Rivulis has used all of its expertise and experience in drip tapes and drip lines to create the new D1000 ActiveFlex™ driplines, which represent the next generation of thin walled drip lines with moulded drippers.
With just the right amount of flexibility, the compact moulded dripper adapts perfectly to the slit design outlet, with its self-closing mechanism. As the slit outlet opens under pressure and closes when pressure is released, there is a reduced risk of particle ingestion during installation, system shutdowns and when retrieving the pipes and tubes. One added benefit is the increased reusability of the D1000. The build-up of mineral deposits around the slit outlet is also minimized.
This state-of-the-art ActiveFlex™ dripper skilfully combines three key dripper elements (filtration, labyrinths and outlets) with parallel design functions to produce an ideal layout and optimum dimensions. Furthermore, the product has all the benefits of thick walled drip lines with moulded drippers, including resistance to clogging, precise and uniform application of the irrigation water, consistency and accuracy of watering, low CV, durability and good stress-cracking resistance and bursting strength.
The new D1000 with ActiveFlex™ technology is available with the following features: nominal flow rates of 1.0 and 1.5 lph (at 1 bar); nominal diameters of 16 and 22 mm; and wall thicknesses of 6 and 8 mil (0.15 and 0.2 mm). This ActiveFlex™ product is ideal for SDI, sandy soils and longer lateral runs.
