Save costs with drive technology in the greenhouse
TCO - Reduce your total cost of ownership
In the run-up to the construction or modernization of a new greenhouse, the gardener faces many decisions. For example, the grower has to decide what type and size of greenhouse he wants, what materials to use, which plants to grow and what technology to use for irrigation or heating.
In addition, various conditions must be taken into account, the financing should be clear and a decision must be made on which company the project should be realized with.
The importance of the right drive technology
Planners and greenhouse builders who have the necessary experience and can advise gardeners on the advantages and disadvantages of the various greenhouses and materials can provide comprehensive assistance when choosing a greenhouse.
As an important factor for the successful operation of a greenhouse, the drive technology for ventilation and shading is often criminally neglected, as this only accounts for a very small proportion of the total investment costs.
Incorrect design of the drive technology, faults such as oil leaks, mechanical blockages or a malfunction resulting in considerable damage to the greenhouse cause unnecessary breakdowns and losses during operation.
These aspects should therefore be taken into account when planning a new construction project or an upcoming modernization. In this way, long-term success and cost efficiency can be guaranteed by choosing the right drive technology. Greenhouse builders can assist gardeners with the correct design of the drive technology. Alternatively, Lock can also be contacted directly.
Total cost of ownership (TCO) in greenhouse construction
Considering the total cost of ownership (TCO) can be a criterion for making the right choice.
TCO refers to the total costs incurred by the owner over the entire service life of a product. In a greenhouse, these are the costs incurred by a grower for the purchase, operation, maintenance, repairs, energy and disposal of the drive technology. When building or modernizing a greenhouse, the initial investment can be considerable, but it is often the running costs that are overlooked.
Cost comparison of different manufacturers
Here is a simple example over a useful life of 10 years:
Manufacturer L is 30% more expensive than manufacturer R when new, but is 4.9% cheaper than manufacturer R in terms of total costs. This calculation does not take into account additional costs due to the labor required to replace defective drives or damage to crops or buildings at manufacturer R due to the higher failure rate. Due to the higher quality of manufacturer B, it achieves the better TCO balance.
This simple example shows how gardeners can optimize the TCO by investing in quality from the outset. Although this may result in higher purchase costs, this is offset by a longer service life and lower maintenance costs, which reduces the TCO. Considering and selecting the right drive technology as early as the planning phase helps to avoid unexpected costs. Regular care and maintenance extends the service life and also helps to reduce the TCO. Motors can be replaced at Lock under load and without draining the gear oil.
Your partner for the right drive technology
Lock GmbH offers appropriate assistance during the planning phase for the selection and correct design of drive technology in the greenhouse. This means that every grower can contact Lock directly, regardless of whether it is a new build or modernization, and receive a free design or a professional review of the existing design.
Your advantages with us
With a complaint rate of 1.77%, Lock has been the quality leader in the field of drive technology for decades and offers the best TCO balance on the market. Accompanying measures such as maintenance contracts for drive systems or separate warranty agreements, e.g. 10-year warranty on oil leaks, further improve this balance.
In addition, there is minimal effort involved in changing motors, as Lock drives can be changed without draining the gear oil.
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Customers who already rely on Lock
Reichenspurner // Kaufland
Chiemgau, Germany
"Together with the Reichenspurner family, the Kaufland supermarket chain has opened one of Germany's most modern and sustainable greenhouses in Chiemgau - equipped with Lock power drives and the LSC 40 mechatronic limit switch."
Stefan Wachter
TGS GmbH, Austria
"I am overwhelmed with such competent, nice, polite and fast customer service. I got help on the phone in no time and a detailed email with possible causes for the error and solutions to fix it. Even a video with detailed instructions was sent to me. In addition, within 1-2 days I received an offer for repair and new price of the defective drive. Very rarely encountered such perfect customer service. The quality of the products is also outstanding."
Roland Baumgärtner
EIP Dairy Farm, Germany
"The dairy barn, located in a residential area, was rebuilt with the aim of improving animal welfare and work management. Due to the location, it was not possible to add an outdoor yard. Nevertheless, to create an outdoor climate stimulus, the roof was partially opened and a flexible roof opening was installed. This system of sensor-controlled louvers opens and closes fully automatically in appropriate weather."
Ian Lastarria
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
"I am the maintenance manager here at the Donald Danforth Center in St. Louis Missouri. We have a couple hundred lock drives on site, EWA 10 and EWA 12. I’m really impressed by these drives, I appreciate their well thought out design and their reliability. I express this to those who inquire about them and recommend them any time we build new green houses on our site."
Daniel Hoche
Elsner pac, Germany
"Young plants and semi-finished plants are growing in the production greenhouse in Thiendorf, which has a total of 6.5 hectares of high-glass area. We also relied on Lock quality for our new construction project. It was a very good cooperation."
Jeff Woolsey
Metrolina Greenhouses, USA
"Lock’s LSC 40 limit switch arrives at long-time partner Metrolina Greenhouses. Here System Engineer Jeff Woolsey shows the first unit - ready to install."
August Schlosser
Schlosser Grünerlei GbR, Germany
"We still have such an antique - our drive is from 1963 and so it has been in operation for 56 years! That speaks for itself."
Dirk Kessler
Plaue, Germany
"Lock supported me in the technical engineering of the drive solutions. Our horse barns can even be operated self-sufficiently with a solar panel. For this, Lock used a special 24V drive that fits to our time control."
Harald Bayer
Animal Welfare Stable for Pigs, Germany
"We use Lock drives for natural ventilation systems. These are various types of ventilation flaps, insulated lifting windows and movable box lids."
Hans Lenselink, Head Grower and company partner
Multiflora Greenhouses, USA
"I am very impressed with the quality of Lock equipment and highly recommend it. Lock products are very long lasting and easy to install, but in case assistance is needed Lock’s technical support is great and always available."
Gerhard Sander
Gardening Sander, Germany
"Our drive has been running since 1968 - that speaks for Lock's quality. The drives are still running perfectly."
Haoyu
China
Vegetable production China - 40ha greenhouse area
Johannes Knäpple
turkey fattening farm, Germany
"All our turkey stables are up to date and offer our animals the best animal welfare. The lifting windows, the movable ridges and the fully automated roller ventilation protect the animals and allow the best climate in the stable."