The award was received in February 2018, during the participation to the fair. The awarded product was exhibited and demonstrated in Valmont Irrigation stand. Valley X-Tec combines an advanced DC motor with a patented new alignment system to deli ver the ultimate combination of speed and power. The new center drive can operate up to 136 rpm with full torque at any speed. This enables a typical 7 tower pivot to complete a full irrigation pass in approximately four hours, half the time of a standard high-speed pivot. Valley has trademarked the FastPass term for setting the standard in high speed pivot irrigation. A constant speed, even on hills, rocks and slopes. Equally distributed amount of fertilizers and no problems with the characteristics of the landscape or the amount of water needed: these are, for short, the advantages of the new Valley system, X-Tec™.
Powerful Features: Full torque at all speeds. Patented, consistent precision alignment. Low inertia rotor. Electric braking technology. Robust design provides lasting durability. Soft starts allow for smooth acceleration of the motor. FastPass Application Features: Frequent, light application maintains surface moisture during germination. Applying a light mist creates a cooling canopy for high-value crops during the heat of the day. Proper moisture prevents blowing sand from damaging early stage crop growth and minimizes erosion. Provides the opportunity for foliar application of crop protection products, reducing ground and aerial trips, and potential cross-contamination. Increased speeds in low spots prevents over-watering in areas that need little to no water. Allows for more effective split crop management.
