Micro Irrigation Division: NFCL

Micro Irrigation Division:

The serious challenge to mankind in the 21st century is the lack of fresh water. Climate change, Pollution, and Population growth, are all accelerating, and the cumulative effect would be to bring about drastic decline in availability of water in the coming years. Agriculture alone consumes 60% of today’s fresh water and it is imperative that saving of water should be a paramount importance. The answer to wastage of water in agriculture is Micro Irrigation. Nagarjuna Micro Irrigation business was started in the year 1993 to address the irrigation problems of farmers living in water and energy scarce regions and also in regions where water, energy and agricultural input (labor, nutrition and plant protection) supplies are expensive. Since then, Nagarjuna has accumulated a depth of agronomic knowledge that enables it to respond to the specific needs of a crop and the grower with exactly the right product and service solution. Less
Brief History of Micro Irrigation Division:
Incorporated its Micro Irrigation division (Formerly known as NAGARJUNA PALMA INDIA LIMITED) in the year 1994 in collaboration with PALMA INDIA LIMITED an Israeli consortium of three leading Irrigation companies viz Plassim, Lego and Metzerplas. MI Division mainly deals with water management by Drip and sprinkler Irrigation. Set up its MICRO IRRIGATION manufacturing unit at Nacharam, Hyderabad in the year of 1997 with the help of collaborators technical know how. MI Plant accredited with ISO 9001:2000 by M/s. TUV in the year 2003. MI division was merged with NFCL in the year 2004. Took over running facilities of PVC Pipes at Nandi Kandi – Sadasivepeth in the year 2009. Doubled the capacity of PVC Plant in the year 2010 Merger of the manufacturing unit of Ikisan at Halol , Baroda – Gujarat to manufacture Micro Irrigation system in the year 2011
Manufacturing Technology:
Nagarjuna set up advanced multi location manufacturing units in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat to cater the major markets across the country The manufacturing facilities consist of state of the art technologies from the world renowned suppliers which are continuously updated from time to time. NFCL – Micro Irrigation (MI) is one of the few Micro Irrigation companies having full range of products, viz Integral Drip Lateral both Cylindrical and Flat type, on line drip irrigation system and Sprinkler Irrigation System along with Mini sprinklers, PVC, Filters etc.
Manufacturing Locations:
Nagarjuna set up advanced multi location manufacturing units in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat and providing effective service across the country and also update the technology continuously to provide the best products to the Indian farmers. Unit I – Nacharam - Hyderabad Unit II – Nandi Kandi – Sadasivepeth Unit III – Ikisan Limited, Halol-Baroda Less
Products and Services Our products are well accepted in the market place. The mainstay of our product portfolio is a range of 'Integral drip lines' both cylindrical and Flat type branded 'Easy drip' , Superline and Ecodrip a thin wall drip laterals, and their variants. Our drip installations are functioning successfully in over 8.40 Lac hectares spanning a variety of crops such as Sugarcane, Cotton, Banana, Vegetables, Horticulture & Floriculture sites, etc., A team of fifty qualified and well-trained agriculture engineers and graduates and a set of 800 distributors support our Sales and Marketing efforts We have established high standards for our products and services. Compliance with BIS requirements being the minimum. We have some of the 'firsts' in the industry to our credit such as conducting periodic installation audits, making micro-irrigation systems user-friendly by training the farmers and providing user manuals in local languages, etc Less
Following is the list of our products with technical specifications and usages
Easy Drip (Cylindrical Integral Drip Laterals) as per IS 13488:2008,
Reliable and compact cylindrical dripper with turbulent water flow. Unique design of dripper ensures highest uniformity of emission rate.> Small inlet holes of the drippers acts as secondary filter and ensures clog resistance. Available in 12 and 16mm diameter of different classes and wall thickness. Dripper Discharge, 2 and 4 Lph. Offers longer allowable length Non-collapsible cylindrical lateral tube Facilitates quick spreading and easy rolling Available in various emitters spacing to suit different crops need Suitable for closed spaced crop, field crop, Horticulture crop etc.
Technical Specification:
Brand Name Nominal Diameter In mm Class Flow rate in Lph Coil size in Mtrs Working pressure in kg/cm2 Spacing Easy Drip                         16 1 2 500 0.5 to 2.00 20cm onwards 4 500 16 2 2 500 4 500 12 2 4 800 3 3 800
Superline (Flat Type Integral Drip Laterals) as per IS 13488:1992.
World best dripper with excellent design. Large inlet filter and turbulent flow pattern designed for clog resistance. Highest uniformity of emission rate. Latest sophisticated equipment to manufacture the products. Available in wide range of wall thickness between 0.2 mm – 1.0 mm. Drippers flow rates: 1.2, 2.0 and 4.0 l/hr. LIN dripline available in wide range of wall thickness between 0.2 - 1.2 mm. LIN dripline available in wide range of lateral diameters: 12, 16, and 20 mm. Rootguard® configuration available for extra root protection in SDI.
Technical Specification:
Brand Name Nominal Diameter In mm Class Flow rate in Lph                   Coil length in Mtrs                   Working pressure in kg/cm2 Spacing SUPERLINE                   16 2 1.35 500 0.5 to 2.00 20cm onwards 2.10 500 4 500 16 3 1.5 500 2.5 500 4.5 500 12 2 1.2 800 2.1 800 4.0 800 12 3 1.4 800 2.1 800 4.0 800 20 1 1.2 250, 400 2.2 250,400 4.20 250,400 ECOLINE                   16 0.25mm (10Mils) 1.35 2000 0.5 to 2.00 20cm onwards 2.10 2000 4 2000 16 0.40mm (16Mils) 1.35 2000 2.10 2000 4 2000 12 0.25mm (10Mils) 1.20 3000 2.10 3000 4 3000 12 0.40mm (16Mils) 1.20 3000 2.10 3000 4 3000
Plain Laterals (On line Drip Laterals) as per IS 12786:1989
Polyethylene Irrigation Lateral is manufactured by extrusion process from virgin raw materials like Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE). This resin is incorporated with Carbon Black to protect the laterals from UV degradation. The products satisfy the stringent Quality control test and stimulated field tests. NFCL is one of the companies who has got full range of plain laterals, 12, 16, 20, 25 and 32mm.
The plain laterals being supplied along with on line emitters as on line drip irrigation system for horticulture crop.
Brand Name                         Nominal Outside Diameter in mm Class Wall Thickness In mm Coil Length in Mtrs DRIP LATERALS 12 2 0.90 To 1.10 500 16 2 1.10 To 1.30 300 20 2 1.20 To 1.40 300 25 2 1.70 To 2.00 200 32 2 2.00 To 2.40 100
On line emitters as per IS 13487:1992
On line drippers / emitters are being manufactured by using virgin raw materials and available in 4 and 8lph variants. The excellent flow path design ensures clogging free operation and accurate flow rate. The co efficient of variation is strictly under 5% (Category A). The drippers can be opened and cleaned for necessary maintenance.
HDPE Pipes for Sprinkler Irrigation as per IS 14151 (PART 1 &2):
·         High Density Poly ethylene pipes are manufactured with best virgin raw materials. ·         Full range of product from 63mm to 110mm of different classes. ·         Special technology of Socket Fusion welding system for strong and durable joint for couplers. ·         Leak proof joints ·         Supplied in 6 mtrs length for easy transportation and installation in fields. ·         Excellent Quality and resistance to all chemicals and fertilizers
PRODUCT SIZE CLASS PRESSURE RATING Remarks HDPE SPRINKLER PIPES 63mm 2 3.2kg/cm2                         Socket Fusion Welding Technology 3 4.0 kg/cm2 4 6.0 kg/cm2 75mm 1 2.5 kg/cm2 2 3.2kg/cm2 3 4.0 kg/cm2 4 6.0 kg/cm2 90mm 1 2.5 kg/cm2 2 3.2kg/cm2 110mm 1 2.5 kg/cm2
PVC Pipes as per IS 4985: 2000
·         Latest manufacturing technology and state of art testing facilities ·         Products are manufactured using superior quality of PVC compound ·         Excellent quality ·         Wide range of products
Technical Specification:
Sl No. IS No. CM/L No Class Pressure(Kgf/cm2) Range No. of sizes 1 4985:2000 6067567 1 2.5 90 – 250mm 9 2 2 4 63 – 315mm 13 3 3 6 40 – 315mm 15 4 5 10 20 – 315mm 18    Total             55
Bought Out goods:
Product Technical Specifications Usage Head Control Unit Non Return valve As per IS 778:1984 specifications Class 1Working pressure-1.0 MPa, Available in different sizes from 1.5” to 4”Model horizontal type Screwed female ends to BSP Prevents Backflow Air-Release Valve Screwed male end Plastic body Available in 1” size Releases entrapped air Vacuum Breaker Valve Plastic body Available in ½” size Screwed male end Breaks vacuum in the system by sucking air from atmosphere Hydro-Cyclone Filter Available in 2”& 3” inlet/outlet size Available in flow range 20 & 40 m3 threaded /flanged end connections powder coated body Nominal operating pressure 2 bar Clean pressure drop 0.2 bar Maximum pressure 6 bar Sand separator Media Filter Available in 2”, 2.5”& 3” inlet/outlet size Available in flow range 10-40 m3 /hr.Media used quartz of 2 to 4 mm grade Threaded /flanged end connections powder coated body Nominal operating pressure 2 bar Maximum pressure 5 bar Clean pressure drop 0.2 bar Removal of organic impurities present in water source Screen Filter As per IS 12785:1994 specifications Available in 2”, 2.5”& 3” inlet/outlet size Available in flow range 10-40 m3 /hr.Aperture size 125 micron (120 mesh)Male threaded end connections powder coated body Nominal operating pressure 2 bar Maximum pressure 5 bar Clean pressure drop 0.2 bar As a control filter, effective against suspended solids Disc Filter Available in 1.5”, 2” & 3” inlet/outlet size Flow range 8-40m3 /hr.Polypropylene body for 1.5” & 2” sexism’s powder coated body for 3” size. Standard mesh size 120 As a control filter, effective against suspended solids Fertilizer Tank Available in 30, 60 & 90 liter capacityMS powder coated body Nominal operating pressure 1 bar Maximum pressure 5 bar Head loss during fertigation 0.3 bar Resistant to chemicals commonly used through irrigation Fertilizer Injection Pressure gauge Pressure range 0-4 bar Least count 0.2 bar Fitted with cock valve for enabling on/off with main pressure Check System Pressure Throttle Valve As per IS 778:1984 specifications Class 1Available in 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”& 3” size Screwed female ends to BSPTGun metal body Maximum working pressure 10 bar Controlling main flow Enabling fertilizer application by creating pressure differential    Water Carrier System Components PVC Pipe for main and sub-main "As per IS 4985:2000 Available in all sizes from 40 mm to 140 mm" Used as main and sub main line in drip system Control Valve "Available in 1”, 1.5”, 2”, 2.5” & 3” sizes. Polypropylene body Threaded type connections" Controlling Sectional Flow Flush Valve "Available in 40, 50 & 63 mm sizes Made of PVC Solvent glue type of connection" Flushingout impurities from the sub-main
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Quality Management Systems:
All products supplied to the market are BIS accredited and of international standard, the division certified by TUV for ISO 9000:2008 and adhered to the management system effectively.
As an ISO 9001: 2000 certified organization, we are committed relentlessly towards offering best business experience to our esteemed customers. Our competent team of quality controllers is effectively involved in achieving a defect-free range of products by enforcing a Total Quality Management. Quality being our top most priority, we pay special emphasis on it right from procurement of raw material to manufacturing and till the final delivery of the products. These products are packed using specialized packaging material, which can also be customized upon client request.
PRODUCT INDIAN STANDARD NO. REMARKS Integral Drip Laterals IS 13488 :1992                                                                         In house manufactured Products Plain Laterals IS 12786 : 1989 On Line Dripper IS 13487 :1992 HDPE Pipes for Sprinkler Irrigation IS 14151 : 1999 (Par -1) Quick Coupled Pipes for Sprinkler Irrigation IS 14151 : 1999 (Part - 2) PVC Pipes IS 4985 : 2000
Research and Development
We are facilitated by a well-integrated and sophisticated research and development unit, which is manned by equally qualified team of R&D professionals. This team is comprehensively engaged in improving the performance, designs and efficiency of our range of products. The department conducts extensive market surveys to evaluate the dynamic needs of the customers and cater to them effectively.
We have introduced inline emitting pipes which are known for their excellent performance and it is possible to install these in different climatic, topographical and soil & water supply conditions. Nagarjuna provides total water management solutions including design and agronomical support.
Systems:
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management system Indian Standards SAP Nsure compliance Management System Risk Management System Corporate Social Responsibility Service Level Agreement
Sales and Marketing:
With Sales & Distribution network under PAN India with more than 800 dealers & Nagarjuna covered more than 8.4 lakh Hectares in Horticulture, Agriculture, and Sericulture and sugarcane crops across the country.