Flow Meters Record Use of Agrochemicals

Titan Enterprises reports on how agrochemical specialists - Stored Crop Conservation Limited (www.storedcrop.co.uk) has standardised on their 900 series and OG series flow meters to accurately record use of low volumes of regulated chemicals.

Hygiene and the elimination of pests and fungus is a major problem in the growth and storage of bulk crops in modern agriculture. From the preparation of the buildings used for the food production through to the silos containing the mass storage of products cleanliness is essential to ensure the quality of the produce. Even when produce is being put into storage the application of various chemicals extends the life of the products.

Stored Crop Conservation Limited (SCCL) has produced a system of "fogging" these spaces with a very fine mist which ensures the whole volume is coated with the appropriate chemical. The company has developed its own equipment and methods which ensure a much more even treatment than conventional methods. These chemicals are often regulated substances and careful control of the application volume is critical.

For nearly 15 years the company has been using Titan flow meters for the recording of the amount of chemical used. On current generation SCCL machines the volume of dispensed chemicals is recorded using Titan 900 series mini-turbines flow meters. These flow meters are

coupled to a panel indicator recording total volume throughput on a re-settable display. In this way the machine operator can check the desired dosage for an area against the actual volume of chemical used ensuring safe dispersal of these controlled chemicals. To ensure consistent reliable measurements, SCCL’s in-house calibration rigs utilise Titan's highly accurate oval gear (OG) flow meters.

For further information on the 900 Series mini turbine flowmeter please visit www.flowmeters.co.uk/pd_900_1000series.htm or contact Titan Enterprises on +44-1935-812790 / sales@flowmeters.co.uk.

With over 40 years' experience in flowmeter innovation and manufacture, Titan Enterprises philosophy of "pushing the envelope by trying to do things a little different and better" has resulted in sales of over 250,000 products into 40 countries worldwide and a repeat purchase rate of 95%. Today Titan supplies innovative flow measurement solutions to a broad range of market sectors, including medical, chemical, petrochemical, food and drink, laboratory and pharmaceutical. All flow meters produced by Titan are designed and manufactured to ISO9001 and calibrated to an uncertainty of ±0.25%.

Since 1971, Stored Crop Conservation Ltd (www.storedcrop.co.uk) has provided the equipment and expertise to assist customers in looking after their crops, grain stores, poultry units and glasshouses. As part of their commitment to 'Best Practice', Stored Crop Conservation Ltd is BASIS and ISO 9001 registered and a fully paid-up member of both NAAC and AIC. The company is registered as an approved contractor to Pro-Potato - the CIPC quality scheme launched by the UK's leading CIPC manufacturer.