PLASTIC PADS
for evaporative cooling
of livestock farms
LUBING pads, which are made of polypropylene and much lighter, have similar efficiency to paper pads with the difference that, over time, that of paper deteriorates while, thanks to the patented lattice, that of LUBING pads improves due to the formation of deposits that increase their exchange surface area.
Advantages of the Plastic pads
• For evaporative cooling of poultry and pig houses.
• Excellent cooling capacity – patented design: the special layout of solid surfaces and mesh structures ensures perfect water distribution all through the Pad.
This allows perfect wetting, less splashing water, and therefore excellent cooling capacity.
• Easy to clean: the use of welded, highly resistant polymer sheets allows the Plastic-Pad to be cleaned without difficulty and without damaging the Pads.
• Long service life: the use of polymer sheets in combination with thermal welding guarantees best stability and a long service life.
• Lowest pressure loss: the Plastic-Pad is characterized by low pressure loss. At an air velocity of 1,5 m/s the Plastic-Pad’s pressure drop is only at 10 Pa. Because of the low pressure drop the Plastic-Pad minimizes the energy consumption substantially.
• High UV resistance: the use of UV-stabilizing additives ensures outstanding resistance to UV light for years.
• Impermeable to light: the Plastic-Pad’s geometry blocks out light.
• Chemical resistance: the Plastic-Pad is made of Polypropylene. This material is highly resistant to most of all chemicals.
Advantages of plastic pads over paper pads
Plastic pads on the market are on average 30% less efficient than paper pads.
LUBING pads, which are made of polypropylene and much lighter, have similar efficiency to paper pads with the difference that, over time, that of paper worsens while, thanks to the patented lattice, that of LUBING pads improves due to the formation of deposits that increase their exchange surface area.
In addition, paper pads by retaining dirt create a bacterial load that produces mold, odor, contamination, worsening hygienic conditions.
- Use: for evaporative cooling of chicken and pig sheds and greenhouses.
- Excellent cooling capacity ‐ patented design: the special arrangement of solid surfaces and mesh structures ensures perfect water distribution throughout the pad. This allows perfect wetting, less water splashing and therefore excellent cooling capacity.
- Cleaning: The use of highly resistant welded polymer sheets allows the plasc pad to be cleaned without difficulty and without damaging the panels. Our panels can be cleaned with a high‐pressure cleaner at 120bar.
- Long service life: the use of polymer foils in combination with heat sealing guarantees the best stability and a long service life.
- Low pressure loss: the plastic panel has a low pressure loss. At an air speed of 1.5 m/s, the pressure loss of the plastic pad is only 10 Pa compared to 25‐30 Pa for paper pads. Due to the low pressure loss, the plastic pad minimises energy consumption at the fans.
- High UV resistance: the use of UV‐stabilising additives ensures outstanding UV resistance for years.
- Light‐proof: the geometry of the plastic pad blocks light.
- Chemical resistance: the plastic pad is made of Polypropylene. This material is highly resistant to most chemicals.
- Similar efficiency (70% basic): with the difference that, over time, that of paper worsens while, thanks to the patented lattice, that of LUBING pads improves due to the formation of deposits that increase their exchange surface area.
- Weight: LUBING plastic panels are much lighter than paper panels.
- Hygiene: plastic panels do not absorb, so they do not then release unpleasant odors.
* The Plastic B – New System is the Plastic Pad LUBING.
Can plastic pads provide the same kind
of cooling as paper pads?
Pad-Cooling systems are well known for cooling farms, but plastic pads are relatively new.
The most frequently asked question is whether plastic panels can have the same cooling effect as traditional paper pads.
“In short, the answer is yes. You get the same cooling and humidity results with Lubing plastic pads as with paper pads. The difference is that ventilation requires less energy,” explains the Lubing team.
According to tests done in the field by the company, the special pad configuration (patented design) ensures ideal water distribution with less pressure drop than paper pads.
This allows for proper wetting and less water splashing, resulting in increased efficiency and cooling capacity, especially in hot climate regions.
The use of high-strength polymer sheets in combination with the innovative manufacturing process ensures perfect stability and long service life.
In addition, the plastic pads can be easily cleaned and restored with a pressure washer.
This considerably increases the service life compared to paper pads.
The use of stabilizing additives also ensures outstanding UV resistance for years.
Water quality requirements are very low.
Lubing also offers a high-pressure Fogging-System for cooling and humidification of livestock farms.
The combination of the Pad-Cooling system and the Fogging-System can maximize cooling capacity in very hot climatic regions.
Advantages of LUBING Plastic Pads over the most popular ones in the market
SATURATION EFFICIENCY
SATURATION EFFICIENCY TEST RESULTS
Test with wind speed of 1.50 m/s | Honey Comb Pad 150mm X | Cool Pad 150mm XX | Plastic pad LUBING 150mm |
|---|---|---|---|
Efficiency | 68,3 % | 67,5 % | 69,4 % |
* Saturation efficiency of plastic pads tested with new, deposit-free plastic pads.
** Performance of plastic pads improves when pads become dirty over time.
PRESSURE LOSS
PRESSURE LOSS TEST RESULTS
Test with wind speed of 1.50 m/s | Honey Comb Pad 150mm X | Cool Pad 150mm XX | Plastic pad LUBING 150mm |
|---|---|---|---|
Pressure loss | 16,0 Pa | 12,0 Pa | 9,0 Pa |
*** Very important parameter because the lower the pressure drop across the panel, the lower the electrical consumption of the vacuum system.
Honey Comb Pad 150mm
Cool Pad 150mm
LUBING Plastic Pad 150mm
Advantages of LUBING Plastic Pads over others made of both paper and plastic
PRESSURE LOSS
AIR SPEED | A PAPER | A PLASTIC | B PAPER | C PAPER | D PAPER | B PLASTIC | LUBING PAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,00 m/s | 14,0 Pa | 9,0 Pa | 6,0 Pa | 13,0 Pa | 5,0 Pa | 5,5 Pa | 4,0 Pa |
1,50 m/s | 31,0 Pa | 16,0 Pa | 14,0 Pa | 21,0 Pa | 8,5 Pa | 9,0 Pa | 7,5 Pa |
2,00 m/s | 55,0 Pa | 28,0 Pa | 24,9 Pa | 34,0 Pa | 15,0 Pa | 17,0 Pa | 13,0 Pa |
2,50 m/s | 83,0 Pa | 44,0 Pa | 38,1 Pa | 52,0 Pa | 25,0 Pa | 28,0 Pa | 20,0 Pa |
3,00 m/s | 125,0 Pa | 60,0 Pa | 53,0 Pa | 75,0 Pa | 35,0 Pa | 38,0 Pa | 28,0 Pa |
Dimensions LUBING Plastic Pads
a. 1.000 x 600 x 150 mm
b. 1.500 x 600 x 150 mm
c. 1.800 x 600 x 150 mm
d. 2.000 x 600 x 150 mm
e. 2.200 x 600 x 150 mm
f. 2.400 x 600 x 150 mm
Technical data
