| Type 1 DOT Turbidity Curtain Specifications |
| ABASCO Type 1 DOT Turbidity Curtains are suitable for use in protected waters where the effects of wind, waves, and current are minimal. High-quality 22-oz PVC-coated polyester fabric, bottom tension member, and marine-grade flotation provide a strong, durable curtain that is ideal for silt and sediment control during dredging and marine construction activities. |
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| Fabric |
22 oz/sq yd PVC-coated polyester; optional filter fabric for skirt |
| Flotation |
6-in expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam contained in individually sealed float pockets |
| Tension/ballast |
1/4-in Grade 30 galvanized steel chain: 5,200 lb breaking strength); 0.63 lb/ft weight |
| End connection |
Lacing grommets on rope-reinforced ends located at both ends of each barrier section. Ballast chain is shackled section-to-section. |
| Section length |
25 ft, 50 ft and 100 ft |
| Skirt depth |
To 10 ft; can be tapered to conform to bottom profile. |
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