Outdoor Irrigation Boom Systems

The irrigation boom is a precision-engineered solution designed to automate the delivery of water, nutrients, and treatments to large-scale outdoor cultivation areas. These systems provide a controlled-environment approach to open-field nursery production, ensuring uniform moisture levels for forest seedlings, ornamental plants, and high-value vegetable crops.

Outdoor irrigation boom watering a large agricultural field with uniform coverage
Outdoor irrigation boom spraying water evenly across crops in an open field
Close-up of irrigation boom sprayer nozzles distributing water precisely
Wide outdoor irrigation boom system viewed from a distance covering a large cultivation area
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Worker inspecting and adjusting the irrigation boom control panel in the field

System Overview

Outdoor irrigation booms serve as a critical infrastructure component for nurseries requiring scalable and repeatable hydration cycles. These systems utilize a dual-rail, hot-dip galvanized structure to provide stable movement across spans of up to 48 meters and lengths reaching 190 meters. By integrating cable-driven transmission and weatherproof drive components, the system maintains consistent operational speeds even in demanding outdoor conditions.

In automated nursery workflows, the irrigation boom functions as a multi-purpose platform for both hydration and fertigation. The inclusion of high-precision nozzles and adjustable height configurations allows for targeted application, reducing resource waste. These systems are designed for integration into broader production schedules via IP66-rated control panels, supporting both manual and fully autonomous multi-zone watering.

Key Benefits for Professional Use

  • Operational Precision: Enables exact dosing and uniform distribution of water and fertilizers, significantly improving crop consistency compared to manual or stationary irrigation.

  • Labor Efficiency: Reduces dependency on manual labor through programmable schedules and automated zone-based watering.

  • Structural Durability: Constructed with hot-dip galvanized steel (Class C3) and UV-resistant components to withstand long-term exposure to outdoor elements.

  • Resource Optimization: Minimizes runoff and evaporation by directing water precisely to the root zone, supporting sustainable water management.

  • System Versatility: Facilitates integrated plant protection and fertilization through quick-interface dispenser readiness and multi-row nozzle arrangements.

Close-up of irrigation boom sprayer nozzles distributing water precisely

Typical Applications

  • Forestry Seedling Production: Maintaining high-density forest plant vitality through consistent moisture management.

  • Ornamental Plant Nurseries: Managing diverse irrigation needs for potted plants and ground-cover crops across large outdoor plots.

  • Outdoor Vegetable Propagation: Ensuring uniform growth and hardening off for vegetable starts prior to field transplanting.

  • Large-Scale Fertigation: Applying liquid fertilizers and plant protection products with a high degree of accuracy and minimal drift.

Control panel of an outdoor irrigation boom system with automated settings

Technical Specifications and System Data

FeatureSpecification
Maximum DimensionsWidth: 48 m
Drive SystemCable transmission with 0.37 kW – 1.0 kW motor reducer
Operating Pressure2.0 – 6.0 BAR
Travel SpeedVariable, 0–15 m/min
Rail ConstructionDouble rail profile, hot-dip galvanized (C3)
Control InterfaceIP66-rated panel with manual/automatic zone control

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