Ebb and Flo Benches

Tops are supplied in gray as standard but are available in other colors at an additional charge and shipped directly from the factory in Europe. Minimum order 50 pieces.

U.V. light filter. For an additional charge we can supply tops with ultra violet light filter on outer surface which is added to polystyrene during the manufacturing process. This provides extra protection for tops and is recommended when they are used in extremely high light areas of the world in greenhouses located more than 1,000 meters (3,500 to 4,000 feet) that are not protected by ultra-light absorbing material such as poly and polycarbonate, when used outdoors.

Some sizes are available in U.S. and Canadian inventory. Material can be ordered from the factory and shopped to warehouses in the U.S. and Canada if not available in the warehouse. Most sizes shipped directly from European factory. Many sizes available.

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The number, shape and size of the drains are made in a way, so that an optimum of watering and draining of the plants is achieved, and even small pots stand constant all over the table. The shape of the drains makes it possible to stack the tops, which means a large reduction in packaging and transport/costs. Now it is possible to load about 3500 m² in a 40″ – container.

Plastic tops for the ebb/flo tables

The tops programme for ebb/flo tables of STAL & PLAST is made of a highly developed and carefully tested high-class product with 13 years testing and experience behind it. The tops we produce today are moulded on a high technological fully automatic vacuum forming plant, which ensures a great homogeneity of the material and an optimum dispersion of the plastic material. That means a large thickness of material at all corners and edges. All the forming tools are temperature controlled alu-moulds, which ensure an exact homogeneous cooling of the tops this means a total flat level of the material which is important for the efficiency of the ebb/flow system.

The sump of the valve is made in a way, which makes it possible to connect various valves in the same sump. You can also choose sumps at both ends of the table. Plast filter for the sump can be delivered, so that you can avoid choking up the valve with dirt, soil and leaves. You can also choose a sump with a big drain hole and a stopper, this means a quick drain, when the table has to be cleaned up.

The tops are produced in the following widths: 330 – 430 – 630 – 800 – 1000 – 1200 – 1450 – 1500 – 1600 – 1800 – 1900 – 2000 – 2200 mm. The available lengths of the tops are 1000 – 2400 mm that means: fewer and at the same time less possibility of leaks, less use of glue, easier cleaning and quicker assembling.

The raw materials is high impact prooved, UV stabilized Polystyrene, which is resistant towards chemicals. This ensures a long lifetime even with hard daily wear.

The tops are delivered in gray, but can be delivered in any colour for extra charge. Special wishes can be fulfilled s.a. the width of the tops, the placing of the sumps a.s.o. Please contact us for further information about this subject. Besides, we can recommend you to order our subscription list of all types of tops.

Special Note:

Ebb and Flo panels available separately to mount on any existing bench or as complete bench system

Ebb and Flo Tray 6′ wide is only size stocked in U.S. warehouses at most times.

Available Ebb & Flo Tray Sizes (in width)

Ebb and Flo benches form the world leader European manufacturer drains also The USGR Ebb and Flo benching system replaces traditional expanded metal with watertight, molded plastic trays. The trays are flooded with a water and fertilizer mix, which plants absorb through holes in the pot bottoms. With the Ebb and Flo benching system, you can:

• Decrease water and fertilizer consumption by as much as 50%. After a designated amount of time, excess water and fertilizer are drained off and can be reused later.
• Increase watering efficiency, reduce labor costs. An entire bench of plants can be watered simultaneously.
• Improve air circulation and drainage. A grid of shallow troughs allows air circulation and drainage under the pots.
• Improve plant health. Plant leaves and greenhouse aisles and walkways stay dry, so overall greenhouse humidity is lowered and the chance of disease is reduced.

USGR’s Ebb and Flo benches are designed as a “floating aisle” system, so unproductive
aisle space is minimized and growing space is increased by as much as 30% over
fixed benches. And they’re engineered with the same built-to-last design principles
as our benching. Trays will hold up to 1 gal. per square foot.

EBB & FLO

ABOUT EBB & FLOW BENCHES AND
EBB & FLOW TRAYS

Ebb & Flow bench popularity is increasing for flood hydroponic growing.

The ebb and flow bench is a hydroponic system using ebb and flo plastic tops on greenhouse benches. They are also referred as ebb and flood trays and ebb and flood tables. The ebb and flo bench tops are made of plastic. The ebb and flow system utilizes a flooding of the ebb and flo trays; depending upon container size and crop, after irrigation water is removed from the ebb and flo trays by special drainage and either recirculated or discharged.

The standard ebb and flood tables for Europe are growing in popularity in the U.S. Because of the weight of the water in the ebb and flo flood trays, a strong under bench system is necessary.

Ebb and flow hydroponic tables greatly reduce labor.

Ebb and flow trays can be purchased separately. Ebb and flow trays are made of high density plastic. We ship the ebb and flow trays worldwide from Europe and have many tray sizes in U.S. warehouse. Trays are made to fit over 30 sizes of greenhouse benches.