New Spraying Product Release
NEW GENERATION TURBOMISER SPRAYING WITH SCRAM (SILVAN CENTRIFUGAL REMOTE AIR
MODULE)
Silvan Australia has just released the new generation of its market leading Turbomiser spraying
technology with specific application in vineyard operations.
Designated as the Turbo SCRAM (Silvan Centrifugal Remote Air Module)* the innovation combines
the unparalleled coverage and water savings of Silvan’s Turbomiser technology with the efficiency
and safety advantages of a cutting edge hydraulic drive fan system, to create the next generation in
ultra-efficient crop protection.
A key feature is the application of the 320mm diameter German made high performance hydraulic
drive centrifugal fans that are engineered to provide the high air velocity needed for optimum spray
coverage.
The fans also draw their air from a two metres high with one fan on each of the ‘wrap’ air tube of
the sprayer.
Key benefits are the even air distribution and the elimination of leaf blockages or fruit damage by a
sandblasting effect.
Each of the fans operate highly efficiently and at a low noise level and are powered by the hitch
mounted hydraulic power pack which can be disengaged during tank fills and spray agitation
increasing operator safety.
The hitch also allows for a tighter turning circle especially headland turns at the end of rows.
The specially designed Silvan ‘wrap’ tube assembly is supported by an anodised marine grade
aluminium exoskeleton with its proven wrap around profile designed to create air turbulence in the
vine canopy.
The multiple high velocity air streams also eliminate shadowing to achieve optimal spray coverage.
The Turbo SCRAM is an optional choice on Silvan 2,000, 3,500 and 4,000 litre tank capacity spray
units and can also be fitted to the Silvan G2E and G2 sprayers.
Other key features are a fully galvanised rectangular hollow section steel chassis frame and spray
boom assembly with a hydraulic opening and closing function plus rollers for easy row width
adjustment. The chassis is supported by a tandem axle suspension for a smooth ride.
In combination the Turbomiser technology that allows individual spray nozzle rate control with low
nozzle wear and with a narrow droplet spectrum. This enables target spraying to be achieved for
excellent coverage and more efficient use of spray chemicals.
Silvan Australia’s spraying specialist Gavin Wheatcroft says that the new Turbo SCRAM is the result
of extensive research and development conducted by the long established company together with
the ability to source the best available componentry to provide what growers want.
“In creating the Silvan Turbo SCRAM we have employed feedback from a number of Australia’s top
vineyard owners, managers and operators on the application features they are seeking.
“Everyone in the field is driven by input costs and in vineyard spraying operations the challenges
today are to apply spray chemicals to maximum benefit, to achieve the most effective penetration
into the vine canopy and to avoid downtime or reduced efficacy.
“I believe that the Silvan Turbo SCRAM is a new product innovation with significant application
potential to meet today’s demands of efficient and high quality grape production” Mr Wheatcroft
says.
For more technical information: see www.silvan.com.au email [email protected] or call 1300
SILVAN (1300 745 826) for full technical specifications.
* Patent pending