Type 3 DOT Turbidity Curtain

Perfect for use in: ? Tidal Zones ? Bays ? Rivers ? Dredging Projects ? Demolitions ? Rivers ? Harbors ? Inter-coastal Waterways The Type 3 DOT Silt Barrier has a reliable design for areas with demanding water conditions. Constructed as a DOT grade fast water curtain, these barriers offer a combination of impermeable PVC and monofilmanent filter fabric. This allows the curtain to effective contain silt, while still allowing water to pass through the barrier. Type 3 DOT Turbidity Curtain Typical Type 3 Specifications Flotation 6” or 8” Marine Grade Flotation (depending on skirt depth) Fabric 18 oz. Reinforced Impermeable PVC Fabric w/ 6 oz. Filter Fabric Section Connectors Top Stress Plate with Grommets Cables 5/16” Tension Cable Above the Float Bottom Chain 5/16” Bottom Ballast Chain Standard Section Length 50’ or 100’ Skirt Depth 5’ Standard, 3’ to 20’ available depending on the depth of your water Accessories Tow Bridles, Anchor Kits, Floating Marker Lights, Reefing Lines Section Length: 50’ (15 meters) and 100’ (30 m), other sizes available on request Skirt: In stock: 5’ (1.5 meters), Sizes 3’ to 20’ available Flotation Element: Typically a 6” or 8” flotation placed end to end in the top fabric pocket with consideration to allow folding for shipment and storage. (We recommend Polyethylene where barriers may come into contact with hydrocarbons) Fabric: 18 oz. Impermeable PVC (specification on request) w/ 6 oz. monofilament Tension Cable: A 5/16" galvanized steel cable is sheathed in vinyl and seamed into the fabric above the flotation. The cable is terminated at the end of each section into a galvanized steel tension plate. Ballast: The ballast/tension member is a 5/16" galvanized steel chain enclosed in a fabric pocket at the bottom of the skirt. The ballast chain connects from one section to the other via shackles. Section Connector: Sections of Type 3 Barrier are joined together by connecting the top stress plate, skirt grommets and bottom stress plates. Top plates and bottom stress plates should be connected via shackles. Grommets should be connected together via zip ties. Anchor Points: Provided every 50 to 100 ft. Furling System: Built to raise and lower the curtain skirt (Optional) Furling System: Built to raise and lower the curtain skirt (Optional) Type 3 DOT Turbidity Curtain