Wachsen Professional Rolling Bench Systems
Wachsen Professional produces rolling bench systems for commercial indoor growing facilities -- modular, adjustable-width benching that rolls on a wheeled base to create moveable growing platforms within a fixed facility footprint. Rolling benches are the standard infrastructure approach in commercial greenhouse and indoor farming operations because they allow the growing zone to slide from side to side, eliminating fixed aisles and reclaiming 20-30% of the floor space that static benching wastes. Wachsen systems are available in 4-foot and 5-foot wide configurations with length options from 13.5 feet through 45+ feet, with optional integrated trellis systems for vertical canopy management.
Rolling Bench Configurations
Wachsen rolling bench systems come in several configurations: base bench only (no trellis), complete trellis setup, and vertical trellis only. The complete trellis configuration includes both horizontal and vertical trellis support for crops that require multi-tier canopy management. System lengths are specified as ranges (13.5-19.5 ft, 20-26 ft, etc.) because the modular components allow adjustment within those ranges to fit specific room dimensions. 4-foot wide benches are the standard for most indoor growing facilities; 5-foot wide systems accommodate wider canopy footprints and are used in commercial greenhouse operations with larger bay widths.
Commercial Accounts and Quoting
Wachsen rolling bench systems are commercial facility infrastructure -- typically purchased as part of a larger facility build or renovation project rather than as individual product additions. For multi-bench commercial orders, our commercial accounts program provides volume pricing, a dedicated account representative, and project-level procurement support. Call 888-815-9763 or request a quote for large orders. Browse grow trays and flood tables for complementary bench surface options. Commercial accounts available.
Wachsen Professional FAQ
How do rolling benches save space in a commercial grow room?
In a standard static bench layout, every bench row requires a permanent aisle on each side for worker access. A room with four bench rows requires five aisles -- roughly 35-45% of the total floor area is unused aisle space. Rolling benches eliminate fixed aisles by mounting bench rows on a wheeled base that slides laterally across the room. At any given time, there is only one working aisle, created by sliding adjacent benches apart to access the desired row. The other rows close together with no gap between them. This configuration typically reclaims 20-30% of the growing area compared to static benching, directly increasing productive square footage within the same facility footprint.
What size Wachsen bench system do I need?
Select bench width based on your canopy management approach and aisle width requirements: 4-foot wide benches allow reaching the center of the bench from either side without stepping onto the bench surface. 5-foot wide benches require a center reach of 2.5 feet from each side -- manageable for most adults but appropriate only where trellis or training systems do not require frequent center-of-bench access. Bench length should match your room dimension with enough clearance at each end for the bench to roll to the full extent of its travel. Wachsen systems are specified in ranges (e.g., 13.5-19.5 ft) -- the system will fit rooms within that length range. Contact 888-815-9763 to discuss configuration options for your specific room dimensions.
Can Wachsen rolling benches support flood tables and grow trays?
Yes. Wachsen rolling bench systems are designed to support grow trays, flood tables, and container growing setups as the surface above the rolling frame. Standard Botanicare, Active Aqua, and Fast Fit grow trays in 4x4, 4x8, and similar formats sit on top of the bench frame and can be secured or replaced as needed. For ebb-and-flow systems on rolling benches, the reservoir and pump are typically positioned at the end of the bench run or below the frame, with irrigation lines running along the bench frame to each tray position. Verify the Wachsen bench frame weight rating against your expected tray, media, and plant load before purchasing -- fully planted commercial trays can exceed 100 lbs per tray position.
