DlO-Lancaster Farming Saturday, March 22,1986
New grain dryers marketed
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL. -
Mathews Company has introduced
two new continuous flow dryers.
They fit the needs of farm or grain
elevator operations where low
initial investment is the major
priority. Both incorporate true
automation and rugged com
mercial components found in all
M-C Grain Dryers.
Capacities rated in DRY, COOL
GRAIN range from 185 bu/hr for
the Model 670 when used to dry and
cool com; 305 bu/hr when operated
in the all heat mode. The Model 970
ranges from 315 bu/hr when used
to dry and cool com; 510 bu/hr
when operated in the all heat
mode. Capacities are based on 10-
point removal (25%-15%). Two
burners are standard, allowing all
The model 970 continuous flow grain dryer from the
Mathews Company.
Turin Rib Roofh
29 Gauge Painted Steel
* White
29 Gauge Galvanize
28 Gauge Galvalume
.024 Aluminum
Mo custom cut cock order to the exact length
specified at no extra charge.
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by Mathews
heat operation.
Features include heavy, welded
one-piece steel base, wet grain
holding bin and 12” grain columns.
Powerful 36” axial fans run at 1750
RPM for quiet operation and long
life. Energy efficient ring burners
(LP or natural) provide maximum
combustion and uniform heat.
Simplified automatic controls
assure consistently dried again.
Traditional full-length metering
rolls with an SCR variable speed
control system regulate grain
output flow. The Models 670 and 970
are available in three-phase and
single-phase power.
Optional heat recovery systems
are available to further increase
fuel savings up to 33%.
GLENWOOD METALS
Custom Cut Metal Roofing & Siding
* Earth Brown
* Sand Tan
* Cypress Green
* Barn Red
* Harbor Blue
* Painted White
* Mill Finish
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Master Corn Growers name directors
The Pennsylvania Master Corn Growers chose their directors at last Saturday's first
state corn conference on Mar. 11. Seated are (left) Joseph McGahen, executive director;
Curt Rakestraw, vice president; John Shearer, president; Walter Johnson, secretary
treasurer. Standing are directors (left) Kenneth Rice, Charles Hess, John Schwartz,
Lester Luckenbaugh, Leon Hull, and John Carr. Not present in the picture is director
Douglas Beegle.
UNIVERSITY PARK - When
large quantities of water collect on
the surface of poorly drained land
after a rain or spring thaw, it must
be removed or the soil will contain
too much moisture for tillage
operations and optimum plant
growth. By controlling removal of
excess water, production can be
increased and additional fertile
Klauer Roofline Ridgolator
* Painted White 10’ Sections
Prehung Thermo Door
200 Agri Built Window
Woodgrip and Woodzac Screws
Dickison Weatherproof Nails
Soil drainage course offered
cropland provided on most farms.
If excess water is a problem
during spring thaws, Penn State’s
correspondence course on Farm
Drainage, gives several methods
to use to remove excess water,
along with tillage practices which
affect the surface drainage of soils.
This eight-lesson course also
Me Aka Sleek
* 3/Ox6/8 With or Without
Window
* 36"x24” and 48"x36”
RD 3 Box 503-A Glenwood Dr.
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-9590
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gives directions on how to locate
drains and select tile, construction
information and cost estimation of
drainage options, tile installation,
and terracing.
To order a copy of this course,
write DRAINAGE, Box 5000,
University Park, PA 16802. Make
check for $7.50 including handling,
payable to Penn State.
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