A high–capacity venturi unit that sucks pesticides out of induction hoppers at a rapid rate during chemical loading has been developed by Pentair to further improve the operator’s experience when filling large crop sprayers.
The Hypro Eductor, which will be launched in the Sprays & Sprayers section of the 2103 Cereals Event, is a one-piece polypropylene unit that connects to the underside of an induction hopper and is plumbed into a water supply running to and from the sprayer tank.
“The Hypro Eductor includes a very powerful venturi that creates a vacuum in the top inlet so that the contents of the induction bowl are positively sucked away into the sprayer,” Hypro product manager Roger James said. “It’s highly efficient, drawing material out of the hopper at 150 lit/min at less than 1 bar, a much lower pressure than similar units and one that puts less demand on sprayer plumbing.”
Unlike most similar devices, the Hypro unit also has the potential to reach 400 lit/min at 4-5 bar pressure, which will help reduce filling times on big sprayers, especially when emptying large pesticide containers.
The characteristics of the new Hypro Eductor make it an ideal match for a centrifugal pump that also delivers high flow at low pressure.
For more information visit: www.hypro-eu.com.
