The BCC Watering Tunnel

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The BCC Watering Tunnel is an integral part of the production line for forest nurseries, designed to follow the Tray Covering Unit. It features a drive chain that feeds trays through the tunnel for watering.

Watering Process
The process begins automatically when a tray enters the tunnel, detected by a photocell that activates a solenoid valve. Water pressure is adjustable to ensure proper application. Different nozzles are used depending on the need: fogging or misting for cooling cuttings, and high flow rate for soaking seeds. The drive chain speed can be modified to control water application.

Operational Benefits & Key Features

Additional feeding bars for specific tray types like the BCC 96 Insert Frame.
Stainless steel chain for durability.
Easy-to-operate control panel.
Precise water dosage nozzles.
Integrated chemical injector for fungicides and additives.
Run-off water collection and drainage system.

Process Overview
After sowing, initial soaking of the substrate is crucial for germination, which can be done in the greenhouse or directly after sowing. Preventative fungicide application is common to prevent fungal attacks. The tunnel is versatile for soaking, cooling, and fungicide application.

Technical Data

Dimensions: 1.4 x 1.0 x 1.5 m
Capacity: Varies with tray type and water amount
Power Supply: 3x400 V, 50 Hz
Power Requirement: 0.2 kW
Water Consumption: 13.5 l/min
Water Pressure: 200 kPa
Weight: 165 kg

Note: Equipment can be customized to meet specific requirements.

Catalog excerpts

Products & Solutions for forest nurseries

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easily operated control panel nozzles for precise dosage of water chemical dosage unit drive chain speed can be adjusted to allow for more or less water application THE PROCESS After seed sowing an initial soaking of the growing substrate is required for optimum germination. This is normally done in the greenhouse but could also be done directly after the sowing process in the production line. In many cases a preventative fungicide application is done after sowing to reduce the risk of fungal attacks such as damping-off (Fusarium spp.) during the germination phase. After the setting of cuttings,...

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TECHNICAL DATA Technical Data Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.4 x 1.0 x 1.5 m Capacity: Depending on tray type and desired water amount Power supply: 3x400 V, 50 Hz Power requirement: 0.2 kW Water consumption: 13,5 l/min Water pressure: 200 kPa Weight 165 kg * Note that the equipment can be customized to meet individual requirements Disclaimer - As BCC AB equipment is continuously developed and refined, the design and capacity can differ from the figures listed here. BCC AB, Profilgatan 15, 261 35, Landskrona, Sweden, www.bccab.com, [email protected] Tel: +46 418 449920 Fax: +46 418 449922

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The BCC Watering Tunnel

The BCC Watering Tunnel

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