REINKE HISTORY Richard Reinke was born June 1922 and founded Reinke Manufacturing Co., Inc. at the age of 32. He was raised on the family farm and the youngest of twelve children. Constructing various objects was an enjoyment for Richard. At the age of 15, he purchased educational materials in engineering, architecture and draftsmanship. He was determined to invent a better future. With Richard´s passion for agriculture, it propelled him to become a world leader in technologies for mechanized irrigation systems. When the company was founded in 1954, it was primarily engaged in fabricating structural components for farms and commercial buildings. Through the years, the emphasis moved to mechanized irrigation systems. As a pioneer in the irrigation industry, many of Richard´s innovations have become industry standards. Reinke Manufacturing Co., Inc. has experienced positive growth by joining new innovations together with time-tested designs. The world headquarters is located in Deshler, Nebraska – where it originally started. There are locations throughout North America and around the world.
REINKE FIRSTS & INNOVATIONS First reversible, electric drive center pivot with: Collector ring Allowing continuous rotation Span over 100’ in length With patented V-jack truss design
First bow string truss over 210’
First to incorporate interchangeable pipe and truss components
First to offer end of system and guidance for lateral systems Using Reinke Navigator GPS
First gear-driven towable system with rubber tires Introduction of the Minigator First system with 4 ½” water pipe Designed for low water supplies and smaller fields First Chromium Nickel Plus (CN+) steel water pipe option First and only successful aluminum system, the Alumigator V-ring seal is introduced Completely hidden Allows flanges to join together without interference of a gasket Completely protects the gasket from UV rays Exclusive double-walled tower box Provides moisture-free environment for electrical components Energy Saver Package for Swing Arm Corner systems (SAC’s) with limited system gpm
First to offer successful GPS guidance for swing arm corners With Reinke Navigator® GPS
First to offer five types of water pipe: Aluminum Galvanized steel Stainless steel Poly-lined galvanized steel Chromium nickel plus Now six: Chromium nickel + galvanized First product to bring touch screen technology into the market: Reinke RPM Preferred Touch Main Control Panel First to integrate VRI and GPS into a touch screen control panel First to exceed industry standards for: Uniformity of water application with a Swing Arm Corner The ESAC™ First and only Maintenance-Free Pivot bearing on the market For more information, visit Reinke.com
