REINKE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
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PRODUCT CATALOG REINKE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

ELECTROGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ELECTROGATOR II – HIGH STRENGTH STEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PIVOT CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SINGLE-LEG TOWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 V-RING SEAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 HOOK & RECEIVER JOINT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 PIPE OPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 GALVANIZING. . ....

GAINING STRENGTH DOESN’T MEAN ADDING WEIGHT Facts are stubborn things. Math never lies, and high-strength steel combined with superior engineering has created irrigation systems that are lightweight and uncompromisingly durable at the same time. Yes, our pivots look different, but you’ll understand the difference once the performance starts doing the talking.

IN SERVICE SINCE 1968 AND STILL GOING STRONG In 1968, Reinke changed the game with the introduction of the Electrogator, the first reversible, electric drive center pivot with a collector ring allowing for continuous rotation. The Electrogator was also the first pivot with a span more than 100 feet in length, the first with our patented V-jack truss design and the first to use inter-changeable pipe and truss components. The first one developed is still in operation and the design (with some adjustments through the years) is still as capable as it was then. We like to say, “If it ain’t broke,...

THE STRENGTH-TO-WEIGHT RATIO INDUSTRY LEADER Everything changes with the use of high-strength, low-alloy steel. All critical structural components, including water pipe, tower bases, tower legs, truss rods and other tower components become radically lighter, more agile and yet stronger. It transforms pivots from stiff and lumbering to lightweight, bridgelike spans — flexing where they need to flex and sturdy where they need to withstand challenging field conditions. FLOTATION LIKE NO OTHER A Reinke system eliminates three extra tons of soil-compacting weight (when compared to our competitors’...

THE REINKE PIVOT CENTER RESISTANT TO STRESS, CORROSION AND STANDS THE TEST OF TIME Let’s design a pivot center from scratch. It starts with Grade A materials that never need to be overbuilt and are engineered to withstand the stress and force exerted on them by the pivot system in all field conditions. We’ll use heavy-duty, heavy-wall, full-sweep top and bottom elbows that significantly reduce turbulence and improve water flow. Electrical components will be protected by superior corrosion-resistant enclosures. Finally, we’ll add a unique hook-and-receiver pipe joint connection to handle...

SMARTER TOWER SUPPORT DESIGN The more stress that’s diverted away from the water pipe, the better. That’s why we attach three-inch diameter, galvanized stiffeners to the bottom of the trussing instead of directly to the water pipe. Stress is distributed more evenly to the entire span and, most importantly, pipe longevity gets a giant boost. When Reinke introduced the first Electrogator back in 1968, it was built with a double-leg tower similar to what our competitors use today. Soon after, we developed the single-leg tower and have continued down that innovative path — while everyone...

OUR PATENTED V-RING SEAL BANISHES UV RAYS FOR LIFE V Exterior Wall Interior Wall RING SEAL There are so many benefits to our V-ring seal, we can’t pipe and is completely protected from the deteriorating effects of UV light. We’re so confident in this design A we’ve guaranteed it for 25 years. NG S inside the innovations. First, each seal is securely Iset EA -R believe it hasn’t been copied like many of our other ING SEA -R Next, unlike the competitors’ T-gasket that is sandwiched between two flanges, the Reinke V-ring seal creates stronger, flange-to-flange contact (instead of...

UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE IN THE INDUSTRY THEN AGAIN, SO IS REINKE The most efficient place to rotate within a cylinder is directly in the center, which is exactly where we placed our hook-and-receiver joint. It enables maximum flexibility across challenging terrain. Even when the span needs to roll slightly, it won’t affect alignment. Plus, the internal joint allows the boot to flex without being excessively stretched, furthering longevity. Top View, Side-to-Side Movement Does this system affect water flow? The answer is yes, a little. But according to a Clemson University study, it’s minimal. The...

PIPE OPTIONS TO MATCH GALVANIZED STEEL: High strength and solid corrosion protection under most conditions. CHROMIUM NICKEL: Withstands moderately aggressive water and farm chemicals. Offered with galvanized and protective paint options. If chromium nickel is good enough for sky scrapers and rail road tracks, it can also handle the rigors of the field. ALUMINUM: It's the backbone of our Alumigator® systems and creates the lightest machines in the industry (depending on the model, they can be 40 percent lighter than all-steel systems). It's a great choice for livestock and processed...

REINKE GALVANIZING A Reinke system is complete when it’s galvanized by ReinCoat, a subsidiary of Reinke that boasts a state-of-the-art galvanizing facility and process. This includes pre-treatment of system components in a self-enclosed pre-treatment room which prepares the components for dipping into the zinc-filled kettle contained in a white fume enclosure. The end result of the galvanizing process from ReinCoat is a superior protective coating that is ready to stand up to the elements and add further strength to a Reinke irrigation system.

THE INDUSTRY'S ONLY ALUMINUM SYSTEM Since 1973, the Alumigator continues to be the world’s first and only successful aluminum center pivot. Today, the Alumigator is known industry-wide as the best choice for operations like sod farms, because it’s lightweight (40 percent lighter than competitive all-steel systems) and virtually eliminates wheel tracks. The use of high-quality, marine-grade aluminum throughout the system structure also makes it a solid choice for difficult soil types or processed and highly corrosive water supplies. The Alumigator’s 16-foot wide tower base is the widest in the...