A method and a system for producing block bodies from loose material such as sphagnum

Abstract From the Canadian patent

In the production of growth blocks of sphagnum there are considerable operational problems with the required compacting of the loose sphagnum, as both compaction worms and pistons may easily get stuck. Instead the invention, provides for the use of a suction technique whereby the, loose sphagnum is sucked into a perforated pipe in a suction chamber, whereby a marked compaction of the material is achievable without any use of mechanical devices. The compacted block material may be surrounded by a decomposable paper casing, which is laid in successively as a lining hose of air permeable paper. The compacted material can be delivered as a compact string by successive projection movements of …