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MEASURING A TINE: The photos depict the areas where the tine dimensions are measured. Note the wall thickness of side eject tines is measured at the mid section and the wall thickness of hollow tines is measured at the top. Tip inside diameters can be the expected core size. Parts are not original. OEM part numbers for reference purpose only. Measurements are only approximations. Tel: (0044) 0114 251 3344 Fax: (0044) 0114 251 3000 www.garfitts.com sales@garfitts.com 441 What is Heat Treating? Heat treating is the process of changing the internal composition which hardens the steel to enhance wear ability and strength. The steel tines are heated in a furnace to approximately 1600º and then pass through a series of steps to cool the tines to bring them to the correct hardness temper. When we refer to our tines being RC45-48 we are referring to a Rockwell scale hardness level of 45-48 on the “C” scale. All GARFITTS Tines are listed with a Rockwell “C” hardness measurement. Rockwell is a universally accepted comparative hardness scale for steel and is used as a good indicator of the wear and longevity you can expect from the tines you purchase. We discovered in order to have consistent quality on any heat treated part you must maintain tight control of the heat treating process. If not properly heat treated, the steel can either be too soft and cause premature wear or be too hard and become brittle upon impact in the soil. Therefore, GARFITTS has always had its own “in-house” heat treating facilities and with over 30 years of experience in heat treating, GARFITTS has arrived at the optimum levels of hardness for our tines to provide excellent wear and strength. It is our superior internal control that allows us to give all our tines a lifetime guarantee against defects. Featured Products Reels, Bedknives & Tines GARF CATALOGUE '11 - Pg 369 - 546 :GAR CATALOGUE '11 - Pg 369 - 546 28/11/10 20:09 Page 441