

GeoCurtain™ Class 1 Silt Curtain – Calm Water Sediment Control
GeoCurtain™ Class 1 Silt Curtains are engineered for calm water environments including ponds, reservoirs and canals. Designed for reliable sediment containment with rapid deployment across Africa.
Description
Class 1 Silt Curtains for Low-Risk Water Conditions
GeoCurtain™ Class 1 Silt Curtains are designed for low-energy environments with minimal current, wind or wave action, providing effective turbidity control in controlled water bodies.
Typical environments include:
- Reservoirs
- Pollution control ponds
- Canals
- Mining return water dams
- Construction sediment basins
As per international classification, Class 1 systems are suited to short-term or controlled applications with minimal hydrodynamic loading
Standard Engineering Specification
- Floatation: 100mm x 50mm closed cell foam
- Skirt: 260gsm nonwoven geotextile
- Float chamber: 400gsm UV stabilised PVC
- Ballast: 6mm galvanised chain
- Connectors:
- Marine-grade zipper skirt connection
- Mechanical float chamber connectors
- Anchoring:
- Stainless steel anchoring points
These configurations align with low-risk application design criteria where containment rather than structural resistance is required
Performance Characteristics
- High filtration with controlled permeability
- Stable vertical deployment in still water
- Lightweight and easy to install
- Rapid deployment for temporary works
Applications Across Africa
- Mining process water ponds
- Municipal water treatment ponds
- Canal maintenance works
- Environmental protection zones
- Temporary construction containment
Supply & Installation
- Delivered in modular 10m–30m sections
- Available for rapid deployment across Africa
- Installation support including:
- Anchoring layouts
- Deployment procedures
- Maintenance strategies
Accessories (Full System Supply)
- Anchoring systems (shore / bed)
- Mooring lines and floats
- Connector systems
- Ballast chains
- Deployment hardware





