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Which film is the most suitable for your cultivation?

cultivation films
Written by Martin Meuldijk  | Last update: 19-03-2020

Cultivation film is used widely and in many different ways in holticulture. Therefore, there are many types of horticultural films
 and each film has a different purpose. A film could be used to darken or to isolate a place. That’s why It could be difficult to make the right choice for the right film for your cultivation. Our (product) specialist Crop rotation would like to inform you about the different purposes of film for your cultivation. Because, in the end, you always want the best for your crops, and that includes the right film.


Films for isolation

isolatiefolieDuring the cold winter months you want to save on energy costs. An insulating film is a good solution for this. You can choose between an insulating film on the top of the greenhouse or a film for the side walls. After this you still have some choices where the factors fluid flow and light play part . A summary of the different  types of insulating films can be found below.

Films for isolation 

  
        VARI-OP  Variable perforation per roll
    With moisture drainage  
 Anti-condense (AC) film punched Available in the widths: 175 / 200 / 250 / 330 / 350 / 425 / 480 / 530 / 580 / 680. The film can be provided with various perforations
1. In the top of the greenhouse





Closed
Anti-condens (AC) film Available in the widths: 175 / 200 / 250 / 330 / 350 / 425 / 480 / 530 / 580 / 680
           
         
           
    Light transmission important
Extra clear (EH) film Available in the widths: 175 / 200 / 250 / 330 / 350 / 425 / 480 / 530 / 580 / 680
2. For the facade
       
    Light transmission not important
Film Naturel Available in the widths, lengths and thicknesses

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Films for on the ground

There are different types of substrate films, also known as groundcover. You can think of a film with anti-weed or a film where anti-weed is not important at all. Our specialist will explain all the differences of groundcover in this article. Below you will find a summary of all the possibilities.

Types of groundcovers

        Noviflex black/white 0045 Available in the widths:360, 450,700, 840
    Yes


        Film black/white 007
 Available in the widths: 80 and 360 with the roll length 200m or 1000m 
Anti-weed important?
  
 		      
        Rotaflex white 005
 Available in the widths: 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 100, 180, 200, 250, 435, 450, 700
    No


        Substraflex white 007
 Quality UV1 (for a year use), UV2 (for two-year use) or UV4 (for four-year use) 

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Films for on the gutter/drain

Films for on the cultivation gutters prevent diseases and plagues from adhering to the gutter. Because of the smooth film the fungi, bacteria and viruses have a smaller chance to grow in the cultivation gutter. The gutter film also prevents roots from growing way out of the substrate mat where they would have the chance of infecting other plants. A second important advantage of the film is the cleaning of the gutter at the end of the rotation circle. After removing the film, the gutter is still 95% clean. Only the drain gutters have to be cleaned. This saves a lot of time and labour! Moreover the gutter film provides a longer life time for your gutters. 


1. Width gutter 20 cm                                            Gutter film black/white 20 cm
2. Width gutter 23.5 cm                                         Gutter film black/white 23,5 cm



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Films for darkening

verduisteringsfolieObscure film to dim your greenhouse from light, you can choose a film in the top of the greenhouse, between the wall or the on the facade. There are several choices like white, black or white-black-white. Each crop requires a different film. The blackout films are available in various widths and lengths. Do you require a different size? Please contact us! Below you can find a summary of what film fits your needs.

Films for darkening


1. In the top of the greenhouse
 Blackout film black Available in the widths: 150, 200, 250, 300, 330, 350, 301, 430, 480 600, 700. Customised width and length and/or perforation is available on request
       
2. Between facade
Blackout film white / black / white Available in the widths: 175, 200, 250, 300 ,350, 400. Ideal to use as partition wall. 
       
3. Exterior wall
  
 Blackout film black / white Available in the widths: 200,330,440 m. 0% illuminating

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Films for seed- and cuttings trays

AfdekfolieCover film seed and cutting trays should be covered with film during the summer. The film is made if non-toxic materials, making it completely safe to hedge. There are two different choices in film: light-reflecting and light-transmitting. The films are available in various widths. Below is an overview of what film to choose.

Films for seed- and cuttings trays

1.Light reflective
Film white 002 Available in the widths: 160 (unfolded), 170 (unfolded), 200 (unfolded), 200 , 250, 300, 320, 360 (folded)
       
       
2.Light transmissive 
Film Natural 002/003 Available in the widths: 100, 120, 150, 160, 170, 200, 250, 300, 320, 360, 400, 480, 600, 700, 1000

Available in the lengths: 50 and 100

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Films for cultivation tables

Films to cover cultivation tables (or grow tables) are being used to prevent the forming of algae or weed and to prevent the evaporation on irrigation mats. Films also have a reflecting function.


Kinds of films for cultivation tables

1. Extra anti algae not reflecting  
Low water permeability
Film Flame Black 003 Fine
Extra water permeability
Film Flame Black 003 Coarse
         
         
2. Reflecting
Film Flame White 005 coarse    


Custom film lengths
Growers want to receive specific measured films more often. This is possible by the different wrapping possibilities. It's important to take the loss of inserting into account when you send us the right measurements. When the film is being rolled out, it will never be as tight as it is on the wrapper. The greenhouse seems to be very flat, but on site it appears that more film is needed, because of wrinkles and inequalities on the greenhouse floor. In reality a 100 meter film is 3% shorter when t's rolled out. Take into account that you always calculate approximately 3% more. (For example, a 100 mtr roll = 103 mtr, a 300 mtr roll = 309 mtr)




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Martin MeuldijkAbout Martin Meuldijk
Martin Meuldijk has had more than 20 years of experience in the glass horticulture, nationally as well as internationally. Ever since 2016 he has been working at Royal Brinkman as a product specialist for the topics of Crop Rotation and Service Items. He likes to help growers to get the best results from their cultivation. His approach? ";Do what you say and say what you do: that is my motto. I attach great importance to always giving proper and honest advice."



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