The Water-Gate WA series allows instant installation of temporary cofferdams, making it possible to work below the water level to carry out aquatic work. It is the culmination of a simple and effective technology that instantly blocks, diverts or contains water from submerged areas. It is also a practical and straightforward alternative for fighting fires in forest environments, and its lightweight makes it easier to transport and install, especially in remote places.
Features:
- Polyester fabric coated with super heavy-duty, abrasion-resistant PVC suitable for use in streams with doubtful bottoms.
- Compact partitions will leave the front flap free to stand or walk on for pumping water and crossing the stream more safely.
- Metallic rings and polypropylene front straps facilitate installation in some situations.
- Anti-erosion flap to keep the bottom of the stream from eroding if the water flows over the barrier.
- Resistant polypropylene straps for easy handling.
- Optional ballast weights can be added to the WA model to convert it to a WL model as an anti Flood barrier (sold separately).
Types of Use:
- Temporary Cofferdams – The WA model has been designed to create instant cofferdams. Ideal for quickly completing excavation work – repairing bridges, changing or repairing culverts, landfill work in aquatic environments, pipeline crossings, shoreline restoration, pouring cement, construction dredging, lock maintenance and much more.
- Water Path Deviation – Deflect the water path to a specific area. This feature is ideal for carrying out aquatic work without interrupting the circulation of the water. It allows the partial drying up of an arm of a river or a section of a watercourse.
- Detour – By installing a weir on the barrier, it is possible to cause a diversion of the flow of water towards a specific area. Pipes can easily be installed over the spillway to give a pipeline effect, and several lengths are available on request. In addition, using other emergency response equipment, the barrier can block existing drainage systems and redirect spilt products.
Advantages:
- This quick and easy solution is ideal for carrying out emergency interventions in record time.
- Water-Gate’s WA model is a practical and straightforward alternative for fighting fires in forest environments when deployed as a fire water tank.
- With the WA model, it is now possible to instantly create a dry and safe temporary cofferdam work area allowing work to be carried out in aquatic environments.
