FormModex Modular Growing Trough System

In international horticultural projects, the transportation and installation of long cultivation gutters can pose a practical challenge. That is why Metazet developed FormModex: a prefabricated, modular cultivation gutter system that can be transported in a compact form and assembled on site.

The steel supports are custom-manufactured at our factory and delivered in a nestable configuration. The individual elements are assembled on site. Metazet then applies a single continuous Second Skin along the entire length of the trough. This creates a complete cultivation trough system that can be installed locally and used worldwide.

Specifications

In FormModex, the functions of the Cultivation gutter are deliberately separated from one another. The steel support provides strength and stability. The drainage water comes into contact only with the plastic Second Skin. This protects the steel support and eliminates the need for a traditional coating.

After the steel elements are connected, the Second Skin is installed as a single unit along the entire length of the gutter. This creates a smooth, seamless surface for collecting and draining water. In addition, dirt, algae, and fertilizers adhere less easily to the surface, making the Cultivation gutter easy to clean.

Design
Prefabricated modular growing trough system with steel support and plastic “Second Skin”

Manufacturing
Custom-made steel beams manufactured at the Metazet factory

Transport
Nestable steel components for a compact shipping volume

Assembly
Modular elements are connected on site

Top Layer
Continuous Second Skin plastic covering the entire length of the gutter

Drainage
Smooth, seamless surface for collecting and draining water

Substrate
Suitable for common substrates and substrate trays

Cleaning
Resistant to intensive cleaning with, among other things, chlorine and hydrogen peroxide

Application
Developed for local installation and global use

Is a modular growing trough system a good fit for your project?

FormModex was developed for projects that combine transportation, on-site assembly, and reliable drainage. Call our specialists. We’d be happy to assess your crop, project location, and greenhouse layout to determine which FormModex configuration is right for you.

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FormModex Modular Growing Trough System

Is a modular growing trough system a good fit for your project?

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Lifting gutter system for more efficient growing of strawberry cuttings

Renovation and new construction go hand in hand at Hoogweg Peppers

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