Walker Disk Scrapers Catching On Fast

Walker Disk Scrapers Catching On Fast CULTIVATORS Cultivators (58C) 3-4-17 "Spring tension is the secret. It keeps the scraper pushed against the disk blade for constant uniform cleaning," explains Harold Walker, inventormanufacturer of the Walker Scraper, the slickest disk scraper we've seen. Another popular feature is that the Walker Scraper is mounted with a special bracket that eliminates the need for right and left hand scrapers - just reverse the spring tension adjustment by changing one bolt and swing the scraper arm to the other side. "This is a major feature of our patent, and one of the big reasons many customers like the scraper so much," Walker told FARM SHOW. "You simply order the number you need for a given disk without worrying about getting the exact number of rights or lefts." In explaining his scraper's operation, Walker notes that "all disk blades wobble some. So, if you set a fixed blade scraper close enough to clean the disk blade all the time, it will rub too hard part of the time. Spring tension on our scraper keeps it in contact with the blades without excessive pressure or wear. Our scraper is hardened steel, but just a little bit softer than the type of steel used in the disk blade itself. Consequently, the scraper will wear first. If scrapers do need to be replaced, it only takes a few seconds to get the job done. Just take off one small bolt, remove the scraper, insert a new one and replace the bolt." A Bush-Hog representative, who has had considerable experience with the Walker Scraper, notes that the only problems he's found were caused by improper installation or adjustment. He recommends setting spring tension high when scrapers are new so that blades quickly wear to fit disk blade contour. "Spring tension can then be reduced because heavy soil and trash that tend to rotate with disk blades help push scrapers tighter against the disks. Lighter, drier soil - with less tendency to stick to disks - exerts less pressure on the scrapers and thus helps reduce power requirements for the disk." "Walker Scrapers plug up in real heavy, sticky soil. But by that time you shouldn't be in the field anyway," the inventor explains. "They will let you run long after other disks have been forced to quit. Springloaded scrapers aren't needed everywhere. In many soils, conventional rigid-type scrapers do a fine job. But, if there's problems with sticky soil and heavy trash, these spring-loaded scrapers can save a lot of time." Scraper brackets are designed to attach to a 2-in. square steel bar bought locally ( to save freight) - if a suitable bar is not provided on the disk barrow. Adjustable brackets are available to accomodate smaller diameter leveling disks on the end of disk gangs, thus permitting optimum setting of all scrapers. The scrapers are standard equipment on all Flex-King, and optional on new Bush-Hog, Sunflower and Crustbuster models. Kits are available for adapting them to most other makes of disks. The scrapers are sold through Flex-King dealers. For more details, including the name of your nearest dealer, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Flex-King Ideal Industries, Box 424, Quinter, Kan. 67752 (ph. 913 754-3355).

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