SHAKER PAD LUBRICANTS
Applications:
- Shaker Head Slings of commercial nut harvesting machines equipped with standard manually lubricated heads
PAD SAFE
SHAKER PAD LUBRICANT
No. 802
Pad Safe is a unique blend of water emulsible silicone and synthetic lubricants designed for lubricating natural and synthetic rubber. Pad Safe is designed for use in commercial tree shakers equipped with water injection lubricators. Pad Safe will readily mix in the water storage tank and will remain in suspension. Pad safe has been tested by both Custom Harvesters and private operators with a 50% reduction in sling usage and 60% to 80% reduction in barked trees.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
Pad safe is highly concentrated and economical to use.
When combined with water, Pad Safe will form a heat resistant lubrication barrier that conditions and preserves, maintaining the natural elasticity and pliability in rubber components.
Pad Safe is not affected by heat and will remain on the contact area even in the most severe conditions preventing blistering and cracking.
When used in dusty and highly contaminated applications such as nut harvester’s encounter, Pad Safe will remain contaminant free.
Pad Safe will not leave a sticky residue to attract dirt and contaminants. Equipment will remain contaminant free for ease of service.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Add 1 to 2 quarts of Pad Safe per 25 gallons of water, depending on crop conditions.
APPLICATION RATES AND COST PER APPLICATION:
Almonds
Approximately 110 trees per acre
Recommended usage 1qt. to 25 gal water
Recommended injection per side 3/4 oz.
Average trees per tank, 2133
Average cost per acre $0.67
Average cost per tree $0.0061
Pistachios
Approximately 135 trees per acre
Recommended usage 1qt. to 25 gal water
Recommended injection per side 1/2 oz.
Average trees per tank, 3200
Average cost per acre $0.55
Average cost per tree $0.0041
Prunes
Approximately 120 trees per acre
Recommended usage 1 qt. to 25 gal water
Recommended injection per side 3/4 oz.
Average trees per tank, 2133
Average cost per acre $0.73
Average cost per tree $0.0061
Walnuts
Approximately 90 trees per acre
Recommended usage 1qt. to 25 gal water
Recommended injection per side 1oz.
Average trees per tank, 1600
Average cost per acre $0.74
Average cost per tree $0.0082
The above recommendations are an average. The amount of product used in a 25-gallon tank can be increased or decreased depending on crop conditions and age and size of tree. These recommendations are a point of reference and should be used for that purpose.
The elevated per side injection recommendation on walnuts also applies to any tree that requires scaffold shaking. The inconsistent angle of the shaker head requires more volume of fluid to aid in flow to the contact patch.