A Simple System Just Got a Whole Lot Better

The simplicity of operating our ColorTrom created a great deal of interest when it was introduced to the mulch industry. By simplicity we mean no paddles or shafts to jam, no liners to replace on the bellies of the systems that wear out and no mixing arms to replace. It is as simple as keeping a drum spinning.

After monitoring the performance of the ColorTrom we determined there was one significant advantage that was untapped; the Extended Retention Time. This extended retention could be of more value with an atomized colorant and water delivery system. The challenge was to provide this system with the simplicity that the ColorTrom demands.

Our equipment team (Rick Stoneking, Bill Flynn, Brent McKnight and Kyle Schlegelmilch) worked together to find the solution. The system includes cork screw nozzles that are far more forgiving than current atomizing nozzles. A variable speed water pump and sub tank provide the constant pressure the nozzles require at various production rates. This simple addition has provided significant results.

To start the year, we modified a couple of ColorTroms to measure the short and long-term performance. The short-term results were dramatic with water reduction exceeding 20%. “The results far surpassed my expectations,” commented Scott Lowe from Lowe Products in West Virginia, “The biggest value is the reduced drying time required for my finished product in addition to more yards on every load leaving my yard.” Lenny Neal with Kurtz Bros. in Columbus, Ohio, adds, “You can see the finished product is dryer on the stacking conveyor as well as in the finished pile. It is not only dryer but has far improved coverage.”

This exciting new improvement is available on new ColorTroms, retro kits for ColorTroms in the field and for modified trommels using a Spitfire injection system. Contact Rocky Hatfield at 888-556-3304 or your territory sales rep for more information.