The inlaid type comes with additional structures, while the labyrinth type has no additional structures. This results in different manufacturing costs. In addition, the wall thickness of labyrinth drip tape cannot be too great, so its quality tends to be poor when produced from recycled materials.

The emitter spacing of inlaid drip tape is linked to cost, whereas the emitter spacing of labyrinth drip tape can be set freely without cost constraints. Generally, labyrinth drip tape is produced at a thickness of approximately 0.2 mm for easy installation. Made from recycled materials, it is low-priced and convenient to lay.

What is the price difference per meter between labyrinth drip tape and inlaid drip tape?

The price gap is hard to quantify. Even among inlaid drip tapes, prices vary widely. The price of inlaid drip tape is affected by material, wall thickness and emitter spacing.

The core difference between inlaid drip tape and labyrinth drip tape lies in their flow channels. The inlaid type (also known as insert-type) has separate emitters, while the labyrinth type is formed in one continuous process using vacuum forming. The two adopt different energy dissipation modes: one has an embedded additional flow channel, and the other features an integrally formed flow channel. The key technical indicators are flow uniformity and manufacturing tolerance.

Side-seamed drip tape also adopts labyrinth-style flow channels, but its channels are located on the side. It is highly sensitive to pressure fluctuations and is not suitable for buried installation.