High-quality 3D assets at affordable prices — trusted by designers, engineers, and creators worldwide. Made with care to be versatile, accessible, and ready for your pipeline.

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 Steel Drum Rotary Hydroponic Spin Garden Plant Farm System Wheel designates an innovative and often DIY-oriented controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) apparatus that integrates hydroponic cultivation within a continuously or intermittently rotating cylindrical structure, typically fabricated from a repurposed steel drum. This system is engineered for highly efficient plant production, particularly in environments where space is limited, leveraging both vertical farming principles and soilless culture.

Core Components and Design:
At its foundation, the system utilizes a standard industrial steel drum, commonly a 55-gallon (208-liter) capacity, oriented horizontally. This drum serves as the primary structural shell and often as the plant chamber. Key modifications transform the drum into a functional hydroponic system:

1. Rotating Mechanism: A motor-driven assembly, often incorporating gears, belts, or rollers, provides controlled rotation to the drum. This rotation can be continuous at a slow speed (e.g., one revolution per hour) or set to specific intervals.
   
2. Planting Sites: The interior or exterior circumference of the drum is equipped with an array of planting sites. These typically consist of net pots or custom-fabricated holders designed to securely cradle individual plants and their root systems. Growing media such as rockwool, coco coir, clay pebbles (hydroton), or perlite are commonly used to support the plants.
   
3. Hydroponic System: A reservoir positioned beneath or adjacent to the drum stores a nutrient-rich water solution. A pump circulates this solution to the plant roots. The specific hydroponic technique can vary, including Deep Water Culture (DWC) for individual plant sites, Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) where a thin film of solution washes over the roots, or a drip system. Drainage ensures excess solution returns to the reservoir for recirculation.
   
4. Lighting System: As the drum rotates, plants pass through a stationary light source, typically high-efficiency LED grow lights or high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, positioned centrally within the drum's axis or externally along a segment of its rotation path. This ensures all plants receive uniform light exposure over time.
   
5. Structural Support: A sturdy frame supports the horizontally mounted drum, the motor, the lighting fixtures, and the nutrient reservoir, ensuring stability during operation.
   
   Operational Principles:
   The defining characteristic of this system is its rotation. This movement serves several critical functions:
   
6. Uniform Light Exposure: By rotating plants past a fixed light source, all plants receive an equitable amount of light, promoting consistent growth across the entire cultivation area. This spatial distribution effectively maximizes light utilization.
   
7. Space Optimization: The cylindrical design enables a high density of plants within a compact footprint, effectively utilizing vertical space.
   
8. Nutrient Delivery: The hydroponic solution is precisely delivered to the root zones, ensuring optimal nutrient uptake. The rotation can also aid in aeration of the root zone, depending on the specific hydroponic method employed.
   
9. Simplicity in Watering/Feeding: A single nutrient reservoir and pump can service numerous plants, simplifying nutrient management compared to individual potted plants.
   
   Advantages:
   
10. High Crop Density: Maximizes plant count per unit area, ideal for urban farming or limited spaces.
    
11. Water Efficiency: Recirculating hydroponic systems significantly reduce water consumption compared to traditional soil-based agriculture.
    
12. Optimized Light Distribution: Ensures all plants receive adequate and uniform light, potentially leading to higher yields and more consistent growth.
    
13. Reduced Pests and Diseases: The controlled environment and soilless nature can mitigate issues common in soil cultivation.
    
14. Repurposing: Utilizes readily available and often inexpensive steel drums, promoting sustainability and cost-effectiveness for construction.
    
15. Educational Tool: Provides a practical platform for learning about hydroponics, mechanical systems, and plant science.
    
    Challenges and Considerations:
    
16. Initial Setup Complexity: Designing and constructing a functional rotating hydroponic system requires mechanical and horticultural knowledge.
    
17. Monitoring and Maintenance: Requires regular monitoring of pH, nutrient concentrations, and mechanical components.
    
18. Plant Selection: Best suited for smaller, leafy greens (e.g., lettuce, herbs, spinach) and certain fruiting plants (e.g., strawberries) that do not require extensive root systems or large physical support.
    
19. Energy Consumption: The motor for rotation and the grow lights contribute to energy usage.
    
    Applications:
    The Steel Drum Rotary Hydroponic Spin Garden Plant Farm System Wheel is particularly well-suited for:
    
20. Home and Hobby Growers: Individuals seeking to grow fresh produce in limited indoor or balcony spaces.
    
21. Educational Institutions: As a hands-on learning tool for STEM programs.
    
22. Urban Farming Initiatives: Community gardens or small-scale commercial operations in urban environments.
    
23. Research and Development: For studying plant growth under controlled rotational and hydroponic conditions.
    
    This system represents a confluence of mechanical engineering and advanced horticultural practices, offering an efficient and resource-conscious method for plant cultivation.
    
    KEYWORDS: Hydroponics, Rotary Garden, Spin Garden, Vertical Farming, Steel Drum, Repurposed Materials, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Plant Cultivation, Soilless Culture, Urban Farming, Sustainable Agriculture, DIY Hydroponics, LED Grow Lights, Nutrient Film Technique, Deep Water Culture, Space Efficiency, Water Conservation, Yield Optimization, Automated Gardening, Home Farming, Plant Farm, Mechanical System, Crop Production, Root Zone Aeration, pH Management, Nutrient Solution, Recirculating Hydroponics, Indoor Gardening, Compact Farming, Hydroponic Wheel