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As bulk fertiliser importers we at Thomas Bell & Sons Ltd provide various types of services.
- We operate in bulk delivery and spreading which can save you a lot of time and money.
- We do soil testing to ensure accurate PK and trace elements applications.
- We also offer a Spreader Calibration Service
Spreader Calibration by SCS
Tray testing and calibration is the only way to ensure accurate application whether the machinery is old or new. Two items must be considered when calibrating a spreader. The first is the distribution pattern of the spreader. That is, the pattern the product makes as it strikes the ground after being thrown out by the spreader's impeller. There are many factors that affect the distribution pattern of a rotary spreader and some of them relate directly to the product. For this reason, we recommend that the spreader be calibrated separately for every product to be applied.
Spreader calibration should be checked at least once a month, or more often when the spreader is used frequently.
The second item is the product application rate, which is the amount of product applied per thousand square feet. This is important because over-application can be costly and may cause plant injury, while under-application will reduce the effectiveness of the product. |
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