INNOVATIVE DESIGN /////////////////////
FLEX JOINT HOOK & RECEIVER The flex joint hook and receiver is another Reinke engineering innovation, which highlights the care we put into designing our systems. The hook and receiver is a pipe joint that allows our irrigation systems to traverse hilly terrain with minimal impact to water flow. The flex joint hook and receiver is located where the water pipe meets the tower. Our unique joint provides unparalleled rotational movement and flexibility.
Side view, rotational movement
The joint is located inside the pipe and covered by an external, flexible boot that is backed by a 10-year warranty. Why did we place the joint Top view, at the center of the pipe when our side-to-side movement competitors use an external ball-hitch coupler? Well, it’s really just a simple matter of physics; the most efficient place to rotate within a cylinder is directly in the center. The central joint Side view, allows the pipe to remain aligned up-and-down movement with flex or rotation. Because the pipe remains aligned, the boot is not excessively stretched, which enhances the joint’s overall longevity.
By using materials science and current technology, we can build a better product and therefore create a better future.”
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— Cody Bailey, Director of Engineering
