ToolS & EquipmEnT
42 SportsTurf | January 2015 www.sportsturfonline.com
EP MinErals launchEs
aXis soil aMEndMEnt
EP Minerals, LLC, has launched AXIS, an all-natural premium soil
amendment. AXIS is available in a lightweight diatomaceous earth
version, exclusive to EP Minerals, and in a calcined clay version. Both
product lines are 100% natural, environmentally friendly, and are USGA
approved. "We've found that you can decrease your water use by up
to 30% with AXIS. It increases water and air infiltration to the rootzone,
making for healthier, greener turf" said Jeff Kitchens, vice president
of performance aggregate products for EP Minerals. "AXIS actually
improves the soil, reducing compaction and improving drainage, even
with frequent freeze and thaw cycles because of its large internal pore
space. It gives more water back to the roots," he added.
EP Minerals, LLC
Eco 150 coMPost sPrEadEr
The ECO 150 compost spreader takes compost topdressing to a whole
new level of easiness, maneuverability, and efficiency. Ecolawn's new
generation applicator is
a self-propelled, forward
broadcast compost
spreader. At 34 inches
wide, it is designed
for tight places where
other applicators find it
problematic but will also
do larger spaces with
ease. Other features
are the new conveyor
belt that's 2 full inches
wider, the Vanguard 6.5
Briggs & Stratton engine that offers a 3 year warranty, lightweight heft
(290 lbs), and ergonomically redesigned controls for ease and comfort
while operating. Lastly, this new generation spreader boasts an all-new
improved polyurethane hopper designed to eliminate bridging.
Ecolawn
nEw idlEr sProckEts
for coXrEEls 1600 sEriEs
Coxreels introduces the all new idler sprockets for the 1600 Series
motorized hose reels. This new add-on benefits the user in reducing
the rewind speed, increasing motor torque and fitting an optional 3-way
brake. These high quality, all steel, idler sprockets are chain sprocket
assemblies with a corrosion
protective coating that change
the drive ratio of the motor-to-
drum drive system. They are
available in three ratios 1:2,
1:3, and 1:4 and available with
or without an optional extended
shaft allowing for the use of
3-way brakes or electromag-
netic brakes. Coxreels idler
sprockets are mounted on a
zinc plated steel axle and rotate
on two self-lubricated bronze
bearings.
Coxreels
