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Microirrigation

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Efficient Microirrigation Offerings

FINGERPRINT™ Polyethylene Resins from Dow offer durable, high-performance materials for microirrigation systems. Designed for orchards, vineyards, and row crops, these resins enhance water efficiency, reduce maintenance, and support sustainable farming practices.

Durable Microirrigation Resins

Dow’s high-performance polyethylene resins offer long-lasting, flexible, and reliable microirrigation tubing, helping farmers optimize water use in agricultural irrigation and boost crop productivity with minimal maintenance.

High-Performance Microirrigation Tubing

Dow’s polyethylene resins offer microirrigation tubing with exceptional weather resistance, environmental stress crack resistance, and burst strength. With consistent extrusion and flexible design, our tubing ensures easy installation, long-lasting performance, and reliable water delivery for crops in any environment.

Benefits

Reduce Water Use by 50%

Microirrigation tubing delivers water directly to roots, cutting water use by up to half versus traditional systems while promoting healthy crop growth.

Low Pressure, Easy Upkeep

Lightweight and durable tubing runs efficiently at lower pressure, reducing energy use and minimizing maintenance so farmers can focus on managing crops.

Consistent Quality and Yield

Precision irrigation distributes water evenly, improving crop quality, maximizing yield, and optimizing nutrient delivery and growth conditions.

DFDA 7510 Polyethylene Resin

DFDA 7510 offers excellent durability, flexibility, and weather resistance for microirrigation tubing. Its consistent extrusion properties make it a good option for long-lasting, high-performance irrigation solutions.

Reliable Microirrigation Tape Solutions

Dow’s polyethylene resins offer high-performance microirrigation tape that combines durability, flexibility, and consistent wall thickness. Designed for precision water delivery, our tape offerings help reduce waste, improve crop yield, and withstand environmental stresses for long-lasting, efficient irrigation.

Benefits

Smooth, Easy Installation

Dow’s resins offer excellent drawdown and balanced extrusion for uniform tape thickness, smooth rollout, and consistent water delivery across every row.

Strong and Crack-Resistant

Our microirrigation tape offerings combine high tensile strength with superior exceptional stress crack resistance, helping ensure long-lasting durability in tough field conditions.

Reliable Burst Protection

Engineered to withstand pressure and mechanical stress, Dow’s tape offerings resist punctures and leaks—reducing downtime and maintenance for efficient irrigation.

DFDC 7525 Polyethylene Resin

DFDC 7525 is a medium-density polyethylene resin designed for thin-wall microirrigation tape. It offers excellent drawdown, high tensile strength, and robust burst resistance, helping ensure reliable performance and durability in various agricultural applications.

Durable Microirrigation Fittings

Dow’s polyethylene resins help enable strong, reliable microirrigation fittings that withstand pressure, environmental stress, and mechanical handling. Designed for precision and long-lasting performance, these fittings ensure secure connections, reduce leaks, and support efficient water delivery throughout the irrigation system.

Benefits

Easy, Efficient Processing

Dow’s resins offer smooth flow and easy molding for consistent, high-quality fittings—reducing production issues, improving efficiency, and minimizing material waste.

Fast, Precise Production

Our polyethylene resins help enable quick molding cycles with minimal shrinkage, boosting productivity while maintaining accurate, reliable fitting dimensions.

Durable, Crack-Resistant Fits

Fittings made with Dow’s resins resist stress cracking, helping ensure strong, long-lasting, and leak-free connections in demanding irrigation environments.

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Water-Smart Microirrigation Offerings

Dow’s microirrigation materials can help farmers optimize water use, delivering water directly to crop roots with precision and efficiency. By reducing water waste compared to traditional flood or sprinkler irrigation, these systems support responsible water management in agriculture. Our resins offer durable, reliable performance, helping ensure that microirrigation systems operate efficiently over time, minimizing maintenance and helping growers maintain healthy, productive crops with less water.

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Microirrigation, Macro Impact

Discover how Dow’s high-performance resins enable precise, efficient water delivery, reducing waste and boosting crop productivity. Explore innovative microirrigation options designed for durability, reliability, and sustainable water management.

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