Hydroponic Systems
Troughs and Gutters for cultivation – Tailor made solutions matching customer’s needs
Why hydroponic cultivation
100% eco-friendly. INA drainage collection gutters and cultivation troughs are made of 100% recycled materials, with UV-stabilisation compounds that add to their longevity. They are recyclable after use.
Cultivation Troughs
Our company manufactures cultivation troughs suitable for loose substrate cultivations of any kind (perlite, agro-lava, pumice, coir, peat mix etc).
They are used instead of grow bags. INA’s troughs are produced in various sizes and thickness levels depending on the customer’s needs, using our enhanced UV stabilized polypropylene sheet.
Specification Drawing
Plastic cultivation trough 20 cm × 30 cm, with galvanised steel wire 0.3 mm, plastic clips for holding the sides, and drainage holes every 12.5 cm with a diameter of 7 mm.
Drainage Gutter
Hydroponic gutters made of polypropylene sheet that can accommodate all kinds of grow bag cultivation (stonewool, perlite, coco etc.) as well as hydroponic pot cultivation.
Designed to collect water and nutrients (that afterwards get recycled), keeping high quality standards and thus extended longevity. A unique advantage of INA’s gutter comes from the way it is designed and produced. It is kept in U-shape as it is produced folded in rolls and is manufactured tailor made to the need of each customer, according to the size of the grow bag used for the hydroponic cultivation.
Spacers
We produce two types of spacers. In particular, grow bag spacer 60x20x6 cm and trough spacer 67x33x5 cm. Designed to withstand the weight of grown plants in grow bags or troughs and to offer ideal aeration and drainage of the plant.
Weight is distributed equally and thanks to its geometry, drain water flows perfectly through the channels towards the sides of the gutter or trough. Both are light weight, economical and yet very strong.
A complete system: gutter and trough
Troughs can work together with the gutters as a complete system. The trough is installed inside the gutter, which collects the drainage water of the cultivation.
Both products provide a low-cost solution to hydroponic cultivation with high quality standards.
Most popular sizes
All gutters and troughs are made to order, in any size you need. Some of the most commonly used sizes are:
Gutter
| Size (cm) | Thickness | Rolls / pallet | Suitable spacer (cm) | Total m / 40 ft container |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6x23x6 | 0.7–0.8 mm | 36 | 20x60x5.9 | 95,040 |
| 5x25x5 | 0.7–0.8 mm | 36 | 20x60x5.9 | 95,040 |
| 6x25x6 | 0.7–0.8 mm | 36 | 20x60x5.9 | 95,040 |
| 6x35x6 | 0.7–0.8 mm | 24 | 67x33x5.8 | 63,360 |
| 6x45x6 | 0.7–0.8 mm | 20 | 60x40x5.9 | 52,800 |
Through
| Size (cm) | Thickness | Rolls / pallet | Rolls / container | Total m / 40 ft container |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15x15x15 | 0.7–0.8 mm | 24 | 528 | 63,360 |
| 20x20x20 | 0.7–0.8 mm | 20 | 440 | 52,800 |
| 20x30x20 | 0.7–0.8 mm | 16 | 352 | 42,240 |
| 20x40x20 | 0.7–0.8 mm | 16 | 352 | 42,240 |
Logistics and handling
Practical packaging in rolls, with the roll length customised to the cultivation line.
Crops and berries
The most common hydroponic cultivations are tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green vegetables (such as lettuce, spinach, kale), herbs (like basil, coriander, mint) and berries (strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries).
Berries in troughs, Serbia
INA troughs have been used in Serbia for hydroponic cultivation of berries. From the data collected, an increase in yield of 25% to 30% is expected, which shows that cultivation in troughs is more cost effective than conventional cultivation in pots. With the inclusion of a UV stabiliser and other materials, longevity is ensured.
