Film coating

Seeds need protection and nourishment and the various products that provide this must be applied effectively without affecting their performance or that of the seed. Film coating is a good way of doing this. Our film coats have excellent adhesion properties and keep plant protection products, biologicals and stimulants all within the thin film coat layer. We have many different film coat formulations, each one tailored to meet the unique and specific needs of the crop it is designed for.

Dust Control

To control dust and limit exposure to dust particles for operators, growers and non-target organisms, the active ingredients are applied in a film coat directly to the seed. Incotec’s film coats effectively keep the active ingredients on the seed. Heubach dust measurements confirm that our film coats meet the standards of major European authorities including ESTA (European Seed Treatment Assurance Scheme).

Process efficiency

Drying is a critical phase in the seed treatment process and fast and efficient processing requires seed that will flow easily without clumping or bridging. Incotec’s film coats are designed to maximise process efficiency. Once fully dried, seeds still flow easily through mechanical planting equipment. This enables more accurate sowing and optimal spacing of the seeds in the soil. The excellent flow properties of our film coats also increase speed and efficiency during transfer from silos and packaging.

Cosmetics

A high-quality appearance will underline a seed’s value. Incotec’s film coats deliver uniform coverage and come in many bright and appealing colours and visual effects. The active ingredients are evenly distributed around the seed surface enhancing the appearance of each seed. There are many types of seed surface and our film coats are developed to meet the specific requirements of each type. Due to excellent adhesion properties, our film coats get top marks on abrasion resistance - even on the most challenging seed surfaces - for the duration of the shelf life.

Seed safety

Preserving the quality of a healthy seed during treatment is always our priority. At Incotec our mission is to add value. Each of our film coats is developed for a specific crop and is tailored to benefit the specific needs of that crop. We are not easily satisfied, so all our products are rigorously tested so that we are sure that the germination efficiency of each seed is preserved.