Agricultural Applications - Certa-Lok restrained joint PVC piping systems

Certa-Lok Applications:
Agriculture Irrigation

For agriculture irrigation, CertainTeed offers CertaSet™ mainline and lateral systems. Certa-Set Main Line, laterals and sled couplings feature the unique Certa-Lok self-restraining joint, providing a leak free operation. This leak free system eliminates the puddling (and crop damage) that can plague aluminum systems. Overall, Certa-Set PVC piping systems offer the durability, flexibility and performance needed in Agriculture Irrigation that aluminum systems can't match.

The Certa-Lok Advantage

EFFICENCY	Improves germination rates through greater control of watering schedule,with no water loss at start-up and drain-down Extremely smooth interior surface improves water flow, reducing pumping costs
PERFORMANCE	Maintains watertight seal even after multiple disassembly/reassembly cycles Conserves water and reduces possibility of crop loss due to puddling
SIMPLICITY	Requires fewer people and less labor; pipe can be transferred from field to field using AIM Inc.'s Golden Retriever (no manual loading and unloading of pipe needed) Compatible with mechanical side-shift operations of up to 20 feet; pipe can easily be shifted with roller system to ride over top cultivation equipment
SUSTAINABILITY	Will not degrade in sunlight, thanks to UV inhibitor Will not pit or corrode, or deteriorate due to electrolysis or injection of fertilizers or chemicals

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