Hilltip has introduced the SprayStriker 2600 sprayer for de-icing and anti-icing applications.
According to Hilltip, it has been engineered to be the most efficient truck-mounted brine sprayer on the market.
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The SprayStriker 2600 has a 265-gallon (1,003-litre) capacity with a polyethylene tank and powder-coated stainless-steel frame, making the unit durable, yet lightweight. It is equipped with a 6-foot 7-inch (2-metre)-wide spray bar with 14 nozzles. Also, The spray bar can be flipped up when needed.
Dual 12V pumps apply liquid at rates up to 20 gallons (75.7 litres) per lane mile at a maximum speed of 20 mph (32.2 km/h). GPS speed control automatically adjusts the flow according to the vehicle speed to consistently achieve the desired rate across the treated area.
Additionally, a colour screen controller offers easy adjustment of application rates and other sprayer functions from the cab.
Like all SprayStriker sprayers, the 2600 includes Hilltip’s exclusive HTrack tracking software. This system offers the industry’s only two-way GPRS capability, allowing users to create work sites, set customized application rates, monitor drivers and document all activities remotely using a computer, smartphone or tablet.
Other standard features of the SprayStriker 2600 include a 2-inch (5.1-centimetre) camlock inlet for filling the sprayer, an additional rinse tank for cleaning the spray system after each use and built-in tie-down straps for strapping the unit to the truck.
The unit is also equipped with an accessory wire for powering the optional beacon light.
Other options include a manual spray nozzle, with 40-foot (12.2-metre) hose reel, adjustable leg stands and solenoids on the end nozzles.