Simba X-Press - Disc Units

X-Press
Operating Instructions
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4.2 Disc Units
The X-Press features two rows of discs
which chop and mix the crop residue. A
discspacingof250mmensuresanetilth
andbeingarrangedinasymmetricalformat
around the centre line of the machine,
crabbingiseliminated,leavingthemachine
topullstraightmakingthemostefcientuse
ofthepoweravailable.
ThediscsttedtotheX-Pressare500mm
indiameter(20”)and6mmthick.Theyare
manufactured from heat treated chrome
boron steel whichensures excellent wear
resistanceandenhancedworkinglife.
EachdiscismountedonaPro-Activesprung
leaf linked to a track rod system. Gang
anglescanbevariedwitheaseandaccuracy
usingagraduatedadjuster.
Fig. 4.02: Disc Frame
Adjustable angling of the discs (between
10°-25°) ensures penetration and stubble
mixingareachievedinonepass.Working
depth can be varied simply via shimmed
adjusters. All this is achieved without
compromisetoconsolidation.
Alevel,evenlycultivatednishismaintained
by adjusting the balance of soil throw
betweenthefrontandreardisc.
4.Adjustment/Operation
Sprung Pro-Active leaves offer protection
againstdamageaswellasofferingadegree
ofcontourfollowingastheyexupanddown
inwork.
The centre disc unit can be adjusted
independently of all other disc units to
ensure a level nish across the machine
width.