Aquobex products

The EGRP manages surface and underground water in an innovative and sustainable way, allowing planners to manage rainfall at source.  Installed underground, the system is activated by hydrostatic pressure; as the ground contracts and expands in response to water volumes, the pressure powers the pump, rebalancing groundwater effectively and efficiently. It is suitable for all soil types.

Rapidam Tube is a temporary and recyclable flood defence that can protect a group of properties from flood risk. Easy to use, with an anti-rolling patented design and ergonomically designed handles, the dam is manufactured from high tensile PVC-coated polyester. Classified as water filled tube according to DEFRA classification of temporary flood barriers.

Aquobex first came across Aquacast when we met its inventor (Zak), from the Isle of Man at a trade show in London. Following many interesting conversations we discovered the product had many uses for flood protection as well as embankment strengthening but our key interest was how it could be used as a “foundationless flood wall”

Rapidam Rigid is completely removable barrier for use in floods up to 1100mm high. The barrier is easily deployed by two men and deployment is rapid. Classified as a rigid frame barrier according to Environment Agency (UK) classification of temporary flood barriers.

Rapidam Flexi as a portable flood barrier is the ultimate emergency product where time is of the essence and limited manpower is a challenge. Its single-component, flexible membrane construction uses the flood water itself to provide friction and seal pressure with the ground. It is the ideal solution for the protection of critical infrastructure such as railways and highways. Classified as a free- standing barrier with flexible membrane according to DEFRA classification of temporary flood barriers.

Aquafragma is a portable automatic flood barrier with robust, durable modules that are quickly and easily assembled producing a hump-like foundation across the road. The flood barrier modules are positioned horizontally whilst deadweight modules secure them in place also providing smooth slopes up and down the hump. Traffic can safely pass over the hump until flood level is about to exceed the hump crest. The gate turns upright automatically just in time prior to flooding and returns back to horizontal again automatically when flood waters recede. The barrier operation, turning up and down, requires no power and no labour. It turns up due to buoyancy action and returns down due to gravity. The modular construction enables the blocking of openings of any width.

Following the success of the Floodguards barrier and with feedback from our customers Aquobex felt there was a need for a re-designed flood barrier product to address a number of needs. Removal of the back frame for heritage and listed buildings. Ability to install a flood barrier with a ground seal for zero threshold entrances. Provide a flood barrier that is suitable for window protection on listed buildings.

A new standard in steel flood proof doors. The Floodguard Steel Door is available in single or double configuration, inward or outward opening. The steel flood door can be used in all commercial applications for door openings and it can also be used as a fire exit door using discrete and low profile panic hardware. There is no fixed centre post so the full width of the double door opening can be used for access. This door has been tested to both 600mm flood height for standard PAS1188-1 applications but also to 1,400mm for specific high flood applications. In all tests zero leakage rates were recorded.

The level-threshold Floodguard Heritage Door from Aquobex is the first on the market to offer a completely level threshold. Versions exist in the market with minimal thresholds but this door sets new standards in flood protection, style and ease of use. The first version of the door will address requirements to protect the UK’s Grade II listed properties which sets particular challenges for our in-house engineering team. Current flood doors have an upstand (the lower horizontal section of the door frame) of at least 40mm so this presents a substantial trip hazard and potentially a breach of Building regulations Part M. Combining state-of-the art engineering in aluminium and timber with an innovative sealing mechanism, Floodguard Heritage Door means there is no longer a need to compromise of the protection of historic buildings or to violate the aesthetic of new-builds.

Floodguard Clip-in Barriers were the first protective flood door barrier to enter the market and achieve Kitemark accreditation in the year 2003, having since been installed across the UK, USA, France and Netherlands. This demountable flood barrier provides the same protection as a permanent barrier, but has the distinct advantage of being fully removable when not required.