The DewPoint 331: For 2-Tie, 3-Tie, and Round Balers
The Deckers Dewing Hay
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Blane Wood - Lubbock, TexasWhy Use Steam
Wondering Why You Would Use Steam?...
Unlike water particles in the liquid state, steam particles are widely separated and are free to move randomly. When injected steam contacts dry crop material it instantly condenses and bonds with other water molecules in the vicinity, which causes instant absorption into the dry crop material. Steam particles can penetrate through the tiny pores in plant material more effectively than water and soften the hay without making it too wet. This is the reason the DewPoint system works so efficiently.How it Works
User Interface
Where Is The Steam Applied
Steam produced by the DewPoint 331 is injected into the hay as it is lifted from the windrow by the baler pickup and further as it passes through the feed chamber of the baler. The treatment of the hay is accomplished by injecting steam through a series of distribution manifolds mounted in the baler. Bale moisture is monitored continuously and adjustments to the steam injection rate are made by the machine operator as needed to maintain desired bale moisture conditions at all times. Most baler steam hardware is made up of 4 manifolds that inject steam into the hay during the baling process.
The DewPoint 331 display allows the operator to control not only the amount of steam being injected into the hay but the distribution of the steam as well. For example, the top and bottom manifolds can each be controlled separately for different windrow conditions. Below are some common valve settings operators use.
Moisture Sensor
Typically, a Gazeeka Colt Moisture Sensor is used when baling with steam. The Gazeeka Colt is a non-contact moisture sensor that uses high frequency electromagnetic waves that are transmitted between two antennae. These waves pass through the entire width of the bale and give operators an accurate bale moisture reading in real time right in the tractor cab. By using the moisture readings from the Gazeeka Colt, operators of the DewPoint 331 can adjust steam rates to meet their desired moisture level and produce a consistent product.
Tractor & Hydraulic Requirements
0-5% Slopes
0-10% Slopes
Minimum Engine Horsepower
100
125
150
Recommended Engine Horsepower
125
150
175
Hydraulic Requirements
Closed center hydraulic system is preferred.
Open center hydraulic system may require an oil cooler with the machine.
Minimum Recommended Hydraulic GPM
Open Center 15 GPM
Closed Center 15 GPM
Maximum Recommended Hydraulic GPM
Open Center 25 GPM
Closed Center N/A
1 Set of SCV's
3/8" Case Drain
Female hydraulic fitting that will fit the Parker 0303-050 malefitting direct to tractor hydraulic tank
Electrical Requirements
12 Volt Auxiliary Port Required
Staheli West Harness 11546 & 11547
(Included)Trailer Brake Controller
(Included)Hydraulic Systems
Closed center hydraulic systems will create less heat because they send only the necessary GPM to the DewPoint 331.
Closed center hydraulic systems are preferred for this reason.
Testimonials
Bales Hay Part 1 - Before Steamer
-Buckeye, ArizonaBales Hay Part 2 - After Steamer
-Buckeye, ArizonaMaking Small Square Bales in Artesia, New Mexico
-Jonathan GrayDewPoint 331 Has Become an Essential Tool
-Jonathan GrayCommon Questions and Concerns