Agricultural Sector

In the agricultural sector, extruded plastic components play an essential role in water management, crop protection and the construction of functional structures. Bausano lines are designed to produce water transport pipes, used in variable-pressure water distribution systems, and drainage pipes, made from HDPE, LDPE or plasticized PVC, including in micro-perforated configurations, to support drainage of the soil. Alongside pipes, Bausano solutions make it possible to produce technical profiles used in structural applications: greenhouse guides, supports for agricultural covers, frames for mobile panels, and protection or boundary elements. Each line is configured to ensure consistent geometry, melt quality and production continuity, with attention to the materials, thicknesses and parameters required by the agricultural context, even in highly exposed climate conditions.
 

Bausano's lines for agricultural applications stand out for modularity, reliability and adaptability to the different polymers used. Single-screw configurations are ideal for extruding HDPE, LDPE and PP, while twin-screw lines offer precise processing of PVC, including plasticized or containing recycled material. The choice between the two configurations also affects the initial investment: a single-screw line generally requires a lower financial commitment than a twin-screw one, while the latter makes it possible to process more complex or filled materials, optimizing operating costs over the medium to long term. Each plant can be completed with a wide range of end-of-line accessories: calibration tanks, cooling, perforation units for drainage pipes, high-traction haul-offs and continuous-feed cutting systems. From an energy efficiency standpoint, the lines can integrate Bausano's induction heating system, capable of reducing consumption by up to 35%, helping to cut emissions and optimize costs. The plant's structure allows for easy maintenance and progressive upgrades, for increasingly sustainable and flexible agricultural production.
 

The most widely used materials for producing plastic components for agriculture are HDPE, LDPE and plasticized PVC, each with specific characteristics in terms of flexibility, mechanical and chemical resistance, low-temperature behavior and weldability. HDPE (high-density polyethylene) stands out for its strength and ability to withstand high pressures, making it suitable for irrigation and deep drainage pipes. LDPE (low-density polyethylene) offers greater flexibility and resistance to crack propagation, ideal for lightweight tubing and drip systems. Plasticized PVC, thanks to its elasticity and adaptability, is used in surface irrigation pipes or lightweight channels. Bausano's lines are designed to ensure precise thermal control, melt homogeneity and compatibility with recycled or additivated materials. Technical profiles and WPC complete the offering for structural applications, supports or protection elements exposed to external agents. Compared to other solutions on the market, Bausano extruders offer concrete advantages in terms of configuration flexibility, energy efficiency, consistent product quality and dedicated technical support, making it possible to tailor the investment to the client's actual production needs and achieve a measurable economic return over time.