NAMPO 2019

Graan|Grain

www.nampo.co.za

alcon has become known in the agricultural industry in

South Africa as the benchmark for quality, durability and

safety of locally manufactured rotary cutters. As a compa-

ny, we stand firmly behind the slogan for the brand: ‘Falcon

stands the test of time, generation after generation’.

When referring to our implements, many will say ‘they

never break’, while others say ‘if it’s a Falcon, it just goes on and

on and on’. It is clear that we have built a very strong reputation

amongst our customers and competitors of reliability and durability.

We look at some of the factors that contribute to our ‘built to last’

implements.

Design and testing

Our implements are uniquely and expertly designed and built to

cope with the tough South African conditions. New implements

are rigorously tested for long periods and designs are adjusted and

perfected to meet stringent standards for long-term reliability.

Fabrication

Implements are manufactured from top-quality steel plate, suitably

reinforced with angle and channel iron which are stitch welded to

reduce distortions and stress fractures. 45 degree gusseted bends

are used to ensure maximum strength and side panels can be raised

or lowered to adjust the cutting height according to the requirement.

The heads of the bolts securing the panel are countersunk into

hexagonal recesses, so that only one spanner is required for height

adjustments. The side panels are protected by steel skid runners.

The topmast, which connects to the tractor’s top-link, is mounted on

bushes and connected to the rear of the implement by galvanised

HT steel chains. This flexible linkage allows the rotary cutter to follow

the ground contours. The lower linkage points are of the clevis type,

with loose pins, on the implements of 1,5 m and wider. The smaller

implements have fixed pins on the lower hitch-points.

Metal treatment and painting

All manufactured parts are subjected to a five-tank acid bath clean-

ing and phosphate treatment process. The primer paint coat is then

applied by complete immersion in a paint tank, which allows the

paint to reach all closed sections and recesses and behind all gus-

sets. All open seams are then sealed with a special sealant to protect

the implement from moisture, before the final enamel colour coat is

applied. All fasteners, chains, shackles and pins are electroplated

to guard against corrosion.

The Falcon gearbox

One of the secrets of the success of the rotary cutters is that the

F50, F60 and F80 series are fitted with locally manufactured heavy-

duty and extra heavy-duty gearboxes. These gearboxes, entirely

constructed by us, have proved to have a long, trouble-free life in

any operation, as they are specially designed both to withstand the

extraordinary working conditions encountered in Africa and to

absorb the higher power being produced by the new-generation

tractors coming into the market. The F50 and F80 have a warranty

period of three years and the F60 for two years against faulty manu-

facture. Because they are locally manufactured, these parts are also

easily and quickly available.

Drive shafts

All implements are supplied with appropriate, fully guarded PTO

shafts. Torque-limiting slip-clutches are supplied where specified.

Optional over-run or freewheel clutches can be supplied if required.

Listen and adapt

Part of the company’s pledge to our customers is that we will listen.

We understand that our success is based on what our customers be-

lieve exceptional service and quality to be, not what we believe it to

be. As a business, we are focused on receiving and listening to feed-

back, and in turn, improving our designs and fabrications to ensure

the implements get better and better.

Through our authorised dealer network, we also supply

spare parts for all implements. We are the exclusive supplier of all

Falcon original and Amazone spare parts, ensuring that wearing

parts can be replaced quickly and efficiently, reducing down time

of the implement.

Manufacturing implements for an increasingly competitive

market, where price is a major factor for the producer, is no easy

feat. The Falcon difference is that the implements are built to last

and stand the test of time, generation after generation. Visit us at the

NAMPO Harvest Day at stand E1 and stand E20.

Amanda Lock

on behalf of Falcon

The Falcon F60/450 Flexwing Slasher.

Implements

built to stand the test of time

2019

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