Potters Spray Tower

Submitted By:
Umair Faheem, 2003-ag-32 M.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. Entomology.

Submitted to:
Dr. Shafqat Saeed, Assistant Professor, Agri. Entomology.

Potters Spray Tower

The Potter Tower is internationally recognised as the standard of reference for chemical spraying techniques in the laboratory. This type of apparatus is required for studying the biological effects of contact poisons on organisms. Benefits include: Proven Reliability Increased Safety Smooth Pneumatic Cycle Easy Clean Construction Two models are manufactured a model with a safety automatic load/unload facility. Each instrument has similar spray performance characteristics and is designed to apply precise and uniform deposits of spray over a circular area of 9cm (3.54") diameter. The Tower incorporates developments from the Rothamsted Experimental Station (AFRC - Harpenden, Herts, England) and includes quickly detachable atomizers and a pneumatically operated spray table, with all controls mounted conveniently at the front. A 0-2.5 BAR 10cm/4in.dia. 0-30 lb/sq in, pressure gauge is fitted as standard. A laboratory scale compressor unit and a manometer are also offered as optional equipment.

Construction and Equipment Details

Frame:

Manufactured from extruded Aluminium Alloy section in pleasing self colour finish of light and durable construction. Spray Table:Precision made Aluminium Alloy spinning with high finish internally and matt external surfaces, positioned centrally by three screws mounted on the intermediate platform. Nozzles: Units supplied in pairs as standard equipment for Intermediate and Final spraying. Manufactured to close tolerance giving an accurate spray formation, with stainless steel jet and pick-up tube. Fully adjustable assembly for level and centralising over the spray tube. Spray Table:Adjustable for height within the piston of the air cylinder and fitted with eccentrics to the test platform for positioning the specimen dish beneath the spray tube. Air Constant supply of 1.5 - 2 kg/cm2 through the input connection controlled by an Pressure: on/off switch and exhaust valve. Fine adjustment is made by a sensitive needle valve on the left hand side of the instrument giving direct reading on the pressure gauge, or manometer (which is supplied as an extra). This pressure operates the air jack and nozzle head simultaneously. Manometer: Provision is made at the rear of the instrument to accommodate the use of a manometer if required. Level Four screwed feet in the base of the instrument provides easy levelling in conjunction with the spirit level on the intermediate platform.

Specification
Potter Spray Tower Spray tube diameter (Top) Spray tube diameter (Bottom) Spray Tube length Max. diameter of specimen dish Max working pressure supply Operating pressure Standard sample reservoir capacity Height Width Depth Manual 15.7 11.9 69cm 11cm 2.1 bar (30lbs/sq.in.) 15lb/sq.in. 12cc 120cm 36cm 36cm Auto-load 15.7 11.9 69cm 11cm 2.1 bar (30lbs/sq.in.) 15lb/sq.in. 12cc 120cm 36cm 36cm

Net Ship weight Gross Case size

21.4Kg 43Kg

28Kg 49.5Kg

51X51x153cm 51x51x153cm