Our factory manager makes T-Tape the same way he makes his coffee every morning — black and strong.
Our competitors may say they have a good quality tape, but can it really compare to T-Tape’s quality and reliability? Seriously, can it??? I can’t believe we’re having this conversation. I’ll see you in the next paragraph…
Why T-Tape?
So now you might be asking what makes T-Tape so unique?
First there are the number of inlet filters in every emitter. These help stop dirt entering the emitter. But because it is T-Tape, it doesn’t just have a few inlets, it has up to 200 inlets. So even if a few get blocked, the tape still keeps going due to excess redundancy built into the emitter. Still not convinced? How about the reverse chevron flow track? Not just a couple of fancy words, this specially engineered section keeps the water turbulent and solids in suspension to help prevent the tape from blocking. Plus, there is the icing on the cake… the knife cut outlet. Instead of laser/hole cut which some of our (cough) competitors use, the knife cut provides a precision incision that closes upon shut-o . This makes it hard for dirt to get in, helping to protect your system.
T-Tape is now available on 570 mm discs, enabling rolls to be 30% on average longer than standard T-Tape. Make installation easier with fewer joiners, fewer change-overs while laying with Big Boy Rolls T-Tape.
Caution: Big Boy Rolls weigh more than standard T-Tape Rolls. Weights are specified in the price tables. You may need a couple of big boys to lift Big Boy Rolls.
Getting your flow & spacing right
A handy rule of thumb — the freer draining the soil, the closer the emitter spacing needs to be. Therefore in sand, you would want a relatively close emitter spacing. On the other hand, in clay the water will move further laterally allowing you to use wider drippers.
However, there are also many agronomic bene ts for using closer spacing. The best thing is, due to T-Tape’s unique production method, whether you choose spacing at 15 cm or 60 cm, it is the same price! This allows you to use the best spacing for your crop, not based on your bank account.
What is mil wall thickness?
A mil is an old-school term that means one thousandth of an inch. So 6 mil wall thickness means the tape is 6 thousandth of an inch thick.
When it comes to tape, often it is good to be thick! Greater wall thickness means the tape will last longer and is more suited for long-term use, or where there is high risk of external damage.
6 mil wall thickness (NZ translation: Sucks mul wall thickness bro)
For 6 mil, you want well-cultivated soils where chewing insects are minimal. Generally you will be using this for single cropping only. Often used for sweet potatoes, onions and lettuce.
8 mil wall thickness
With 8 mil you’ve got a bit more strength, making this one of our most popular tapes for strawberries, melons and vegetable crops.
10 mil wall thickness
If you’ve got heavy soil and a few insects that fancy a bit of tape, then 10 mil tape will be what you’re chasing. A great tape for beans, corn, melons and vegetable crops.
12 mil wall thickness
Looking to re-use your tape or grow for multiple seasons, then 12 mil tape is a minimum requirement. You will find 12 mil in sugar cane, cotton and other sub-surface applications.
15 mil wall thickness
Bring out the big guns with 15 mil tape. This is the stuff you want to use when you’ve got a swarm of locusts descending on your crop and you want the tape to last a really long time. We’ve got 15 mil tape in sub-surface sugar cane which is over 20 years old. This stuff is tough and often used for cane, cotton, young trees and bananas.
Maximum Run Lengths
Maximum run lengths (based on 90% emission uniformity) for every configuration are included in the T-Tape product price list.
