Bourgault Tillage Tools has developed an infused tungsten carbide treatment to protect soil-engaging parts. Called Maxlife, and available from the Canadian company’s UK subsidiary (BTT UK), field tests have shown that it extends tillage tool working life from 300% to 800%.
The heat-applied weld pool contains solid chunks of tungsten carbide. Spread evenly across the face of the wearing part, field tests have shown that the weld deposit is extremely tough, and does not chip or flake when subjected to high impacts.
“It is a cost-effective option for high wear applications across a range of parts and has already proven effective when used on harrow tines, sweeps, spikes, shanks and disc scrapers,” says Ian Clayton-Bailey, managing director of BTT UK.
“Our parent company’s 30-year experience in producing hard wearing parts is really coming to the fore in the current business climate,” he continues. “Having a huge and versatile range of parts is essential for success in countries like the UK, which has hugely variable soil types, climate and topography across a relatively small land mass.”
The company has also expanded the range of machines for which its VOS drilling system can be used. Available for some years on Horsch CO and Sprinter drills, it is now available as a tine conversion for the Weaving Sabre Tine, Amazone Cayena and Kuhn Megant drills.
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