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Product Requirements:
Jaco was asked to replace a brass
sprinkler head with a plastic injection molded sprinkler head.
The customers objective was to
market as durable plastic sprinkler head capable of delivering a
gentle 18" diameter pattern of water 24" from the ground.
A gentle water pattern was
needed by growers to water newly sprouted delicate young plants.
Our customer required a product
that could withstand high impact. Sprinkler units are routinely
dropped on concrete greenhouse floors by growers' employees. |
Jaco's Solution:
Process: Jaco's solution was
to ultra sonic weld a funnel piece to the hose coupling thread
housing.
Materials: Jaco
identified an extra high impact UV stabilized ABS resin. The ABS
resin sprinkler head was rated for a maximum pressure of 65 PSI.
Prototype: Jaco supplied
the customer with a 3D, CAD drawing and an SLA prototype model.
Customer was able to visualize finished sprinkler head and
finalize design.
A two-cavity mold was furnished
and Jaco delivered a packaged and labeled sprinkler head to a
satisfied customer.
During the project development
phase we worked closely with the customer keeping focused on his
goals. |
