Sanitairy Wall concepts

Hygiene Sluice / Air Lock : Your First Line of Defense Against Crop Damage!

At Kupan, we design and implement hygiene sluices tailored to the specific requirements of the horticultural sector, particularly for tomato cultivation and growth chambers. Proper hygiene is crucial for the health of plant material and helps mitigate the risk of spreading pathogens. Our hygiene sluices are specially designed to protect your growing environment and meet all hygiene requirements.

Air Disinfection in Growth Chambers

Humid conditions in climate chambers or growth cells create an ideal environment for young plant material but also for unwanted pathogens such as Botrytis. Contamination of plants with diseases often occurs through spores that spread through the air. Effective air disinfection in climate chambers or growth cells prevents the spread of these spores, reducing the loss of young plant material and the risk of infecting plants that may cause problems later in the cultivation process.

Shower Requirement

An important aspect of hygiene measures in the horticultural sector is the requirement for one or more showers in the hygiene sluice. While Kupan does not supply the showers themselves, we do provide the construction of sanitary walls for both the sluice and the shower room. Our walls are designed with a central locking system that controls access to both the sluice and the exit to the cultivation facility, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination.

• Sanitary Walls: High-quality walls for shower rooms and hygiene sluices, designed for durability and hygiene.
• Central Locking: A system that controls access to both the sluice and the exit to the cultivation facility, preventing cross-contamination.

Visitor Register & Hygiene Protocol

The horticultural business itself must implement a visitor register and hygiene protocol according to current sector hygiene regulations. It is crucial to track who enters your premises and ensure that visitors follow the hygiene measures.

• Visitor Register: Integrated solutions to track who enters your premises, according to sector regulations.
• Hygiene Protocol: Development and implementation of a hygiene protocol that guides visitors when entering the premises, with all mandatory elements as described in the regulations.

Generic Guidelines for Biosecurity Measures

Biosecurity measures are essential for protecting crops grown under cover, such as in greenhouses and mushroom cultivation, as well as some open-field (ornamental) crops. Key measures include:

• Before Departure: Check if specific measures are in place due to a recent outbreak of a plant disease. Limit your presence to the house and/or office if possible.
• Upon Arrival: Park in the designated area, stay in the free access zone, and contact the farm manager by phone if absent.
• Entering the Clean Zone: Ensure your presence is necessary, wear company clothing or new disposable clothing, and follow the specific hygiene measures of the company.

Specific Measures for Crops

Additional precautions must be taken for specific crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers:

• Tomatoes: Avoid the spread of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) by thoroughly disinfecting hands, tools, and clothing.
• Cucumbers: Prevent the spread of cucumber mosaic virus by adhering to strict hygiene protocols.
• Ornamental Crops: Protect young plant companies against diseases and pests by following all general and specific hygiene measures.
• Mushroom Cultivation: Prevent the introduction of parasitic fungi by thoroughly disinfecting company clothing and footwear.

Dispensing Cabinets and Storage Systems

Our hygiene sluices are equipped with various cabinets and storage systems for an efficient and organized setup:

• Clothing Dispensing Cabinets (FIFO Cabinets): Systematic dispensing of sterile clothing.
• Open Shelf Cabinets and Shoe Cabinets: For neatly storing necessities and footwear.
• Specific Protective Clothing Cabinets: For storing industry-specific protective clothing.

Additional Features

• Laundry Collection Cabinets: For safely collecting used clothing.
• Dispensers: For gloves, masks, and other cleanroom accessories.
• Transfer Benches: With shoe compartments and soft-close folding seats.
• Hygiene Station: For washing and disinfecting hands.

Ventilation and Extraction

Our cabinets and furniture are equipped with ventilation and extraction systems to optimize air quality within the hygiene sluice and prevent particle buildup.

Purchase Guidance and Design

We provide comprehensive purchase guidance, mapping out all logistics aspects, including visitors, the intake and removal of clothing, disposables, and hygiene products. We consider all essential factors for a manageable, pragmatic, safe, and hygienic sluice. Based on this, we create a clear 3D design drawing tailored to your facility's environment.

Hygiene Sluice Concept

Our hygiene sluice concept creates a controlled environment where staff and visitors can change and prepare to enter the cultivation facility. Designed for both efficiency and hygiene, it minimizes the introduction of pathogens and ensures smooth workflow. At Kupan, we understand the critical role of a well-designed hygiene sluice in maintaining hygiene standards. Our customized solutions ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment, protecting the health of your plants and the integrity of your growing environment. Our hygiene sluice is your first line of defense against crop damage!