Agriculture
The process
Ostend Net is manufactured according by "raschel" knitting technique. Thousands of filaments are brought together and knitted to form a highly stable and durable material to resist the action of the elements. A host of different net constructions can be produced, from ultra fine mesh to various shapes of large open mesh netting.
Ostend Net windbreak
Why install windbreaks?
There are a number of advantages to be gained from erection of windbreak:
- Primilary, the purpose is to prevent physical damage to plants such as wind scarring, broken branches and fruit and blossom losses
- In addition, a windbreak slows evaporation meaning more efficient use of water
- It raises soil temperature meaning crops ripen earlier/ plants grow better
- The plants are shielded from the wind, storm and the cold "wind chill factor"
The height of the Ostend Net windbreak determines the depth of the area where the wind will be reduced. Beyond that distance, the wind gradually returns to its original speed although free from major turbulence.
Read more about Ostendnet windbreak netting.
Ostend Net shadow net
How does shade net work?
Every plant has its own individual requirements for sunlight and shade under which it flourishes at its best. By providing the right balance with the correct grade of shade net, the optimum climate conditions are created under which the plant's productivity is maximised. This results in:
- Photosynthesis is enhanced
- Extremes of air and soil temperatures are reduced and moderated
- Plant leaf temperatures are lowered to the same level as surrounding air temperature which improves the productivity of the plant
Useful by-products are:
- Reducing evaporation of soil moisture
- Shade net provides a physical barrier against hail and heavy rain
Read more about Ostendnet shade netting.
Ostend Net bird-/hail net
Ostend Net bird-/hail net:
- Prevent birds from flying in and becoming entangled
- Best protection against bird for fruit and seeds
- Strong lightweight net with a minimal shade effect
- Slightly reduces wind speed and last for years
Read more about Ostendnet bird- aviary netting.
Characteristics Ostend Net
- Is made from High Density Polyethylene monofilament
- With an added U.V. stabiliser and a reinforced eyelet system for better fastening
- Widths: 1,0 - 1,5 - 2,0 - 3,0 m
- Lengths: 50 - 100 m. other lengths to special order
- Colours: standard black, green
Netco bi-axial orientated
Netco bi-axial orientated nets have distinctive characteristics:
- Great strengths
- Light in weight
- Large diversity in measurements
- Durable
Applications: bird net, hail net, pond net, etc.