Hope Valley Nursery - Potting Line
Featuring the PF2020 Potting Machine
The Hope Valley Nursery Potting Line
At KW Automation, we’ve been designing and manufacturing high-quality Potting Machines for over 30 years. In 2024, we installed a complete potting line at Hope Valley Nursery, built for efficiency, durability, and long-term performance.
What's Included?
2 Cubic Meter Soil Mixer
KW Automation Soil Mixers are engineered for performance and longevity, featuring:
Full stainless steel frame construction for durability.
Fast mixing—complete cycle in under 5 minutes!
Enhanced wear protection—3mm bowl liners & hard-faced mixing spiral for abrasive mixes.
Integrated watering bar with a timer for precise moisture control.
Pneumatic safety lid—close the lid with the push of a button for operator safety.
4m Stainless Steel Soil Elevators
Built for reliability and long-term service, our KW Elevators efficiently transport soil through the system.
Pneumatic Plug Popper
Effortlessly pop plug trays at the push of a button, making transplanting faster and easier. Designed to match your trays, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.
PF2020 Potting Line Details
- 1.5 Cubic Meter Soil Hopper – Variable speed drive to control soil output based on pot size.
- Soil Return System – Automatically recycles excess soil from the potting wheel back to the hopper.
- PD150 Series 3 Pot Dispenser & Feed Belt – Ensures consistent and accurate pot feeding.
- 2FZ Drill Dibbler – Includes five different dibbles:
25mm, 40mm, 50mm, 100mm Spiral Drill, & 130mm Spiral Drill. - PF2020 Potting Wheel – Designed for versatility & speed:
Handles pot sizes from 100mm to 300mm.
Processes up to 3,000 pots per hour (depending on operation).
Variable speed control to match your workflow.
Air blast system keeps pot tables clean for consistent performance.
Pot take-off arm & conveyor efficiently transfers completed pots to your pickup area.
KW's equipmentis manufactured to a simple design with all soil contact points constructed of stainless steel for long lasting durability and low maintenance.
- Optional - 240volt or 415 volt.
- Optional - variable speed drive
- Optional - Pot take off conveyor
If you’re looking to automate your nursery and improve efficiency, KW Automation is your trusted Australian supplier.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your nursery thrive!
Potting Machine
code: pf2004
Description
The PF2004 is manufactured to a simple design with all soil contact points constructed of stainless steel for long lasting durability and low maintenance. With a capacity of 2,500 x 140mm pots per hour and 1,200 x 200mm pots per hour, the PF2004 has the ability to increase productivity and low your labour costs.
By loading pots either manually or by the optional pot dispenser, the table torates under the filling stations, filling the pots. The pots are then carried off the table onto the optional pot take off conveyor. The PF2004 comes with a standard KW warranty and after sales support.
- Optional - 240volt or 415 volt.
- Optional - variable speed drive
- Optional - Pot take off conveyor
Approximate Specifications:
- Hopper Capacity - 1.5 cubic metres
- Length - 4.6m
- Width - 2.180m
- Height - 2.530m
- Conveyor Height - .900m
- Max Dibble Depth - 80mm
- Min. Pot Size - 100mm
- Max. Pot Size - 300mm