and much greater efficiency. Not only is this style fan a solid performer for delivering adequate airflow for the drying process, but its construction is considered commercial grade and, being belt-driven, allows for easy adaptation to international installations running on 50Hz electrical power. To complement the overhauled fans, a solid performing burner was extensively tested and ultimately incorporated into the design of this new dryer. Featuring a cast aluminum manifold and stainless steel air distributors, the burner was specially designed to optimize its geometry, thereby ensuring the burner’s position was in the proper location of the ductwork relative to the airflow. This results in the most efficient use of fuel when heating the drying air. Further refinement of the New Legacy Series
Pinnacle 20|20 provides the user with a complete overview of the dryer’s operation
product line has included the introduction of Pinnacle 20|20, a major control system enhancement which incorporates PLC-based control, a large touch-screen interface, remote connectivity for operational monitoring anywhere in the world, and intuitive troubleshooting and help features. Testing of this New Legacy Series product line took place this fall and the results have been exceptional. Particular emphasis of the testing focused on validating the increased efficiency gains, observing grain quality and test weight improvements from dried grain and overall customer satisfaction. While it may seem natural for M-C to shy away from new product development while experiencing the current downturn in capital equipment purchases by growers in the agricultural industry, that has certainly not been the case with the development of the ECO Series and the New Legacy Series. Mathews Company has continued to uphold the current motto of “Building for the
New Legacy Series Model L1000 at Customer Site in Mason City, IA
Future” by investing in product innovation that focuses on increased machine efficiencies to make farming operations more profitable.
Global Milling Advances / November Issue 2016
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