The laser-cladding process creates an extremely hard, durable, and sharp edge that maintains its integrity and sharpness far longer than conventional materials. The key benefit of laser cladding is its precision and durability. The process allows for very specific sharpening of the notched edge, ensuring it performs at peak efficiency in the most demanding conditions.
This sharpened edge enhances the ability of the notched bar to create better crop-on-metal interaction during the threshing process. In traditional concaves, the edges wear down over time, dulling the threshing performance and leading to higher grain loss or lower throughput. The laser-clad sharpened edge, on the other hand, retains its sharpness far longer, ensuring more aggressive and efficient threshing.
Improved Threshing in Tough Conditions
In challenging conditions like high-moisture corn or densely packed wheat, the laser-clad sharpened edge of the notched bar offers several distinct advantages over traditional concave designs:
1. Better Crop Processing in High-Moisture Corn
- High-moisture corn can be tricky to thresh because the kernels tend to stick to the cobs, making separation difficult. Traditional concaves may struggle to apply enough pressure to efficiently separate the grain without damaging the crop.
- The laser-clad sharpened edge of the notched bar cuts through the tougher, stickier material with ease. The sharper, more durable edge exerts more precise threshing pressure, ensuring quicker and cleaner separation of grain from the cobs, even in high-moisture conditions. This reduces the risk of grain damage and decreases rotor loss, helping farmers maximize their yields.
2. Efficient Threshing in Densely Packed Wheat
- Densely packed wheat requires aggressive yet controlled threshing. Traditional concaves can wear down in such conditions, reducing their ability to maintain consistent performance.
- The sharpened notched edge, thanks to laser cladding, maintains its integrity over extended use. It delivers a more aggressive threshing action, cutting through densely packed wheat heads with ease while preserving grain quality. This sharper edge prevents the grain from slipping through the concave without being properly threshed, leading to cleaner grain samples and fewer fines.
3. Durability in Abrasive Conditions
- In abrasive harvesting conditions, such as crops with tough stalks or fields with dirt and debris, traditional concaves can wear down quickly. The laser-clad technology offers superior wear resistance, allowing the concaves to last longer and maintain their performance across a full harvest season.
- This durability is particularly beneficial when working with tough crops like barley or sunflowers, where the material can quickly degrade standard concaves. The sharpened notched edge retains its cutting efficiency, improving threshing power and extending the lifespan of the equipment.
Enhanced Grain Quality and Reduced Loss
In both high-moisture and densely packed conditions, the sharpened edge creates a more efficient threshing process that reduces grain loss. By ensuring a cleaner and quicker separation of grain from plant material, this technology minimizes the amount of grain that remains unthreshed and prevents rotor loss caused by incomplete separation.
Furthermore, the sharper, durable edge reduces the likelihood of crop damage, helping maintain grain quality—which is particularly important when working with delicate crops like soybeans or barley. The concaves’ ability to manage tough conditions while protecting grain quality adds to their overall value in increasing harvest yields and ensuring high returns.
Why the Laser-Clad Sharpened Edge Matters
The laser-clad sharpened edge of the notched bar offers significant advantages in challenging threshing conditions, such as high-moisture corn and densely packed wheat. Its sharpness and durability allow for more aggressive, controlled threshing, resulting in better crop separation, reduced grain loss, and improved grain quality. Traditional concaves struggle to maintain performance in these conditions, often requiring more frequent adjustments or replacements. The laser-clad technology helps overcome these challenges, providing farmers with a reliable, efficient tool that maximizes yields even in the most demanding environments.
If you’re facing tough harvest conditions, the laser-clad notched bar technology is a clear upgrade over traditional systems, offering long-term benefits in terms of both performance and durability. We’d love to chat with you about how the Razors Edge Concaves help you get more out of your harvest, give us a call at 1-855-612-7006.