The FlexiLine® is a production line that fills propagation trays with Grow-Tech LLC's cellular rooting sponge technology. The result is a stabilized cell within each cell of the propagation tray.
2. Grow-Tech has over thirty years of
experience manufacturing stabilized
growing media.
3. “A critical aspect of Metrolina’s
speed is plug quality. A plug with
small roots will fall apart or not
plant accurately. Waiting for roots
to mature costs time.
“Glue dirt”as Metrolina calls it - or“Stablilzed growing
media”as it’s called by Grow-Tech LLC, the Maine-based
provider of the“Glue”-is the solution.“
The FlexiLine® in GrowerTalks Magazine
4. The FlexiLine® production
system, which manufactures
FlexiTrays®, is now available
for your greenhouse or
manufacturing facility.
The FlexiLine® tray filling system blends organic
materials with Grow-Tech’s hydrophillic binders. The
result is a stabilized plug in each side of the tray.
Your tray, media and location
5. Components of the FlexiLine®
Substrate Shaver
Substrate Shaver
In this stage substrates are dumped
into the shaver where they are
processed to be sent to the mixer.
6. Mixing Station
Components of the FlexiLine®
Mixing Station
In this stage substrates from the
shaver are mixed with a formulation
of micro-nutrients and biologicals.
This station also holds the special
polymer manufactured by Grow-Tech.
7. Mixing head of FlexiLine®
Components of the FlexiLine®
Mixing Head
In this is stage the substrates
from the mixer are mixed with
Grow-Tech’s polymer. The mix is
then poured into a propagation
tray.
8. Curing Conveyor
Components of the FlexiLine®
Curing Conveyor
The filled propagation trays are
then sent down a conveyor that is
programmed for optimal curing time.
9. Dibbling Station
Components of the FlexiLine®
Dibbling Station
The next station places a dibble in
each cell of the propagation tray.
10. Tray Stacking
Components of the FlexiLine®
Tray Stacking
The last station is tray stacking.
Finished trays are stacked and
packaged for transport.
11. Servicing of FlexiLine®
The FlexiLine® has remote diagnostic
tools to help you with preventative
maintenance and service.
Our staff will also visit your facility to
service the FlexiLine® when needed.