FT-210 Flow Turbine Insert in Agriculture Sprayers
June 22, 2021
To grow the amount of food necessary to feed a growing population today's farmer has access to numerous pieces of equipment. This equipment is crucial for tending to the large acreage required to grow the substantial amounts of food necessary to meet global demand. Farm equipment may include harvesters, cutters and shredders, loaders, planting equipment, sprayers, and tillers, among others. Agriculture (ag) sprayers are one piece of equipment that farmers rely on to properly fertilize their crops. Ag sprayers must be precise, as spraying the crop with the incorrect amount can kill the plant, or applying too little spray may not provide the correct amount of nutrients needed for proper growth. In addition, fertilizers are a large expense for farmers, so there is no room for waste.
Challenge
Finding a reliable flow sensor that can withstand high vibration, inclement weather, and harsh chemicals, and still provide an accurate flow rate to the agricultural sprayer.
Most flow sensors cannot handle the corrosiveness of agricultural fertilizers, or if they can, are too costly to integrate. In addition, the sprayers are located on the boom of the farm equipment so light weight is an important factor.
Solution
Gems FT-210 Flow Turbine Insert
Gems FT-210 flow turbine insert is less than 2” long and less than .5” wide, ensuring it can fit within the smallest form factor. Its Nylon wetted material ensures high chemical compatibility with agricultural fertilizers. With a flow range of 0.1 liters per minute to 2.5 liters per minute, it can detect small amounts of flow. This is crucial for ag sprayers, as precision dosing is essential to achieving a high crop yield. Additionally, optimizing the amount of fertilizer helps farmers stay within their budget. The small size of the FT-210 flow turbine insert requires a low-weight sensor, which is ideal when placed on a large boom. The FT-210 inserts will be placed on each sprayer line so that the weight can accumulate.
An additional bonus - the FT-210 flow turbine insert has passed the rigorous testing standards of the largest agriculture OEM manufacturers and is the trusted choice for many.
If you are looking for a reliable and cost-effective flow sensor that your customers can count on, the FT-210 flow turbine insert is the solution.
Gems offers a wide variety of sensor solutions for other agricultural applications that you may be interested in.
Additional Sensor Options for Agriculture
- 1100 Series Pressure Sensor for Monitoring Sprayer Pressure
- PS61 Pressure Switch for Hydraulic Brake Pressure Monitoring
- RFO Rotor Flow Sensor for large flow Fertilizer Application Control