Replacing competitor’s rotary feeds on bacon and tempering systems with a Machlett Circular Polarized Feed will typically account for a 10-15% gain in the delivered power. This directly relates to a throughput improvement. It also eliminates all maintenance costs associated with the rotary feeds. On a typical bacon line these costs can be $100-$150,000 per year. Machlett direct replacement rotary feeds have enhanced tuning and removable cavity mounting plates for improved maintenance access and lower repair costs. The solid copper shafts are far more efficient than brass shafts that are employed in the competitor’s rotary feeds. This is crucial for optimum delivery of the microwave energy. You do not use brass to deliver electricity due to its inefficiency; why would you ever consider using it to deliver high power microwave “electric” energy?