We calibrate sprayers and help orchards spray better
We travel all over New Zealand.
Don’t waste expensive chemicals over-spraying, calibrate and improve with AcuFlow
Our mission - make spraying easier and better
Our Services
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Sprayer Calibration
We calibrate your sprayers ensuring regulatory compliance.
We focus on:
- Nozzles tested for wear & blockages
- Controllers & monitors adjusted for accuracy
- PTO working effectively to power the fan and pump.
- Suitability of speeds, nozzle formations, and pressures for effective coverage and droplet size.
Our calibration reports are easily understood, helping your operators spray better.
Click below to see example reports:
Kiwifruit Orchard
Avocado Orchard
Citrus Orchard
Vineyard
Vegetables
Blueberries
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Coverage Testing
Water Sensitive Paper Testing
We use Water Sensitive Paper Testing to check for effective spray coverage within your canopy .
Patternator Testing
We measure your sprayer’s spray pattern to find over- or under-application at every 20cm from 0.5m to 4.4m.
See the patternator in action in the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCgFim75XAs&t=148s
We make changes to nozzle formations or spraying settings if required after testing.
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Postal Nozzle Testing
We inspect and test your nozzles to ensure they are fit for use, and replace any worn nozzles.
For our nozzle testing service, please post your nozzles to:
AcuFlow
737 Kahuranaki Road
RD 14
Havelock North 4295
Price: $4 + GST per nozzle tested.
Minimum: 20 nozzles
With 35 years of industry leadership, we not only calibrate sprayers but also solve real-world spraying challenges for large orchards. From fixing urgent spray issues to improving team culture and implementing systems, we help minimise spray errors and maximise harvest potential.
What our growers say about us
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"Our orchard business has been using Nick at AcuFlow for nearly 5 years. Each year we have our 5 sprayers calibrated. We've always been very happy with the level of expertise and professionalism. Nick has been available to help out with any problems we've had during the season as well which has been great."
Craig D, Bayleaf Organics.
May 2024.
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"Nick Kitchin, trading as Acuflow, has been doing our calibration work on our Cropliner sprayers now for 4 years and previously while working with Allen Kittow. Nick’s attention to detail and support is much appreciated. Nick has an open, friendly manner while offering good advice for any changes that mean we get better outcomes. This helps us keep up with the ongoing need and desire to maximise results while minimising environmental and social concerns. This is an added, very valuable tool we can access. As a research facility in Hawkes Bay focusing on pip fruit development through all stages of breeding and protection, having correctly functioning application machinery is crucial for new developments and for the credibility of any data captured in the process. Acuflow helps us do this. I would have no hesitation in recommending Nick Kitchin with Acuflow for what they can add to our season to season applications and to achieving the high expectations of delivery that we seek.“
Peter W, Plant & Food Research
June 2024.
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“Nick from AcuFlow is my go-to service provider for all my sprayer calibration requirements. Nick is a friendly face to deal with and extremely professional. The Acuflow reports are easy to read and very customisable. Nick is always working closely with us to make sure our sprayers are set up correctly and fine tuning any issues we have. I really appreciate the effort Nick goes to every year to review his software and reports to make sure he is providing us with an up to date and detailed calibration that suits our needs. I highly recommend Nick at Acuflow for any calibration needs big or small.”
Tom D, Sector Manager, Turners & Growers.
June 2024.