Stonewool Rockwool Polyurethane Horticultural Foam Sponge 50 3D Model
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| Vendor: | surf3d |
| Published: | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Download Size: | 46.3 MB |
| Game Ready: | – |
| Polygons: | 217,712 |
| Vertices: | 140,087 |
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| Textures: | – |
| Materials: | Yes |
| UV Mapped: | – |
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Stonewool Rockwool Polyurethane Horticultural Foam Sponge 50 3D Model
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Included File Formats
This model is provided in 14 widely supported formats, ensuring maximum compatibility:
• - FBX (.fbx) – Standard format for most 3D software and pipelines
• - OBJ + MTL (.obj, .mtl) – Wavefront format, widely used and compatible
• - STL (.stl) – Exported mesh geometry; may be suitable for 3D printing with adjustments
• - STEP (.step, .stp) – CAD format using NURBS surfaces
• - IGES (.iges, .igs) – Common format for CAD/CAM and engineering workflows (NURBS)
• - SAT (.sat) – ACIS solid model format (NURBS)
• - DAE (.dae) – Collada format for 3D applications and animations
• - glTF (.glb) – Modern, lightweight format for web, AR, and real-time engines
• - 3DS (.3ds) – Legacy format with broad software support
• - 3ds Max (.max) – Provided for 3ds Max users
• - Blender (.blend) – Provided for Blender users
• - SketchUp (.skp) – Compatible with all SketchUp versions
• - AutoCAD (.dwg) – Suitable for technical and architectural workflows
• - Rhino (.3dm) – Provided for Rhino users
Model Info
• - All files are checked and tested for integrity and correct content
• - Geometry uses real-world scale; model resolution varies depending on the product (high or low poly)
• • - Scene setup and mesh structure may vary depending on model complexity
• - Rendered using Luxion KeyShot
• - Affordable price with professional detailing
Buy with confidence. Quality and compatibility guaranteed.
If you have any questions about the file formats, feel free to send us a message — we're happy to assist you!
Sincerely,
SURF3D
Trusted source for professional and affordable 3D models.
More Information About 3D Model :
The materials categorized under "Stonewool Rockwool Polyurethane Horticultural Foam Sponge Plant" represent a class of artificial, largely inert substrates utilized extensively in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), particularly within hydroponic and semi-hydroponic cultivation systems. These media function as physical anchors and stable reservoirs for water and nutrient solutions, facilitating germination, propagation, and the long-term support of established plants. Their adoption is predicated on providing aseptic conditions, precise control over the root environment, and superior water-to-air ratios compared to traditional soil or organic potting mixes.
### Stonewool and Rockwool (Mineral Wool)
Stonewool, often marketed synonymously as Rockwool, is an inorganic fibrous substrate manufactured from molten natural minerals, typically basalt, gabbro, or dolomite, often blended with recycled industrial slag or coke. The molten material is subjected to high-speed spinning, similar to the process used for making cotton candy, which transforms it into fine, sterile fibers. These fibers are then compressed and cured with a binder (usually urea-formaldehyde resin) into various shapes: small cubes for seedling starting, larger blocks for mature plant stages, or slabs for continuous trough cultivation.
The primary horticultural advantage of stonewool is its highly consistent structure, which provides stable volumetric geometry and excellent physical properties for root development. It possesses a very high water-holding capacity (WHC)—often retaining 80-90% of its volume in water—while simultaneously maintaining critical air-filled porosity (AFP) necessary for root zone oxygenation and preventing anoxia. Due to the high-temperature manufacturing process, fresh stonewool is inherently alkaline (high pH). Consequently, it requires pre-use conditioning (or "buffering"), typically involving soaking in a dilute acidic solution (e.g., pH 4.5-5.5 water) to stabilize the pH level before planting and prevent nutrient lockout in the crop.
### Polyurethane (PU) Horticultural Foam and Sponges
Polyurethane (PU) foam, when specialized for horticulture, is a synthetic polymer substrate used primarily for the propagation of cuttings and seeds. Unlike general-purpose foams, horticultural PU foams are specifically formulated to exhibit optimized open-cell structures and density. This controlled cellular architecture ensures a uniform distribution of water and air, promoting rapid root initiation and development.
Horticultural PU substrates are synthesized via the reaction of polyols and isocyanates. The final product is lightweight, chemically inert, and sterile, eliminating the risk of transmitting soil-borne pathogens. PU foam is favored for automated systems because its precise uniformity allows for reliable machine handling and transplantation. These foams are typically non-biodegradable during the crop cycle, ensuring structural integrity, and they offer a precise, repeatable medium for scientific research and large-scale commercial operations requiring high consistency in root environment management. Specialized foam products, often referred to as "sponges" or "starter plugs," are designed for rapid saturation and capillary action, ensuring even moisture distribution throughout the plug.
### Functional Role in Plant Cultivation
The use of these inert substrates is central to modern hydroponics, enabling cultivators to deliver precise, balanced nutrient solutions (fertigation) directly to the root system without the variables inherent in soil chemistry. The media serves only as mechanical support and a physical reservoir, ensuring that nutrient uptake is entirely controlled by the administered solution. This approach maximizes resource efficiency, minimizes water usage, and facilitates the isolation and elimination of common soil-borne diseases such as Pythium and Fusarium.
KEYWORDS: Hydroponics, Stonewool, Rockwool, Polyurethane, Horticultural Foam, Substrate, Inert Media, Propagation, Mineral Wool, Seed Starting, Aeroponics, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), Water Holding Capacity (WHC), Air Filled Porosity (AFP), Fertigation, Basalt, Slag, Synthetic Polymer, Open-Cell Structure, pH Conditioning, Aseptic, Rooting Plugs, Capillary Action, Anoxia, Nutrient Lockout, Volumetric Stability, Cuttings, Germination, Non-degradable.
Included File Formats
This model is provided in 14 widely supported formats, ensuring maximum compatibility:
• - FBX (.fbx) – Standard format for most 3D software and pipelines
• - OBJ + MTL (.obj, .mtl) – Wavefront format, widely used and compatible
• - STL (.stl) – Exported mesh geometry; may be suitable for 3D printing with adjustments
• - STEP (.step, .stp) – CAD format using NURBS surfaces
• - IGES (.iges, .igs) – Common format for CAD/CAM and engineering workflows (NURBS)
• - SAT (.sat) – ACIS solid model format (NURBS)
• - DAE (.dae) – Collada format for 3D applications and animations
• - glTF (.glb) – Modern, lightweight format for web, AR, and real-time engines
• - 3DS (.3ds) – Legacy format with broad software support
• - 3ds Max (.max) – Provided for 3ds Max users
• - Blender (.blend) – Provided for Blender users
• - SketchUp (.skp) – Compatible with all SketchUp versions
• - AutoCAD (.dwg) – Suitable for technical and architectural workflows
• - Rhino (.3dm) – Provided for Rhino users
Model Info
• - All files are checked and tested for integrity and correct content
• - Geometry uses real-world scale; model resolution varies depending on the product (high or low poly)
• • - Scene setup and mesh structure may vary depending on model complexity
• - Rendered using Luxion KeyShot
• - Affordable price with professional detailing
Buy with confidence. Quality and compatibility guaranteed.
If you have any questions about the file formats, feel free to send us a message — we're happy to assist you!
Sincerely,
SURF3D
Trusted source for professional and affordable 3D models.
More Information About 3D Model :
The materials categorized under "Stonewool Rockwool Polyurethane Horticultural Foam Sponge Plant" represent a class of artificial, largely inert substrates utilized extensively in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), particularly within hydroponic and semi-hydroponic cultivation systems. These media function as physical anchors and stable reservoirs for water and nutrient solutions, facilitating germination, propagation, and the long-term support of established plants. Their adoption is predicated on providing aseptic conditions, precise control over the root environment, and superior water-to-air ratios compared to traditional soil or organic potting mixes.
### Stonewool and Rockwool (Mineral Wool)
Stonewool, often marketed synonymously as Rockwool, is an inorganic fibrous substrate manufactured from molten natural minerals, typically basalt, gabbro, or dolomite, often blended with recycled industrial slag or coke. The molten material is subjected to high-speed spinning, similar to the process used for making cotton candy, which transforms it into fine, sterile fibers. These fibers are then compressed and cured with a binder (usually urea-formaldehyde resin) into various shapes: small cubes for seedling starting, larger blocks for mature plant stages, or slabs for continuous trough cultivation.
The primary horticultural advantage of stonewool is its highly consistent structure, which provides stable volumetric geometry and excellent physical properties for root development. It possesses a very high water-holding capacity (WHC)—often retaining 80-90% of its volume in water—while simultaneously maintaining critical air-filled porosity (AFP) necessary for root zone oxygenation and preventing anoxia. Due to the high-temperature manufacturing process, fresh stonewool is inherently alkaline (high pH). Consequently, it requires pre-use conditioning (or "buffering"), typically involving soaking in a dilute acidic solution (e.g., pH 4.5-5.5 water) to stabilize the pH level before planting and prevent nutrient lockout in the crop.
### Polyurethane (PU) Horticultural Foam and Sponges
Polyurethane (PU) foam, when specialized for horticulture, is a synthetic polymer substrate used primarily for the propagation of cuttings and seeds. Unlike general-purpose foams, horticultural PU foams are specifically formulated to exhibit optimized open-cell structures and density. This controlled cellular architecture ensures a uniform distribution of water and air, promoting rapid root initiation and development.
Horticultural PU substrates are synthesized via the reaction of polyols and isocyanates. The final product is lightweight, chemically inert, and sterile, eliminating the risk of transmitting soil-borne pathogens. PU foam is favored for automated systems because its precise uniformity allows for reliable machine handling and transplantation. These foams are typically non-biodegradable during the crop cycle, ensuring structural integrity, and they offer a precise, repeatable medium for scientific research and large-scale commercial operations requiring high consistency in root environment management. Specialized foam products, often referred to as "sponges" or "starter plugs," are designed for rapid saturation and capillary action, ensuring even moisture distribution throughout the plug.
### Functional Role in Plant Cultivation
The use of these inert substrates is central to modern hydroponics, enabling cultivators to deliver precise, balanced nutrient solutions (fertigation) directly to the root system without the variables inherent in soil chemistry. The media serves only as mechanical support and a physical reservoir, ensuring that nutrient uptake is entirely controlled by the administered solution. This approach maximizes resource efficiency, minimizes water usage, and facilitates the isolation and elimination of common soil-borne diseases such as Pythium and Fusarium.
KEYWORDS: Hydroponics, Stonewool, Rockwool, Polyurethane, Horticultural Foam, Substrate, Inert Media, Propagation, Mineral Wool, Seed Starting, Aeroponics, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), Water Holding Capacity (WHC), Air Filled Porosity (AFP), Fertigation, Basalt, Slag, Synthetic Polymer, Open-Cell Structure, pH Conditioning, Aseptic, Rooting Plugs, Capillary Action, Anoxia, Nutrient Lockout, Volumetric Stability, Cuttings, Germination, Non-degradable.
