TheMAFEXSilage fine spray unit is basedonULV(Ultra LowVolume) technology, through which the required output volume can be significantly reduced. The low-maintenance hose pump and enhanced rotary nozzle ensure an optimal distribution of active agent with uniformdroplet size. Depending on the type of chopper, unit mounting options are very flexible. Stationary installations on conveyor systems, for example, are also possible.
- Optimisation of the silage process
- Minimum application volumes
- Optimal distribution of active agent
- Flexible mounting
Fine Spray Unit MAFEX-Silage
Capacity uptomaximum500 t/hr Connection to the on-board power supplywith a RG90 plug or a plug for the SW20 cigarette lighter.
| NOZZLE UNIT MAFEX rotary nozzlewith
protective tubing
Mounting adapter (depictedwith
adapter for Claas choppers; adapters
for other choppers available)
Droplet size approx. 40micron |
 | CONTROL UNIT: • Large display
• Dust andwater repellent
membrane keypad
• Fully automatic systempriming
• Volume adjustment
• Nozzlemonitoring
• Flowrate controller
• Alarmfunction |
 | PUMP UNIT: a) Low-maintenance
hose pump
b) Housingwith
electricmotor
c) Automatic scavenge pump
with tank
d) 10 litre ( 2.642 US gallons)
tank for silage support agent
e) Pumpunit bracket made of
stainless steel |
Workingmethod of the MAFEXprocess
In order to achieve optimal effectiveness of the silage support agent, even distribution is essential. For this, the volume of chemical agent must be distributed in a multiple of uniformly sizeddroplets. On theMAFEXunit, this is accomplishedbymeans of centrifugal force using a specially developed rotation disc that generates approx. 30million droplets from1ml ( 0.038 US fl. oz.) of liquid in a uniformsize of approx. 40micron. Automaticprimingof the system, meaninga check of all functions and the conveyance of liquid up to the flow rate controller prior to the start of silage support agent application, is made possible by a modern control unit. Desired volumes can be set directly on the control unit. During operation, nozzle function and chemical agent flow rate are monitored and an alarm function is triggered in the event of amalfunction.
Assembly
Nozzles are installed in protective tubing at an appropriate location with an adapter suited to the chopper. The nozzle cannot clog thanks to its special design and installation angle. On John Deere choppers installation by the accelerator, for example, takes place so that plant parts are evenly covered by the droplets as they are discharged. On the other hand and depending on the year of manufacture, nozzles on New Holland choppers are installed near the feed rollers or, likewise, by the accelerator. As a rule, installation is possible on any chopper (e.g. Claas, Krone, etc.) .