Industrial Ventilation, Inc. (IVI) products

IVI Daylight Block reduces potato greening during storage by decreasing visible light transmission from exhaust or return air openings. Daylight Block is sized and shaped fit within the exhaust and return openings, preferably inside the storage building. Decreases visible light transmission into storage building. Reduces potato greening. Eliminates need for exhaust hoods to control light passage.

IVI’s condenser units, part of our complete Refrigeration system, have been designed to satisfy the requirements for the most discerning customer. Our units are versatile, efficient, reliable and easily serviced. They apply sound engineering principles that perform in the most demanding applications.

The evaporator coils are constructed with seamless copper tubes arranged in a staggered-row pattern. The tubes are mechanically expanded into plated-type configured aluminum fins with full-fin collars. (Also available in copper fins.)

IVI unit coolers are designed for either air defrost (above +35°F) or electric defrost to (-30°F). The cabinet is a rust-proof aluminum housing. Motors come permanently lubricated and fans are heavy-duty aluminum blades with steel hubs for maximum air throw.

The Centurion is a stand alone-control unit that easily and precisely manages storage climates by controlling fans, evaporative coolers, heaters, refrigeration, humidification, Co2, and fresh air Thermadoors. Even in the most unfavorable external conditions, the Centurion can maintain temperatures within 0.1°F. The Centurion features:

When your needs are for a small-scale storage unit, we offer our IVI Small Bin Control. Efficiently direct the parameters and conditions with this control unit, and protect your stored crop for optimal results when it’s time to go to market. Talk to your IVI sales rep for more information.

In the potato industry, CIPC (Chlorpropham) applied by thermal fogging system in aerosol form is the standard for inhibiting sprouts. Since the 1950s, CIPC has been unmatched for inhibiting peeps and sprouts because of its effectiveness and affordability in the market place. IVI’s product is PIN NIP® 98% CIPC. IVI has been instrumental in the improvement of the application process, resulting in an enhanced performance of CIPC to inhibit sprouts on potatoes.

Pressure bruise, shrink and sprout control are quality issues that storage managers face every year.

For superior seed management, look to 1,4SEED. It helps manage seed vigor, sprouting and stem number in all common varieties of seed potatoes. Its action restores dormancy, providing temporary and fully-reversible sprout suppression. 1,4SEED can be applied in storage, or up to 60 days prior to planting without compromising seed vigor.