Type 1 Turbidity Curtain
Type 1 turbidity curtains, also referred to as type 1 silt curtains, are floating barriers that are designed to control various sediments or runoff in calm waters. There are two versions of type 1 curtains, including Type 1: Economy and Type 1: DOT. Type 1 DOT curtains are used in areas that require DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations. ABASCO offers Type 1 Economy and Type 1 DOT curtains for all calm water applications.
Type 1 Turbidity Curtain Applications
- Small Ponds
- Calm Water Lakes
- Construction Sites
- Roadside Construction Projects
- Protected Inland Areas
Type 1: Barrier
Application: Ponds, shallow lakes, small streams and marshes
Depth Range: 2’ – 20’
| Type 1 | Fabric | Float | Chain | Cable | Options |
| DOT Version | 18oz Laminate | 6” – 8” | 1/4” | X | Float Size |
| Economy | 14 | 4” – 6” | 3/16” | X | Float Size |
Type 1: DOT Curtain
ABASCO Type 1 DOT Turbidity Curtains, also known as Type I Turbidity Curtains, are suitable for use in protected waters where the effects of wind, waves, and current are minimal. High-quality 18 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.
| Fabric | 18 oz/sq yd PVC Laminated polyester fabric. 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 on the type I turbidity curtains. |
| Section length | 25 ft, 50 ft and 100 ft |
| Skirt depth | To 20 ft. Depth can be tapered to conform to bottom profile. |
Type 1: Economy Curtain
ABASCO Type 1 Economy Turbidity Curtains, also known as Type I Turbidity Curtains, are suitable for use in protected waters where the effects of wind, waves, and current are minimal. High-quality 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.
| Fabric | 14oz/sq yd PVC Laminated polyester fabric. Optional filter fabric for skirt |
| Flotation | 4-in expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam contained in individually sealed float pockets |
| Tension/ballast | 3/16-in Grade 30 galvanized steel chain: 3,200 lb breaking strength; 0.33 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 on the type I turbidity curtains. |
| Section length | 25 ft, 50 ft and 100 ft |
| Skirt depth | To 20 ft. Depth can be tapered to conform to bottom profile. |
Interested in our other Economy options?
Abasco provides a selection of in-stock light duty economy curtains at an economical price.
Type 1 Turbidity Curtain with plain skirt
Type 1 Turbidity Curtain with filter fabric skirt
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