At SALTEX
2017 Dennis & SISIS (Stand E070) will be living up to their reputation of
having world-class maintenance equipment for every type of playing surface with
a wide range of equipment on show.
Featuring
prominently on the stand will be the SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500 – a tractor
mounted vertical action aerator offering air injection, which recently gained
rave reviews from the STRI (Sports Turf Research Institute).
Over a
three month period, extensive STRI trials led by Dr Christian Spring were
carried out which examined how and if the Javelin Aer-Aid had an effect on the
hardness of the turf, the root depth, water infiltration and disease.
“Following
successful trials on an established sand based golf green, this aerator, when
used as part of an integrated turf management programme, would be a very useful
tool for managing soil and plant health. It became obvious that the Aer-Aid
improved maximum root and depth within the soil profile and also had the
benefit of increasing the depth of the average rooting mass,” said Christian.
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visitors will also get the chance to see the newly launched Spring Tine Rake
cassette – which has been specifically designed for the Dennis G860 cylinder
mower.
Operators
already have a plethora of options through the G860’s interchangeable cassette
system, which includes scarifiers, verticutters, brushes, spikers, slitters and
six or eight bladed cutting cylinders; and they will be pleased to see the
launch of the Spring Tine Rake. This new cassette contains 42 springs with 12mm
spacings that can be used for the removal of dead turf matter, cleaning the
surface and helping to scratch through the black crust that commonly appears on
the surface thus improving drainage.
The SISIS
range of pedestrian scarifiers come highly recommended by turf managers, and a
number of these products will be featured on the stand such as the Rotorake
600HD and the Auto Rotorake MK5.
With a
range of interchangeable reels consisting of thatch removal, thatch control and
a range of brush reels, the Auto Rotorake MK5 can be used for several different
tasks including scarifying, verticutting and brushing. From the same range, the
Rotorake 600HD is a heavy duty pedestrian scarifier and linear aerator. This
versatile machine is equally at home when used for regular routine use at a
shallow setting or a deeper setting when required. It also contributes to
aeration and compaction relief by cutting clean, continuous slits by utilising
a high tip speed to assist water and air absorption.
For a
machine which is equally effective on both natural and synthetic turf then look
no further than the SISIS Osca – a tractor mounted powered oscillating brush.
Also on
the stand will be the SISIS Quadraplay; a single pass maintenance system which
incorporates a mounted frame for up to four implements and the SISIS Towed
Implement Frame which is designed specifically for daily maintenance of
artificial surfaces – it can also be fitted with a number of implements
including the Flexicomb and Straight Brush.
Also
featuring from the SISIS portfolio is the Autoslit and Multislit, and visitors
will get the chance to find out more about these unique products.
The SISIS
Autoslit powered deep slitter is a familiar sight in a turf manager’s
inventory, and offers deep, clean penetration with minimal surface marking.
Possessing the same outstanding qualities as the Autoslit is the SISIS
Multislit - a tractor mounted deep slitting lawn aerator. Both machines produce
excellent underground cultivation due to the angle of the tines, with the
spiral design of the tine shaft assisting penetration. Their simple design also
means that they require little maintenance.
Visitors
to the joint stand will no doubt already be aware of the highly regarded Dennis
FT pedestrian mower series. Available in 17" (43cm), 20" (51cm) and
24" (61cm) cutting widths, the FT series is an interchangeable cassette
mower giving options to fit 12 different heads which offers the versatility
that is essential for a busy club. The speed and ease of changing these
cassettes has made the FT range a firm favourite.
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attendees can expect to see the Razor Ultra 560 which has a 560mm (22”) cutting
width and incorporates many key features including an 11 bladed cutting
cylinder, ultra-short wheelbase for undulating surfaces, tungsten tipped
groomer, compact handle design for extra manoeuvrability, click height
adjusters and stub free transport wheels for easy transport from site to site.
Dennis and
SISIS’ experienced and knowledgeable members of staff will be on hand
throughout the two days to offer valuable advice about the full range turf
maintenance machinery. It will also be a good opportunity for visitors to find
out more information about the upcoming educational events for greenkeepers and
groundsmen.
