Dibbling machine

Overview
The dibbling and drilling unit performs three primary operations for nurseries and horticultural plug production: dibbling (creating seeding holes), drilling and eccentric drilling for transplanting. The system is modular and available as stand‑alone or inline versions. Dibbling is achieved either via a mechanical plate or a drum, offering flexible hole patterns and spacing.

Main functions

• Dibbler plate unit for creating seeding holes in trays
• Dibbler drum unit for creating seeding holes in trays
• Drill unit for drilling holes into trays and pots
• Eccentric drill unit for transplanting holes in trays and pots

Dibbling and drilling systems
Units are offered in four versions and can be configured to match production lines:

• Dibbler plate unit: mechanical plate for precise hole spacing
• Dibbler drum unit: drum-based solution for high-speed hole creation
• Drill unit: rotary drilling for trays and pots
• Eccentric drill unit: off-center drilling for transplant-ready holes

Key benefits

• Modular design: choice of stand‑alone or inline integration
• Multiple dibbling methods: plate or drum to suit crop and tray type
• Versatile: compatible with trays and pots of various formats
• High throughput with short-side and long-side leading compatibility
• Simple adjustment and operation via a programmable digital switch box

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Applications: dibbling (seeding), drilling, eccentric drilling (transplanting)
• Versions: dibbler plate unit; dibbler drum unit; drill unit; eccentric drill unit
• Tray orientation supported: short-side leading and long-side leading
• Construction: modular, available as stand‑alone or inline units
• Dibbling method: mechanical plate or drum
• Control: switch box with programmable digital display for rapid adjustments
• Primary use: creating seeding and transplanting holes in trays and pots for nursery production