KHG-1815 Gastight cold room with inflatable seal
For the most critical storage conditions | 150 mm thick
Mite control at tulip grower Niels Kreuk
For Niels Kreuk, a tulip grower in Andijk, Salco installed two large gas-tight cold storage doors. These ULO doors are essential for protecting the tulip bulbs from gall mites effectively.
Niels Kreuk
Great that Salco has made this solution complete
"The problems with gall mites were already present on our property this year. We want to move to a robust and approved method to stay free of gall mites."
Mite control in 2025
Gall mites pose a serious threat to flower bulb businesses. Traditional chemical control agents like Movento and Batavia are no longer available. As a result, a sustainable solution is necessary. The problem that tulip growers like Niels Kreuk faced was effectively combating gall mites. Gall mites can cause significant damage to the tulip bulbs.
Who is Niels Kreuk?
Niels Kreuk is a tulip grower from Andijk with a clear focus on quality and sustainable production. On his farm, tulip bulbs are both grown and forced, using innovative methods such as a three-layer system in the greenhouse. Efficiency, energy savings, and continuous improvement are central to his approach. Niels is also actively involved in knowledge sharing within the industry.
The importance of gas-tight doors in flower bulb storage
To effectively combat gall mites, it is crucial that a cold storage room is completely airtight. Salco provided two large gas-tight doors that ensure a 100% airtight seal. This keeps the low-oxygen atmosphere in the room perfectly intact, allowing for optimal mite control, without the use of chemical agents.
Salco’s gas-tight doors: the solution for the best tulip bulbs
Salco’s gas-tight doors offer Niels Kreuk a reliable solution to maintain the right conditions in the cold storage rooms.
100% gas-tight with inflatable seal
Once the gas-tight cold storage door is closed, the rubber band is inflated. The rubber then expands forcefully against the floor and wall, ensuring a complete airtight seal around the door.
Easy air pressure control
Niels can easily check the air pressure via the integrated manometer to ensure optimal sealing of his inflatable gas-tight doors.
Quick opening and closing
Thanks to the inflatable system and the sturdy clamping closure, the cold storage room can be sealed quickly and gas-tight.
Large door dimensions
Salco offers gas-tight doors in sizes up to 7 meters wide, making it easier to efficiently fill the cold storage rooms with crates.
Make the most of your space with vertical doors
For situations with limited space, the gas-tight doors can be fitted with a vertical sliding rail system. This is the perfect solution for Niels Kreuk's cold storage rooms, where there is not enough room to slide the doors horizontally.
Automatic doors
The two gas-tight doors at Niels Kreuk are fully electrically operated. With the push of a button, these large vertically sliding doors open and close effortlessly.
Sustainable doors for gas-tight storage
Salco’s gas-tight doors are a valuable investment for sustainable flower bulb businesses. The high-quality, lightweight polyester door leaf offers both robustness and ease of use. The low weight ensures minimal load, making them suitable for intensive use.
Get your business ready for gas-tight storage
Salco’s gas-tight doors have become an essential solution for tulip growers like Niels Kreuk in the fight against gall mites. Thanks to these doors, the ideal conditions for mite control can be perfectly maintained, which is crucial for the quality of the tulip bulbs. Salco’s gas-tight doors not only offer today’s solution but also a future-proof option for the long term. Let us advise you on the right door for your situation.
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