1-2012 NEWSLETTER ROTATOR ® TECHNOLOGY: Center Pivot Tree & Vine Solid Set Wheel Line High Volume AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL GREEN INDUSTRY SPRINKLER TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FUTURE Our greatest challenge is to satisfy an increasing demand for more food and fiber while simultaneously protecting the world’s precious natural resources. Innovative products and solutions from Nelson Irrigation Corporation are helping to meet this demand. With state-of-the-art technology and expertise, Nelson engineers are continually developing and fundamentally improving irrigation technology. You can depend on breakthroughs from Nelson — like Rotator ® Sprinkler Technology — to achieve greater water and energy savings in all sectors of agriculture and industrial applications. Designed and Made in Walla Walla, Washington, USA. www.nelsonirrigation.com
Transcript
1-2012 N E W S L E T T E RRotatoR® technology:
center Pivottree & Vine
Solid SetWheel line
high Volume
AGRICULTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL
GREEN INDUSTRY
SPRINKLERTECHNOLOGYFOR THE FUTURE
Our greatest challenge is to satisfy an increasing demand for more food and fiber while simultaneously protecting the world’s precious natural resources. Innovative products and solutions from Nelson Irrigation Corporation are helping to meet this demand. With state-of-the-art technology and expertise, Nelson engineers are continually developing and fundamentally improving irrigation technology.
You can depend on breakthroughs from Nelson — like Rotator® Sprinkler Technology — to achieve greater water and energy savings in all sectors of agriculture and industrial applications.
Designed and Made in Walla Walla, Washington, USA. www.nelsonirrigation.com
Celebrating 25 Years of Rotator® Sprinkler Technology
George Sesser (above, left) and Bart Nelson (right) show the evolution of Rotator® sprinklers.
Larry P. Meyer’s original sketch (at right) of a Rotator sprinkler dated January 18, 1980. Larry P. Meyer, Barton R. Nelson and George L. Sesser are all named on the original patent, which was issued on April 28, 1987.
George Sesser was recently honored as the 2011 recipient of the Irrigation Association’s Industry Achievement Award. George has contributed to more than 20 patents at Nelson and is considered one of the fathers of Rotator® Technology.
Nelson’s Rotator® Sprinkler Technology celebrates 25 years – SAVING WATER, SAVING ENERGY AND DOING A BETTER JOB OF IRRIGATING.
the evolution continues
1-2012N E W S L E T T E R
3nelsonirrigation.com
Rotator Early YearsFollowing R & D and field testing during the 1986 growing season, the R20 Rotator® and R30 Rotator® were conceived and developed together for the orchard and pivot markets, respectively, and released in 1987. Customized stream heights, droplet configurations and uniformity make the Rotator the perfect platform for precision sprinkler irrigation.
The simplicity of the Rotator mechanism – with only one moving part and no seals or bearings exposed directly to water pressure or water quality – has stood the test of time with unsurpassed reliability. And as a result of Nelson engineers’ improvements to the original technology, Rotator® sprinklers are now used around the world in all segments of irrigated agriculture.
ThE IdEal SpRInklER TEChnologY foR ThE fuTuREnelson engineers have made an impressive number of advancements to the original Rotator in the 25 years since its inception. Expansion of the product across all segments of the industry has led to water savings and improved irrigation worldwide. nelson’s numerous patents and pending patents provide benefits such as:
• Improved real-world uniformity.• Greater throw distance.• Lower application rates.• No riser vibration.• No splash down.• Targeted watering.• Operation in freezing conditions.• Quick-change nozzle systems.• Modularity.• And more to come!
For 25 years, Nelson’s Pivot Rotator sprinkler packages have been providing exceptional performance and reliability on mechanical move irrigation systems. Rotating streams offer powerful advantages because of their exceptional uniformity, excellent wind resistance and superior results in getting water into the ground.
Nelson engineers have consistently refined and improved throw distance and uniformity characteristics in real world conditions. In addition, with numerous advances in engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance – the Nelson Pivot Rotator not only throws further at lower pressures, but it lasts longer than ever before.
THE IDEAL SPRINKLER FOR MECHANIZED IRRIGATIONGreater Sprinkler Overlap = High In-Field Uniformity
Longer Soak Time = Better Water InfiltrationLower Application Rates = Reduced Runoff & Erosion
PATENTED
PLUG-RESISTANT
INLET
Download a free QR Code Reader on your smart phone and scan this code to watch video or go to: www.youtube.com/pivotirrigation
3TN NOZZLEThe foundation of all Nelson3000 Series Pivot Products
15+ Years Field-Proven
1-2012N E W S L E T T E R
5nelsonirrigation.com
Advanced Design for Mounting Up Top or On Any Drop
Throw Diameter72 ft. @ 9ft. UP TOP OR ON ANY DROP
Specifically engineered and finely-tuned rotating plates create the proper balance of droplet sizes and multi-stream trajectories.
low pressure Rotator (a3000) up Top
part Circle for dry Wheel Tracks or End of System
3TN NOZZLEThe foundation of all Nelson3000 Series Pivot Products
Under-tree irrigation and environmental control of tree fruit, vine and tree nut crops with lower trajectory plates. Overhead irrigation, cooling and environmental control in tree, vine, small fruit and nursery crops.
System types include: solid set using either PVC pipe or polyethylene pipe laterals; and portable pipes, including aluminum, polyethylene and PVC.
Overhead irrigation, cooling and environmental control for nursery crops, tree, vine, small fruit and berry crops. Revegetation, mining and other specialty uses. System types include: portable pipe, such as aluminum, polyethylene, and PVC; side roll; and permanent, solid set systems.
FLO
WT
HR
OW
TR
AJ.
AP
PLI
CAT
OIN
1-2012N E W S L E T T E R
7nelsonirrigation.com
With lower precipitation rates and high uniformity at low pressure, Nelson’s first R20 Rotator sprinklers were a major improvement for orchardists 25 years ago. Today, the Nelson Rotator family of sprinklers offers the most complete solution for Tree & Vine irrigation and Environmental Control.
Tree & Vine Irrigation
Solid Set & Wheel line Irrigation
THE ROTATOR OL’ BRASS HEADOL’ BRASS HEAD
Nelson Irrigation Corporation built its reputation by designing and manufacturing the highest quality sprinklers available and then providing them at an unparalleled value. Out of the original Rotator concept, Nelson created innovations like the R2000WF Windfighter and 3⁄4” R33 Rotator sprinklers. For Solid Set and Portable Move, these sprinklers set a new standard in performance and value.
Rotator has no drive arm or
bearing exposed to water quality.
- Don Dyck Illustration
Rotator has no “splash down” for better seed germination.
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our much-anticipated, new website in 2012. New features include a 3000 Series Pivot Plate Selector Tool, a Big Gun Selector Tool, application and crop specific pages, along with a collection of helpful video resources. Please give us feedback! We will be continually revising this platform to provide you the best customer service available.
