– The technology offers new concepts for product modularity, data measurement with low water and energy requirements
Tel Aviv, Israel, May 27, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Netafim, the global leader in precision irrigation solutions and agricultural projects, today announced the launch of its AlphaDisc ™ filter. The filter protects the irrigation systems from clogging by organic contaminants and allows growers to water the plants more evenly, resulting in better productivity, cost savings and safety. AlphaDisc ™ has been researched and developed over the past five years in collaboration with Amiad, a leading global manufacturer of water treatment and filtration solutions, and with its combination of precise depth filtration, considerable dirt holding capacity and a unique lightness, it offers the ultimate protection for irrigation systems – true to scale, modular construction that helps cope with changing flow rates and water quality requirements. All of this is monitored by an early remote sensing system and algorithms that provide farmers with online data and insights.
Up to seventy percent of water used in agriculture is surface water from reservoirs, lakes, canals, and ponds, which contain significant amounts of algae and other organic contaminants that greatly increase the risk of clogging. As water quality continues to deteriorate due to climate change, environmental pollution and the increased use of treated water, there is an increasing need for effective filtration for producers to prevent total and partial clogging and to protect their irrigation systems for sustainable long-term performance. Effective Filtration The system gives farmers an added benefit to improve growing conditions, reduce the risk of clogging and increase crop yields, taking full account of the water supply.
“At Netafim, we are working closely with leading partners to develop solutions to address the far-reaching effects of global water scarcity and improve water quality for producers,” said the CEO of Netafim Gabriel (Gaby) Miodownik. “AlphaDisc ™ ️ helps farmers adapt to changing conditions and remain productive by using the available surface water efficiently. AlphaDisc ™ ensures a sustainable and reliable supply of clean water and protects the future of agriculture.”
“AlphaDisc ™ is a new generation of high-tech filtration systems that protect irrigation systems while measuring performance data so growers can precisely monitor and control their valuable resources,” said Dror Negbi, global filtration product manager for Netafim. “Through our partnership with Amiad, we have developed an innovative product that delivers high quality water and enables producers to maximize an increasingly limited resource.”
The main advantages of AlphaDisc ™:
- Highly efficient, precise depth filtration
Unique and improved disc design with precise, high-quality filtration through all depths of the disc for better protection against clogging. - High dirt holding capacity
High filtration volume and area, coupled with the lowest pressure loss rates in the industry, ensure higher particle uptake, fewer backwash cycles and fewer downstream malfunctions. - Hyper modular
The unique modular design offers easy scalability as requirements change. - Low backwash rate and low pressure loss
The result is a much cheaper irrigation system. - AlphaDisc ™ Smart Controller: Innovative controller with constantly active access to filter data; Degree of protection IP65.
- Lower ecological footprint
Vertical installation for a better designed, less expensive irrigation room
About Netafim
Netafim is the world’s largest irrigation company and the world’s leading provider of precision irrigation solutions committed to a sustainable future to address the scarcity of food, water and land. With 33 subsidiaries and 17 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Netafim provides innovative, bespoke irrigation and fertilization solutions to millions of farmers, from smallholders to large agricultural producers, in over 110 countries.
Founded in 1965, Netafim pioneered the drip revolution that started a paradigm shift towards precision irrigation. Today, the company specializes in end-to-end solutions from the water source to the root zone, offering a variety of irrigation, field and greenhouse projects, as well as landscaping and mining solutions backed by engineering, project management and finance services. Netafim is also a leader in digital farming as real-time monitoring, analysis and automation are integrated into one state-of-the-art system.
In 2017, Orbia, a global leader in specialty products and innovative solutions, acquired 80% of Netafim, while Kibbutz Hatzerim holds the remaining 20%.
Visit www.netafim.com to see how Netafim solutions are transforming the economics of agriculture and helping the world grow more with Less ™.
About Orbia
Orbia is a community of companies that share a common purpose: to advance life around the world. The Orbia companies are collectively focused on ensuring food security, reducing water scarcity, reinventing the future of cities and homes, connecting communities to data infrastructure and expanding access to health and wellness with essential and advanced materials and solutions . Orbia is active in precision agriculture, construction and infrastructure, fluorinated solutions, polymer solutions and data communications. The company has commercial operations in more than 110 countries and offices in over 50 countries with global headquarters in Mexico City, Boston, Amsterdam, and Tel Aviv. More information is available at http://www.orbia.com.
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