Winterfix system: how to fold your anti-hail netting in winter

Winterfix is Novafrut’s system for opening and closing anti-hail netting from the ground with a pole, without dismantling the installation or using platforms. It works with the Trampolín and Capilla forzada systems and, based on our installations, cuts the operation from 12 to 9 hours per hectare.

One of the most delicate moments in an anti-hail netting installation is the annual folding and unfolding. In many systems, this task involves time, effort and machinery. With Novafrut's Winterfix system, everything changes. Winterfix is a system designed so that you can open and close the net from the ground, with a simple pole, with no need for platforms or ladders. Here we explain why it is the fastest, safest and most cost-effective solution on the market.

What is the Winterfix system and how does it work?

Winterfix is a technology that allows anti-hail netting to be folded and unfolded from the ground with a lightweight pole. It is used in both the Novafrut Trampolín system and the Capilla forzada, and it is compatible with our NovaNet® nets. Unlike traditional systems with looped elastics, with Winterfix:

• ✅ There is no need to dismantle the system every season
• ✅ Working time and risk to the operator are reduced
• ✅ No heavy machinery or aerial work platforms are required

Main advantages of the Winterfix system

1. Faster and less labour

With Winterfix, the process of opening or closing the net is significantly reduced. 📉 It goes from 12 hours/hectare to just 9 hours/hectare. This translates into savings of up to 20-30% in time and cost per season.

2. No machinery, no platforms, no risk

The whole process is carried out from the ground, with no need to work at height. This:

• Reduces the risk of falls
• Avoids the use of mechanical platforms
• Reduces strain on staff and interruptions to work

3. More care for the net and the crop

During the winter, the net is gathered between the posts and the elastics, without rubbing against the trees or touching the ground. This:

• Prevents chafing and friction tears
• Makes farm work within the field easier
• Extends the service life of the material

4. Lower long-term maintenance costs

The Winterfix system reduces the need for manual adjustments, dismantling and replacements. That translates into real annual savings in time and maintenance, season after season.

Is it worth installing Winterfix from the start? Yes, and these are the reasons

• If you have a mechanised farm, it saves you resources.
• If you do the maintenance yourself, it saves you effort.
• If you outsource the work, it reduces your costs.
• If you want to protect your investment, it extends the service life of the whole system.