Type 1 Silt Barrier
Turbidity Curtain, Silt Barrier, Silt Curtain,
Floating Silt Curtain, Silt Protector
Type 1 DOT Silt Barrier
The Type 1 Silt Barrier is designed specifically for silt and turbidity control in calm waters such as swales, canals, small ponds, lakes and harbors.
The silt curtain is ideal for use along Roadways for Department of Transportation D.O.T. projects and meet and exceed state requirement.
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| Typical Specifications | ||
| Product | Type 1 Economy | Type 1 DOT |
| Flyer | DOT Barrier Flyer | |
| Flotation | 6" Marine Grade Flotation |
6" Marine Grade Flotation |
| Fabric | Reinforced Impermeable PVC Fabric | 18 oz. Heavy Duty Fabric |
| Section Connectors | Bolt Rope Reinforced Grommet Section Ties |
Bolt Rope Reinforced Grommet Section Ties |
| Connector Fabric | Poly Rope and Web Handle | Poly Rope and Web Handle |
| Bottom Chain |
Heavy Ballast Chain | Heavy 1/4" Galvanized Steel Ballast Chain |
| Standard Length | 50' or 100' | 50' or 100' |
| Depth | 3 to 100' | 3 to 100' |
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The floating silt curtain is, without a doubt, one of the most frequently specified and used silt screen products in the United States as a site (BMP) Best Management practice and for NPDES compliance.
- Barrier Color: Safety yellow of high visibility
- Flotation Size: Standard 6" but can vary with skirt depth
- Load Carrying Components:
- Base fabric (325x300 lbs tensile ASTM)
- 3/16” Steel Chain galvanized coated. (3,000 lb. Break Strength)
- The skirt is ballasted to hang vertical in the water by a minimum 3/16” Chain weighing 0.41 lbs per foot
Other Turbidity Control Options
Other Turbidity Barriers
- Type II (Medium & Heavy Duty)
- Type III (Medium & Heavy Duty)
- Staked Silt Barrier
- Dredging Barrier
- Silt Barrier Variety
Other Filtering Devices
- Dewatering Bags
- Silt Fence (Standard & DOT)
Installation Materials
Wondering how to install your barrier once its arrived to your site? Check out our installation guides including:
- Assembly & Installation (pdf guide)
- Picture Installation (pdf with pictures)
Questions? Please give us a call @ (+1) 772.646.0597
or toll free: 888.703.9889 and our team
will be happy to help you.
