2018-2019 Horticultural Catalog

Capillary
Matting
Capillary mats have become increasingly popular among wholesale
and retail growers of potted plants for their economy and efficiency.
The grower can easily fit the mat or fabric to the bench, place the
plant pots on it and devise a simple watering system to keep the
fabric saturated.
Labor savings are obvious with this remote control method of
watering. Additional advantages include the elimination of leaf
spotting which can occur when plants are watered from above.
Also the plants tend to grow more uniformly in size and the
maximum number of pots can be placed in a given area.
CapMat Installation
LOC SLEEVE ELL
8"
16"
DRIP HOSE
LOC SLEEVE HEADER ADAPTER
4' WIDE BENCH — WITH 4' DISTRIBUTION KIT
8"
LOC SLEEVE ELL
LOC SLEEVE TEE
14"
14"
DRIP HOSE
LOC SLEEVE HEADER ADAPTER
Major characteristics of CapMat non-woven fabric:
• Lightweight and easy
to handle
• High strength,
wet or dry
• Resistance to shrinking
• Resistance to rot,
mildew and chemicals
• Fabrics are easy to cut
and do not fray
• Highly absorbent,
permitting water to wick
rapidly to the roots of
the plant by capillary
action
• Reversible for longer life
• Resilient, does not
crush readily
• Economical
• Light gray color for
excellent light reflection
• Physan 20 can be used
for algae control and
extending the life of
CapMat installations
• Custom sizes available
on request – allow 4-6
weeks for delivery
6' WIDE BENCH — WITH 6' DISTRIBUTION KIT
Here are a few hints on setting up your bench:
1 For best results, the bench should be
as level as possible. However, CapMat
fabrics are flexible enough to cover
surface irregularities and will spread
water over slight humps and dips.
2 Cover the bench top with sheets
of polyethylene (preferably black).
This allows the water to spread, but
prevents it from dripping onto the floor.
3 Lay the CapMat fabric (which
is reversible) on top of the polyethylene
sheet. Overlap or tightly
join adjacent pieces.
4 Do not let fabric hang over the edges
or water will run onto the floor.
5 It is preferable to soak the fabric
before setting out the plants. This
insures optimum capillary contact
right from the start. If possible, keep
the mat wet at all times, otherwise
wet it at frequent intervals.
6 Plastic pots are recommended – if
pots with feet are used, make sure
there is contact between the pot and
the CapMat via the holes in the
bottom of the pot.
Wt/ Catalog Price per Each
Size Roll Number 1-24 25 & Up
4’ x 100’ 15 lbs 18-40240 $ 155.00 $ 136.00
6’ x 100’ 24 lbs 18-40260 235.00 205.00
capillary matting
4’ And 6’ Distribution Kits For
Installing CapMat For 100’ Bench
The CapMat distribution kit comes complete with all accessories
needed for quickly installing CapMat. Each kit consists of a loc
sleeve header fitted with a 3/4” female hose swivel inlet, ells, tees,
end fasteners and preset pressure regulator and drip hose for
either a 4’ or 6’ wide by 100’ long bench. Complete directions are
included for ease of installation. Suggested operating pressure is
between 8 and 10 psi
Each
4’ distribution kit 18-40300 $ 70.25
6’ distribution kit 18-40350 79.50
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