Mankar Distributing Inc.

Mafex Silage ULV Applicator

The MAFEX Silage fine spray unit is based on ULV (Ultra Low Volume) technology, through which the required output volume can be significantly reduced. The low-maintenance peristaltic pump and enhanced rotary atomizer ensure an optimal distribution of active agent with uniform droplet size. Depending on the type of chopper, unit mounting options are very flexible.
Stationary installations on conveyor systems, for example, are also possible.

Working method of the MAFEX process

In order to achieve optimal effectiveness of the silage support agent, even distribution is essential. For this, the volume of chemical agent must be distributed in a multiple of uniformly sized droplets. On the MAFEX unit, this is accomplished bymeans of centrifugal force using a specially developed rotation disc that generates approx. 30million droplets from1ml (≈0.038 US fl. oz.) of liquid in a uniform size of approx. 40 micron.
Automatic priming of the system,meaning a check of all functions and the conveyance of liquid up to the flow rate controller prior to the start of silage support agent application, is made possible by a modern control unit. Desired volumes can be set directly on the control unit. During operation, nozzle function and chemical agent flow rate are monitored and an alarm function is triggered in the event of a malfunction.

Nozzles are installed in protective tubing at an appropriate location with an adapter suited to the chopper. The nozzle cannot clog thanks to its special design and installation angle. On John Deere choppers installation by the accelerator, for example, takes place so that plant parts are evenly covered by the droplets as they are discharged. On the other hand and
depending on the year of manufacture, nozzles on New Holland choppers are installed near the feed rollers or, likewise, by the accelerator. As a rule, installation is possible on any chopper (e.g. Claas, Krone, etc.).