How are disc harrow blades measured?
The concavity, or depth of the curvature of the blade, assists in displacing and aerating the soil. You can measure the concavity by placing the blade on a flat surface with the cutting edges down, then measure through the center hold from the flat surface to the inside edge of the blade center.
Can you sharpen disc blades?
What kind of disk? No self-sharpening on disc blades. They just get a round, blunt edge after a while. You can get a tool called a disc roller that clamps to the disc and draws the steel back out to a sharp edge.
What are notched blades?
Notched disk blades will bite those chunks into the ground and shred through it. They pulverize the ground and crop remains better than smooth disk blades. While notched disk blades are more vulnerable in rocky soil, they’re also more effective.
How big is a disc blade?
Disc blade thicknesses range from 2 mm (14 gauge) to 10 mm (3 gauge) to fit your soil conditions.
What are disc blades used for in farming?
A disc harrow is a harrow whose cutting edges are a row of concave metal discs, which may be scalloped, set at an oblique angle. It is an agricultural implement that is used to till the soil where crops are to be planted. It is also used to chop up unwanted weeds or crop residue.
What are disc blades made of?
Disc blade specification Disc Blades made of SAE1070 / SAE1080 (High Carbon Steel) AND 30MnB5 / 28MnB5 (Boron Steel) as per material grade availability in the market. Varying in diameter from 12″ to 30″ and thicknesses from 3mm to 14mm.
How thick is a disc harrow blade?
Disc blade thicknesses range from 2 mm (14 gauge) to 10 mm (3 gauge) to fit your soil conditions. We also offer disc harrow blades with standard and deep cone concavities. Center hole punches include round, square, square by round and square by square center holes.
Why choose quality farm supply disc harrow blades?
At Quality Farm Supply, we believe in carrying a wide selection of quality disc blades. That is why we carry a wide selection of smooth edge, notched edge, raised flat center, and many more types of disc blades. Our disc harrow blades come in a range of sizes from leading brands, such as Osmundson and Ingersoll.
What types of Harrow blades do you offer?
We also offer disc harrow blades with standard and deep cone concavities. Center hole punches include round, square, square by round and square by square center holes. Each disc blade is heat treat to 38-42 HRC for better flexibility and durability.
What is the HRC of a disc harrow blade?
Each disc blade is heat treat to 38-42 HRC for better flexibility and durability. Find replacement disc blades tailored for your tractor, atv, or implement to till and turn your soil. In our tillage department, we also have bearings, spacers, bolts, and more to fit your disc harrow.