2022 Cadman Power Equipment Electrogator II Base

2022 Cadman Power Equipment Electrogator II

Let’s design a pivot center from scratch. It starts with Grade A materials that never need to be overbuilt and are engineered to withstand the stress and force exerted on them by the pivot system in all field conditions.

THE FLOTATION ADVANTAGE

The high-strength steel that goes into Electrogator II pivots and lateral move systems can be as much as 50% stronger than steel used in competing irrigation systems. The result is a high-strength structure weighing as much as 20% less.

A Reinke system eliminates three extra tons of soil-compacting weight (when compared to our competitors' machines).

Six thousand fewer pounds means considerably less stress and wear on the system's drivetrain and critical system components. Which means Reinke irrigation systems are more durable, have less downtime and need fewer repairs.

Features may include:

• A wider tower base for increased stability

• Absorbs more stress at the tower and does not transfer it directly to the water pipe

• Reduced component fatigue to maximize system life

• Less intrusive structure improves water application at the tower and causes less disturbance to taller crops

• Increased flotation for better performance

The more stress that’s diverted away from the water pipe, the better. That’s why we attach 3-inch diameter, galvanized stiffeners to the bottom of the trussing instead of directly to the water pipe. Stress is distributed more evenly to the entire span and, most importantly, pipe longevity gets a giant boost.

The most efficient place to rotate within a cylinder is directly in the center, which is exactly where we placed our hook-and-receiver joint. It enables maximum flexibility across challenging terrain. Even when the span needs to roll slightly, it won’t affect alignment. Plus, the internal joint allows the boot to flex without being excessively stretched, furthering longevity.

Does this system affect water flow? The answer is yes, a little. But according to a Clemson University study, it’s minimal. The competition also has additional friction loss due to invasive pipe features like T-gaskets, flow-drilled couplers and misshapen span water hose connections. Again, it’s superior engineering that creates yet another benefit to your operation.

Water application efficiency is a critical part of the irrigation system’s performance. Fluctuations in pressure loss during an irrigation cycle due to undulating terrain can cause underperformance in essential areas of the field. Reinke’s internal flex joint, known as the hook and receiver, is the most predictable high-performing flex joint in the industry, with minimal pressure loss variations no matter whether it is on level ground or the most challenging terrains.

Reinke’s pressure loss through the hook and receiver joint stays relatively the same, making all of the sprinkler package performance charts relevant all the time, no matter the terrain. You don’t have to take our word for it. Clemson University conducted a study that looked at several flex joints comparing pressure loss (water flow disruption). Pressure loss was measured per joint at differing gallons per minute (gpm) on a relatively level field versus a field with a 15-degree simulated slope. The test results tell the story.

The pressure through a Reinke’s hook and receiver flex joint was virtually the same on the level ground versus the 15-degree simulated slope making it the most predictable flex joint on the market today.