CM Fabrication - Ebb & Flow Rolling Benches
Ebb & flow rolling benches (also known as rolling ebb & flood benches, rolling sub irrigation benches, and rolling flood benches) have been in use in greenhouses for at least 90 years. Our polystyrene benchtops feature drainage channels that serve multiple purposes. They allow water to flow evenly during flooding, ensuring all plants on the bench are watered simultaneously. After irrigation, the bench drains evenly through the grooves, preventing plants from sitting in standing water. Our Ebb & Flow benches are ideal for horticulture, including cannabis cultivation. They are made with high-quality materials such as galvanized steel tubing for legs and framework, marine-grade aluminum for side and end rails, and custom extruded aluminum for rounded bench corners. The benchtops are vacuum-formed UV resistant polystyrene, manufactured in long lengths to minimize glue joints and facilitate easy shipment.
- At Innovative Growers Equipment we stand behind all our products that we manufacture, sell and install for our customers. We follow very strict quality control guidelines we have set to ensure the customer gets an outstanding product each time.
Save 50-90% of Water
- compared to other methods of watering with a fully recirculating system.
- Much easier to control relative humidity in the growing environment. Plant foliage and floors under benches are always dry.
- Crops are always watered very evenly. No more constant touch-up watering on edges, etc.
Save 60 to 90% of labor
- compared to other irrigation methods.
- Ebb & flow rolling benches are ideal for retail areas. Watering can occur even when customers are in the area with no hoses being used and the floors remaining clean and dry.
- Ebb & flow rolling benches can be stacked in propagation and seeding areas and in growth chambers. No water dripping down to lower levels from the upper ones.
Save 75% of fertilizer
- compared to other methods of watering with a fully recirculating system.
- Growers report using significantly less chemicals, especially fungicides.
- Most crops, including cannabis crops, grown on Ebb & Flow rolling benches tend to finish 1–2 weeks earlier than other irrigation systems.
Custom Branding
Lock & Roll offers high-quality, wipe-down vinyl decals finished in a glossy white, for custom branding to represent your business. There are also some custom colors available upon request.
Standard rolling benches are the same price as the same size stationary benches. Max roll benches are to be installed on concrete floors, as some of the legs are required to be attached to the floor with anchors to prevent tipping. Standard roll benches are not required to be anchored to the floor.
- Bench structure galvanized 1” steel tubing
- Leveling header – 1¼” galvanized tubing, with 2” of leveling capability
- Anti-tip bracket welded together with galvanized steel tubing
- Metal brackets to secure the bench to concrete
- Extruded Aluminum side rails, rounded bench corners
- Molded polystyrene Ebb and Flow tray inserts
- Bench connector barbed through one end to connect to ¾” hose
- All necessary glue and fasteners for assembly
- All parts pre-drilled, pre-punched, pre-cut, and ready to assemble
All our benches are made to order for each customer. Ebb & flow rolling benches are available in many widths. We currently stock 13’, 2’, 3’, 4’, 4.5’, 5’, 5.5’, & 6’ wide trays at our manufacturing warehouse. Many other widths are available as a special order. The bench lengths are completely custom, but generally must be at least 7½ feet long as a minimum. Depending on our backlog of orders, we are usually able to ship orders of our stocked widths in about 6-8 weeks. Other special widths may have longer lead times. View the chart for rolling distances.
