Protect Your Harvest: Innovative Vineyard Frost Protection with Heat Mat Cables
As vineyard frost protection becomes essential for growers, proactive defence against spring frosts is more important than ever. Heat Mat’s Vineyard Frost Protection Cables deliver silent, automated frost defence, reducing bud losses by up to 83 per cent and ensuring peace of mind season after season.
Vineyard Frost Protection Cables are becoming trusted by viticultural experts across Europe for their reliability, durability and ease of use. Designed to remain in place year-round, they activate automatically when temperatures approach freezing and produce convective heat to shield buds and shoots from frost.
- Reduces bud losses by up to 83%
- Silent operation with zero water usage
- UV-stable, dual-insulated cables with 20-year warranty
- Plug-and-play control system for automated activation
- Suitable for frost pockets and uneven terrain
Silent, Efficient and Robust
Heat Mat’s cables gently warm the canopy without any noise, smoke or light pollution. The dual insulation and robust outer jacket ensure they withstand UV exposure and harsh weather conditions year after year.
Technical Overview
- Voltage: 230 V single-phase or 410 V three-phase
- Heat output: 15–25 W/m (project-specific)
- Fixed watts per metre for precise system design
- Ingress protection: IPX7
- 20-year cable warranty, 3-year control gear warranty
Why Choose Vineyard Frost Protection?
Traditional frost defence methods like fans or open fires can be labour-intensive and inconsistent. Heat Mat’s Vineyard Frost Protection Cables offer a cost-effective, low-labour alternative with rapid payback, often within two seasons.
Installation and Control
The bespoke cables are supplied ready to fit with plug-and-play connectors. They attach directly to the fruiting wire with standard ties, requiring minimal labour. The automated controller monitors air temperature and switches the system on and off as needed.
Explore Our Case Study
Read how Heat Mat protected a premium vineyard in France in our detailed case study.
Download the case study (PDF)
Need Specification Help?
Heat Mat provides expert advice from project planning through commissioning. For technical support or a bespoke quote, please call our team on 01444 247020 or contact us here.
