What kinds of materials are drip irrigation pipes made of?

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• • PVC

• Drip irrigation pipes are one of the key components commonly used in modern agricultural irrigation systems, which are used to deliver water to the roots of plants. There are many kinds of materials for drip irrigation pipes, and the most common one is PVC (polyvinyl chloride) material.

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PVC drip irrigation pipe has the following advantages:

1. Corrosion resistance: PVC material has high corrosion resistance, can be used under different soil and water quality conditions and is not easy to be corroded by chemical substances.

2. Anti-aging: PVC drip irrigation pipe can maintain a long service life even under sunlight exposure, and it is not easy to harden, embrittle or crack.

3. Economical price: Compared with other drip irrigation pipe materials, the cost of PVC material is lower, which is very suitable for the irrigation needs of large-scale farmland.

Although PVC drip irrigation pipes have the above advantages, there are also some limitations. Long-term use will cause the additive in the PVC pipe wall to leak, causing blockage and failure of the drip irrigation pipe. In addition, PVC is not flexible enough, making drip irrigation pipes require more effort when bending and laying them out.

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• • TPE

• TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) is a new type of drip irrigation pipe material with unique advantages:

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  1. Weather resistance: TPE drip irrigation pipe has excellent weather resistance and can be used in various harsh climate conditions, such as high temperature, low temperature, and ultraviolet radiation.

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  2. Softness and elasticity: TPE material has excellent softness and elasticity, can easily resist deformation such as bending, folding, and torsion, and is not easy to break or crack.

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  3. Environmental protection: TPE drip irrigation pipe is an environmentally friendly material that does not contain harmful substances, has no pollution to soil and water quality, and meets the requirements of sustainable development.

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  Although TPE material has many advantages in the field of drip irrigation pipes, due to its relatively newness, there are relatively few applications in the market. In addition, the production cost of TPE material is higher, which may lead to an increase in the overall cost of the drip irrigation system.

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  When choosing drip irrigation pipe materials, it is necessary to make a trade-off according to specific irrigation needs and environmental conditions. PVC drip irrigation pipes are suitable for economical and large-scale farmland irrigation, PE drip irrigation pipes are suitable for scenes that require high flexibility, and TPE drip irrigation pipes have advantages in special applications that require weather resistance and environmental protection.