The Blec Laser Grader, developed by Blec Global Managing Director Gary Mumby, was first released for the sports turf industry in 1993. Due to its huge success the range has continually grown and today 6 models are available starting at a working width of 1.4m and moving up to 3m.
Blec Laser Graders are used across the world on all manner of sports pitch construction projects, ranging from smaller areas such as bowling greens right through to 50,000m2 playing fields. The size of area and type of tractor available will have a bearing on the machine required. For example, the 1.5m machine is most suitable when working with a 30-50HP tractor whereas the 3m machine would require 90HP or greater.
Features of the Laser Grader
All models are manufactured to the highest standard and the quality of materials used ensures the machine will last and can help complete numerous contracts. All models come equipped for dual grading, with the 4 back wheels operating in pairs to create a precise dual direction run off.
Another feature are the front ripping tines to loosen the surface before grading. These tines are depth adjustable, particularly useful when you don’t wish to disturb too much sub soil but where the slight break up of panned ground will aid the process.
You can expect to achieve accurate grading to + or – 3mm during its use which is ideal for precision laser levelling.
Fineturf, own and operate two laser graders, a 1.5m and 2.4m. Hundreds of contracts have been completed using these machines which include bowling green constructions, golf tee constructions, cricket outfield renovations, football pitch constructions and recently, a 60,000m2 playing field construction.
Setting up the Laser Grader for Sports Pitch Construction
During these projects, Fineturf set up and operate the laser grader in the following manner:
- Set up transmitting laser on a tripod; this should be positioned in the lowest corner of the area.
- A measuring stick with a receiver attached assesses the height of the transmitting laser.
- Two receivers are then attached to the poles of the laser grader at the measured height starting from the scraping blade.
- As the driver manoeuvres across the sports pitch the rotating beacon of the laser transmits a signal to the receivers on the laser grader.
- The proportional twin valves use this signal to automatically adjust the grading blade and back wheels to ensure the pitch is levelled correctly.
- A level survey prior to commencement of works and arrows on the receiver indicating whether the area being worked is high or low will help the driver quickly ascertain high and low spots.
- The grading blade moves material from these high spots into low spots resulting in a precision laser levelled sports pitch.
For more information and advice on laser levelled sports pitch construction please contact Fineturf.
For more information on a demo or purchasing a laser grader contact Blec Global
