Weighing systems for plant evaporation

Voshol Techniek weighing system among propagation trays with young orchids

Voshol Techniek BV develops and supplies wireless weighing systems that continuously monitor plant evaporation. By measuring the weight of the growing substrate, irrigation is automatically matched to the needs of the crop. This is an important step towards autonomous growing: water-saving, effective and resulting in optimal crop quality.

Precision irrigation based on weight data

Voshol Techniek weighing systems measure substrate weight continuously and wirelessly. The systems run on the Aranet platform and can be connected, if desired, to the most commonly used climate computers. Irrigation is set automatically and precisely: less leaching and drought damage and better cultivation results.

Standard and custom-made

We supply standard scales for pot plants, propagation trays, slabs with drain measurement and crates. If a standard product does not fit your growing situation, we develop a custom-made solution that exactly matches your tray, pot, container, crate or substrate mat.

Our weighing systems run on the Aranet platform. Voshol Techniek is the distributor of Aranet sensors for the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Our scales

Standard scales with specifications. Sales price on request.

Stainless steel scale for pot plants and propagation trays

Scale for pot plants and propagation trays

Precise weighing solution with simple levelling to monitor plant evaporation. The scale is designed so the plants are at virtually the same height as the other plants in the greenhouse.

  • Made entirely of stainless steel
  • Weighing surface: 510x310mm (2 pieces)
  • Product dimensions: 730x620x170mm (LxWxH)
  • Optional: mounting brackets for plant temperature and substrate temperature sensors
XXL scale for pot plants and propagation trays

XXL scale for pot plants and propagation trays

The larger version for weighing two propagation trays or pot plants of various sizes.

  • Made entirely of stainless steel
  • Weighing surface: 610x420mm (2 pieces)
  • Product dimensions: 935x720x170mm (LxWxH)
  • Optional: mounting brackets for plant temperature and substrate temperature sensors
Stainless steel crate scale with plastic crate

Crate scale

The solution for accurately measuring plant evaporation. Suitable for standard crates and for open-ground crops such as lilies, chrysanthemums and lisianthus. By recessing the crate scale into the ground, edge effects are avoided.

  • Suitable for crates of 600x400mm, other sizes on request
  • Product dimensions: 700x450x200mm (LxWxH)
  • Built-in spirit level included
  • Optional: crate 600x400x200mm, 32 litres
Crate scale for breeders and young plant growers

Crate scale for breeders

Specially designed for young plant growers and breeders working with standard crates of 667x445mm. Because the scale follows the contours of the crates exactly, there are no edge effects and the microclimate is not affected.

  • Suitable for crates of 667x445x195/85mm (LxWxH), other sizes on request
  • Product dimensions: 760x490x200mm (LxWxH)
  • Built-in spirit level included
Slab scale with drain measurement on a growing gutter

Slab scale

The slab weighing system consists of two weight sensors and a drain sensor. By measuring both the weight change and the drain volume, water consumption is monitored very accurately.

  • Made entirely of stainless steel
  • Suitable for slabs up to 1330x200mm
  • Product dimensions: 1400x265x235mm (LxWxH)
  • Weighing range: 0-100kg
  • Drain sensor: maximum 3.6 l/h, resolution 5 ml
  • Optional: drain buffer tank, drain pH and EC measurement
Technical drawing of the slab scale for 2 slabs

Slab scale for 2 slabs

Version for weighing two substrate mats at the same time, for a reliable average picture of the water balance.

  • Made entirely of stainless steel
  • Suitable for slabs up to 2050x200mm or 2 pieces of 1000x200mm
  • Product dimensions: 2100x265x235mm (LxWxH)
  • Weighing range: 0-100kg
  • Drain sensor: maximum 3.6 l/h, resolution 5 ml
Strawberry scale for 1 metre troughs

Strawberry scale for troughs

Weighing system for 16L troughs of 1 metre long.

  • Made entirely of stainless steel
  • Recess for the trough: 965x150mm (LxW)
  • Product dimensions: 1080x280x155mm (LxWxH)
  • Suitable for standard growing gutters up to a maximum width of 200mm
Strawberry scale for pots in the greenhouse

Strawberry scale for pots

Weighing system for weighing 4 pieces of 4.7L square pots.

  • Made entirely of stainless steel
  • Recess for 4 pots of 190x190mm (LxW)
  • Product dimensions: 1302x305x155mm (LxWxH)
  • Suitable for standard growing gutters up to a maximum width of 225mm
Stainless steel scale for reusable propagation trays on legs

Scale for reusable propagation trays on legs

Weighing system for reusable propagation trays on legs. Based on a sample tray you provide, we assess compatibility and adapt the weighing solution to your tray type if necessary.

  • Made entirely of stainless steel
  • Suitable for propagation trays of 538x310x110mm (LxWxH)
  • Product dimensions: 568x340x100mm (LxWxH)
  • Protective rim prevents incorrect measurements caused by adjacent trays
Weighing solution for ebb and flood systems

Weighing solution for ebb-and-flood systems

Thanks to the robust design, the crop can be placed a few millimetres above the ebb-and-flood floor. This ensures reliable evaporation measurements that are representative of the entire greenhouse.

  • Made entirely of stainless steel
  • Adjustable in height
  • Very high weighing accuracy, accurate to a few grams
  • Product dimensions: 580x330x145mm
  • Weighing surface: 530x310mm (customisable to the client's wishes)
Stainless steel weighing system for propagation trays with young trees

Weighing system for tree nurseries

Specially developed for weighing propagation trays with young trees. Thanks to the robust stainless steel design, this weighing system is suitable for various tray formats and easy to integrate into existing growing environments.

  • Made entirely of stainless steel
  • Suitable for a wide range of tray formats
  • Robust and compact design
  • Fully custom-made, tailored to your situation
  • Reliable and accurate weight measurements

Custom-made solutions

In addition to the standard scales, we also make custom-made solutions. We tailor the weighing solution to your specific tray, pot, container, crate, gutter or substrate mat. On-site installation is also part of our service.

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