Borealis and Borouge introduce family of tailored irrigation solutions - Borstar® Aquility™

Borealis and Borouge, leading providers of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, have unveiled Borstar® Aquility™. Borstar Aquility comprises a new family of products intended for drip irrigation applications. Its introduction underlines the important role of modern irrigation systems in conserving water and increasing crop yields – two crucial factors in addressing the global challenges of water shortage and rising food demand.
 
Initiated with the launch of pigmented Borstar Aquility HE3408 and un-pigmented Borstar Aquility ME3407 for thin wall pipe and tape production, the new family reflects Borealis and Borouge’s commitment to support the pipe industry with efficiency-focused material solutions that can make a positive contribution to these challenges.
 
Both of the new tailored polyethylene (PE) materials optimise productivity and rationalise costs for producers in the creation of water-saving, thin wall drip irrigation pipes and tapes. Borstar Aquility HE3408 and Borstar Aquility ME3407 are available now via Borealis’ sales channels.
 
Borstar Aquility grades HE3408, a pigmented one-pack solution and ME3407, an un-pigmented single polymer solution ready for use with colour master batch, are solutions that eliminate the expensive step of blending multiple grades. The lack of a blending step avoids the risk of quality variations in the extruded pipe. In addition, it helps to reduce material handling during the production process and simplifies inventory management for pipe producers.
 
The consistent, high melt strength and performance characteristics give producers the potential to achieve the high line speeds and thin walls requested by the market for thin wall pipes and tapes. In addition, the materials’ easy weldability complements commonly used in-line dripper insertion technologies and is compatible with high speed production operations. The productivity-boosting capabilities of the materials are further enhanced through Borealis’ unique Borstar process and catalyst technology.

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