An Indian institute, engaged in the
mechanical engineering R&D since 1958, has developed
the above technology. It is designed and developed as
a low cost, lightweight portable hand operated device
for effective and economic distribution of agro-chemicals
with the ultimate aim of curbing the pests and pathogenic
disease of the field crop. The sprayer consists of a
polyethylene tank for carrying chemicals, a piston type
pump for delivering liquid from tank to the nozzle for
determining the spray pattern and range of spray droplet
sizes. The cut-off device fitted in the discharge line
controls the liquid flow. The sprayer is provided with
woven web cotton belting to be strapped conveniently
to the operators back for comfortable carriage. The
reduction in weight by 12% and cost by 25% would suite
well even a small farmer.
Technical Specifications:
Tank capacity : 16 lit
Pump cylinder inside diameter : 36 mm
Stroke length : 55 mm
Pressure air chamber capacity : 800 ml
Type of agitation capacity : hydraulic
Working pressure : 3 kgf/cm2
Overall size : 750 x 410 x 560 mm3
Net weight : 7 Kg
Areas of Application:
Chemical
Advantages
Low cost
Lightweight
Portable hand operation
Stage of Development:
Commercialised
Main Application:
Chemical Industry
For further information please contact
:
Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises
APCTT Building, Qutub Institutional Area
P.O. Box - 4575
New Delhi - 110016
Tel: 91-26864501, 26856276, 2696619/521
Fax: 91-11-26856274
E-mail : tbse@apctt.org
Web: www.techsmall.com
