Tying hundreds of hoses in their end parts is often a lengthy and not always effective operation. In addition, a part of the hose is lost, making it difficult to purge. To help with this, SR Innovative has patented a hose-stopping nail useful for drip lines.
"The most advantageous aspect is the time saved. Simple does not mean banal, as it took two years and lots of tests to develop the item. The final result is a sturdy and practical accessory," explains Ismaele Benaglio.
The difficulties in tying the final part of the hose are linked mainly to the fact that it is a manual operation, which sometimes does not lead to ideal results due to the repetitiveness of the operation itself. Then there is also the fact that it becomes impossible to do anything with the hoses once they are in place, as it is not possible to purge or re-calibrate the hose without having to cut and re-tie it, leading to disadvantages and waste of materials.
"The component we created is made up of a picket and a closing screw that easily anchors the drip line. The technologies used are 3D printing to create prototypes and thermoplastic printing for production in series. Choosing the materials thinking about circular economy is essential to make this nail a sustainable and lasting product."
Ismaele Benaglio and Isacco Roviario are agricultural producers and mechanical designers: they combine experiences in both the agricultural and precision mechanics sector. They created this product to meet the needs of process optimization and system installation. They joined their extensive experience when it comes to lying drip lines and the creation of thermoplastic prints and mold production.
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