Category: Exhibitions

Micron Group, manufacturers of precision spraying equipment, have announced their inaugural attendance at APF, UK’s leading forestry and arboricultural event which takes place on 18th – 20th September 2014 at Ragley Estate, Warwickshire. Micron plan to showcase a whole host of sprayers and applicators on their stand D6A including the Varidome band sprayer for weed control in tree nurseries, the Enviro range of shielded spraying equipment for arboriculture and amenity and the WeedSwiper device for bracken control.

Suitable for use in tree nurseries and ornamental crops, Micron Varidome has been specifically designed to safely eliminate weeds growing in between the rows of plants. Capable of treating from 3 to 12 metre maximum working widths, the sprayer toolbar is fitted with a number of fully shielded ground-following spray nozzles which can virtually eliminate spray drift. For this reason, non-selective sprays can be used under the hoods which in turn can significantly reduce herbicide costs.  Each sprayer is custom built to suit the required row spacing; a choice of carriages and wheels is available to best match the terrain. Varidome can also be fitted with a second spray line for delivery of selective herbicides, insecticides, fungicides or foliar feeds directly over the row.

Tree nursery growers and amenity professionals will also be able to find out more about the Micron Enviro series of shielded sprayers. Supplied in a choice of HiFlo or CDA spray systems, the circular Undavina and Spraydome models on display incorporate a spring loaded breakaway arm that allows users to spray right up to the base of the trees, plant pots or street furniture, whereas the rectangular Spraymiser model is ideally suited for centre row weed control and amenity applications.

In addition, Micron will be exhibiting its highly popular bracken control solution – the Weedswiper, a non-drip chemical weed wiper. The device features specially engineered material pads which transfer the herbicide onto the bracken strands by direct contact. Weedswiper has built-in sensors and a Hydrostat control system to regulate the product flow to the pads.  Available in 2, 3 and 6 metre working widths, the wiper is operated off a 12 volt power supply and can be tractor or trailer mounted for towing behind an ATV or UTV.

In addition to the company’s vehicle-mounted machinery, visitors will able to see a wide range of back-mounted and hand-held equipment. The models on display will include Micron AU8000 mistblower for tree spraying and foliar applications, Herbidome 600 – a shielded CDA sprayer for weed control in Christmas trees – and AccuDos and AutoDos metered-dose applicators for spot treating trees, plant nurseries and bracken.

One of UK’s leading manufacturers of specialist spraying equipment, Micron Group, has presented its latest innovations at this year’s Lamma event. The company used its stand to launch the Generation II Micron Dual Tank and the new design 100 litre Tank System.
The newly updated Micron Dual Tank included a number of new features to award the system with improved stability, ease of use and added protection. The manufacturer has moved all operator controls to the front of the unit to make it even more user friendly, relocated induction hoppers to the sides which subsequently made the unit 300mm shorter and repositioned the pumps to the rear of the unit to improve stability and reduce residual spray volumes in the hose lines. Micron’s Generation II Dual Tank also features road lighting and a protective bar on the front and sides to guard the unit from accidental damage.

Visitors to the company’s stand could also see Micron’s latest 100 litre Tank System. This latest model enjoys a stronger construction yet is lightweight. The 100 litre spraying tank capacity means users carry sufficient chemical for most applications without causing soil compaction and disturbance associated with heavier units. The system also features a 15 litre flush tank and a separate 15 litre hand wash tank. Micron’s Tank System 100L can be front or rear mounted (3 point linkage: CAT 1 and 2) and is fully compatible with the manufacturer’s shielded Enviro equipment including Varidome, Undavina, Spraydome and Spraymiser models.

To find more, watch the company’s Lamma clip – http://www.micron.co.uk/micron_at_lamma_2014. 

Micron Group, leading manufacturers of precision spraying equipment, will be exhibiting at the Four Oaks show on 3-4th September 2013. The company showcase its sprayers for ornamental crop growers and nurserymen on stand number A43. New to the show, visitors will be able to find out more about the Micron 100 litre Tank System and Enviro shielded pressure nozzle sprayers. Also on display will be Micron AU8000 mistblower and air-assisted Electrafan sprayer for glasshouses, as well as a range of hand-held CDA (Controlled Droplet Application) weed control equipment. 

Premiering at the event, Micron’s 100 litre Tank System incorporates pumping, agitation, filtration and cleansing systems and is suitable for low and high volume applications. The tank can be front or rear mounted and is fully compatible with Micron’s shielded Enviro range of weed control sprayers.

Now available in high pressure nozzle and CDA atomiser versions, the Micron Enviro series of sprayers incorporate a shielded design to minimise off target drift. The Undavina and Spraydome models on display incorporate a spring loaded breakaway arm that allows users to spray right up to the base of the trees or plant pots without causing damage. The Enviro range is available in various dome diameters and can be ATV, UTV or tractor mounted.

In addition, Micron Group will be exhibiting the Micron AU8000 mistblower for spraying crops in orchards, polytunnels and glasshouses. Its rotary atomiser technology delivers excellent coverage at Low Volume and Ultra Low Volume application rates. The AU8000 offers adjustable droplet size and good penetration of plant canopy for optimum results.

Polytunnel and greenhouse growers will be able to find out more about the Electrafan – a hand-held, air-assisted sprayer specifically designed for pest control in hot spots in enclosed environments.

In addition, Micron will be displaying its hand-held sprayers for horticultural and general use including Herbidome 600, a battery-operated CDA sprayer for Christmas trees. 

Micron Group, manufacturer of specialist precision spraying equipment, will be exhibiting its range of sprayers for vineyards, soft fruit and orchards at this year’s Fruit Focus event (stand 354). For the first time at the show, the company will be showcasing its shielded high flow Enviro equipment for weed control. Visitors will also be able to find out more about Micron tank systems, air-assisted Turbofan spray heads and a range of hand-held sprayers. 

The Micron Enviro series of sprayers, now available in high pressure nozzle and CDA atomiser versions, incorporate a fully shielded design to fully minimise the risk of spray drift. The Undavina and Spraydome models on display feature a spring loaded breakaway arm that allows users to spray right up to the base of the trees or bushes without causing mechanical damage to the plants whilst the Spraymiser model is designed for weed control in the centre row. Available in various sizes to suit different applications, Micron Enviro sprayers can be ATV, UTV or tractor mounted.

To complement its sprayer range, Micron Group will be exhibiting its tank systems for ATVs and tractors. All Micron tanks incorporate pumping, agitation, filtration and cleansing systems and are suitable for low and high volume applications. The company offers a choice of different tank capacities with front or rear mounting options.

In addition, Micron Group will be showcasing Turbofan – an air-assisted CDA spray head for fungicide and insecticide applications in blackcurrants and strawberries. Turbofan incorporates a rotary atomiser which is driven by a compact hydraulic motor. The spray head has a built-in axial fan which produces a powerful yet directed air stream to convey spray to the target. Turbofan ensures maximum placement of spray in the canopy while minimising the risk of spray drift.

Micron Group, manufacturer of precision spraying equipment, will be at Cereals (stand number 2-B-210) to exhibit its specialist range of agricultural sprayers and tank systems. Visitors to the stand will be able to find out how Micron sprayers can help farmers keep black-grass at bay with their Varidome band sprayer for row-grown crops and shielded Spraydome equipment for field margin demarcation. 

With black-grass reaching a new phase of herbicide resistance and fewer active ingredients available to address the problem, the Varidome range of band sprayers can offer the perfect weed control solution in row crops such as oil seed rape and sugar beet. Thanks to its shielded design, the sprayer offers virtually zero drift and impressive target accuracy which means users can apply non-selective herbicides to treat the inter-row. Each shield is mounted on an individual parallelogram linkage with a ground-following wheel. This ensures that the hoods stay in close contact to the ground whilst spraying, further minimising the risk of spray drift.

With the Varidome S5 – the 9 metre machine – being showcased at Cereals, the sprayer is also available in three and six metre maximum working widths to suit different set ups. The Varidome S5 on display will be fitted with an optional Dual Spray System which comes with a second spray line and a twin tank. The system allows operators to simultaneously treat the crop with a selective herbicide, liquid feed, fungicide or insecticide over the row whilst applying a non-selective herbicide under the shield in between the rows. The Dual Tank offers a combined 1800 litre capacity with each tank being fitted with separate intake, induction, pumping, mixing and filtration systems.

Micron will also be displaying its circular Spraydome sprayer for field margin spraying. The practice of delineating crop margins separates the eco-rich field borders and the cultivated area thus eliminating the opportunity for persistent weeds such as black-grass establishing themselves in the crop. The Spraydome design incorporates a durable polymer shield to eliminate drift and provide accurate weed targeting. This also makes it ideal for use with non-selective herbicides to deliver a weed free strip which acts as a barrier between the field margin and the crop. Available in (Controlled Droplet Application) and conventional pressure nozzle variants, the Spraydome can be tractor, UTV and ATV-mounted and is suitable for other general weed control tasks such as pathway and fence line spraying.

In addition, visitors will be able to see the Undavina and Spraymiser shielded sprayers and the Weedswiper, a non-drip weed wiper for controlling weeds in pasture and sugar beet.

To complement its sprayer range, Micron will also be showcasing its 100 litre Tank System for tractors and sixty litre Tank System for ATVs. Both tanking solutions incorporate self-contained pumps, agitation and filter systems and flushing tanks.

Micron Group will use its stand 156 (Hall 1A) at Lamma 2013 as a launch pad for its largest to date Varidome S5 band sprayer. Building on the success of Varidome S1 and S3 models, Varidome S5 is a 9 metre wide inter-row sprayer for eradicating weeds growing in between rows of crops and in wheelings. 

Aimed at the broad acre farmer, Varidome S5 is a particularly useful tool for controlling persistent weeds such as blackgrass in OSR, sugar beet, maize, vegetables and many other row-grown crops. The product is applied to the inter-row through hydraulic pressure nozzles which are housed under oval domes for drift free spraying. This results in a highly targeted and accurate application and significant savings in chemical compared to blanket spraying.

Capable of spraying of up to 9 metres a pass, Varidome S5 offers high productivity and is capable of treating up to 150 acres (60 hectares) a day. The machine can be fitted with up 24 shielded heads to suit the crop row spacing. Spray width is easily adjustable on each individual head (ranging from 170mm to 700mm) enabling operators to treat desired inter-row and wheeling widths.

Additionally, Varidome S5 can be supplied with two spray lines for inter-row weed control and over the row application to crop with the different tank mixes being fed from Micron’s Dual Tank System. This means users can treat the inter-row with a non-selective herbicide under the shield and simultaneously apply a selective spray, fungicide or insecticide over-row, thus halving operator time in the field.

When not in use, Varidome S5’s centre section folds up to allow the two side sections to fold in underneath for compact transportation and storage.

As well as the new Varidome, Micron will be displaying its shielded CDA sprayers – specifically, Undavina, Spraydome, Spraymiser models – and the new Micron 100 litre Tank System for treating field margins and general weed control. Micron’s shielded CDA range offers minimised spray drift, excellent spray accuracy and increased productivity.

Furthermore, visitors to the Micron Group stand will also be able to see its WeedSwiper, a non-drip weed wiper for the control of weeds in horticultural crops, pasture, amenity and conservation areas. WeedSwiper delivers herbicide onto the weeds via direct contact with its herbicide-moistened pads and is ideal in situations where conventional spraying is not desirable.

Micron Group has revealed it will be launching its latest innovation Varidome S3 – a three section inter-row sprayer – at the 2012 LAMMA event. In addition, the company will use its stand 183 in Hall 1A to showcase its other agricultural and horticultural products including the single section Varidome S1, Enviromist range of shielded CDA (Controlled Droplet Application) spraying equipment, the highly acclaimed, unique non-drip WeedSwiper and the Herbi range of hand-held sprayers.

The new innovative Varidome S3 is a shielded, three section CDA band sprayer which has been specifically designed for drift free spraying of weeds between crops at low or medium volumes. Offering improved spray accuracy, efficiency and minimised dose rates, Varidome S3 is capable of treating three beds at a time and is suitable for use in carrots, onions, leeks, parsnips, ornamental plants, tree nurseries and potentially maize and OSR. Varidome S3 can also be used as a full width band sprayer for efficient field scale operations.

Varidome S3 comes equipped with either shielded rotary atomisers that produce optimum-sized spray droplets for maximum spraying efficiency or conventional pressure nozzles. Thanks to its versatile design, spray width is fully adjustable on each individual head enabling operators to treat desired inter-row and wheeling widths. Varidome S3 can spray inter-row widths from 100mm to 800mm and bed widths from 1.3m to 2m wide (up to a total width of 6 metres). The toolbar configuration can be easily changed to suit the type of crop and can be rear or front mounted. When not in use, hydraulic cylinders lock individual heads for safe transportation.

Varidome S3 features shielded spray heads which follow the contours of the ground to prevent spray drift outside the target areas and enable application selectivity by equipment design rather than by chemical. This means operators are able to use broad spectrum herbicides in situations where normally only a selective herbicide would have been suitable.
Following its successful launch at Cereals 2011, Varidome S1 – the single section unit for use in vegetables and other row-grown plants and crops – is also available and will too be on display at LAMMA. The machine offers users the benefits and features of Varidome S3 and is ideal for smaller width applications. Varidome S1 can spray beds up to 2m wide and delivers reduced chemical usage and increased target accuracy.

As well as the Varidome sprayers, visitors to the Micron Group stand will be able to see the versatile Enviromist range which is suitable for a wide range of applications including soft and top fruit, cider orchards, vineyards and general farm weed control. Featuring advanced and proven CDA technology, the Enviromist range offers minimised spray drift, increased chemical efficiency and enhanced spray accuracy. Additional benefit includes increased productivity due to reduced water requirement.

Micron Group will also be showcasing the WeedSwiper – the unique non-drip weed wiper for the control of weeds in horticultural crops, pasture, amenity and conservation areas. WeedSwiper delivers non-drip contact with weed foliage via herbicide-moistened pads. Made from a high quality absorbent material, the pads provide a large contact surface which enables to control weeds selectively on contact. Sensor controls ensure that the pads are continually moistened for maximum effective transfer of herbicide but never oversaturated to cause dripping. WeedSwiper is available in 2m, 3m and 6m folding units and can be tractor-mounted or trailed behind an ATV.

Speaking of the company’s plans for the LAMMA show, Ausra Landey, Group Marketing Manager at Micron said: “We are really excited about introducing our new three section band sprayer to the industry and LAMMA, as the UK’s leading agricultural event, provides the perfect platform for this. Varidome S3 is the result of extensive research, Research and Development consultation with customers and understanding their changing needs. As well as launching our latest innovation, LAMMA provides us with a great opportunity to meet customers old and new, discuss the challenges they face and how we at Micron could help to resolve these with our forward thinking and innovative technology.”

Micron Group, a leading manufacturer of low-volume sprayers, has confirmed its attendance at this year’s Fruit Focus Event where the company will showcase its range of CDA (Controlled Droplet Application) sprayers for vineyards and orchards on stand number 356.

Visitors to Micron’s stand will be able to find out more about the Micron Enviro range – low-volume, shielded sprayers for treating weeds in vineyards, cider apple orchards and high value berry fruit crops such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackcurrants. Specifically, Micron staff will be demonstrating the Spraymiser model for centre-row weed control and circular Undavina and Spraydome units for spraying round bushes, trees and vines.

All Micron Enviro sprayers combine a rotary disc atomiser and a shielded design to help control spray drift and safeguard overhanging branches or stems from damage. CDA atomisers break up the spray liquid into evenly-sized droplets that are delivered right to the target whereas the shields ensure precision application, minimise drift and protect the surrounding area from chemical contact. Micron Enviro sprayers offer significantly reduced spray volumes (as little as 15 litres/ha) and can be mounted on ATVs and compact tractors.

Micron Enviro technology led to the development of Flexidome which is used for weed control in Spanish tunnels. A five bed tunnel can be sprayed in two passes including the leg row and has been supplied to the UK’s top strawberry growers.

As well as its shielded range, Micron Group will be showcasing Turbofan – an air-assisted CDA spray head for low-volume fungicide and insecticide applications in blackcurrants and strawberries. Turbofan incorporates a rotary atomiser which is driven by a compact hydraulic motor. The spray head has a built-in axial fan which produces a powerful yet directed air stream to convey spray to the target. Turbofan ensures maximum placement of spray in the canopy while minimising the risk of spray drift.

Other low-volume sprayers on display will include the Micron AU8000 sprayer – a highly efficient knapsack mistblower with rotary atomiser technology which offers excellent coverage and penetration at low and ultra low volumes. The AU8000 unit consists of a powerful mistblower fitted with a rotary atomiser to ensure efficient spray atomisation and good control over droplet size. The strong airblast combined with good control over droplet size makes it ideal for spraying in situations where good throw, coverage and penetration are required, making it ideal for use in orchards and vineyards.

Moreover, Micron will be displaying a range of hand-held battery-powered CDA sprayers for band spraying in vineyards and orchards. Lightweight and economical, Micron hand-held products are particularly suited for growers with smaller areas and hilly terrains.

Commenting on the company’s attendance at the show, Ausra Landey, Group Marketing Manager at Micron said: “We have extensive experience in the development and the production of low volume sprayers for orchards and vineyards. This is reflected in the breadth of our product portfolio with something to satisfy the requirements of most growers. Not only does Fruit Focus present an excellent opportunity to showcase our range, it is the perfect forum for us to obtain valuable customer feedback which could shape our future product developments.”

Demonstrating its commitment to agriculture, pioneers and manufacturers of CDA (Controlled Droplet Application) spraying equipment, Micron Group revealed plans to exhibit at Cereals 2012. At this high profile industry event, the company will use its stand B206 to showcase the Enviromist, WeedSwiper and Varidome products aimed at the agricultural sector.

Visitors to the stand will be able to see the recently launched Varidome S3, a shielded inter-row sprayer for weed control in OSR and vegetables. Since its introduction at Lamma 2012, the unit has generated a lot of interest and positive feedback from the industry owing to its impressive advantages.

Capable of treating three beds at a time, Varidome S3 can spray variable inter-row widths from 170mm to 700mm and bed widths from 1.3m to 2m wide (up to a total width of 6 metres). The spray width is fully adjustable on each individual head; the toolbar configuration can also be easily changed to suit the type of crop.

In addition to its standard configuration, the unit being exhibited at Cereals will feature a dual spray system to enable simultaneous application of two different products, thus greatly increasing productivity. For example, users could treat the inter-row with a contact weed spray contained under the shield whilst applying a selective spray over-row at the same time.

Micron staff will also be promoting the Spraydome, Undavina and Spraymiser equipment for tackling weeds in a variety of agricultural situations. Part of the Enviro range, the sprayers combine a shielded design and Micron’s proven CDA technology to offer users improved spraying efficiency, reduced water requirement and minimised risk of spray drift.

Available in a range of diameters, the Spraydome features flexible plastic domes to virtually eliminate spray drift, making it particularly suited for field margin spraying and the demarcation of public footpaths across cultivated areas. The unit incorporates Enviro’s “breakaway” system which gently deflects and rolls around any trees encountered in the way, safeguarding them from mechanical abrasion and herbicide damage.

The “breakaway” system is also incorporated in the Undavina design – an Enviro range sprayer with a soft vinyl spray hood shielding the CDA atomiser. This combination makes Undavina ideal for spraying along the fence lines, ensuring excellent reach right up to and around the fence posts.

Next in the Enviro range is the Spraymiser which is particularly suited for pathway spraying due its oblong shape. The sprayer provides outstanding weed control at low volumes using its vertically mounted CDA spray heads that allow for a low profile shield to fit around them to virtually eliminate spray drift.

The Spraymiser can be used in conjunction with the circular Undavina or Spraydome units to achieve wider spray widths where required and to simultaneously treat pathways and fence lines. All Enviro units feature a flow control system with a light indicator to monitor the correct functioning of the spray head. The Enviro sprayers can be ATV or tractor mounted to suit users’ requirements.

As well as the Enviro and Varidome sprayers, agricultural growers will be able to find out more about Micron’s WeedSwiper. Available in 2m, 3m and 6m folding units, the WeedSwiper is a non-drip weed wiper which provides a safe and cost-effective solution for the control of tall weeds in pasture, sugar beet and amenity grass. The WeedSwiper delivers non-drip brush contact with weed foliage via herbicide-moistened pads. Produced from a high quality material with premium fluid retention properties, the 6 inch deep pads provide a three-dimensional reservoir of active ingredient and offer a large herbicide transfer area. Sensor controls ensure that the pads are continually moistened for maximum effective transfer of herbicide but never oversaturated to cause dripping, irrespective of travel speed or weed density.

Besides its vehicle-mounted range, Micron Group will be displaying a broad range of hand-held sprayers and weed wipers some of which will be available for purchase off the stand at a discount. The products on display will include the Herbi range of battery-operated CDA sprayers for a wide range of agricultural and general weed control applications and the Micron AU8000 mistblower for low and ultra low volume spraying in orchards and greenhouses.

Commenting of Micron’s attendance at Cereals, Ausra Landey, Group Marketing Manager said: “Coming up with effective and innovative solutions has always been one of the driving factors of our business. Our broad product portfolio is as diverse as our customers’ varying needs to enable us to cater for most agricultural weed control operations, large and small. We are pleased to be able to showcase our comprehensive agricultural range at this important event and look forward to welcoming visitors onto our stand to discuss their individual requirements.” 
 

Image: The new Varidome S3 with dual spray system 

At this year’s Four Oaks event, Micron Sprayers Ltd, a Micron Group company, will be using its stand B67 to showcase a range of innovative sprayers with economical and ecological benefits including the Varidome inter-row sprayer for nurseries and the Electrafan spot sprayer for glasshouses.

Visitors to the stand will get a chance to find out more about Varidome – the innovative shielded band sprayer which has been specifically designed for inter-row applications and is particularly suitable for use in tree nurseries. Highly versatile, the Varidome unit allows nursery growers to spray inter-row widths from 200mm to 800mm and bed widths from 1.3m to 2m wide depending on users’ needs. The toolbar configuration can be easily changed to fit the type of plants.

Varidome is equipped with pioneering CDA (Controlled Droplet Application) technology which produces low-pressure, low-volume liquid sprays with a uniform droplet size for maximum spraying efficiency. As a result, users can enjoy a number of benefits which include a more efficient use of chemicals and greater productivity.

Thanks to Varidome’s versatile design, spray width is fully adjustable on each individual head enabling users to treat the desired interrow and wheeling widths. The Varidome heads follow the contours of the ground to prevent spray drift outside the target areas and lock in position for safe transportation.

As well as the Varidome, Micron Sprayers will be exhibiting other Enviromist sprayers for weed control in horticultural, amenity and local authority applications. These effective and versatile sprayers can be tractor or ATV-mounted and also feature shielded rotary atomisers for economical and targeted application with minimised risk of drift.

In addition to its mounted products, the company will be showcasing its wide range of hand-held sprayers for horticultural and general use. As well as precision weed control solutions such as Herbi and Microwipe, the products on display will include Electrafan – an air-assisted sprayer aimed at glasshouse and polytunnel growers. Electrafan’s compact and portable design makes it ideal for hot spot applications of pesticides in enclosed environments.

Speaking of the company’s plans for the Four Oaks show, Ausra Landey, Group Marketing Manager at Micron said: “We have been producing innovative sprayers and weed control equipment for the horticulture and amenity sectors for over three decades. Four Oaks presents us with a great opportunity to speak to our customers, better understand their needs and demonstrate how our products could add value to their operations.”