Customizing Meter Segments

Through the use of fine tuning rings (A), each meter segment is customized to proportionately reduce product delivery to agree with the number of secondary ports to which it is supplying product.

Each tuning ring effectively reduces the segment's product carrying area by one-twelfth.

Secondary Ports Insert Rings
12 Port Header 0 Rings
11 Port Header 1 Ring
10 Port Header 2 Rings
9 Port Header 3 Rings
8 Port Header 4 Rings
7 Port Header 5 Rings

 

NOTE: One end of the meter segment is beveled to accept fine tuning rings.

Tuning rings need to be centered on the segment for even product distribution.

When a single ring or an odd number of rings are needed, the center ring must be in the middle of the segment with an equal number of rings on each side.

With an even number of rings, install so ring seam is on segment centerline with same number of rings on both sides for equal distribution.

Refer to the following diagrams to confirm that meter cartridge has been properly customized for your seeding tool application.

To install fine tuning rings:

1. Remove snap ring and bearing plate from beveled end of segment.

2. Soak rings in hot water first, position all rings on beveled end of segment, then drive them all on at once with installation tool A61656.

A41535
A41863A


A-Fine Tuning Rings
B-Equal Halves

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