Two new filtration systems promise to simplify irrigation and improve water quality for agricultural applications.

Toro’s SentrySand Flex Filters can streamline irrigation filtration via a simplified setup. Built to the same specifications as a 4-by-48-inch system, the head loss, flow rate, pressure and filtration are all comparable. 

“Typically, you have four manifold tanks, and all of them would have to be installed on-site,” Adam Setzler of Toro says. But filter is preassembled and self-contained; all that needs to be connected is the inlet, the dirty water outlet and the backflush. “You fill it with sand, and you’re ready to run.”

The integrated filtration platform requires less site preparation, and an optional trailered model lets farmers take the filter on the road. “It’s a great option for short-season crops and rented land,” Setzler says.

For more information, visit toro.com.

Reliable cleaning

Xylem’s VAF A-Series screen filter promises a robust and reliable solution for maintaining optimal water quality.

“It’s a self-cleaning, hydraulically drawing cleaning system,” says Jerry Griffith, a senior sales manager with Evoqua Water Technologies.

While the system and its design aren’t new, the material it’s made from is.

“It’s made from 304 stainless steel, which is stronger than plastic. It’s a great middle ground,” says Madison Hammersberg, global product manager at Xylem.

STRONG AND EFFICIENT: Xylem’s VAF A-Series screen filter promises a robust and reliable solution for maintaining optimal water quality.

Strong but inexpensive, Xylem’s VAF A-Series screen filter has a revamped cover that’s easier to remove.

The system’s A-Series filter is customizable, achieving filtration efficiencies from 10 to 1,500 microns. Its adaptability can meet a wide range of agricultural applications, providing precise filtration to meet specific farm needs.

A patented, bidirectional screw ensures an efficient cleaning process without the need for motors, pistons or other expensive equipment.

“We use the process water,” Hammersberg says. “It doesn’t require electricity.”

The design can retain more than 99% of process water, averaging less than 1% water loss.

For more information, visit evoqua.com.