Plastic-Louvered Sieve Catches On Fast

Plastic-Louvered Sieve Catches On Fast COMBINES Accessories 22-4-3 "It's probably the hottest new product we've ever introduced," says Brad Bagg of Harvest Services in Craik, Sask., about his company's new plastic-louvered sieve for combines. "We expected to sell a handful of them last year when we introduced them but we sold more than 300, mostly by word of mouth." Bagg says the sieve has many advantages over conventional sieves or even the popular air-foil chaffer. Probably the biggest reason for its success is the outstanding performance in adverse, weedy conditions. "Because of the scoop-type design of the louvers, this sieve forces the flow of air to rise more vertically, even when the sieve is nearly closed. It's unbelievable how well it handles weedy crops. One advantage of making a sieve out of plastic is that sap from green weeds will not stick to this sieve so you don't get a buildup. And if you ever have to harvest in the snow, ice will not build up on this sieve like on a steel-louvered sieve," says Bagg. Plastic sieves are about 40 percent lighter than steel sieves and they're flexible. If bent, they will return back to their original shape. Another advantage is that rather than pivoting on thin wires that can break or wear out, the plastic louvers pivot on connectors with four times the load bearing surface, greatly increasing durability, says Bragg. What's more, all louver sections, connectors and end caps are easily replaceable, if necessary. Harvest Services make the sieves to fit most makes and models of combines. Prices range from $400 to $600 U.S. for most models. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Harvest Services Ltd., Box 519, Old Hwy #11 N, Craik, Sask. S0G 0V0 Canada (306 734-2601; fax 306 734-2266),

To read the rest of this story, download this issue below or click here to register with your account number.