Replacement grain drier

[storming]

Following a fire I am looking for a replacement for my Opico drier ( not for this season ) I may have the possibility of a 10 year old Opico to look at which would be a direct like for like replacement.
My question is how to tell if the centre auger needs to be reflighted or changed ?

Thanks for any help.

Storming

 

[JLLM]

@Campbell

 

[chaffcutter]

Aten years old I would be surprised if it didn’t need a new auger unless it’s already been done. Not sure what the critical measurements are though but ?Morgans ? specialise in refurbish Opicos so could probably tell you. I would fit a new bottom bearing anyway, we used to run two machines and we fitted angular contact bearings and remote grease pipes which made them last much longer.

 

[Campbell]

Following a fire I am looking for a replacement for my Opico drier ( not for this season ) I may have the possibility of a 10 year old Opico to look at which would be a direct like for like replacement.
My question is how to tell if the centre auger needs to be reflighted or changed ?

Thanks for any help.

Storming

Give me a call if you want. 07970053327

 

[storming]

Give me a call if you want. 07970053327

Thank you I will.

 

[bravheart]

John Thorburn are into Opico Drier’s in a big way, Duns based.

 

[Happy]

If you have a look in the bottom pan you should be able to see or at least get a hold of the main auger to get a feel for flight wear.
Ignore the very bottom bit though as it is much thicker than the rest of the auger.
Reflighted mine for first time last year at 22 years old.
If it’s gravity discharge one they wear a bit more where top section bolts onto rest of the auger.

 

[storming]

If you have a look in the bottom pan you should be able to see or at least get a hold of the main auger to get a feel for flight wear.
Ignore the very bottom bit though as it is much thicker than the rest of the auger.
Reflighted mine for first time last year at 22 years old.
If it’s gravity discharge one they wear a bit more where top section bolts onto rest of the auger.

Yeah
Reflighted mine 5 year ago when it arrived. When I go to see this one I was trying to figure out if anyone new what gas there should be. It may be very obvious of course when I see it.

S

 

[Steevo]

Aten years old I would be surprised if it didn’t need a new auger unless it’s already been done. Not sure what the critical measurements are though but ?Morgans ? specialise in refurbish Opicos so could probably tell you. I would fit a new bottom bearing anyway, we used to run two machines and we fitted angular contact bearings and remote grease pipes which made them last much longer.

Marshall Trading?

 

[Hooby Farmer]

Sorry to hijack thread, bought a new to me opico 580 this year. Can it run on the 1000shaft instead of it roaring away on the 540

 

[Steevo]

Sorry to hijack thread, bought a new to me opico 580 this year. Can it run on the 1000shaft instead of it roaring away on the 540

Yes

 

[Zebbedee]

Following a fire I am looking for a replacement for my Opico drier ( not for this season ) I may have the possibility of a 10 year old Opico to look at which would be a direct like for like replacement.
My question is how to tell if the centre auger needs to be reflighted or changed ?

Thanks for any help.

Storming

Would you automaticially go for an opico again? Or look at others

 

[storming]

Would you automaticially go for an opico again? Or look at others

I have done but none in price range.
I need to speak to you about upgrading your one. ?

 

[storming]

Yeah
Reflighted mine 5 year ago when it arrived. When I go to see this one I was trying to figure out if anyone new what gas there should be. It may be very obvious of course when I see it.

S

What gap

 

[Zebbedee]

I have done but none in price range.
I need to speak to you about upgrading your one. ?

Is your old one an upgrade though??????

 

[grainboy]

I have static Svegma’s for sale,

 

[storming]

Is your old one an upgrade though??????

Defo. ....... we need to have a chat ????

 

[storming]

I have static Svegma’s for sale,

That would be outta my budget

 

[grainboy]

Svegma 13/ ton hr always undercover £4000 plus vat
Already dismantled

 

[storming]

Svegma 13/ ton hr always undercover £4000 plus vat
Already dismantled

Ok I need something newer then , but thank you