Seed Treater Metering Options
If you’re using multiple treatments, need to increase capacity or are looking for a more automated process, it’s time to upgrade to a drum treater.
No matter which treater you go with, there are several ways to meter seed. Learn which is most accurate and which is best for different-sized operations.
Seed Metering Wheel
The seed metering wheel is designed to simplify calibration and improve accuracy. Roughly 90% of the seed treating industry uses the seed wheel. How does it work? A rotating wheel, driven by a variable speed motor, consists of 8 identical pockets approximately 4 inches deep. As the wheel rotates, it captures precisely the same amount of seed into each pocket. The wheel constantly rotates, dispensing seed directly into the treatment chamber for a continuous flow.
It’s simple, reliable, and works for most applications and the majority of low-to-mid-range operations.
Loss in Weight
The loss-in-weight system allows for versatility and accuracy in a compact design. It streamlines several steps, improving the footprint of the overall system. Plus, it adjusts to the actual weight during each run.
It’s designed to weigh seed and create a perfect symmetrical seed curtain—no matter what speed you’re treating at. This system also eliminates the need for in-feed conveyors, saving you time and money.
Weigh Belt
The weigh belt is the most accurate metering option, and generally used in high-capacity or commercial facilities. The weigh belt solution was designed to allow for a more compact footprint in tight spaces. It offers precise measurement of seed as it goes into the treater. The new single motor design allows for easy maintenance. Weigh belt technology is also ideal for operations treating multiple seed types, including smaller seed sizes.
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