Pure performance... WIND MACHINES
Frost Fans Pure Wind Machines Orchard Rite frost protection
When one cold night can ruin an entire year’s hard work…
IT’S BEST TO PLAY IT SAFE.
Since 1967, we have engineered and built our wind machines with precision technology. We take pride in the details, which is why growers from around the world trust our name. We design machinery to match your needs and are there to help throughout the process.
At Orchard-Rite (Formatt Machinery), we are dedicated to serving you and your crops by providing the tools and knowledge to stave off those frosty nights.
Pure Wind Machines
Crop protection on the go
Portable Model
Brochure (556 kb)
Undisturbed Views, Maximzed harvest
Laydown Model
COMPARE STATIONARY MODELS
2600 MODEL
TOWER
- Silver Paint
BLADE
- Two Blades
- Length 19’ 10”/6.05m
GEAR OIL CAPACITY
- Lower Gearbox 1.4Gal/5.2L
2430 MODEL
TOWER
- Silver Paint
BLADE
- Three Blades
- Length 19’ 10”/6.05m
- Up to 10dB quieter than our two-blade machines
GEAR OIL CAPACITY
- Lower Gearbox 1.4Gal/5.2L
Frost Protection. A Quick reference.
Effective Frost Protection Elements:
- Is it a liable system?
- Is it Efficient?
- What requirements are needed?
- What is the cost per year per Ha?
- Is it an all-in solution or not?
Without liable system no frost protection.
When you have frost – risk, the system should work. Not 1 hour, 2 hours. No. It should work right away and it should be able to work all day, all week if needed all month.
Last year, the so-called cheap ‘miracle’ frost protection systems suffered from enormous problems such as engine problems, gearbox problems, blade problems.
It is advised, before starting with frost protection, to look around for all used systems, with real-time experiences. Do not believe the ‘commercials’ as everyone is selling the ‘best system in the world’. Check check and double-check.
Our robust machinery is built to stand in all conditions. 35.000 machines installed all over the world you can only get with satisfactory results.
Efficiency: level of protection / cost / protected surface / year
The cost of frost protection is measured by cost per Ha per year.
Some systems require lots of labour and maintenance and pre-stocking. Other solutions require orchard – treatment after the frost. In your decision, all these elements should be considered. Choices should be made on a long-term basis.
Of course, the level of protection should be considered as well.
Define your requirements
Some factors that should be taken into account when deciding about frost protection.
- Light frost (1°C) or hard frost (4 – 6 °C) protection?
- Environmental restrictions? Neighbor distance? Water availability?
- Available labour during nights?
- Frost statistics. How often there is frost in the region.
- Note: Frost potentials from the Bureau of Meteorology Australia (online link ) Frost potential details for each location.
- Check out the wind machine science and education page.
Cost of protection by ORCHARD - RITE wind machines
One machine can cover up to 6.5 Ha (model 2600).
Orchard – Rite wind machines require very limited maintenance, as they can be used for over 25 years, with having over 35.000 machines we are proud to say that we have very few failures.
