Geospread

#Test centre

Fertiliser test centre Kubota Spreader Competence Centre The Kubota disc spreaders are known worldwide for their reliability, ease of operation and outstanding precision in all conditions. A fertiliser spreader can only be set accurately for rate and overlap using the settings provided by the manufacturer. The Spreader Competence Centre is using the most modern technology available in hard and software, allowing the measurement of complete overlap patterns in 3D. Instead of only measuring the spreading pattern in one line corresponding to the working width, this technology creates a full pattern showing a complete 3D spreading profile of the fertiliser. To suit customer requirements The 3D spread pattern is achieved using a spreader which is mounted on the test rig which rotates the machine through 280°. Continuous measurement at a frequency of 5 HZ over the 80 collecting trays, which are all individually equipped with weigh cells, provide the ultimate in testing accuracy. A single test run provides more than 30,000 measurements! The result is a very precise spread pattern analysis with a high degree of predictability for setting changes to suit different widths and application rates. This allows, faster testing of the various types of fertiliser, but at the same time results in using less fertiliser and improved quality for better protection of our environment. The 60m long test hall, with under-floor heating, maintains the humidity at 60 % which allows testing throughout the year; and can accommodate testing of spreading working widths above 54 metres. Improved crop quality on headlands Also the GEOPOINT ® of the spreaders is measured in the competence centre. A 3D cone shaped spreading pattern is produced and the centre of this spreading pattern of this cone is used as GEOPOINT ® .

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