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T-L Pivots
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Irrigation for all of your T-L Pivot needs!
T-L’s hydrostatic drive offers many features
not available on electric pivots. Unlike the stop-and-go action of electric
models, each tower on a T-L system moves continuously. This is especially
beneficial on low-pressure systems where uniform water application is
critical for irrigation-applied fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides.
Chances of a T-L tower getting stuck are reduced because of the improved
traction that continuous movement provides on wet, rough terrain. A
constant, smooth rate of travel also reduces wear on all drive components,
while eliminating the wasteful power surge required to get a stopped tower
moving again.
There is no wasted horsepower with a T-L because the power required to
run the pump varies directly with the rotation time of the pivot. All T-L
Irrigation Systems utilize non-toxic Hydroclear™
hydraulic fluid with an additive package specially designed to provide
superior wear protection. The filtered hydraulic system assures long life.
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 T-L
offers the
two most efficient drive systems available.
Choose
from two types of hydrostatic drives: worm gear or planetary. Both offer
continuous movement and have no exposed, moving parts.
T-L planetary and
worm gears are totally enclosed and they are coupled directly to the
hydraulic motor, eliminating a center drive gear. Conventional U-joints and
other exposed moving parts are not part of the T-L design. Motor and gear
drives are easily accessible in the event service is ever required.
 T-L
System Structures are
the best in the industry:
- Tower Structure
T-L
towers feature a heavy-duty pipe base and four vertical angle iron tower
supports as a welded and dip-galvanized structure. Heavy-duty tower braces
provide additional stability necessary for rugged terrain and furrowed
conditions.
- Double Bolt Connection
Heavy-duty galvanized rods with truss tabs notched before welding allow for
uniform stress on the truss rod connection. One bolt could hold the
connection, but T-L uses two grade 5 bolts to reduce the shearing force on
each bolt. It is another feature that keeps a T-L running trouble free …
longer.
- T-L Flex Joints
The
T-L system features an extra tough external flex-joint, designed to
withstand uneven and rolling terrain. The external flex-joint design assures
a full flow of water with minimum pressure loss and turbulence.
- T-L’s own Hot Dip Galvanizing Treatment
We
begin with heavy-duty steel mainline pipe, truss rods and tower structures.
All are galvanized in T-L’s own modern facility to ensure uniform quality.
The hot-dip galvanization process chemically seals the steel components. Our
heavy-gauge mainline pipe is rolled into varying diameters for maximum
water-flow, minimized friction loss and reduced pumping costs. Automatic
drains at every tower empty the system after each use.
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Management Systems
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Manual Speed and Direction
Control
You
can control your rotational speed and direction with two simple hydraulic
valves. With years of field-proven operation, the Manual Speed and Direction
Control option is the industry’s simplest, most reliable management tool.
- T-L Precision
Point Control II
Features independent forward, reverse, and auxiliary speed setting by field
position from the control panel. The pivot can also be stopped or reversed
at predetermined positions. System speed information is shown for precise
water application and there is a large backlit screen for easy viewing. This
control has the major features of the TLC Pivot Manager without the
complexity of computer programming.
- T-L Point Control
You can control pivot speed and direction from the pivot point or remote
locations other than the end tower.
- TLC Pivot Manager
The
next generation of computerized pivot management from T-L. Reports
operational performance, controls multiple system outputs, provides
readings for water and hydraulic pressures, monitors speed, sets a
watering schedule and more.
- T-L Remote
Monitor
Can be
utilized on all T-L management systems. Communication can be designed with a
cellular or radio connection to fit your specific requirements.
 Alignment Control System
T-L
systems maintain alignment through the use of a simple hydraulic spool
valve. The alignment system moves the spool valve, metering the required
hydraulic fluid flow for each tower maintaining continuous movement and
alignment with the end tower. This simple hydrostatic control is vastly
superior to the start-stop microswitch design used with single-speed
electric motor drives. Maintenance free, the valve spool is made of
corrosion-resistant stainless steel. If a tower gets stuck or seriously
misaligned, the valve will bypass hydraulic fluid through a return line to
the pump, stopping the system and preventing major damage. Sensors shut down
watering simultaneously with the system. |
