Agricultural Equipment

A JACK MADE FOR ALL TRADES

ENSURING latest technologies are incorporated into its product range underpins Simol's reputation for manufacturing and supplying safe, efficient, reliable and easy-to-use agricultural and industrial equipment.

Its continual investment in research and development has helped position the Italian based company as the Europe's leading designer and producer of specialised supporting wheels and jacks.

These are used by agricultural, construction, industrial and road maintenance sectors in more than 50 countries across the world for trailers, caravans, utility and other vehicles.

Simol has been constantly investing in improving ergonomics, practical usability, resistance to wearing and maximising operating comfort of its products since the 1960s.

Simol's core principle is to develop and deliver innovative solutions that will perform in the field. Resistance to aggressive operating conditions, rapid deployment, minimum maintenance requirement: therefore, it has maintained a premium brand over the years.

Moreover, all supporting wheels and jacks can be modified in terms of design and finish, in response to wide-ranging customer

requirements.

Today SIMOL’s products are the choice of the leading international manufacturers of agricultural machinery: they appreciate the company constant attention to the maximum quality and safety, ensured by using premium materials and by incorporating in its jacks integrated fall prevention systems.

Finding new solutions to make work safer, more comfortable and efficient: that is why Simol has recently introduced a unique range of jacks (the new SIMOL-Q range) that meet compliance standards of the international ISO-12140 code.

The ISO-12140 standard applies to mechanically or hydraulically operated telescopic jacks used for supporting and lifting agricultural equipment and machinery. It specifies the functional, safety and reliability requirements, the needed marking information and it establishes the test procedures for certification of compliance.

The SIMOL-Q range jacks must undergo extensive mechanical, longevity and functionality strength testing to comply with the ISO code and ensure top class function, safety and reliability.

For this purpose, SIMOL has started a collaboration with the University of Bologna to design and build a test rig that allows the Italian company to try out the extreme performance of its jacks directly at its facilities, subjecting them to the strength tests established by the International Organization for Standardization.

These newest top-class jacks feature the latest SIMOL’s technological innovations, namely the double speed system and the drop leg safety system, which are two international patented solutions.

Already applying to the DG-W models (SIMOL’s highend line, chosen by the leading OEMs of agricultural trailers, round balers and trailed machinery for multiple uses), the double-speed system is a special device for rapid gear change system, offering a 70% reduction of deployment time and a 10% reduction of the force required to raise the load.

The drop leg safety system specifically features the drop leg jack models: this innovative device is completely integrated in the jack third section, with the aim to avoid any inconvenience due to a traditional outer chain mechanism (such as the risks of entanglement, wear-and-tear, loss, or theft).

Fitting a SIMOL-Q jack means offering so an even greater guarantee of safety, resistance, and highest level of performance: during testing, specific stresses that apply to using the jacks were fully simulated to guarantee robustness and reliability.

Moreover, through its exclusive test rig, SIMOL can improve existing products and bring them into compliance with ISO-12140 as well as develop customised solution to meet any load requirement.

Aside from the innovative test rig, Simol's manufacturing facilities incorporate advanced production technology, such as latest generation fibre laser cutting. This can shape tube in a range of materials with unparalleled precision and speed.

The company has more than 60 years of operation in specialist equipment design and engineering: its highly qualified technicians use 3D design and simulation software (FEM calculation), to study the stresses specific to each application.

This experience is reflected in the practicality and reliability of its whole ranges.

For more information, visit www.simol.com

TOP QUALITY COMPONENTS FOR MACHINES FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CHEMICALS IN AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY

Polmac Srl has been in the market of machines for the distribution of agriculture pesticides and herbicides since 1972. Our products are produced to control and measure the management, mixing and distribution of chemicals in agriculture, in order to reduce to a minimum the environmental impact and contact with these products by operators. Greater precision in dosing, more safety in performing activities, compliance with the most stringent rules and the best end results. Our primary objective had been that of designing and manufacturing a complete weeding machine targeted exclusively for the Italian market. Over time, we specialized in the production of components and accessories for machines for the distribution of pesticides and herbicides, while also expanding our sales in foreign countries. Every year we invest a significant share of our turnover in Research & Development. Thanks to our specialist team we produce technical drawings, prototypes and new production moulds, while maintaining constant product innovation and customization to satisfy the requirements of the Italian and International market.

For more information, visit www.polmac.it