Subsoil Shank For Drip Tape Printable Catalog Page (opens a new window)
Some growers lay drip irrigation tape while they are shaping their planting beds. This allows them to put the tape below the surface of the bed using a subsoil shank for placement. Our drip irrigation tape layer attaches to the tool bar on our superbedder or any other tool bar. It includes a stand to hold one or two reels of drip tape on the machine and a ground feed tube which lays the drip tape on or below the surface of the bed. The ground tube is made of stainless steel and includes a heat-treated wear guard. A smooth heavy-duty polymer guide funnel minimizes cuts and tears in the drip tape as it enters the ground tube. The funnel is very simple and inexpensive to replace, compared to repairing other manufacturers’ guide systems. The drip tape layer includes a disc-brake mechanism to prevent spool backlash during starts and stops. Its spindle and side plates accept all styles of drip irrigation tape. The mounting brackets for the reel stand and ground tube allow sideways adjustment so the irrigation tape can be located exactly where desired on the planting bed. A variety of different ground tubes are also available. Round ground tubes are most often used because they allow the drip tape to pass freely with minimal clogging or restrictions. Flat ground tubes are used when growers have a difficult time getting the drip tape to lay flat on the bed. Click here for a complete discussion of drip tape layers.
Part #	Description	Ship Weight
53021	Subsoil shank drip irrigation	call
55256	Mounting bracket for subsoil shank	call
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