How does SPIKER work?
The SPIKER cabinet houses a hydraulically driven Bertolini dual piston-diaphragm Poly pump, 12V electric auto-rate valve set, filtration and associated system & tank plumbing.
For series installation to an existing Liquid Systems (SA) Pump Module, a preset flow block sandwich is provided. This sandwich section is positioned under the standard flow block that is mounted atop the hydraulic motor that drives the pump on the Pump Module. The sandwich section is connected to the SPIKER hydraulic motor via the hydraulic hoses that are provided in the kit. The sandwich has been factory preset to deliver a flow of oil to the SPIKER motor to ensure that the pump is rotating at approx. 600rpm.
Flow from the pump is directed to the auto-rate valve set. Information entered into the rate controller such as flow meter PPL (pulses per litre), bar width & desired rate are processed and the servo (regulating) valve adjusts accordingly to ensure that correct rate of product is injected into the carrier liquid and delivered to the bar.
Bypass flow from the SPIKER is directed back to tank and utilised for product agitation.
The SPIKER injection flow enters the main delivery system (metering system mounted to the bar) via a venturi that incorporates a one way check valve.
Depending upon injection rate/speed it may be necessary to change restrictors in the injection line line.
Pump & Control Module
Can be interfaced to other controllers provided they are capable of processing a Cal. factor of 6,000 PPM.
Hydraulic Series Adaptation Components
LQS Enhanced SPIKER Pump
Controlled Pressure / Venturi Induction