After Verti-Drain®, now also revolutionary topdressers

Abolition of manual lever system

The main purposes of a sedger/topdresser are to improve soil quality, level the surface, improve soil structure, control thatch, help with overseeding, and improve the overall appearance of the lawn. Top performers in the genre are Rink machines from Redexim. The latter are best known in the industry for their Verti-Drain®. Redexim is distributed in the BeLux by Firma Thomas of Merchtem.

Simon Lagae, sales Firma Thomas: “It is important to know that Redexim machines for 95% are implements, especially focused on tractors. The Dutch brand is strongly positioned for both artificial and natural grass. With Verti-Drain® as its best-known exponent, since the 1980s. No one can ignore that. But what has been gaining momentum lately are the Rink owners - top dressers, in English. This is because Rink Maschinenbau, based in Germany, in cooperation with Redexim, has developed and improved a number of setters for extremely precise distribution of sand and infill materials. The speed of the belt and that of the brush or spinner are matched with high precision, ensuring optimum spreading thickness.” 

Broomers, from manual to high-tech

Broomers are designed to spread sand for natural grass and artificial grass as well as infill for artificial grass. When a Verti-Drain® is used to prime and aerate the soil, the access of essential nutrients to the roots is facilitated. This includes elements such as oxygen, water and fertilisers. 

“The operation of the bezander used to be controlled by a simple, hydraulically controlled lever. That got a solid update. Now a button - Analog Flow Control System - causes the belt to start spinning, the slide to open and the brush or spinner to be controlled. The Rink DS series offers a user-friendly and intuitive system, which improves the overall smoothness of operation,” Simon Lagae continues. “This improvement not only makes the workplace safer, but also significantly more efficient. By meeting the IP 65 standard, the series is exceptionally suitable for outdoor use. Moreover, it includes globally available standard components from leading brands, ensuring fast and cost-effective delivery worldwide. This approach ensures top quality for users by combining reliability with convenience.”

Hybrid control systems transform work efficiency

Hybrid systems are also available. These solutions offer greater flexibility, significantly improving the user experience. With increased efficiency, it perfectly meets the needs and demands for automation, productivity and efficiency.

“There are two versions: DS Hybrid PotiPro control system and DS Hybrid Vision X control system. With PotiPro, you have all the main functions right at your fingertips from the driver's seat. Its compact design and intuitive interface offer full control of the machine with minimal effort. 

You can adjust the belt speed from the control panel (both PotiPro and Vision X). That controls how much material is sent to the rear discs/brush. And all from the driver's seat. No more hassle of jumping in and out of the cab, in other words.” “The flagship of the Rink DS range, the Hybrid with the VisionX control system, represents the most advanced option. It is equipped with a smooth and user-friendly display. With this system, up to 20 customised spreading programmes can be created, making it possible to save presets for different surfaces or areas. Moreover, the system is available in several languages. A fully digitised and automated future is within reach,” concludes Simon Lagae.