T.O. Plastics True Insert #804 - 32 Cell - 4x8 - 2.15in x 2.18in x 2.63in D - Black - 100pc

Straight-Wall Insert for Maximum Soil Volume, True Size #804 Layout

Tapered cell walls in some plug inserts sacrifice usable soil volume for easier de-nesting, which can shortchange root development in the cells that need it most. T.O. Plastics' True Insert line uses straight cell walls instead, sized to the True #804 layout (32 cells, 4x8) for maximum soil capacity per cell while still de-nesting cleanly from the stack.

Each cell measures 2.15in x 2.18in OD by 2.63in deep, and the insert measures 9.69in W x 19.69in L overall — the True-size footprint T.O. Plastics uses across this insert line — shipping 100 pieces per case.

Key Features & Benefits

• Straight cell walls — maximizes usable soil volume per cell compared to a tapered-wall design.
• 32-cell, 4x8 True #804 layout — matches standard #804 spacing while using T.O. Plastics' True-size footprint.
• Easy de-nesting — separates cleanly from the stack despite the straight-wall design.
• Molded black, boxed 100 to a case — restocks a True Insert production run in one order.

Who Should Use This Insert

This fits growers who want maximum root volume per cell in a 32-cell format, choosing straight walls over a tapered-wall insert for stronger root development before transplant.

About T.O. Plastics

T.O. Plastics has spent more than seven decades thermoforming trays for growers, running plants in Clearwater and Otsego, Minnesota under Otter Tail Corporation. The company's scale lets it reclaim millions of pounds of plastic annually rather than depend solely on new resin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a True Insert different from T.O. Plastics' Standard 1020 Insert line?

The True Insert line uses straight cell walls and a True-size footprint (9.69in x 19.69in) built for maximum soil volume per cell, while the Standard 1020 Insert line is sized to fit a standard 1020 flat tray. Both are 32-cell #804 layouts, but they are not interchangeable footprints.

Why do straight walls matter for soil volume?

A tapered cell wall narrows toward the bottom, which reduces usable soil volume compared to a straight-walled cell of the same top opening size. More usable soil volume generally supports more root development before the plant needs transplanting.

Does the straight-wall design make de-nesting harder?

No, T.O. Plastics designs this insert to de-nest cleanly from the stack despite the straight walls, so growers do not have to trade off separation speed for soil volume.

How many inserts come in a case?

This insert ships 100 pieces per case in black. Order enough cases to match your production run's cell count.