Header Cross Auger Speeds Material Flow

Header Cross Auger Speeds Material Flow COMBINES Headers Ag Shield Manufacturing says its Cross Auger attachment improves material flow on draper harvesting heads The auger fits all makes models and sizes of rigid or flexible draper-type swather and combine headers Ag Shield says the auger connects to each end of the header with a flexible multi-cord and bonded rubber joint The augers are joined in the middle by a chain coupler That system allows the auger to operate without being affected by the flexing draper It also eliminates the need for greasing and minimizes the maintenance that generally comes with high-wear parts The auger works efficiently because of a patented stripper bar that helps direct crop from the header to the auger for quicker feeding Center paddles on the Cross Auger are mounted at a 45-degree angle to help efficiently push material away from the auger and into the center drum fingers The design helps eliminate shattering and reduces the possibility of crop stems wrapping on the auger Unlike some products in the marketplace the Ag Shield Cross Auger spans the full width of a header which ensures that even lodged materials cut by any part of the header will be conveyed to the center The 6-in dia Cross Auger pipe has 3-in high flighting that’s banded at a 16-in pitch The Cross Auger is powered by a hydraulic motor with independent adjustable speed control It operates at low rpm’s to reduce shatter loss and prevent wrapping It’s available in colors that match different model headers Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Ag Shield Manufacturing 170 Highway 83 North Benito Manitoba Canada R0L 0C0 ph 866-493-8877; sales@agshield com; www agshield com

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