FEATHERWEIGHT
Revolutionizing Turf Care:
The Unsung Role of Electric Linear Actuators in Featherweight Booms
IP66
Water Resistance
18 Mo
Backed By Warranty
100%
Environmentally Safe Electric Operation
Company
WILSCOT, LLC
Industry
Agriculture
Location
USA
About Featherweight
WILSCOT, LLC is a manufacturer of the patented Featherweights Turf booms and is a fully integrated spraying solutions provider for an OEM manufacturer of Turf sprayers and aftermarket independent turf equipment dealers.
Introduction
WILSCOT, LLC is a manufacturer of the patented Featherweights Turf booms and is a fully integrated spraying solutions provider for an OEM manufacturer of Turf sprayers and aftermarket independent turf equipment dealers. Progressive Automations electric linear actuators are used by our customer WILSCOT, LLC to ensure the Featherweights booms perform efficiently with durability to handle harsh environments for spraying fungicides and weed killers and fertilizing grass to serve the golf course industry.
Overcoming Engineering Challenges
How Progressive Automations Solved WILSCOT, LLC's Boom Actuator Issues
Steve was a consultant for a company that previously focused on making large aluminum booms for agriculture. They eventually decided to move into the golf course business and came up with a design using their previous actuators. These actuators were found inadequate for their force and durability requirements and required redesigning. During the redesign process, Steve and his engineering team were researching online for an electric actuator that could meet their requirements.
They came across our PA-04-12-100 actuators which were found to be the best fit for matching all their specification requirements. As the primary decision-maker and lead engineer on his team, Steve chose to finalize the PA-04-12-100 as the selected product after internal discussions with his engineering team. As industry leaders, we offered off-the-shelf electric linear actuator solutions that could match his performance requirements better while accommodating a faster turnaround time and meeting environmental safety regulations.
features
High Product Quality
ISO 9001.2015 Certified
Flexible Pricing
On Time Delivery
Zero Lead Times
Precision and Performance
The Role of PA-04 Actuators in Enhancing Featherweight Booms
During the design process, Steve previously assumed that both retracting and extending motion would experience the same loads. As the PA-04 actuators were installed and tested on the field, there was an issue with the outer boom wing that folds over the inner boom wing tending to drift downward in the partially raised condition. This was when Steve contacted our team for assistance. As Progressive Automations’ B2B Engineer, Sadaf has extensive knowledge of our product range and studied in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Sadaf helped Steve understand the differences in load experienced as the actuator cycles by informing him about a reversible spring inside the actuator that could help reverse the load. She sent these springs to Steve free of charge, which he found easy to install and effective. Despite a slight reduction in load capacity with reversed springs, the actuators still had sufficient force to succeed in Steve’s testing and resulted in a faster travel speed to fold up the booms in less time. In instances when there could only be a partial delivery, Sadaf affirmed when the rest of the parts would arrive. Steve appreciates Sadaf’s honesty and straightforwardness as she fulfilled her word with the timely delivery of products arriving as scheduled. Her excellent communication skills, professionalism, and high understanding of our products assisted Steve in making his project successful.
Highlights
ip66
Water Resistance
18 mo
Backed By Warranty
100%
Environmentally Safe Electric Operation
Boosting Durability and Efficiency
The Lasting Impact of Progressive Automations on Featherweight Booms
After switching to Progressive Automations, Steve and his team benefited from the PA-04 linear actuator's excellent price-performance ratio. This electric solution, which boasts a sleek design, eliminates the need for hydraulics, thus avoiding fluid leaks that could harm the environment or stain greens and fairways. The PA-04's speed, force rating, and lightweight design provided a versatile and efficient combination while not excessively weighing down on the outer portion of the Featherweight booms. Steve found our actuators durable and resilient with their IP66 ingress protection rating as they continue to remain in service in outdoor harsh environments while being exposed to spray coloring agents that sometimes coat their shafts.
experience
Seamless Integration and Superior Support
WILSCOT, LLC's Journey with Progressive Automations
Steve also had a positive experience with our website, finding it easy to navigate and connect with our team over the phone and email. Our professionalism, responsiveness, and friendly customer service have been invaluable to Steve who also appreciates our honesty about availability timelines. While there were a couple of field failures, these were attributed to improper use by Steve’s customers rather than the actuators' performance. Our readily available PA-04-12-100 stock actuators also ensured a quick turnaround for any replacement needs, thanks to our stateside inventory.
features
High Product Quality
ISO 9001.2015 Certified
Flexible Pricing
On Time Delivery
Zero Lead Times
Elevate Your Agriculture Solutions with Progressive Automations
The ability of electric linear actuators to perform as environmentally safe, lightweight, and durable solutions is essential for ensuring featherweight booms have the best results in maintaining golf courses. As one of the top suppliers of electric linear actuators, Progressive Automations offers industry-leading flexibility, quality, support, and field experience to meet all our customer's needs in agriculture and farming equipment. If you have any other questions about what we can offer, please do not hesitate to reach out to us! We are experts in what we do and want to ensure you find the best solutions for your application.
