Until the launch of the KPT PC-180, part-circle sprinklers have usually come in the form of either fixed-spray or rotating stream devices. While both types of sprinklers fulfill their primary purpose, neither is geared towards maintaining uniform water application.

“The KPT PC-180 is an adaptation of Komet’s original KPT sprinkler design, a sophisticated distribution device that delivers unmatched uniformity, droplet size and energy efficiency. Our part-circle design combines the core principles of the KPT with a unique sprinkler deflector and groove configuration that effectively directs water off the pivot structure without compromising irrigation.”

says Josh Mosier, general manager and technical sales director of Komet Irrigation Corp., USA & Canada.

Built for installation on rigid drops around the towers, the KPT PC-180 features a standard angle and multi-jet trajectory for controlling droplet size consistency in a 180-degree wetted pattern across the entire throw and nozzle range.

The part-circle sprinkler also pairs gentle water application and low instantaneous application with the proper overlap of individual sprinkler patterns. This enables efficient infiltration of water to the root zone while reducing wind drift and minimizing the risk of run-off or soil sealing.

“Komet Irrigation is focused on field-specific irrigation solutions. By working closely with growers, we’ve identified and developed a unique range of pivot sprinklers that maximize irrigation efficiency for different application requirements. The KPT PC-180 sprinkler represents our latest advancement for providing dry wheel track solutions – an aspect of irrigation that can pose great challenges for a system’s functionality and performance if not addressed.”

Mosier emphasizes.

The Komet Irrigation pivot product line-up is the successful result of a ten-year research and development process. The precision manufacturing of every Komet sprinkler component includes strict quality controls and field testing over many irrigation seasons in a variety of terrains, soils, water conditions, crop types and climates to ensure the highest levels of performance, reliability and adaptability in many field environments.

For more information or to get an inside look at Komet Irrigation’s new part-circle sprinkler design, visit the KPT PC-180 product page.

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Komet Irrigation is celebrating its 70th anniversary, marking another milestone in the company’s mission to deliver innovative irrigation solutions since it began developing agricultural sprinklers in 1952.

Komet Irrigation specializes in the design and manufacturing of pivot sprinklers and big volume guns. The line-up of highly efficient water application products is the culmination of experience, years of meticulous research and development, and a focus on effectively meeting the challenges growers face in real-life field environments.

“We are proud to have served agriculture for 70 years, including 30 years in the North American market. As a family-owned business based in Austria, we remain firmly committed to the values and innovative spirit on which our father founded this company,”

says Hugo Drechsel, Komet Irrigation CSO and head of marketing.

Komet Academy: Education for Field-Specific Irrigation Conversations

“In addition to providing the highest quality irrigation equipment, we want to ensure our customers have the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions based on their unique irrigation needs and the specific field conditions they encounter. One of the ways we can improve irrigation conversations between growers and dealers is by offering free online seminars during our Komet Academy Week,”

Drechsel explains.

The Komet Academy is a series of comprehensive, informal meetings covering topics in mechanized irrigation. The next Komet Academy Week is scheduled for February 21st – 25th, 2022, and will feature six seminars with topics ranging from designing the perfect sprinkler package to in-field troubleshooting.

“The Komet Academy presents a great opportunity for growers, dealers, and others interested in expanding their knowledge to submit questions and gain access to the experts,”

states Josh Mosier, general manager and technical sales director of Komet Irrigation Corp., USA & Canada.

“We often hear from participants that even after many years of irrigation experience, they still learn something new from the Academy. The one-hour seminars are entirely product-neutral and free to attend, regardless if you are a Komet customer or not,”

he shares.

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