V Series Primary Function: Sagardoi-txikitzailea by Vladimir Zagorac

V Series Primary Function: Sagardoi-txikitzailea by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Nekazaritza Tresna, Baserriko Ekipamendu eta Makineriaren Diseinua Competition Category.

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V Series Primary Function: Sagardoi-txikitzailea

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: FPM Agromehanika

Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Nekazaritza Ekipamendua Category

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The Design

About V Series Primary Function: Sagardoi-txikitzailea

V Seriea sagardoietan eta mahastietan lan egiteko diseinatutako txikitzaile bat da. Makina soldatutako altzairuz egina dago, hauts bidez estalitako edo galvanizatutako akaberarekin. Mugimendura bideratutako lerro zorrotzak, gainazal lau handiak eta xehetasun aldeztuak enpresaren logotipo birdiseinatutik eratorriak daude. Buruak Rtanj mendiaren silueta gogorarazten du, zeinaren oinean fabrika kokatuta dagoen. Alboko maskararen forma zaldi baten burutik eratorria da. Egitura-saihetsek sendotasuna eransten dute. Hiru lan-zabalera eskaintzen dira, eta alboko lekualdatze-egiturak traktore bati aurrealdean, atzealdean edo era konbinatuan lotzeko aukera ematen du.

The Recognition

About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award

V Series Primary Function: Sagardoi-txikitzailea Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. V Series Primary Function: Sagardoi-txikitzailea erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. V Series Primary Function: Sagardoi-txikitzailea jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The headstock was designed to resemble the characteristic silhouette of Mount Rtanj, at the foot of which the company is located. The mountain has many positive connotations locally which helps builds trust. The reinforced side mask represents a horse's head, a symbol of strength, fidelity, and perseverance, further associating with the brand. Robustness is highlighted by ribs, while the impression of orderliness and discipline is achieved by concealed joining and bolt layout.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width: 220cm, Depth: 97cm, Height: 87cm (for 200cm working grip), Weight 400kg
Tags: Mulcher, Shredder, Orchard, Vineyard, Dynamics, Strength, Perseverance, Symbolism
Production Technology: Welded steel, powder-coated / galvanized
Design Challenge: Maximum usage of laser cutting, large surfaces, and a minimum number of bends was planned to simplify production and avoid potential errors in production. Interventions in form details that allow easy positioning and fitting of elements, as well as notches that define the positions and length of weld lines, were implemented. The main objective was to reduce the human factor and minimize the number of operations while achieving the quality of workmanship at the level of European competition.
Research: The strong physiognomy is dominated by sharp, directed forms, and massive faceted details. Elongated silhouette in the direction of movement complies with the latest CE certification rules. Special attention was given to the attachment frame, as it is one of the elements often overlooked when designing this type of product. The design simplifies the production of skids and the side mask, a characteristic part that leaves the manufacturer space to demonstrate quality workmanship.
Inspiration: The V mulcher series was designed after a complete rebranding of the company. The idea was to use only the latest technologies that give a superior and consistent quality of workmanship within the limitations of the material. The appearance of the machine is derived from the redesigned logo and features sharp motion-oriented lines, large flat surfaces, and distinctive details. Bold graphics were used to potentiate the main directions of the form and emphasize dynamics.
Project Duration: Product design and development took one and a half years to complete. The project was executed in Belgrade and Boljevac, Serbia.
Operation Flow: Several variations of the machine with different options of the headstock and output assembly are available. The side shift attachment frame allows three types of attachment to the tractor - front, rear, or both, and is available in manual or hydraulic shift option. The output assembly is available as a rubber curtain or counter-knives for fine shredding. Three working grips are available - 155, 180, and 200cm. The presented model features a hydraulic offset, front and rear-mounting, and rubber curtain.
Team Members: Designer: Vladimir Zagorac
Mechanical Engineer (FPM): Miomir Jovanovic
Chief R&D Engineer (FPM): Zoran Lapadatovic
Image Credits: Vladimir Zagorac