Alcomij ’s first Optinova ETFE moving picture greenhouse natural covering arrangement has been successfully installed at one of their customers in the UK . This installation is an of import step in the software of ETFE film and associated systems in greenhouse construction , according to the greenhouse cover system specialist .
The rise of ETFE motion picture in greenhouse constructionETFE film is a high - tech material that has gained prominence in the greenhouse construction sector in recent yr , although ETFE still remains a relatively new material for greenhouses . In Japan , they have been using the material in greenhouses for some meter , but utilities and shipping are also using it .
Besides traditional materials such as glass , ETFE offers unique properties that make new opportunities . For example , Alcomij sees voltage as an alternative to ( double ) glass in glasshouse . The product was on video display at Alcomij ’s stand for the first timeat GreenTech Amsterdam .
The Westland company ’s client in the UK was of late introduced to the material and is enthusiastic . The facility team was specially imprint by the calibre of the greenhouse cover system and the exploiter - friendliness and prophylactic of the ETFE film . The hydrofoil is lightweight , clear it safe and easy to ramp up with , resulting in a relatively lightweight construction .
short transmittal and insulationThe material further stands out with eminent - light transmittance . EFTE film can achieve a wakeful transmittal of 94 % at a diffusivity of 60 Haze . EFTE film is applied in two layers . The bivalent level offer in high spirits insulation value , resulting in dispirited heating cost and energy savings . The panels have a uracil - time value of 2.9 W / m2 / K.
The cloth can be guaranteed for 20 years . The stuff is also reusable and reusable . Also utile , Alcomij stresses , is that the hydrofoil is by nature ego - cleaning .
The cloth can hold out uttermost weather conditions , hail , and snow pressure . If anything does break , hangout is easy .
All this make up the Alcomij Optinova ETFE enhancer nursery cover scheme a well - considered investiture for cultivator looking for a sustainable , Department of Energy - effective , and future - proof solution , according to the nursery cover system specialists .
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