Vortex February Newsletter
Application Update: What material can the Vortex Spreaders apply?
From mini prill to extruded clay pellets and everything in between. Fertilizers, Insecticides, Pre-emergent Herbicides, Granular Growth Regulators, Aquatic Herbicides, Sodium Carbonate Peroxyhydrate, Pest Control Products.
Spring application of Pre-emergent Herbicide and Fertilizer are just around the corner.
Vortex Newsletter, January 2012
Spring is just around the corner. We can answer questions about new equipment, materials that can be applied using the Vortex Spreader, rates, spreader configuration and much more.
Equipment Update #1
The Vortex SPC Has New Components
The bulkhead that holds the open/close valve on the Vortex SPC is now flush with the bottom of material hopper. This change eliminates material from building up around the ring on the older configuration. The Vortex SPC has a new manifold protection guard, this eliminates bumping the manifold while using the spreader and while in transit.
These updates came from customer feedback, if you have suggestions please call or e-mail. We strive to make the best spreader on the market.
Equipment Update #2
All Vortex Spreaders are California Engine Compliant
California customers can take advantage of the Material and Labor Savings that the Vortex Spreaders provide. All units are using California compliant blowers.
Florida News: FTGA Regional Turf Seminars
Again this year, Vortex will be among the sponsors of the FTGA Regional Turf Seminars. Seminar attendees include lawn care and landscape professionals, golf course superintendents, as well as parks, recreation and sports turf managers. Attendees will receive CEUs in both CORE, Turf and Ornamental categories as well as CCA and GCSAA Points. Click here for complete information.
Vortex Tech Tip
Lubricate the Vortex TR, SPX and SPC Valve and the Vortex SPC Cable
Using the correct lubricant is a must.
After the spreader has been cleaned, the unit is now ready to be lubricated. The cable on the Vortex SPC should move smoothly. The open/close valve plate on all units should function smoothly and move fully open and closed.
Do not use any spray with petroleum distillates, this will cause the granular material to build up on the valve components.
We recommend:
- Dupont Teflon Multi-Use 11oz aerosol can
- Dupont Teflon Non-Stick Dry Film Liquid 4oz bottle
- Dupont Teflon Silicone Lubricant 4oz bottle
The materials listed above are available at Lowe's. Similar products are available from other vendors.
Lubricate the SPC Cable as pictured.
Lubricate the TR, SPX and SPC valve- apply to the valve plate
that is used to start and stop the material flow.
Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions regarding operation of the Vortex Spreaders.
Product News: Cutless Granular Landscape Growth Regulator
Cutless Granular is a systemic plant growth regulator that slows shoot growth of hedges, shrubs and groundcovers in landscaped areas. Plants treated with Cutless Granular will require less trimming and will have a more compact growth form. The Vortex Spreaders are the perfect solution to apply Cutless in ornamental beds. Smooth, uniform and accurate application of Cutless is achieved using the Vortex Granular Spreaders. Find out more.
Partner News: FarmLinks
See the Vortex Granular Spreaders in action at FarmLinks. We are a proud On The Course Partner at FarmLinks in Sylacauga, Alabama. Click here for more information.
Golf courses use the Vortex Spreaders for bunker face applications of fertilizer, insecticides, seed and any other granular materials other than sand. Apply pre-emergent herbicide in the bunkers for weed control. Use the spreaders for ornamental areas around the clubhouse, parking areas, natural areas, anyplace a granular material needs to be applied.
As always, we appreciate your business! Give us a call at 877-886-7839 with suggestions, things we can improve on, or if you need new unit purchase information. We are here to help. Please tell a friend about Vortex Granular Systems, help them save material and labor.
Vortex Newsletter
Partner News: FarmLinks
Vortex Granular Systems is proud to be a new On The Course Partner at FarmLinks in Sylacauga, Alabama. Click here for more information.
Golf courses use the Vortex Spreaders for bunker face applications of fertilizer, insecticides, seed and any other granular materials other than sand. Apply pre-emergent herbicide in the bunkers for weed control. Use the spreaders for ornamental areas around the clubhouse, parking areas, natural areas, anyplace a granular material needs to be applied.
New Equipment: Vortex SPC-N
Is snow removal part of your companies operations? The Vortex SPC-N is a great tool to deliver ice melt products up stairwells, on stoops and sidewalks. The Vortex SPC-N comes equipped with an aluminum manifold to prevent breakage, a 12 volt vibration kit with sealed battery, a hopper screen to eliminate large pieces of material entering the hopper, a new flush mounted valve base to reduce build up of material at the base of the hopper and a manifold protection guard. Also available, the Vortex TR and Vortex SPX, both equipped with vibration to apply ice melt products.
Use the Vortex SPC-N year round.
- Winter- Ice melt.
- Spring- Pre-emergent herbicide.
- Summer- Fertilizer, Cutless Granular Landscape Growth. Regulator, Aloft Insecticide for systemic insect control.
- Fall- Overseeding small areas.
Florida News: Ficus Whitefly
Ficus Whitefly is on the move in South Florida. Damage is widespread and getting worse. The Vortex Spreaders are perfect for granular application of systemic insecticide. Drenching ficus is time consuming and labor intense. Applying granular systemic insecticide with the Vortex Spreader can reduce application time to treat Ficus Whitefly by up to 70%.
Check out more Whitefly information at Arysta LifeScience
Vortex Tech Tip: Clean your machine.
One of the most important maintenance items when using the Vortex Spreader is cleaning the unit after use.
- Get any left over material out of the hopper.
- Shop vac the dust out of the bottom of the hopper.
- Lay the hose on the ground, run the engine to full speed, add a small amount of liquid soap in the hopper and run water inside the hopper while opening and closing the valve. This will clean the valve plates, while the soap and water clean inside the manifold.
- Wash the entire unit.
- Let the engine run for a few minutes to get any water out of the manifold and hose.
- Dry the inside of the hopper and the exterior of the machine.
- If the valve (and cable on the SPC) needs lubrication; use only a dry spray PTFE (Teflon) material. Do not use any spray with petroleum distillates, this will cause the granular material to build up on the valve components.
Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions regarding operation of the Vortex Spreaders. We want to make this the best spreader on the market!
As always, we appreciate your business! Give us a call with suggestions, things we can improve on, or if you need new unit purchase information. We are here to help. Please tell a friend about Vortex Granular Systems, help them save material and labor.
Deal With Aquatic Weeds Safely and Easily
The Vortex TR Aquatic is specifically designed to meet the needs of Waterway Management. With waterproof electronic controls, a corrosion-resistant stainless steel frame, and one-person operation, the TR Aquatic allows application of Aquatic Herbicide. The TR Aquatic also features flexible configuration: use a handheld hose for precision application, a fixed tube dry application for one-person airborne application, or water-mix wet application using the optional water-pump addon.
If you need to and Granular material into waterways, the Vortex TRA is the complete solution.
