Philmac Tape-Lock Valves offer a durable and easy solution for connecting 16mm drip tubes in irrigation setups, ideal for vegetable crops, vineyards, and general horticulture. Designed with a heavy-duty lock, they provide a secure seal with minimal effort, ensuring a comfortable and reliable fit. The acme square thread allows for quick and secure engagement, while the chamfered interface between the locking nut and barb offers a strong, positive seal. Suitable for above-ground and sub-surface connections, these valves are compatible with a variety of systems, including lay flat hose, PVC, and PE pipes, making them a versatile choice for efficient irrigation.
Philmac’s micro irrigation solutions are crafted for both landscape and agriculture needs. The static fittings have been designed to suit Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) pipe with an expected maximum pressure of 300 kPa. Metric sizes referred to from 4 to 32 mm are nominal inside diameter, corresponding to imperial sizes: 1/4” (6 mm), 3/8” (10 mm), 1/2” (13 mm), 5/8” (16 mm), 3/4” (19 mm), 1” (25 mm), and 1 1/4” (32 mm). These fittings and accessories, made from high-quality materials, work seamlessly with a broad range of LDPE pipe fittings, including sprinklers, drippers, and spray jets. This ensures reliable performance across different irrigation tasks.
Philmac also offers barbed elbows, barbed joiners and reducing joiners, as well as barbed tees and reducing tees, to ensure a flexible and efficient micro irrigation system setup. These components are essential for connecting different sizes and configurations of pipes and tubes, making the installation process straightforward and adaptable to various irrigation needs.
Features
- Type: Tape-Lock Fittings
- Size Range: 13mm to 25mm
- Sizing Convention: Drip Tape x LD Pipe/Drip Tape
- Material: Polyethylene
- Max Pressure Rating: 300kPa
- Max Temperature Rating: 60°C
- Compatibility: Works seamlessly with a broad range of LDPE pipe fittings, including sprinklers, drippers, and spray jets.
- Applications: Suitable for domestic gardens, commercial landscapes, and horticultural applications.
Size | Male Fitting End | Female Fitting End | Threads Per Inch | Actual Barb End | ||
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Metric Size (mm) | Imperial Size (inch) | Inner Diameter (mm) | Outer Diameter (mm) | Inner Diameter (mm) | Outer Diameter (mm) | |
6 | 1/8" | 3.18 | 10.16 | 10.16 | 28 | 3.18 |
7 | 3/16" | 28 | 4 | |||
8 | 1/4" | 6.35 | 13.66 | 13.66 | 19 | 6.35 |
9 | 5/16" | 19 | 8 | |||
10 | 3/8" | 9.53 | 17.17 | 17.17 | 19 | 9.53 |
15 | 1/2" | 12.7 | 21.51 | 21.51 | 14 | 12.7 |
18 | 5/8" | 14 | 15.88 | |||
20 | 3/4" | 19.04 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 19.04 |
25 | 1" | 25.4 | 33.93 | 33.93 | 11 | 25.4 |
32 | 11/4" | 31.75 | 42.59 | 42.59 | 11 | 31.75 |
40 | 11/2" | 38.1 | 48.48 | 48.48 | 11 | 38.1 |
50 | 2" | 50.8 | 60.47 | 60.47 | 11 | 50.8 |
65 | 21/2" | 63.5 | 76.09 | 76.09 | 11 | 63.5 |
80 | 3" | 76.26 | 88.87 | 88.87 | 11 | 76.26 |
100 | 4" | 101.07 | 114.14 | 114.14 | 11 | 101.07 |
150 | 6" | 152 | 165.12 | 165.12 | 11 | 152 |