Microband

The unique positive displacement metering system used in Microband granular applicators allow granules of different sizes and densities to be precisely and economically applied over a wide range of application rates. The universal system has been adapted to apply granular products on most types of planter, seeder and cultivator on crops ranging from potatoes to sugar beet.

The Microband applicator system uses single or multiples of our hopper assemblies to create applicators usually between 2 and 12 outlets. Microband uses gravity rather than a pneumatic fan to deliver the granules to their intended location. This reduces complexity and therefore cost, but also allows products to be applied where the air flow of a fan would cause problems, such as on a precision seed drill. View Brochure

Uses

Applicators are available with single or multiples of 35, 70, 100 or 150L hoppers. These hoppers are weather sealed and translucent, allowing hopper contents to be monitored quickly and easily. Closed transfer receivers are fitted to the hoppers lid, minimising operator exposure to chemical. Microband applicators can be fitted to wide range of implements and can apply multiple different products.

Products:

Granular Nematicides
Avadex
Slug Pellets
Small Seeds
Microgranular Fertilisers

Can be mounted to:

Potato planters
Rotavators
Bedtillers
Drills
Precision drills
Cultivators

Technical information

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Horstine Microband
Hopper Sizes	35, 70, 100, 150L and Transfer Hoppers (multiples of)
Mounting	Implement or 3 Point Linkage Mounted
Metering	Horstine Individual Metering
Product Delivery	Gravity Fed
Rate Control (Standard)	Landwheel Drive
Rate Control (Optional)	Horstine Wizard Auto Rate Control
Speed Sensor	ISO Speed Cable, GPS or Radar
Booms	Single bed
Distribution Outlets	Broadcast & Banding Options

Key Features

Individual Metering

Horstine’s precision metering system provides extremely accurate application, with each product outlet being fed by its own individual rotor. This system of metering guarantees application accuracy across the full width of the implement.

Simple Landwheel Drive

For fit and forget accuracy, Microband comes standard with a land wheel drive to ensure applications are correct regardless of forward speed. Once setup this system will continue to apply the correct rate with minimal input from the operator.

Auto Rate Control

The Horstine Wizard application controller can be fitted and is used to compensate for changes in forward speed. Wizard also allows the application rate to be changed quickly, while providing area monitoring and machine monitoring. (Variable Rate option available).

Pneumatic Delivery

Microband uses gravity rather than a pneumatic fan to deliver the granules to their intended location. This reduces complexity and therefore cost, but also allows products to be applied where the air flow of a fan would cause problems, such as on a precision seed drill.