UV-resistant drip irrigation system

in soil

Overview
Drip irrigation enables farmers to achieve maximum yield while keeping costs under control. It is the most efficient and precise method for irrigating row crops, especially in flat terrains and dry climates. The system delivers water and water-soluble nutrients directly to the root zone in controlled amounts, maintaining balanced soil moisture and preventing water stress caused by excess or deficiency.

How it works
Water and nutrients are applied in small quantities at regular intervals precisely where and when the plant needs them. By targeting only the root development area, drip irrigation supports healthier plant growth, higher yields and superior crop quality while limiting weed spread.

Dripper product families and pipe types

• Heavy wall drip lines with flat PC dripper
• Thin and medium wall drip lines with flat micro drippers
• Thin and medium wall drip lines with midi drippers
• Subsurface pressure-compensating (PC) flat drip irrigation pipes (root-resistant, anti-siphon emitters)

Pipelife flat drip irrigation pipes (product highlights)

• Available diameters: 17 mm, 22 mm and 25 mm
• Emitter spacings available: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 33, 40, 50, 60, 75 and 100 cm
• Emitter flow rates: 0.8, 1.0, 1.6, 2.2, 2.6 and 3.2 L/h
• Wall thicknesses: range from 0.5 mil to 36 mil to suit single-season and multi-year applications

Subsurface pressure-compensating flat drip pipes (high-level features)
Available in 16 mm and 20 mm diameters with pressure-compensating, root-resistant emitters and anti-siphon mechanism for reliable underground use. Produced in 24 mil and 36 mil wall thicknesses with flow rates of 1.6, 2.1 and 3.4 L/h for durable, long-lasting irrigation solutions.

Benefits of drip irrigation systems

• Feeds the roots: water and nutrients delivered directly to root zone, eliminating need for furrows and enabling larger planting areas
• Disease control: allows plant protection products to be applied through irrigation water precisely and effectively
• Works on sloped terrains: enables efficient, uniform watering without erosion or pressure loss
• Water conservation: uses only the amount plants need, enabling irrigation of larger areas with less water
• Efficient fertilization: water-soluble fertilizers can be applied directly through the system, reducing excess use
• Low energy consumption: operates at low working pressure, reducing energy use and operating costs
• Salinity control: moves salts away from the root zone and prevents salt accumulation around roots
• High yield and quality: maintains ideal soil moisture balance for improved crop yield and uniformity
• Weed control: waters only the root zone and reduces weed growth between rows
• Low labor costs: easy to install, dismantle, store and automate, reducing manual labor and operational costs
• Harvest flexibility: allows field operations and harvesting during or immediately after irrigation

Product presentation / catalogues (reference)
Pipelife provides downloadable catalogues and brochures describing heavy-wall flat PC drippers, flat drip lines with micro drippers, thin and medium wall drip lines with midi drippers, and a general agricultural irrigation solutions brochure. These documents present variants, technical options and available configurations for different crop and terrain requirements.

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Pipe diameters (flat drip lines): 17 mm, 22 mm, 25 mm
• Emitter spacings: 10–15–20–25–30–33–40–50–60–75–100 cm
• Emitter flow rates: 0.8, 1.0, 1.6, 2.2, 2.6, 3.2 L/h (typical); subsurface PC pipes also: 1.6, 2.1, 3.4 L/h
• Wall thickness range: 0.5 mil up to 36 mil; subsurface PC pipes commonly 24 mil and 36 mil
• Emitter types: flat PC drippers, flat micro drippers, midi drippers, pressure-compensating root-resistant emitters with anti-siphon for subsurface use
• Intended use: row crops, single-season and multi-year applications, surface and subsurface installations
• Operational benefits: low working pressure, high clog-resistance (wide flow channels), precise nutrient and pesticide application via fertigation