GeoCurtain™ Class 1 Silt Curtain – Calm Water Sediment Control

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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