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Higher greenhouse yield thanks to innovative anti-drop coating

In addition to conventional construction methods, ultra-light ETFE film constructions are becoming more and more established in greenhouse construction. Hueck Folien has further optimised the properties of the films with a special anti-drop coating.

In greenhouse construction, ETFE films convince with a number of advantageous properties compared to conventional constructions made of glass or durable composite material. The films score points with a long service life of over 30 years, low weight and extreme weather resistance even against hail. The outer surface is self-cleaning and ensures better and faster growth of the plants in the greenhouse due to its excellent light and UV transmission.

Hueck Folien has further improved the ETFE film for use in greenhouses with an innovative hydrophilic coating on the inner surface. The coating prevents drops from forming on the film surface due to the high humidity in the greenhouse. The rising condensation forms a film of water over the entire surface of the highly transparent, hard-wearing coating, which can flow off the sides in a controlled manner thanks to the design. This also prevents the film from fogging up. The result: the unrestricted light transmission accelerates plant growth and the prevention of water droplets ensures immaculate vegetables without burn marks.

VISCORA Tensile Structure Anti-Drop is a patented product developed in cooperation between Nowofol® and Hueck Folien.

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