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The Demtec PTF multiplat filler is designed to maximize productivity and efficiency in the production of plants grown in small pots. It is a matrix filler, in which, thanks to the use of specially prepared matrices, it is possible to fill pots arranged in the so-called “matrix”. cultivation/transportation carriers. The matrix ensures precise filling of the pots, and the spaces between each pot remain clean, without substrate. This is especially important when using round pots that are elevated above the surface of the carrier. This filler supports most commercially available carriers with a maximum size of 400 x 600 mm. With a maximum height of up to 180 mm. The number of holes in the carrier and their arrangement are of little importance for the operation of the filler, but it should be borne in mind that the smaller the number of pots in the carrier, the lower will be the maximum capacity, which is defined by the number of carriers and is up to a maximum of 550 carriers per hour. For this reason, the PTF filler is particularly applicable to farms focused on the production of bedding plants, nursery youngsters, herbs, perennials, etc. That is, wherever high efficiency is needed and the core of production is small-diameter pots such as. P9 (thuja, etc.), 10.5 vol 11 (heather), 12, 13 cm. With larger pots than specified, the use of this filler is no longer justified, due to the lack of carriers that give the possibility of high yields. For small pots, this pot filler is the best method for filling them, giving work efficiency and the ability to automate the entire process by building a comprehensive production line to suit your needs. The principle of this filler is very similar to other such units. The substrate is poured into the hopper, which in this case has a capacity of about 450 liters and most often needs to be equipped with an external, high-efficiency substrate source, preferably operating automatically. Here many solutions are available but the most popular are shredders, mixers or substrate stores. The substrate in the hopper is transported to the backfill unit via an automatic chain elevator. This elevator is based on two drive chains and specially formed galvanized steel blades. The whole is equipped with a tension system with a spring to prevent breakage. After being carried over the backfill unit, the substrate falls into the die, over which the mashing carriage passes. It is a very sophisticated unit that allows us to achieve the best results in filling pots. The number of passes is adjustable from the operator panel and can be stored in the program. There are 1,2 or 3 passes of the cart, with a single pass of the cart the substrate will be loosely backfilled and a 3 pass pass will get a solidly compacted potting substrate. In addition, it is possible to adjust the height of the matrix above the pots, so you can get pots buried flush with the edges of the pots or get a pot effect with excess substrate. Once the filling cycle is complete, the die lifts up and the carrier can leave and be transported to the next unit in the line or be picked up by the operator. The machine can work with different types of carriers, designed for different pots. In this case, just adjust the guides and replace the dies with the appropriate one for the carrier. Typically, PTF is a filler included in production lines and is usually prepared for 2-3 types of carriers, rarely more. Replacing the matrix itself is very simple and takes a few minutes at most. The PTF filler is most often the base of production lines, and in order to take full advantage of its capabilities it must be connected to the appropriate units at the input as well as at the output. One of the most important units at the entrance to this machine is the SDS carrier and pot feeder. On the other hand, on the output side, the number of units is much larger starting with a drilling unit, a pelleted fertilizer dispenser, an inspection conveyor belt for manual planting, automatic transplanters, mulch banding machines, irrigation stations, and buffer tables or other logistics systems. By equipping the PTF filler with the appropriate infeed and outfeed units, we can maximize the efficiency of the effectiveness of the entire line while being able to reduce personnel to the minimum necessary – in some cases and configurations, 3 people will be needed to operate the entire line. Both the number of workers and the maximum capacity of the machine is a topic for consultation and can vary significantly under different conditions. The PTF filler is a very interesting unit that will find application wherever very high efficiency and the highest quality of pot filling are needed. It is perfect for growers of bedding plants in small pots with a diameter of 9 to 12-13 cm. It is perfect as a base for production lines used in the production of heather or herbs. It is great for nurserymen who want to speed up the process of planting P9 such as thuja or various types of perennials. The applications for this device are many, and it is certainly worth considering when designing high-performance production lines.
