When a systems integrator received a request to modernize a cotton press, he discovered a new set of tools for dealing with an enduring machine. It is believed that cotton production originated more ...

A cotton picker is a complex piece of agricultural equipment made up of hundreds of components that must work together precisely. When one part wears out or fails, finding the correct replacement ...

There’s a lot going on when it comes to maintaining the heads on a cotton picker. The picking unit has dozens of spinning parts working at high speeds, and they all depend on tight tolerances to keep ...

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