CW Welding- The American Dream Realized

There is always that one thing you do not like about a product. For many farmers, who utilize irrigation systems, that one thing was flat tires. No one wants to shut down their irrigation system, trample over their crop, and fix a flat tire. While some farmers were discussing their disdain for the deed, they were within earshot of Cornelius Loewen (1950-2015).

His wheels would be made of steel - eliminating the need to change tires.

He decided to do something about it. He researched the various types of irrigation systems that the farmers utilized. He came up with a design that fits around 90% of all irrigation systems. His wheels would be made of steel - eliminating the need to change tires. He wanted them to have a long life, so he decided to hot dip galvanize them for longevity. His special design does not get stuck in the mud, lasts decades longer than a tire, never goes flat, and, like most HDG products, is environmentally friendly.

There are no more tires to be burnt in a landfill. His product will last and will be recyclable. Cornelius is an immigrant from Chihuahua, Mexico. He made the American dream his reality. It is an amazing accomplishment for a small town farmer in Sublette, Kansas.

This image shows the wheels at work out in the field.

Details

Year Galvanized

2015

Award Class

Newly Complete

Award Sectors

Food & Agriculture

Original Equipment Manufacturing

Environment

Rural

Location

Sublette, KS United States

Reasons for Galvanizing

Coating Durability, Corrosion Performance, Life-Cycle Cost, Quality of HDG, Sustainability, Turnaround Time

Components Galvanized

The entire steel wheel is HDG.

Tonnage/Size

Steel: 5
HDG: 5

Team Members

Others

Cornelius Loewen (1950-2015)
Founder- CW Welding

Mike Kotik
Valmont Coatings Salina Galvanizing

Rod Morgan
Valmont Coatings Salina Galvanizing

Micah Copeland
Valmont Coatings Salina Galvanizing

Owner

John Guenther
CW Welding

Member Galvanizer(s)

Valmont Coatings - Salina Galvanizing

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