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REINCO TM7-30 SAFETY OPERATION PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL
ANCHORING MULCH
Mulch can be either "glued down" with tackifier, held down with netting, or "cut" into the
soil with an implement.
Originally, emulsified asphalt was predominantly used for holding mulch in place. Although
contractors still utilize this oil based tackifier, is use is becoming less common due to high
cost, environmental concerns, availability problems and the associated cleanup liabilities in
congested areas. The emulsion spray system option is utilized to spray the tackifier into the
discharged mulch as it is placed.
Alternative tackifiers are available in either liquid or powder form, yet both are always
applied in a liquid state through a HYDROGRASSER or a similiar mixing/spraying
apparatus.
A straw incorporator implement is similar to a disc harrow yet
the coulter blades are not angled. By rolling the "crimper" over
blown hay or straw mulch, the notched blades "punch" the
mulch strands into the soil thus holding it in place. The "packer"
then "locks" the crimps permanently anchoring the mulch.
Contact your REINCO representative for more information on
tackifiers and "crimping" implements.
MANUAL 33000900
© REINCO INC. 1998
REVISED 3/98
