Drive systems for horticulture
De Gier drives contribute to predictable, high-quality, maximum harvests worldwide.
International horticulture is evolving. This high-tech sector is always looking for opportunities to create optimal conditions for more and better harvests. Greenhouses play an important role in eliminating weather influences as much as possible. Drive systems are an indispensable element in this regard. It is precisely that bit of motion in a greenhouse that contributes to optimal conditions for plants and crops. De Gier Drive Systems has been developing innovative, durable drives that make a difference for over 65 years.
- We are pro-active in solutions
- Extensive knowledge of the technology and the market
- A wide range of products and possibilities
- Highly reliable and fast delivery
- A long warranty period and product life
- Systems that are very easy to install
Venlo greenhouses
Venlo greenhouses are the most widely used greenhouses in the Netherlands. They attract a lot of interest all over the world. Because they have trusses, Venlo greenhouses are ideally suited for the cultivation of (hanging) vegetables. Trusses allow multiple horizontal screen installations. Venlo greenhouses keep getting bigger and higher, as greater greenhouse volume benefits the greenhouse climate. Many standard sizes are used, but the diversity in bays, the number of bays per truss and the number and size of the ventilation windows is increasing. The roof systems also vary in thickness and weight. Flexible drive solutions are indispensable to achieve this greenhouse climate.
Wide-span greenhouses
Wide-span greenhouses are also popular in the Netherlands. These greenhouses are mainly used for the cultivation of (flowering) potted plants. Wide-span greenhouses are also used by a large number of garden centres in the Netherlands. Wide-span greenhouses often have continuous ventilation windows on one or both sides of the ridge, which gives them a large airflow capacity. These continuous ventilation windows make it easy to use insect netting. Due to the wide span, the size and the type of windows, the absence of trusses and the use of various roof systems, wide-span greenhouses require a completely different drive system compared to Venlo greenhouses.
Poly greenhouses
Poly greenhouses are the most widely used greenhouses worldwide. Unlike Dutch glass greenhouses, these greenhouses have a poly film cover. Poly greenhouses are also becoming more advanced. However, the main reason for using a poly greenhouse is the lower purchase price or cost of the greenhouse. Because poly film is lighter than the aluminium framed glass windows, poly greenhouses often have lighter structures. They often offer fewer possibilities than glass greenhouses. Poly greenhouses also require more maintenance and are often not as durable as glass greenhouses. The type of poly film depends on the crop and the customer's wishes. Obviously these lighter structures require different drive solutions.
Venlo greenhouses
Venlo greenhouses are the most widely used greenhouses in the Netherlands. They attract a lot of interest all over the world. Because they have trusses, Venlo greenhouses are ideally suited for the cultivation of (hanging) vegetables. Trusses allow multiple horizontal screen installations. Venlo greenhouses keep getting bigger and higher, as greater greenhouse volume benefits the greenhouse climate. Many standard sizes are used, but the diversity in bays, the number of bays per truss and the number and size of the ventilation windows is increasing. The roof systems also vary in thickness and weight. Flexible drive solutions are indispensable to achieve this greenhouse climate.
Wide-span greenhouses
Wide-span greenhouses are also popular in the Netherlands. These greenhouses are mainly used for the cultivation of (flowering) potted plants. Wide-span greenhouses are also used by a large number of garden centres in the Netherlands. Wide-span greenhouses often have continuous ventilation windows on one or both sides of the ridge, which gives them a large airflow capacity. These continuous ventilation windows make it easy to use insect netting. Due to the wide span, the size and the type of windows, the absence of trusses and the use of various roof systems, wide-span greenhouses require a completely different drive system compared to Venlo greenhouses.
Poly greenhouses
Poly greenhouses are the most widely used greenhouses worldwide. Unlike Dutch glass greenhouses, these greenhouses have a poly film cover. Poly greenhouses are also becoming more advanced. However, the main reason for using a poly greenhouse is the lower purchase price or cost of the greenhouse. Because poly film is lighter than the aluminium framed glass windows, poly greenhouses often have lighter structures. They often offer fewer possibilities than glass greenhouses. Poly greenhouses also require more maintenance and are often not as durable as glass greenhouses. The type of poly film depends on the crop and the customer's wishes. Obviously these lighter structures require different drive solutions.
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Ventilation
Ventilation is very important to achieve the right climate for plants and humans in a greenhouse. In the optimal climate, plant growth and performance will result in maximum yield. The De Gier ventilation drive systems enable very precise and energy-efficient climate control with drive systems between gutters, on trusses or on columns. We offer smart and economical solutions for every type of ventilation system. We offer a comprehensive package of solutions for truss rail ventilation, swinging ventilation, continuous ridge ventilation and cabriolet ventilation.
Ventilation
Ventilation is very important to achieve the right climate for plants and humans in a greenhouse. In the optimal climate, plant growth and performance will result in maximum yield. The De Gier ventilation drive systems enable very precise and energy-efficient climate control with drive systems between gutters, on trusses or on columns. We offer smart and economical solutions for every type of ventilation system. We offer a comprehensive package of solutions for truss rail ventilation, swinging ventilation, continuous ridge ventilation and cabriolet ventilation.
Hoisting systems
Various types of hoisting systems are used in horticulture to guide plants as they grow. These hoisting systems are mainly used in Venlo glasshouses, as these structures have the required strength. Heating tube systems are used in applications that only add extra heat, in tomato cultivation for example. The gauze hoisting system has gauze cultivation beds for warmth and support. It is widely used for growing chrysanthemums. The operation of these hoisting systems is almost the same. Heating tubes and cultivation beds move thanks to a GW motor gearbox that winds steel wires onto a drive shaft.
Hoisting systems
Various types of hoisting systems are used in horticulture to guide plants as they grow. These hoisting systems are mainly used in Venlo glasshouses, as these structures have the required strength. Heating tube systems are used in applications that only add extra heat, in tomato cultivation for example. The gauze hoisting system has gauze cultivation beds for warmth and support. It is widely used for growing chrysanthemums. The operation of these hoisting systems is almost the same. Heating tubes and cultivation beds move thanks to a GW motor gearbox that winds steel wires onto a drive shaft.
Horizontal screening
Screens are used more and more often. They are a new method of cultivation. Screens stop plants from overheating, prevent harmful radiation from the sun and retain heat. In some areas, screens prevent light emission into the surroundings. Horizontal screening systems and tent screening systems tend to use pull/push screening and wire screening. In a pull/push system, the screen fabric is driven by a GW motor gearbox which in turn drives the THG gear racks. A wire system drives the screen fabric with pulling wires driven by a GW motor gearbox yhat drives a tube with cable drums on it.
Horizontal screening
Screens are used more and more often. They are a new method of cultivation. Screens stop plants from overheating, prevent harmful radiation from the sun and retain heat. In some areas, screens prevent light emission into the surroundings. Horizontal screening systems and tent screening systems tend to use pull/push screening and wire screening. In a pull/push system, the screen fabric is driven by a GW motor gearbox which in turn drives the THG gear racks. A wire system drives the screen fabric with pulling wires driven by a GW motor gearbox yhat drives a tube with cable drums on it.
Vertical sidewall screening
In case of sidewall screening, the screen fabric is attached to the bottom of the purlin with clips. We have developed the unique GXP motor gearbox for sidewall screening. The screen fabric is rolled up on a wind-up tube driven by a GXP motor gearbox The GXP also makes it possible to control screen sections separately. This allows you to control the climate with even more precision. The GXP is also the perfect solution for partition screens.
Vertical sidewall screening
In case of sidewall screening, the screen fabric is attached to the bottom of the purlin with clips. We have developed the unique GXP motor gearbox for sidewall screening. The screen fabric is rolled up on a wind-up tube driven by a GXP motor gearbox The GXP also makes it possible to control screen sections separately. This allows you to control the climate with even more precision. The GXP is also the perfect solution for partition screens.
Roof roll screening
Roof roll screening is the perfect solution to create the optimal climate in a wide-span greenhouse whilst maintaining maximum greenhouse volume. The screen is mounted in the roof plane parallel to the windows. The special GXP motor gearbox offers the perfect drive for this type of screening system. GW motor gearboxes are also used in combination with rack and pinion systems to create smart and economical solutions.
Roof roll screening
Roof roll screening is the perfect solution to create the optimal climate in a wide-span greenhouse whilst maintaining maximum greenhouse volume. The screen is mounted in the roof plane parallel to the windows. The special GXP motor gearbox offers the perfect drive for this type of screening system. GW motor gearboxes are also used in combination with rack and pinion systems to create smart and economical solutions.
Accurate screening
It is a well-known fact that the GW motor gearboxes by De Gier Drive Systems are the most compact motors. This makes it very easy to install them above each other in order to create a double screen or several screens above each other. De Gier offers an Intelligent Digital Encoder (I-DE) to create a perfect, highly accurate humidity gap. The I-DE is a multifunctional position encoder, which provides extremely accurate information on the position of the GW motor gearbox to the climate computer.
Accurate screening
It is a well-known fact that the GW motor gearboxes by De Gier Drive Systems are the most compact motors. This makes it very easy to install them above each other in order to create a double screen or several screens above each other. De Gier offers an Intelligent Digital Encoder (I-DE) to create a perfect, highly accurate humidity gap. The I-DE is a multifunctional position encoder, which provides extremely accurate information on the position of the GW motor gearbox to the climate computer.
Predictable, high-quality, maximum harvests
As the world's population grows and resources such as fresh water, arable land and nutrients become scarcer, greenhouse horticulture is an important sector. It is even one of the fastest growing sectors in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Due to the differences in climate and local opportunities, every solution is different. In order to achieve predictable, high-quality, maximized harvests, we collaborate with our partners to develop innovative, sustainable and competitive solutions. Event hough the investment in drive systems is often relatively small, finding the best solutions is very important. De Gier drives are the key to extra success!.
Predictable, high-quality, maximum harvests
As the world's population grows and resources such as fresh water, arable land and nutrients become scarcer, greenhouse horticulture is an important sector. It is even one of the fastest growing sectors in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Due to the differences in climate and local opportunities, every solution is different. In order to achieve predictable, high-quality, maximized harvests, we collaborate with our partners to develop innovative, sustainable and competitive solutions. Event hough the investment in drive systems is often relatively small, finding the best solutions is very important. De Gier drives are the key to extra success!.
World Horti Center
The World Horti Center is the most important knowledge and innovation centre in the international greenhouse horticultural sector. It is a leading platform for collaboration where businesses, education, research institutions and government bodies can innovate, connect, inspire and share knowledge. The World Horti Center brings together parties that can play a meaningful role in sustainable food and greening. Leading companies and innovations in greenhouse horticulture are all represented there. It covers all aspects of technology, supply, floriculture and food horticulture. So it is only right that the World Horti Center has chosen for De Gier Drive Systems as it is the leading international player in drive systems. The entire World Horti Center uses De Gier drives for optimal ventilation and to open and close all its screens.
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