Aerial Spraying Systems: How They Work
- Aircraft Platform: Fixed-wing planes or helicopters are equipped with spray booms and tanks.
- Chemical Reservoir: Holds the ULV insecticide concentrate.
- Oberdorfer Chemsteel Pump: Mounted externally on the aircraft, it draws the insecticide and delivers it at a precise, low flow rate.
- Atomizing Nozzles: The pump feeds the chemical into nozzles that create a fine mist, dispersing it over large areas.
- Coverage: The mist drifts with air currents, targeting adult mosquitoes in flight or resting on vegetation.
Why Oberdorfer Chemsteel Pumps Are Ideal for ULV Spraying
- Corrosion-Resistant Construction
- Pump housings and gears are made from non-galling stainless steel, which resists wear and chemical attack.
- Teflon (PTFE) components are used for seals and internal parts to withstand the highly corrosive nature of ULV insecticides.
- Precision Flow Control
- As positive displacement gear pumps, Chemsteel models deliver a fixed volume per shaft revolution, ensuring consistent and accurate dosing.
- Flow rate is directly proportional to shaft speed, making them ideal for DC motor control in aircraft.
External Mounting and DC Drive
- Pumps are designed for external mounting on aircraft fuselages or spray pods.
- Powered by DC motors (also available from Oberdorfer), they integrate seamlessly into aerial spray systems.
- Lightweight and Compact
- Critical for aviation use, where weight and space are limited.
- Durable enough to withstand vibration, altitude, and temperature extremes.
