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When making decisions that affect your yields and bottom line, look to Valley to provide the structural strength you need to achieve maximum productivity. Valley machines have been put to the test against all types of field conditions. Going head to head with the competition, Valley machines consistently outperform when exposed to a wide range of settings simulating the everyday rigors you face in the field. Tested for safety, durability and strength, only Valley beats the competition, giving you the most value the industry has to offer.Valley engineers provide the expertise and vision to create elements within the structural design that ensures the field loads are distributed uniformly throughout the structure. Uniform loading combined with the best drive unit design makes Valley pivots the most resistant to ruts, twisting, as well as pull-out and pull-in loads. Through engineering excellence, Valley pivots are long-lasting structures that bring a return of long-term value to your operation.
Unitized Base Beam
Welded gearbox mounts transfer span weight and wheel torque directly to the drive legs.
Four Legged Design
• Design distributes the load over a wider section of pipe
• Wrap-around brackets used to distribute the load over a larger area around the pipe, along with attaching the pipeline to the legs
Drive Unit Braces
• Balance design for uniform loads on both sides of the drive unit
• Strength and ability to handle rough terrain
Ball and Socket
• Allows movement in all directions, which minimizes pipeline stress
• Reduces pressure loss
• Forged ball for increased strength
Uniform Crown and Deeper Trussing
• Reduces truss rod loads
• Reduces compression loads on the pipeline
• Design offers unmatched performance and durability
• Short extender pipes are not used to achieve special lengths
Flange
• 8-bolts for closer spacing to increase strength
• Thicker flanges to prevent bending
Welded Couplers
• Large number of threads on each coupler
• Thicker cross section for long-term life
• Provides strength to support all sprinkler options
Diagonal Braces
• Triangular shape for rigid strength, preventing legs from bending
• Ties legs together to act as one large beam
Tower Supports
• Attaches directly to the pipeline (8000 series)
• Transfers drive unit loads to the pipeline and trussing
• Reduces span roll, enabling the drive unit to remain perpendicular to the pipeline for improved alignment
• Improved rough ground capability
Forged Truss Rods
• Truss rods – carry the weight of the span and water
• Valley truss rods have a larger radius for longer life and elimination of weld problems
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