Tying and Fastening Systems for Horticulture and Viticulture
For over 60 years Agrifast by Simes have specialised is a range of horticultural and viticultural tying and fastening systems engineered to quickly and efficiently train and fasten in the vineyard, orchard and nursery.
TOMATO TRELLISING SYSTEM
$3,450.00
- The Agrifast by Simes TOMATO TRELLISING SYSTEM is an innovative plant staking system for greenhouse crops - it ties the plants onto the twine using galvanised metallic Agrifast V46 staples. This new tool allows a variety of crops to be tied swiftly and simply, making it the most efficient machine available in the market.
The TomSystem was originally developed for use with tomato plants. However, it was quickly identified that the system was equally effective when used with cucumbers, peppers and aubergines. It provides a variety of benefits to increase productivity and profitability.
Key advantages and benefis include:
- No specialized training is required – users can be proficient in the greenhouse within 1 – 2 weeks
- Clipping is faster (up to 50% more efficient than other traditional methods once proficient)
- Reduces fatigue on the operator
- Reduces labour costs by up to 40%
- The battery will last a full day
- Clips are healthier on the plant – Tomsystem prevents stem breakage and damage to plants
- Can hold plants in place in excess of 8kg
- The V46 clips used in the Tomsystem are biodegradable
- Limited 12 month manufacturers warranty
To check out the TomSystem in use take a look at the video link below:
- New TomSystem V2
Technical Information - Agrifast Model TT235 Electronic Fastening Tool:
Battery - Li-ion
Range - 8 hours +
Recharge time - 2 hours
Backpack weight - 2kg
Handpiece weight - 1kg
Technical Information - Agrifast V46 Series Trellising Staples:
Quantity per box - 6,000
Maximum clip closure - 22mm
Clip diameter - 1.39mm
About the Agrifast by Simes TomSystem:
The TomSystem was designed by Spanish company Agrifast, a subsidiary of Grupodesa, which is one of Europe’s leading industrial groups in the fastenings sector. Following extensive trials in Holland the original Version 1 model was launched commercially in late 2012. Following further development, and reacting to great feedback from end users, the new TomSystem V 2.0 was released in 2017. The new V 2.0 model is 350gm lighter and more ergonomic then it’s predecessor making it much easier to use.
IRRIGATION FASTENING SYSTEMS
$288.00
- AGRIFAST BY SIMES have irrigation fasteners that are easy to use, hard wearing, and serviceable. They are used to apply the specially designed "E" staples when fastening poly pipe or irrigation lines to wire in the vineyard or orchard.
There are 2 irrigation fastener tools available - the MODEL 140 and MODEL 150.
STAPLES are also required for these tools (detailed below). The Agrifast "E" staples allow expansion and contraction of the pipe without affecting the fastening strength and without slipping. It is recommended that the placement of these staples is at half metre intervals along the pipes length.
Model 140 Tool:
- used to apply the E45 staples when fastening poly pipe or irrigation lines of varying diameters to wire in the vineyard or orchard
- interchangeable magazine sold separately - Simes IR Mag E45)
- limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
E45 Staples:
- to suit 16mm - 20mm outside diameter hose pipe
- staple size 45x22x2mm
- 650 staples per packet
Model 150 Tool:
- used to apply the E50 staples when fastening poly pipe or irrigation lines to wire in the vineyard or orchard
- comes complete with a fixed magazine
- limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
E50 Staples:
- to suit 21mm - 24mm outside diameter hose pipe
- staple size 50x31x2mm
- 500 staples per packet
TAPE TOOL FASTENING SYSTEM
$125.00
- AGRIFAST BY SIMES have a full range of tape tools and staples. The MODEL 145 TAPE TOOL is a heavy duty tool, engineered to quickly and efficiently train and fasten in the vineyard, nursery or orchard. TYING TAPE and STAPLES are also required for this tool.
Tape Tool:
- length 21.5cm
- cutting length 45mm
- cutting diameter 32mm
- weight 345g
- wider opening than any other tool on the market
- adjustable opening - it can be adjusted from 0 to 80mm wide
- the large arch on the jaw gives the tool a larger tying diameter than its competitors
- holds more staples than other tape tools, therefore there is less time wasted with loading
- smooth easy action requiring less effort
- blades are longer than other brands giving them a better cutting capacity and longer life
- limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
Tying Tape:
- green tape (other colours are available by request)
- simple to load, leading to less downtime
- can be tensioned for tighter ties or flower bunching
- cuts better and has a much higher stretching capacity than other brands
Staples:
- better glued than other brands resulting in less jamming during operation
- the staples are slightly crimped for a 100% success rate
- the staple slide is fixed to the tool so it won't get lost when re-loading staples