Foam Marker For No-Till Drills

Foam Marker For No-Till Drills DRILLS Drills (42C) 18-2-3 Furrows made by conventional markers on no-till drills are hard to see, especially in no-till, says Kasco Mfg., which recently introduced a new foam marker that it says solves the problem. The bolt-on system consists of a foam container, air pump, two hydraulic cylinders, and a pair of steel booms fitted with foam "nozzles". "Foam is much easier to see than marker furrows, especially in high-residue areas. And you won't have to replace any more broken marker arms," says Paula Kaster-Purvis, sales manager. "This is a two-line system, with one line containing air and the other liquid. Both lines are contained inside the booms. Foam and water are mixed together at the nozzle rather than in the tank. Other foam marker systems mix liquid and air in the tank, then push the foam all the way through a single line. Foam mixed at the nozzle is more consistent and lasts longer because it has smaller bubbles that insulate each other for longer life. The foam will last at least 1/2 hour." Available in manual or hydraulic fold units. Fits most 15, 20, and 30-ft. drill models. Foam marker system fora 15-ft. drill sells for $2,595. Contact FARM SHOW Followup, Kasco Mfg. Co., Inc., 170 W. 600N, Shelbyville, Ind. 46176 (ph 317 398-7973)

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