2012 Agricultural & Professional Sprayer Book - PBM Supply & Mfg.

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Item Abbreviation Standards:
International abbreviations have
been applied to this catalog.
AMP = unit of measurement used in
expressing the rate of
electrical current flow in a
circuit.
tq = torque (replacement for hp)
hp = horse power
cc = cubic centimeters
cm = centimeter measurement unit
(F) = Female
gpm, GPM = gallons per minute
ID = interior diameter
(M) = Male
max = maximum
min = minimum
mm = millimeter measurement unit
MPH = miles per hour
OZ / MIN = ounces per minute
PSI = pounds per square inch
PTO = power take-off
RPM = rotations per minute
v = volt
Standard Conversion Factors:
International applications have been
applied to this catalog.
One Acre = 43,560 square feet =
1.405 Hectares = 43.56 1,000ft 2
blocks.
One Hectare = 2.471 acres
One Gallon Per Acre = 2.9 fluid
ounces per 1,000ft 2 or 9.35 Liters per
Hectar
One Mile = 5,280 feet = 1610 meters
= 1.61 kilometers
One Gallon = 128 fluid ounces = 8
pints = 4 quarts = 3.79 Liters
One Pound per Square inch = 0.069
BAR = 6.896 Kilopascal
One Mile per Hour = 1.609 Kilometers
per Hour
Some Questions you need to have answers to...
To give you the best possible service, PBM Supply & Mfg., Inc will need
your answers to a few questions listed here. For example: What type of
ground will be sprayed? What type of spray will be applied? How many
acres will be covered? How much has been budgeted for spray
equipment?
Tank Size
Use a spray rate per acre (in gallons) multiplied by the number of sprayed
acres to determine your tank size. Do you have any limitations on the tank
or sprayer dimensions? Will ground compaction (or anything else) limit the
weight of your sprayer? A Gentle Caution... Tank size does not indicate the
quantity of liquid which may be safely carried. Before filling, consult the
vehicle’s owner manual or vehicle manufacturer to determine maximum
vehicle weight capacity. The maximum quantity of material your sprayer
can handle safely, will be affected by conditions such as the weight of the
liquid being used. Other factors, such as a level or sloping ground surface,
can affect the stability of the vehicle. DO NOT fill the tank beyond the
maximum weight capacity of the vehicle under your operating conditions.
Overfilling may result in loss of control or rollover causing serious injury or
death.
Pump and Power
Use the number of spray nozzles multiplied by the gallons per
minute per nozzle to determine your necessary pump volume. What spray
material(s) will you apply? Are you spraying any chemicals which require
specific pump compatibility? What power source will be used: electric;
power take-off; gas engine or hydraulic system?
Boom Type & Length
What type of crop are you spraying? What are your tree or row spacings?
Are you strip spraying, solid spraying, or both? How many gallons per
sprayed acre do you want to apply?
Manifold Specifications
How many boom sections will you need to control? Remember to allow
one valve for gun control if applicable. Will you use manual or electric
control? Where will you mount the controls? What type of construction stands up
best for your application?
Using a Spray Gun?
Need a spray gun for your application? What type of spraying will the gun be
used for: tree or weed spraying, long or short distance, high or low pressure?
Need a heavy duty gun or a lightweight gun? How many feet of spray hose
will you need?
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