Trellising Solutions > RAMSHEAD Because of the performance of steel vineyard intermediates of yore there was some anxiety in using only steel down a complete row. Many vineyards opting to use a timber ‘reinforcing’ member every so often in the row. This of course created an unpleasant aesthetic mixture of timber and steel, and harvesting difficulties when mechanically harvesting. To avoid such as described above Tristar developed the RAMSHEAD intermediate. The Strongest Vineyard Intermediate on the Market The RAMSHEAD post is in fact two VEE-POSTS, one inside the other ‘married’ not welded! This post has won much favour on both sides of the Tasman being exclaimed as ‘a bloody good post’ and the ‘absolutely strongest vineyard intermediate on the market today’. As the graphics herein show the post, when viewed from the end or top (even bottom for that matter) takes on the appearance of a rams head. Results of comparative tests done on longevity and strength are available. RAMSHEAD vineyard intermediates are generally used in conjunction with VEE-POSTS, thus making a unique vineyard trellis system that is unparalleled in vineyard development today. While there are some vineyards who have no need for a RAMSHEAD intermediate in their rows we would recommend that row integrity is best maintained by using a RAMSHEAD post every now and then. Secure the Future of Your Vineyard In Australia a collective of major grape growers have decided to use only RAMSHEADs for their intermediates. They have significant concerns with, not only the leaching of CCA Chemicals into the soil/water/grapes/wine, but also the potential problems associated with the disposal of treated timber posts. They have resolved to "bite the bullet" now for "peace of mind" in the immediate and long term future. In New Zealand we have several RAMSHEAD only vineyards that see these posts for what they are. The RAMSHEAD Intermediate is the post of the future! Available at a cost that will soon be recovered, firstly by their ease of installation, their performance "at work" and their longevity of service. Not to mention the rewards obtained when mechanically harvesting. Up to 10% improved yield using our posts over any other intermediate. Pre punched slots are on the RAMSHEAD as they are on the VEE-POST, for ease of adjusting foliage wires, yet maintaining security of wire and post. LLP Extends the Life of Our Tristar Posts 500% As is the case with all posts produced by Tristar, a solution, we call LLP (Long Life Provider) is applied to the RAMSHEAD during manufacture, and stays on the post throughout its life. Accelerated salt spray cabinet tests show that this totally natural, lanolin based, solution will enhance the expected life of a galvanised steel post by some 500%, and that is why we say “there is nobody born yet who will see corrosion on our posts”. Subject to prior sale, VEE-POSTS and RAMSHEAD intermediates are available ex stock from our stores in all the wine growing areas of New Zealand.
Enquiries for other than standard posts with standard slot positions are welcome, in fact, encouraged. 10% of our sales would have been for non- standard posts. RAMSHEAD is also available as a Fencing Solution. |
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