Effective Water Containment and Sediment Control
Turbidity curtains, also known as silt curtains, are essential for controlling sediment and debris in water during construction, dredging, and marine projects. BW Geotextiles provides high-quality turbidity curtains designed to meet regulatory compliance and ensure environmental protection in sensitive aquatic environments.
Yellow is favored for the curtain’s top float, as the Canadian navigation assistance system uses yellow to signal work in a navigable waterway. Expanded polystyrene blocks keep the curtain suspended. Hydrocarbon-resistant flotation blocks are also available upon request.
The skirt is made of various geosynthetics and determines the depth of the curtain. Woven geotextiles and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membranes are most often used in manufacturing. The ends of the curtain are reinforced. The female end is equipped with steel locking pins, making it easy to connect sections together to get the desired length at the site.
Theses curtains are ready to use upon arrival at the site. The ballast chain is factory-installed in the weight pocket. Each chain has a shackle to connect to that of the next curtain.
Float dimensions vary from 100 mm x 100 mm to 300 mm x 300 mm depending on the application.
The standard length for a curtain section is 15 m.
Standard depths vary from 1.3 m to 6.1 m, but any desired depth can be supplied. One line of our Turbidity curtains comply with the standard: OPSS 805, OPSD 219.260 & 219.261. Depending on site constraints, various components can be added to curtains as needed: ropes, steel cables, aluminum connectors, shackles, velcro, additional ballast, reinforcing straps and any other component needed.
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