COTTON
Ginners Marketplace COTTON FARMING IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GINNING INDUSTRY.
Safety Alert — Avoid ‘Caught-In’ Accidents At The Tarp Roller
Introducing the
“BALE SAVER”
*
by
INDECO PRODUCTS INC. Why use this
Editor’s note: Safety is always the No. 1 priority at a cotton gin. Like other gin organizations, the Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association is proactive in supporting safety efforts by providing guidelines for keeping gin workers safe while on the job. Here are some recommendations TCGA offered regarding powered tarp rollers in its December “The Ginnery” newsletter.
Cotton Ginners Marketplace
There have been three accidents where employees were caught in the tarp roller in West Texas member gins in the last three weeks. All three have resulted in broken arms that required surgery. Unpowered, hand-cranked rollers are safer than powered rollers; use them where possible. Safe Use Of Powered Tarp Rollers Here are our recommendations for use of powered rollers: ¢ Install a spring-loaded switch that requires continuous pressure for the roller to operate. Knee-activated switches are the best option we’ve seen. ¢ Tarp rolling is a two-person job, so assign two workers. Tarps are heavy and bulky. When they are cold, they may be more difficult to start on the machine. Accident investigations indicate workers are not able to free themselves or cut power to the machine when they are caught. A second worker present may be able to prevent severe injury. ¢ Train employees in tarp roller operation. Remind them not to defeat the safety devices. For example, we have found spring-loaded switches tied closed, wedged to keep the contacts closed or wired-around. ¢ Gloves have no place around the tarp roller. If gloves must be worn, cut off the fingers of the glove so the tips will not be caught in the roll. ¢ No loose clothing should be worn around powered tarp rollers. Sleeves should be buttoned, shirts or jackets buttoned or zipped and clothing tails tucked in. ¢ Monitor activity at the tarp rollers, including operation and the condition of the switches. We recommend that supervisory employees from the manager on down make a point of checking the rollers at least once each shift.
When you can use the
“BALE SAVER”
*
R Waterproof R Reusable R Eco-friendly
The Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association provided this information.
*
Patent Pending
* * * * *
2019 Ginners School Coming Up Soon The Ginners School will be offered at three locations in 2019. Cooperators for the school include the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, the National Cotton Ginners’ Association and its member associations, the National Cotton Council, Cotton Incorporated, gin machinery/equipment
22
COTTON FARMING | FEBRUARY 2019
Indeco Products, Inc. PO Box 865 140 Ridge Drive San Marcos, TX 78667 512-396-5814 COTTONFARMING.COM
manufacturers and suppliers, and select land-grant universities. The school sessions are for the exclusive use of the U.S. cotton ginning industry. All courses are offered in English only. Registration and classes begin at 8 a.m. and end each day at 5 p.m. Lunch is served at the school and is included in your registration. Locations And Tentative Dates ¢ Southwest Ginners School
April 1-3 South Plains Ginning Laboratory 1604 East FM 1294 Lubbock, Texas ¢ Western Ginners School
May 7-9 Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory 300 E. College St. Mesilla Park, New Mexico
MODULE FEEDERS
CHANNEL SAWS
COTTON GIN BRUSHES
BATS & BRUSHES
VERTICAL COMBO DRYER
ROUND MODULE MACHINERY
¢ Stoneville Ginners School
June 4-6 USDA Ginning Research Laboratory 111 Experiment Station Road Stoneville, Mississippi Course Descriptions Each level of Ginners School coursework is built on the previous level of instruction, with Level I as the foundation. Therefore, the school’s coordinators strongly recommend that beginning students, regardless of gin experience, start with Level I.
RAM MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1333 E. 44th. ST. Lubbock, TX 79404 806-745-5552 Fax: 806-745-5582 rammfgco@rammfg.net www.rammfg.net
Lummus Corporation wants to express its appreciation to ourr many loyal customers forr their continued support and business. We have experienced unprecedented growthh and expansion unlike anything seen in recent times. Thanks for allowing us to partner with you " ! With that in mind, it$ never too $
Regardless of the project scope, now is the time to contact Lummuss to discuss yourr goals and needs to ensure your success. Just a short list of items we offer: Gin Dor-Les e ÂŽ and E.E. Dor-LesÂŽ Press upgrades # Hydraaulic Tramper/Pusher Conversion Presss Rebuilds (strain rods, boxxes, es, sills, etc.) Quality OEM E Repair Parts Unmatcheed Technical Service
Cotton Ginners Marketplace
All-new complete Gin Plants Ginning Machinery (individual machines, stand-alone systems, presses, etc.) Press Consoles and Main Control Consoles Burner and Moisture Unit Gas Train/Contrrols upgrades Air Monitoring and Fire Detection Kits Gin and Feeder Controls
The horizon is limitless. And 2019 holdss many new offerings from Luummus that no one saw coming. Exciting times lie ahead " join us as we mov m e forrwar ward!
ÂŽ
TWITTER: @COTTONFARMING
Physical Address: 225 Bourne Boulevard • Savannah, Georgia 31408-9586 USA Mailing Address: P.O. Box 929 • Pooler, Georgia 31322-0929 USA Phone: (912) 447-9000 • Fax: (912) 447-9250 Toll Free (USA Only): 1-800-4LUMMUS (1-800-458-6687) Web Site: www.lummus.com • E-mail: lummus.sales@lummus.com
Š 2018 Lummus Corporation
FEBRUARY 2019 | COTTON FARMING
23
Level I • Introduction to cotton ginning and ginning demonstration • Basic gin safety • Basic hydraulics • Air utilization • Electricity at the gin • Maintenance and adjustment for seed cotton cleaners, fin stands and lint cleaners • Maintenance of auxiliary components • Classing cotton • Moisture measurement • Review of the cotton industry • Waste collection and disposal
Looking to boost speed in your hydraulic lines? Book your project early to make it happen this year!
Level 2 • Purpose and operating principles of individual gin machines • Efficient operation, adjustment and maintenance of gin equipment • Pneumatics and waste collection • Electrical systems • Hydraulic systems • Gin safety • Management tips • Roller ginning (Western School only) Level 3 • Review of functions of a ginning system • Electrical systems • Air systems in the gin • Drying and moisture restoration systems • Matching machinery capacities in the system • Seed cotton unloading systems and management of seed cotton handling systems • Bale presses and hydraulic systems • Safety programs and labor regulations • Cottonseed handling systems • Roller ginning (Western School only)
Cotton Ginners Marketplace
Continuing Education The 2019 continuing education schedule is being developed and is different for each of the three schools. To maintain your certification, you must complete 12 hours of continuing education credits over a three-year period. For example, if you received your certification in 2016, to remain in good standing in the program, you will need to complete your 12 continuing education hours in 2019. ¢ Continuing education course work will be offered each year in conjunction with the annual Ginners School. Each hour of participation at the NCGA-sponsored continuing education course work will receive 1 credit hour. ¢ Beltwide Cotton Ginners Conference participation provides 1 hour credit for each hour of participation. ¢ Re-taking Ginners School course work (Levels I-III) will also provide continuing education credit. ¢ Participation in local association schools, workshops, seminars and trade shows may be eligible for continuing education credit. An agenda and participation form must be submitted to the National Cotton Ginners’ Associations. Upon review, any continuing education credit hour(s) will be assigned to the participant. Contact Harrison Ashley (hashley@cotton.org) or Jana Jackins (jjackins@cotton.org) with the NCGA if you have questions. For registration information, motel guides and maps, go to www.cotton.org/ncga/ginschool/index.cfm.
24
COTTON FARMING | FEBRUARY 2019
Contact us for a quote!
800-692-4474 • lubbockelectric.com COTTONFARMING.COM
E L E VAT E D S E E D H O U S E
“Trucks are loaded and tarped in just 5-10 minutes with our new seed house. Even wet seed comes out without a problem.” BUBBA HEWLETT North Delta Gin Company, Marks, MS
Steeper Hoppers with 10-Gauge Steel 50% Larger Square Hydraulic Doors Conversion Kits for Most Seed Houses MINIMIZE SEED BRIDGING • SAFER • FASTER • STRONGER
Come see us at the Mid-South Gin Show Moisture, Drying & Fire Prevention
Call Jim - (972) 381-8899 / cliffgranberrycorp.com
NORTHERN / LUCUS MACHINE, INC 1116 E SLATON HWY LUBBOCK, TX 79404
Solutions for your gin.
samjackson.com
Mid-South: 662-809-9730 Lubbock: 1-800-862-9966 FOR SALE: 1 – 158 GIN STAND W/ CONTROLS & 700 FEEDER
Advertise in Cotton Ginner’s Marketplace
Contact Sales Manager Scott Emerson 386-462-1532 • semerson@onegrower.com
NEW 60”, 72”, & 80” OVERSHOT BATTERY CONDENSERS
Cotton Ginners Marketplace
• Place classified ads for equipment, sales and help wanted • Generate leads, drive sales and INCREASE PROFITS
MANUFACTURER OF HI- CAPACITY LINT CLEANING SYSTEMS IN 86” TO 110” WIDTHS
96” TO 144” INCLINE CLEANERS, STICK MACHINES, & AIR LINE SEPARATORS HIGH CAPACITY VACUUMS USED & FACTORY REBUILT GIN MACHINERY PLASTIC BALING PRESSES COMPLETE LINE OF REPAIR PARTS FOR MURRAY, MITCHELL, H.E., CONSOLIDATED, CONTINENTAL, MOSS, LUMMUS, HORN, & CMI
806-745-8156 1-800-776-8182 FAX: 806-745-0564 NORTHERNLUCUS@YAHOO.COM WWW.NORTHERNLUCUS.COM TWITTER: @COTTONFARMING
FEBRUARY 2019 | COTTON FARMING
25