SA, HO, or V5: the right solution depends on the length of your greenhouse and the needs of your system.
Irrigation is one of the most delicate aspects of greenhouse management: imprecise or uneven water distribution can compromise the quality and uniformity of the crops, as well as generate significant water waste. This is why choosing the right irrigation boom is not a minor detail, but a decision that directly affects production efficiency. Let's see how to find your way among the three solutions in the Atlantic Man. range: SA, HO and V5.
Single-Rail Mobile Wing SA: the Most Economical Solution for Short Greenhouses
The SA single-rail irrigation boom is the most economical and versatile solution in the range, designed specifically for the management of protected crops in short greenhouses. After pre-discharge, two constant-pitch nozzle bars are carried by a trolley that runs longitudinally on a single central rail, ensuring uniform irrigation for all the seedlings. The water passes through a PVC pipe suspended by trolleys with sliding wheels, whose footprint at rest can be reduced with an end-of-greenhouse curve.
The system is managed by a CE-certified 220V control unit that allows you to program irrigation cycles and adjust the trolley speed from 0 to 10 m/min, signaling any faults. It is also possible to add a third boom dedicated exclusively to the distribution of pesticides or other treatments.
It is the ideal choice for those managing compact greenhouses and looking for a reliable system that is simple to install and manage, or for those taking on a first investment in irrigation automation.
Technical data: individual nozzle flow rate 3.2 l/min @ 3 bar, power supply 230V/50Hz.
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Double-Rail Mobile Irrigation Boom HO: a Compact System for Greenhouses of Any Length
When the greenhouse exceeds the size manageable by the SA, the HO double-rail boom offers a compact system designed for irrigation and fertigation of greenhouses and nurseries of any length and configuration. Here too, two constant-pitch nozzle bars are carried by a trolley, this time on a double central rail, while the low-density polyethylene pipe remains suspended in the upper part of the greenhouse thanks to a dedicated recirculation trolley, which reduces its overall footprint.
The strength of the HO lies exactly here: a minimal footprint, both at the head end and the far end of the greenhouse, regardless of the length of the system. Speed remains adjustable from 0 to 10 m/min, management can be handled via the control unit or via a remote control (optional) for remote operation, and it is possible to add a third boom for pesticide distribution or extra side nozzles to better manage the edge effect.
Technical data: rail spacing 736 mm, individual nozzle flow rate 3.2 l/min @ 3 bar, power supply 230V/50Hz.
Double-Rail Mobile Irrigation Boom V5: Maximum Stability on Long Structures
For longer greenhouses with wide bay spacing, the wide-trolley double-rail boom V5 represents the evolution of the HO in terms of reliability and structural solidity. Operation is similar, but the wider spacing between the rails allows for a wider support trolley to be fitted, ensuring greater stability and eliminating flexing of the irrigating trolley during its run. The pipe used is also made of high-density polyethylene, more resistant to stretching over time than that of the HO, and therefore requiring far fewer maintenance interventions.
Like the HO, the V5 can also be managed via control unit, remote control or remote programming, and offers the same optional features (third boom for treatments, edge-effect nozzles). It is the solution to consider when the length of the greenhouse or the layout of the crops calls for maximum stability and operating continuity over time.
Technical data: rail spacing 1,120 mm (versus 736 mm for the HO), individual nozzle flow rate 3.2 l/min @ 3 bar, power supply 230V/50Hz.
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Which One to Choose: the Criteria to Consider
There is no single answer: the choice depends on a few key factors:
- Greenhouse length: short greenhouses are well suited to the SA; for greater lengths, the HO and V5 offer a minimal footprint regardless of the system's length.
- Greenhouse bay spacing and stability required: particularly long structures or those with wide bay spacing benefit from the greater solidity of the V5, which, thanks to wider rail spacing (1,120 mm versus 736 mm for the HO), fits a wider trolley and uses a high-density polyethylene pipe that is more resistant to stretching.
- Budget and operational priorities: the SA represents the most accessible entry point into the range, without sacrificing reliability and precision.
Invest in the Right Water Distribution System for Your Nursery
An irrigation boom chosen wisely means less water waste, greater uniformity in crop management and fewer manual interventions. If you're not sure which solution best suits your needs, contact us: our team can help you find the irrigation boom that best fits your production needs.
