We feel that the Aerway slicers compliment our Verti Drain “Deep Tine” and Coring Aerators.

Click   HERE     to Check out the Aerway Web site for more information or feel free to call us!

Brouwer and Kesmac produce Reels Mowers, Large Vacuums, Rollers, Sod Cutters and most important Sod Harvesting Equipment! The factory is based in Ontario so we are really pleased to add a CANADIAN supplier to our line up. 

In the next few weeks we will be sending more information on this exciting news. Please  visit the brouwer/Kesmac web site by clicking the product logo or http://www.brouwerturf.com/

Lastec 72″ ZTR Mowers
Call us today and find out about the all new 3373 with 33HP Kubota Turbo Diesel Option

Contact us today for more information

Also…… Check out the all new Redexim “VERTI-QUAKE”
The newest addition to the Verti Drain family
A rotary aerator that decompacts the soil using a set of rotating steel blades that cut cleanly through the surface and shatter the sub soil layer. You will be amazed at how well this unit works in even “rocky” conditions.

The Redexim Verti Quake

see a video of the Verti Quake here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msSYs604Tu4

Smithco Tournament Ultra Greens Roller with 16hp Vanguard Engine

Contact us today to arrange a demo and see our owners list section for a complete list of owners.

New Redexim Verti Top Engine Drive  for Synthetic Fields. No need for a tractor, this unit can be towed behind any utility vehicle.

Check out the video on the Verti Quake:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=msSYs604Tu4

You will find all the new models from Verti Drain, including the FAIRWAY / SPORTSGROUND “VERTI CORE”, the new wider 7120 and a complete new line up of machines for Synthetic Turf called
“Verti Art”.

Call us today for more information

Fact or Myth, will “Backlapping” ruin my reel bearings?

Here’s the Tip!
Manufacturers choose bearings for specific applications, and the reel is typically designed for bearing loads to withstand ten times the loading which may occur for the lapping process.

Here’s the reel facts!

FACT:

Heavy reel to grinding wheel impact that occurs during the grinding process induces more load on the reel bearings than lapping ever will.

FACT:

If excessive water pressure is used to clean the compound off the reel, it is possible to push grit into the bearing housing area and potentially cause premature damage. It is very important to use a high quality lapping compound that can be removed with low water pressure.

FACT:

If lapping a reel where relief does not exist, minimal material will be removed and most of what is removed will be from the bedknife.

More Tips:

When is it Time to Grind ?

Reel grinding should be done when the adjustment and backlapping procedures are no longer effective, and the grass is not cut cleanly. By checking the cutting edges of the reel blades and the bedknife, you can visibly see if the relief is gone, you can also physically inspect them to see how rounded off and dulled the edges are. Here are some “general” time frames that can be estimated for grind intervals.

Rough Mower 8 -10 inch diameter reels:Backlap as needed, grind approximately every 400-500 hours of operation, six to eight months under normal conditions.

Fairway Mower 5-7 inch diameter reels:Backlap as needed, grind approximately every 375-425 hours of operation, four to six months under normal conditions.

Green and Tee Mowers:Backlap as needed, grind approximately every 200-250 hours of operation, three to four months under normal conditions.

Bedknife Grinding!

Every time you grind the reel, you must grind the bedknife.

Here are some things to keep in mind when grinding a bedknife.

1) Make sure to control heat build up so it never exceeds a comfortable touch.

2) Always pass off the end of the knife.

3) Make sure to spark out.

4) Remove the burr with a wood block.

Never exceed the manufacturers recommended angle of relief.

For more information contact our Service Department: service@armower.com

There is more to Verti Drain than “Deep Tine Aerators” !!

The full line is under the REDEXIM CHARTERHOUSE name and includes Core type, PTO Aerators, Sweepers, Overseeders, Slicers and much more.
Redexim also offers a very complete line of  Synthetic Turf Maintenance machines for cleaning and grooming these new fields.

To see the full line up click on our Products section and find the link to the REDEXIM CHARTERHOUSE site or feel free to call Mark McMaster for additional information.