F and Ireland distributor , ProSport UK Ltd , will be on stand OSA540 at GroundsFest 2024 , demonstrating the unrivalled benefits of relief grinding and the new floor level Foley 642 Quick Spin Reel Grinder . Foley ’ s automated Accu-Pro 633 cylinder grinder and Accu-Pro 672 bedknife grinder will be in action across the two days , allowing people to experience the whole process from setup to the finished product .
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Foley brings live relief grinding to GroundsFest 2024
oley Company ’ s UK
F and Ireland distributor , ProSport UK Ltd , will be on stand OSA540 at GroundsFest 2024 , demonstrating the unrivalled benefits of relief grinding and the new floor level Foley 642 Quick Spin Reel Grinder . Foley ’ s automated Accu-Pro 633 cylinder grinder and Accu-Pro 672 bedknife grinder will be in action across the two days , allowing people to experience the whole process from setup to the finished product .
The automated features on the Accu-Pro 633 provide a step-by-step tutorial for new technicians and a quicker setup and spin grind feature for the more experienced operators . You tell the machine what you ’ re working on , and it automatically spin or relief grinds to completion .
Pre-programmed spin speeds , relief torque , and in-feeds are only a few features in the ACCU-Touch 3 system that ensure efficiency and guarantee a quality grind with every use .
Joining the two machines will be Foley ’ s new floor level 642 Quick Spin Reel Grinder . The new grinder is designed to accommodate the widest of mower cylinders and is a simple roll-on roll-off solution to grinding , with the machine sitting at floor level . The roll-on roll-off solution removes the need for heavy lifting facilities , revolutionizing how equipment managers view touch-up spin grinding .
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The patented clamping system effortlessly secures any cutting unit in all configurations , and the roller clamp is adjustable for any variety of rollers and groomers . This machine really will change the way we look at grinding in the future .
It offers a fast , easy-operated option for providing a quick touch-up spin between regular relief grinding schedules , and is a solution for sharpening the extra wide , heavy mowers used on sports fields / pitches . The Foley 642 Quick-Spin features simple to use controls , counter balanced spin drive , patented front and rear clamping system for pedestrian mowers , and power rear positioning levers for cylinders . It will accept up to 42-inch reel width and operates on 240v / 15a power .
Speaking about the machine , Foley President and CEO Paul Rauker said : “ The 642 Quick Spin Reel Grinder is the first of its kind , and I ’ m delighted to acknowledge the significance of our latest development .
60 GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | September / October 2024