstine Wizard Auto Rate Control
- Speed Sensor ISO Speed Cable, GPS or Radar
- Booms Single bed
- Distribution Outlets Broadcast & Banding Options
Individual Metering
Horstine`s precision metering system provides extremely accurate application, with each product outlet being fed by its own individual rotor. This system of metering guarantees application accuracy across the full width of the implement.
Easy Setup & Calibration
Calibration of the AirStream is quick and simple. Remove the calibration cover, press the prime button until a quantity of fertiliser is collected in the tray (provided). Weigh the fertiliser an input this figure into the rate controller and calibration is complete.
Auto Rate Contro
The Horstine Wizard application controller comes fitted as standard and is used to compensate for changes in forward speed. Wizard also allows he application rate to be changed quickly, adjusting fertiliser rates to suit soil conditions (Variable Rate option available).
Pneumatic Delivery
AirStream uses a high capacity hydraulically driven fan to deliver fertiliser to the outlet, from low rates for inter row banding up to the high application rates required during placement on modern belt driven potato planters.