New Cleanfix reversible fan system now available to order for Merlo P55.9
December 2011
The new light weight C162 Cleanfix fan has now been launched for the Merlo P55.9 Telehandler.
The compact 8 blade VP fan includes the thermo-cell variable pitch system allowing the fan to automatically adjust the blade angle to suit the cooling requirement of the machine. This allows the fan to run at a very flat pitch in cooler conditions, dramatically reducing drag and fuel consumption. As the temperature increases, the blade pitch adjusts accordingly to match the airflow requirement.
At the press of a button the fan blades can be rotated to the blowing position purging the radiators of dust and debris. This cleaning operation can be carried out on the move and can also be automated using the optional Multi-Timer control.
Lynx expand distribution of Stoll Front Loaders to Ireland
November 2011
As a result of the sale of JF Fabriken A/S to the Kongskilde Group and the resulting closure of JF Farm Machines Ltd in Ireland, Lynx Engineering has been appointed the sole distributor for Stoll front loaders in Ireland. The distribution of the JF Grass Machinery and Diet Feeders will now be sold through the Kongskilde distribution in Ireland.
With over 16 years' experience selling the Stoll front loader range in the UK, Lynx were the ideal candidate to expand their business to cover Ireland.
Lynx Engineering will handle the products distribution, Service and Warranty support for both new and existing Stoll loader products and to ensure continuity for the Irish customers, area sales manager Nicky Murphy has been retained.
With Lynx Engineering now being a VIP supplier to CNH, Nicky will be managing the supply of Case and New Holland loader booms and DIA (Dealer Installed Accessory) Kits to CNH dealers. He will also be assisting with the sales of the Cleanfix reversible fan system through the tractor dealer network.
Nicky's new contact details can be found on the contacts page and he will be visiting all of his dealers over the coming months to introduce the full range of Lynx products and services that can be offered in Ireland.
New Streamline D Press
November 2011
The new 2011/12 Streamline D front mounted press is currently undergoing its final stages of a rigorous testing program ready for launch before Christmas.
The completely redesigned steering headstock uses modern manufacturing systems to produce a more streamlined design whilst increasing its strength. On top of that the new design actually uses less raw material than the original, reducing the impact of steel price increases and reducing the environmental impact of the machines production.
The press still uses the market leading Simba DD Ring technology incorporating the same 700mm DD rings and Simba levelling board system to give unmatched levelling and consolidating performance across the widest varieties of soil types.
The press will still be available in working widths of 1.5m – 6.0m but the overall frame width has been reduced for safer road transportation and easier access to narrow gateways.
The new 'twisted' rigid tine frames allow the tines greater ground clearance when obstacles are encountered and now incorporate the side deflectors to minimise any soil spillage outside the DD rings.
So far demonstrations of the prototype model have yielded positive results with the press performing well whilst also giving better visibility and being easier to manage than its predecessor.
Cleanfix increases efficiency at Bristol Port; one of the most advanced bulk handling terminals in Europe
September 2011
Since its privatisation in 1991 over £450m has been invested in The Bristol Port Company making it one of the world's most productive and technically advanced ports. The most significant investment in Bristol Port culminated in May 1993 with the opening of The Bristol Bulk Handling Terminal, a £120m joint venture between the port and National Power plc (now RWE npower).
The sophisticated, multi-user terminal handles a wide range of bulk products, including grain, animal feeds, fertilisers and aggregates, as well as all specifications of coal and petroleum coke. The terminal has the capacity to receive up to 10 m tonnes a year of coal and other bulk commodities.
One of the many bulk imports is animal feeds which are discharged by two Kone grab cranes, positioned on the dock side, assisted by smaller 12 tonne Komatsu PC138 excavators working within the hull of a vessel, ensuring the entire load is fully dispatched.
Working with dry produce in these enclosed conditions can create exceptionally high dust levels. This can quickly clog up the excavators cooling pack which causes major performance issues such as overheating and increased fuel consumption as well as becoming a fire risk within the hull of the vessel.
"Working with grain derivatives such as the animal feeds can be dusty and machines need to be cleaned regularly to ensure maximum safety and performance," advised Paul Osborne, Development Engineer at The Bristol Port Company. "We currently pull the machines out of the hull to clean out the radiators and engine areas while the machines cool down."
Two years ago Paul had Lynx Engineering of Long Buckby retro-fit Cleanfix reversible fans to his 12 tonne units to help eliminate the overheating problem.
The Cleanfix fan can be retro fitted to almost any machine with either engine or hydraulically driven cooling fans to eliminate problem areas associated with overheating due to blocked coolers. Lynx currently fit the Cleanfix fan to a wide range of agricultural, forestry, construction and waste recycling equipment, with some machines already available with the system straight out of the factory.
The patented Cleanfix reversible fan blade design will purge debris from heat exchangers and air intake screens at the touch of a button or at programmable intervals, meaning the operator does not have to shut down the machine, exit the cab or most importantly, stop working.
With the Cleanfix reversible fan, the fan blades rotate on their axis whilst the fan continues to rotate at full engine speed. This allows the fan to provide maximum cooling and cleaning airflow without stopping the fan, boosting productivity and performance whilst extending the life of the engine and hydraulic components.
Having Cleanfix fans fitted keeps the engines running cooler, as the dust and debris is regularly blown from the radiators. This means that the excavators can stay working in the hull for longer. Paul explains, "Before, we had to lift the units out of the hull prior to them using a full tank of fuel but now they can run until the fuel tanks are empty, significantly reducing down time."
Recently Lynx Engineering upgraded one of the systems to a new lightweight prototype unit, reported to be delivering the same results as the initial unit. The new lighter unit has been designed using lightweight materials to allow Cleanfix fans to be fitted to smaller compact machines where the weight of a heavy fan could cause problems.
Paul procures for the whole port and commented that this is possibly one of the smallest items he has purchased, but 'it's the little things that make a real difference'.
NEW Lynx Alpego Power Harrows
April 2011
Northampton based Lynx Engineering, UK distributor for the professional contractor range of Alpego power harrows, announce product upgrades for the 2011 season. A new fixed RK power harrow range improves and replaces the popular RG range. Alpego have re-engineered the base gear trough to be able to transmit higher hp to meet expanding sales throughout the world and ever increasing tractor horsepower.
Gears within the trough unit are now manufactured from higher quality thermally treated steel, 20% harder than previous gears. The 3.00m, 3.50m and 4.00m fixed frame power harrows feature conical top and bottom rotor bearings and shock absorbing rotor blades. A parallelogram rear linkage supports the rear rotor and levelling bar, allowing an even soil distribution and depth control.
Unlike other power harrows, Alpego tines bite into the soil in a wave formation. Rotor protection wear plates situated between each pair of rotors are now easily replaceable.
NEW Folding Power Harrows
April 2011
Incorporating the improved gear Trough advantages of the Alpego RK power harrow, a new folding DK Alpego range covering half metre widths from 4.00m to 6.00m is now available.
Transmission of power to both troughs is through technically advanced central and lateral gearboxes with these high output machines, incorporating advanced cooling and gear lubrication systems. Alpego's design engineers are renowned for their design and production of ultra efficient power transfer systems enabling these heavy duty machines to line up with Europe's largest 500hp tractors.
To accommodate these larger tractor linkages, and additional subsoiler frames, the main central gearbox has been moved back and lowered to allow the P.T.O shaft to work effortlessly within its movement range, on the larger tractors.
Each rotor bed is now mounted in such a way to the support 'A' frame that when in work, the gap between the central rotors has been reduced to 67mm from 150mm on the previous DG model.
Like the new improved RK range a solid front guard and rubber mounted side plates complete the DK Alpego folding power harrow range.
3000 Sows and Growing
February 2011
Manor Farm in Brettenham, Norfolk is the home to the Wright families' farming business incorporating 3,500 acres of cereals, sugar beet and grass for seed production, as well as 3 x 1,000 sow breeder units which is being expanded to a 4th. The mixed farming enterprise fully utilises its cereal production, stock and husbandry knowledge to maximise benefits from the various soil types found throughout the estate, whilst utilising organic fertilizer from its free-range pig units to improve the ground. Sugar beet does particularly well following on from pigs.
Workshop Manager, Denis Jenkins, utilises 16 New Holland tractors in the pig unit, 15 of which are fitted with Stoll front loaders. 4 new Lynx Stoll FZ30 loaders are also on order with New Holland T6010's tractors to be delivered when the 4th new 1,000-sow breeder unit is operational in 2011.
"We have had excellent reliability from our Lynx loaders which are used daily. The solid construction and robust engineering is endorsed by our record of never having to replace a bush or refurbish a ram, with our oldest loader being 9 years old!"
The loaders are virtually left on the tractors all the time as they are in constant use. All of the drivers appreciate the stability of the tractor/loader unit with its ease of operation and positive control system. Removal and refitting the loader is also easy when required.
Wrights only use two attachments for each of the fleet of tractors, one being a bale spike, which is used to lift 2 whole or 3 x "½ Heston" bales at a time with ease. The second attachment being a triple loader bucket which is used for picking up the sow rolls that are delivered in bulk and loaded into the feeding trailers when required.
Shed unwanted weight in seconds!
January 2011
The new LYNX linkage mounted Drive-in weight systems allow users to easily and quickly adjust front tractor weight to suit the load being carried on the rear of the tractor.
Shedding or adding tractor weight in this way improves traction whilst saving fuel when weight is not required.
LYNX's new design weights are manufactured from a smooth mineral composite, less bulky than concrete and less costly than a comparable steel weight. The main 800 or 1000kg base weight incorporates CATII linkage points as standard and incorporates a female tapered slot on it's underside for add-on weights. Lowering the weight to the ground and undoing a manual security lock and then reversing out easily sheds these additional 400 or 600kg weights. The quick fit, self-aligning male tapered add-on weight can easily be re-connected when additional tractor ballast is required.
Lynx Powertech
January 2011
LYNX Powertech has been launched as a new division of Northampton based LYNX Engineering to provide specialist engine products to the Agricultural and Industrial Industries.
LYNX Cleanfix reversing engine fans and Optima Engine tuning systems have started to establish themselves within their relevant markets and LYNX now plan to provide increased specialist technical services to support these and additional products. Farming and Commercial industries are constantly looking for improved fuel economy and lower operating costs to compete against rising fuel costs. LYNX Powertech's experience in fine-tuning engine operation and efficiency will assist in achieving these goals.
