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The benchmark of subsurface irrigation

iMat® Irrigation MatSave up to 70% of water. Second Generation launch takes proven technology one step further! New product features and advantages.

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iMat® Irrigation Mat – The benchmark of subsurface irrigation!

Water shortage is one of the most important environmental and developmental issues. About 80% of the global

water is used by artifi cial irrigation in agriculture, landscaping and horticulture. We developed and marketed the

iMat Irrigation Mat, an innovative technology saving up to 70% of water compared to conventional irrigation

systems. We launch now the second generation of subsurface irrigation mat system, with many product advan-

tages compared to those currently available on the market:

• fully combined bonded fl eece layers, no threads

• New, innovative dripline, no wrapping of dripline necessary

• Enlarged width

• Easier and faster installation

• Improved water storage and dispersion throughout the entire mat

• Less expensive than prior system iMat® Irrigation Mat

How does the iMat® Irrigation Mat work:

The iMat Irrigation Mat is installed below the entire plant area. Special driplines inserted between two lay-ers of special fl eece are fi lling the mat with water. Due to the capillary effect the water is dispersed through-out the soil available to the entire area and directly at the plants’ roots.

Two options of iMat Irrigation Mat:

E01-TBM40: 0.80 x 50 m = 40 m2

with 2 driplines

E01-TBM60: 1.20 x 50 m = 60 m2

with 3 driplines

iMat® Irrigation Mat

Made in Germany

End pipe to be covered with mat

Main water supply pipe to be covered with mat

Controller

Valve box

Water supply minimum 3 bar pressure

Valve box with air relief valve and shut-off valve

iMat Irrigation Mat tobe installed with approx. 10% overlap

Water supply

3 bar pressure

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Save water, improve plant growthMultiple advantages to use the iMat® Irrigation Mat:

Water saving Due to the subsurface installation almost no water gets lost via evaporation, wind drift, badly adjusted sprinklers,... this subsur-face iMat Irrigation Mat system saves up to 70% of water, com-pared to conventional irrigation.

Water storage The water storage capacity of the fleece improves that one of the natural soil, keeps the water and disperses it to the roots. This feature has a huge impact on water savings and plant growth factors especially in arid climate zones where sandy grounds are most common.

Improved plant growth Due to the subsurface installation water is delivered directly to the plant roots throughout the entire ground. As a result plants grow faster and better. This applies especially to all green spaces of semi-arid and arid climate zones as well as sparsely covered surfaces.

Simplified fertilization Using a special fertilizer, the iMat Irrigation Mat allows a mild fertilization directly at the roots. We offer stationary and fully automatic as well as mobile fertilizer equipment.

Ideal conditions for plant growth Due to the subsurface installation the topsoil remains more dry resulting in less pest infestation. The special fleece of the mat stores approx. 4 l / m2. All excess water is released to the under-ground avoiding stagnant moisture. Roots grow through the mat.

Less vandalism, more flexibility Due to the subsurface installation the irrigation itself becomes invisible. This reduces the risk of damages, e.g. by vandalism. Irri-gation is possible at any time while the irrigated green spaces remain usable. This is a great advantage, especially for golf courses, sports fields and green spaces of hotels and resorts. Gray water can be used without any risk of unpleasant odor.

Installation, step by step:

Installation

Connection

Completion

Backfilling

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Easier, faster installation and less expensive installation costs.

The iMat Irrigation Mat is available in rolls with 0.80 and 1.20 m width. Therefore mat blankets are quicker installed and need less overlap. Only one single cutting device is necessary. For special and larger construction projects the width of the rolls can be ad-justed to the required measurements of this project.

Competitive pricing

Due to the new second generation production process the iMat Irrigation Mat can be offered at a lower price than before. Subse-quently the difference in pricing between iMat Irrigation Mat compared to conventional irrigation systems decreases.

Second generation technology offers new product features and advantagesNo Threads!

Fleece layers are not sewed together, but fully combined throughout the entire area. This is important for the cutting de-vice to avoid blockage by loose fi ber threads.

Improved water storage and dispersion in the mat!

Two layers of hydrophilic polyester fl eece, 300 g/m2 each war-rant a higher and longer water storage capacity as well as a fast-er water dispersion within the mat. The roots benefi t from an optimum of water supply throughout the entire area.

New, innovative dripline, no wrapping of dripline necessaryThe innovative technology protects the emitter from root intru-sion. The dripline does not need to be wrapped with fl eece in order to prevent root intrusion. As a result, cutting and handling of the dripline is much easier and faster. The usage of a special type of raw material qualifi es this dripline for LEED credit 4.2.

• Two layers of special hydrophilic polyester fl eece, 300 g/m2 each

• Special dripline for subsurface installation, 16 mm:- Flow rate: 0.6 gph/2.3 l/h per dripper- Distance between drippers: 12”/30 cm- Distance between driplines: approx. 13.8“/35 cm- Pressure: 8.5 to 60 psi/0.6 to 4.0 bar - Required fi ltration: 120 mesh- dripline qualifi ed for LEED credit 4.2

• Standard rolls: 0.80 m x 50 m = 40 m2, 2 driplines1.20 x 50 m = 60 m2, 3 driplines

Product specifi cation:

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Recommended installation depth in cm

1020

303020

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iMat® Irrigation Mat

Made in Germany

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Customer statements

“No threads that block the cutting device! Tailoring of mat is much better. Easier and faster to install.

We finished the project earlier than expected.”

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One mat – multiple applications

Residential gardens

In case the customer wishes a 100% invisible irrigation system, or if he has high expectations in regards to the quality of his lawn. Also, this system is ideal in narrow areas, typically found in small residential gardens.

Green roofs

In moderate climate zones, green roofs are the main application for the iMat Irrigation Mat: Water storage and conductivity char-acteristics of the used substrate are increased. Furthermore a rooftop detention system can be omitted. Weight on the roof is also reduced, which has a positive effect on the structural load of the roof. No minimum installation height in order to install sprinklers. Now green roof applications in arid and semi-arid cli-mate zones are possible.

Public parks and green area benefits

Usable day and night, significant water savings , no erosion dam-aged sidewalks, walls and streets due to overwatering. No bro-ken sprinkler heads damaged by vandalism or lawn maintenance.

Sculpted greenery and extreme slopes

Sculpted greenery are an important design element in landscape architecture, but difficult to irrigate in the past using conven-tional irrigation systems. With the iMat Irrigation Mat, these ar-eas can be easily “wrapped” and optimally irrigated.

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Track greening

Especially suitable because of low installation height, low water pressure on site and high water savings effect. Due to subsurface installation no water reaches the adjacent streets which signifi-cantly increases road safety.

Vertical greenings

Vertical greenings are an important design element in landscape architecture. We have a wide experience in using different irriga-tion systems for vertical greenings. The use of the iMat Irrigation Mat with Vertical greenings is currently in the testing phase.

Hotels and resorts

Ideal for green spaces of hotel and resort facilities. They remain fully accessible for guests during irrigation. No need for service personnel to remove garden furniture. Irrigation over the entire green space leads to excellent plant growths and beautiful green spaces.

Special applications / Sport facilities

The iMat Irrigation Mat has already been used successfully in di-verse special applications. On sports fields the even irrigation of the entire area with the iMat Irrigation Mat results in an im-proved deep root formation in the lawn. This increases the dura-bility of the installed lawn. Areas can be used and irriga- ted simultaneously.

Competence and experience right from the startYour partner for any irrigation project with Irrigation Mat technology!

Active in the irrigation business for 25 years - based on this experience, Dietmar Haub is one of the main inventors of the Irrigation Mat technology and has introduced this innovative and new product to the market. D. Haubs comprehensive knowledge about

• raw materials, production processes, ...• irrigation design, sales, installation and maintenance• applied in many diverse projects in the past

make him a key person in this new technology. He simply is the right partner for all of your irrigation projects.Ask us for our large list of references!

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