High-volume irrigation is beneficial for crops with greater watering requirements, and in environments that benefit from an extended throw radius. Big volume guns are an ideal solution for fields with irregular dimensions or physical obstructions, to increase the wetted diameter at the end of a mechanized irrigation system, or for solid set applications.

Komet’s Twin Ultra line is based on years of field experience, and has been thoroughly tested in a variety of climates and conditions around the world. A sophisticated interplay of self-adjusting mechanisms enables uniform water distribution, unprecedented throw ranges and high energy efficiency – regardless of pressure levels or external conditions.  

The use of high-end materials, and a construction designed to minimize stress on the main components, ensure an especially long product lifespan.

The Twin Ultra models are suitable for  travelers, pivot end-guns or solid set installations. In addition to the agricultural sector, they also excel in sports-turf irrigation and industrial environments - for dust suppression, log irrigation, wastewater, applications and mining. 

Features and Benefits:

► Ultra-long throw & uniform water distribution  

► Unmatched performance at low pressure, starting at 2 bar

► High-quality materials incl. technical polymers, marine grade aluminum, chemically treated stainless steel  

► Engineered to minimize wear on key components for an especially long product lifespan

► Extended nozzle range from 12 – 28 mm and nozzles available in 1 mm increments

► Various fixed and variable trajectory angles available (from 15° to 45°)  

► Pressure range from 2 - 7 bar

High Volume Sprinkler Irrigation

Advantages of Big Sprinkler Irrigation

Long distance sprinklers are the perfect choice for irrigation scenarios that require a higher flow rate, wider spray area and / or a high degree of flexibility. For example, high-volume irrigation guns are frequently chosen for the irrigation of open fields (in-cluding pastures) or crops grown on large acreages – such as sugar cane, alfalfa, potatoes, corn or pasture grasses. With the appropriate risers, irrigation cannons can even be used to irrigate tall-growing crops such as vineyards or orchard trees. Due to the‪ large areas covered by ‬large sprinkler guns, ‪the number of sprinklers and pipes required per unit area is lower compared to other ‬irrigation system configurations. Long distance sprinklers are also an excellent solution for fields with irregularly shaped boundaries, or land containing physical obstructions (such as trees, roads or streams), as the water can be directed exactly where it is needed. This means that an irrigation system comprising long distance sprinklers is suitable for fields of almost any layout or shape. Of course, long distance sprinklers can also be added to the end of the pipe of an existing center pivot irrigation system in order to expand the irrigated crop area.

Komet’s big sprinkler line

With its Twin Ultra long distance sprinkler line, Komet is offering a series of next-generation high volume sprinklers, which is distinguished by five major ad-vantages:

1. UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION is one of the most important factors in any form of mecha-nized irrigation, as it ensures that the crop grows evenly throughout the entire cultivated area. To achieve a homogenous irrigation pattern, the rotation of the gun must be con-sistent – regardless of the respective pressure, nozzle size, or the terrain on which the irrigation system is positioned. The Komet Twin Ultra models achieve this through an automatic brake system, whose brake force increases and decreases in line with the re-spective pressure and flow conditions – enabling the long distance sprinkler to deliver a completely consistent rotation speed. One of the key elements when it comes to achieving uniform water distribution with large sprinkler guns is the long distance sprinkler’s deflector. For this reason, Komet’s Twin Ultra high volume sprinklers feature a highly engineered deflector, which distributes the water evenly across the gun’s entire throw radius.
2. The THROW RADIUS of a long distance sprinkler determines the size of the irrigated area –. The Twin Ultra models are equipped with strategically positioned straightening vanes inside their extra-large barrel. This allows the water to reach the nozzle with the least possible turbulences and pressure losses. The Twin Ultra long distance sprinklers are complemented by a series of ultra-long full-taper nozzles (available with the diameters of 10.0 to 45.00 mm / 0.39 to 1.77”, suitable for flow rates spanning from 5.4 to – 235.0 m3/h / 22 to 1032 gpm and pressure ranges from 1 to 9 bar / 6 to 130 psi), whose sophisti-cated design allows for an extremely smooth reduction of the water stream diameter. The elongated nozzle effectively starts inside the barrel, which enables the water to exit the nozzle as smoothly as possible, and in a perfectly cylindrical shape.
3. ENERGY EFFICIENCY is yet another highly sought-after commodity in the world of mechanized irrigation. The operating costs of any mechanized irrigation system are largely determined by the respective inlet pressure. Consequently, finding a way to limit the irrigation system’s operating pressure is among the most obvious ways to increase the irrigation system’s efficiency. The key, of course, is to do so without compromising the irrigation quality. Thanks to their pressure-sensitive deflector and low-inertia drive arm, Komet’s Twin Ultra large sprinkler guns are able to deliver an excellent perfor-mance even at lower pressures.
4. RELIABILITY: In agricultural irrigation, there is little margin for error, as even the slightest fall-off in the irrigation system’s performance can have a profound impact on anything from energy costs and water use to soil integrity, crop health and productivity. This is why the reliability of the installed irrigation equipment is of utmost importance. Komet’s long distance sprinkler models are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. The Twin Ultra irrigation gun line-up is the result of a five-year devel-opment process, involving worldwide tests in a vast variety of climates and conditions. Thanks to their sophisticated design and high-quality materials (including hard chrome, plated forged brass, stainless steel and hard anodized aluminum – as well as UV-resistant, shock-absorbing polymers), Komet’s Twin Ultra long-distance sprinkler models are among the most efficient, durable and resilient high-volume sprinklers on the market.
5. ADAPTABILITY: Another advantage of Komet’s big sprinkler line is its flexibility. This is perfectly exemplified by the Vari Angle system – an optional solution compatible with all Komet Twin Ultra long distance sprinkler models, which makes it possible to manu-ally adjust the long distance sprinkler’s trajectory angle anywhere between 15 and 45 degrees without any flow restrictions – depending on environmental conditions and water application requirements. Another reflection of the long distance sprinkler line’s adapt-ability is the patented Komet Twin Inverter, a time-controlled device with 36-hour stand-by function, which enables Komet big gun sprinklers to irrigate two separate sector angles with one preliminary set-up – where no manual adjustment is required. The com-pany also offers a corresponding adapter, should the big water sprinkler subsequently switch to full-circle operation.

Komet’s high-volume irrigation guns even proved their merit at the 2016 Olympic Games in China: Komet was entrusted with the overall irrigation of the Olympic green areas – including the Olympic Stadium in Beijing. For this prestigious, large-scale turf irrigation project, the company opted for the Komet Twin 101 big sprinkler, encasing the long distance sprinkler in a box. “When it was time to irrigate the turf, the top cover opened, and the sprinkler rose into position. After irrigation, it was retracted, and the box closed automatically,” Komet’s CSO and Head of Marketing, Hugo Drechsel, explains.