Farm Machinery & Plant Protection Equipments
Farm Machinery & Plant Protection Equipments
1.Battery operated Low Volume Sprayer 
| Function |
For spraying chemicals on crops like paddy, groundnut, pulses and vegetables. |
| Specification |
| Type |
Knapsack |
| Power requirement |
6 V rechargeable battery |
| Overall dimensions |
380 x 250 x 725 mm |
| Weight |
17 kg with pesticide |
| Capacity |
1.5 ha / day |
| Cost of the unit (approx) |
Rs. 2000/- |
| General Information |
- A 10 liter pesticide tank and a 6 volt rechargeable battery are mounted on a suitable frame which is carried on the back of the operator.
- The chemical is taken from the tank to the spinning disc fitted with the direct current micro motor.
- A cut-off valve is provided to regulate the flow.
- The pesticide application rate of the sprayer is 50 litres per hectare.
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| Salient features |
- This sprayer is suitable for any crop like paddy groundnut, pulses and vegetables.
- Repairs and maintenance problems are less.
- Reduced water requirement.
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2.Foot Wear Operated Sprayer
| Function |
For spraying chemicals on garden crops. |
| Specification |
| Type |
Knapsack |
| Power requirement |
Energized by the walking action |
| Weight |
10 kg with pesticide |
| Capacity |
0.2 ha / day |
| Cost of the unit (approx) |
Rs. 1000/- |
| General Information |
- The foot wear operated manual sprayer consists of two shoe assembly which encloses two small reciprocating pumps in each.
- The pumps are made up of aluminium and actuated by the walking action of the operator.
- The sprayer consists of chemical tank which is carried on the back of the operator and lance and nozzle assembly.
- The main advantage of the unit is that the operator need not do the energizing action of pumps as in conventional sprayer. His walking action itself will pressurize the fluid and a fine spray pattern is obtained.
- The drudgery and tiredness of operator is reduced to a great extend.
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| Salient features |
- No separate action is required by the operator except in guiding the nozzle.
- It is Eco friendly.
- Easy to maintain and repair
- Suitable for ULV and LV applications
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3.Power Tiller Operated Boom Sprayer
| Function |
For row crop spraying |
| Specification |
| Type |
Power tiller mounted |
| Power requirement |
8 to 10 hp power tiller |
| Overall dimensions |
1550 x 5000 x1550 mm |
| Weight |
12 kg |
| Capacity |
1 ha / hr |
| Cost of the unit (approx) |
Rs.35,000/- |
| General Information |
- A reciprocating pump (40 m x 25 mm) is mounted on the power tiller with the help of a stand . The drive is transmitted from the clutch pulley of the power tiller through ‘v’ belt.
- The spray boom with nozzles are carried by two persons with a “belly rest” and “neck belt” provisions for easy handling and spraying of chemicals on the crop foliage.
- A regulator valve with a by-pass line to the tank is also provided in the delivery line to control the excess pressure and discharge rate.
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| Salient features |
- Light in weight and easy handling.
- Results in 55 per cent saving in cost as compared to knapsack power sprayer.
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Farm Machinery & Plant Protection Equipments
4.Sprayer for Coconut Tree
| Function |
To spray chemicals in coconut trees and orchards |
| Specification |
| Type |
Mounted implement |
| Power requirement |
35 hp tractor |
| Overall dimensions |
65 x 65 x 1950 mm |
| Weight |
200 kg |
| Capacity |
35 trees per hour |
| Cost of the unit (approx) |
Rs. 45,000/- |
| General Information |
- The unit has a telescopic (62 and 37 mm ) G.I. pipes which can extend from 9 m to 14 m height by winding a cable.
- The telescopic G.I. pipes are mounted on a ‘L’ angle frame work hitched to the tractor through the three point linkage connection.
- At the base of the frame, a 200 lit capacity chemical tank is mounted.
- At the top of the 37 mm G.I. pipe, two spray guns with nozzles for cone or jet spray are hinged so that they can be moved up and down by ropes from the ground level.
- In addition the spray guns can be rotated about the vertical axis of the telescopic pipe arrangement.
- These features of the sprayer ensure that the entire canopy area of the tree is easily sprayed.
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| Salient features |
- The total height of spray is 55 feet.
- For easy transport, the unit can be kept in a horizontal position by folding the frame with telescopic pipes and the same can be erected vertically by winding a cable.
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5.Areca Sprayer
| Function |
To spray chemicals in Arecanut trees. |
| Specification |
| Type |
Manually operated and easily transportable |
| Power requirement |
A team of three persons |
| Overall dimensions |
600 x 600 x 1500 mm |
| Weight |
22 kg |
| Capacity |
20 trees per hour |
| Cost of the unit (approx) |
Rs. 15000/- |
| General Information |
- The sprayer has a telescopic aluminium boom which can extend from 8m to 16m height by winding a cable.
- The boom is mounted on a supporting frame.
- The entire boom can be rotated to spray in all directions around the boom.
- The nozzle can be angled up or down by a remotely actuated pneumatic actuator.
- The spray fluid is supplied from a rocker arm sprayer.
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| Salient features |
- Suitable for spraying trees upto a height of 18 meters.
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Farm Machinery & Plant Protection Equipments
6. Corcyra Moth Collector
| Function |
For mass production of biological control agents. |
| Specification |
| Type |
Vacuum cleaner principle |
| Power requirement |
1/4 hp motorized blower |
| Overall dimensions |
200 x 200 x 600 mm |
| Weight |
2 kg |
| Capacity |
4600 moths per hour |
| Cost of the unit (approx) |
Rs. 7,000/- |
| General Information |
- The device sucks the insects from the rearing trough, gently separates it from the air stream and collects it into a container.
- The main component of the unit is a cyclone separator.
- The top of the unit is provided with a shutter to regulate the vacuum created at the end of the suction tube.
- This ensures collection of the insects with minimum force.
- The bottom of the cyclone separator has a transparent jar in which the insects are collected.
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| Salient features |
- Used for collection of corcyra moth with minimum health hazard.
- Productivity is increased as collection time is reduced.
- Ensure collection of moth without damage.
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Farm Machinery & Plant Protection Equipments
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