Silt curtains (also called turbidity curtains, silt screens or silt barricades) are vertical barriers positioned within the water that contain the fine particles of silt discharged into the water from dredging, construction or reclamation activities.
Ecocoast was the first manufacturer of the full range of silt curtains in the EMEA region, under the brand Ecobarrier® (Ecobarrier Silt Curtains Type I, Type II, Type III and Type IV). The Ecobarrier Silt Curtains are always tailored to suit specific conditions and project requirements. As an example, we designed and manufactured the screen for The Ocean Cleanup's System 001, a fully customized solution.
Having a contracting background, we understand the silt curtain installation requirements. We specifically design and manufacture our Ecobarrier® Silt Curtains for durability, ease of installation and long-term use, to reduce replacement and repair costs. We manufacture the strongest silt curtains in the world, meaning that at the end of each job, they can be recycled and reused instead of winding up in a landfill.
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Products | Ecobarrier Silt Curtains | Ecobarrier Silt Curtains | Ecobarrier Silt Curtains | Ecobarrier Silt Curtains | Ecobarrier Seabed Suspended Curtains | Ecobarrier Rigid Frames |
Specification | Gulf Spec | Gulf Spec | Gulf Spec | Gulf Spec | Gulf Spec | |
Types | Type I | Type II | Type III | Type IV | Type III | Type II/III |
Models | ESC-100 | ESC-150 | ESC-300 | ESC-600 | ESC-100-BS | ERF-02/03 |
Applications | Ecobarrier Silt Curtain Type I is the most economical curtain. It is designed for short-term installations in sheltered waters with low tidal flow and minimal waves. | Ecobarrier Silt Curtain Type II is the most versatile curtain, designed for longer term installations in sheltered waters or areas with moderate tidal flow. | Ecobarrier Silt Curtain Type III is designed for rougher waters, stronger currents or long duration installations, due to increased strength and buoyancy. | Ecobarrier Silt Curtain Type IV is the offshore version, designed for offshore conditions with strong currents and moderate waves. The Type IV curtain is designed for multiple re-use. | The Type III Ecobarrier Seabed Suspended Curtains are designed for currents up to 1.5m/s and short duration wind/wave action (tidal regions). | For use with grab or backhoe dredger. Suitable for repeated, long-term use in various marine environments. |
Ecobarrier Silt Curtains
Ecobarrier Silt Curtain Type I is a light-weight inshore curtain that is ideal for lower energy environments and sheltered deployments with no significant wind or currents. The curtain is designed and manufactured to Gulf Specifications, meaning that it has reinforcing layers and tension bands for additional durability. It is built to last.
Type I | ESC-100 | |
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Elements | Test Standard | Properties |
Floatation pocket | ASTM D638 | 113 kN/m |
Floatation | ASTM C272 | 10 kg/m |
Skirt | ASTM D4595 | 50 kN/m |
Ballast | ISO 4565 | 0.8-1.4 kg/m |
Tension | ISO 1346 | 30 kN |
Connection | ISO 4565 | 30 kN |
Panels | Freeboard | Draft | Panel Length |
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Dimensions | 100 mm | 0.5-6 M+ | 25 M |
Customization & Add-On Options | |||
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Demarcation lighting powered by Hyperion HL-1; Marine buoys; Anchoring; Polyform A-series; Reflective systems |
Ecobarrier Silt Curtains
Ecobarrier Silt Curtain Type II is a medium-weight curtain, designed for use in moderate currents. Due to its higher tensile strength, it is suitable for higher velocity water flows in protected waters. The curtain is designed and manufactured to Gulf Specifications, meaning that it has reinforcing layers and tension bands for additional durability. It is built to last.
Type II | ESC-150 | |
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Elements | Test Standard | Properties |
Floatation pocket | ASTM D638 | 163 kN/m |
Floatation | ASTM C272 | 23 kg/m |
Skirt | ASTM D4595 | 100 kN/m |
Ballast | ISO 4565 | 0.8-2.2 kg/m |
Tension | ISO 1346 | 72 kN |
Connection | ISO 4565 | 55 kN |
Panels | Freeboard | Draft | Panel Length |
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Dimensions | 150 mm | 0.5-8 M+ | 25 M |
Customization & Add-On Options | |||
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Demarcation lighting powered by Hyperion HL-1; Marine buoys; Anchoring; Polyform A-series; Reflective systems; Clasp Locker technology; Drop Flex |
Ecobarrier Silt Curtains
Type III Ecobarrier Silt Curtain is a heavy-duty curtain that functions in higher energy environments with currents up to 1.5m/s. It can be deployed in ports, harbours and nearshore conditions with moderate wave exposure up to 1.5m. The curtain is designed and manufactured to Gulf Specifications, meaning that it has reinforcing layers and tension bands for additional durability. It is built to last.
Type III | ESC-300 | |
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Elements | Test Standard | Properties |
Floatation pocket | ASTM D638 | 234 kN/m |
Floatation | ASTM C272 | 71 kg/m |
Skirt | ASTM D4595 | 150 kN/m |
Ballast | ISO 4565 | 2.2-5.6 kg/m |
Tension | ISO 1346 | 72 kN |
Connection | ISO 4565 | 120 kN |
Panels | Freeboard | Draft | Panel Length |
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Dimensions | 300 mm | 0.5-12 M+ | 20 M |
Customization & Add-On Options | |||
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Demarcation lighting powered by Hyperion HL-1; Marine buoys; Anchoring; Polyform A-series; Reflective systems; Clasp Locker technology; Drop Flex |
Ecobarrier Silt Curtains
Ecobarrier Silt Curtain Type IV (offshore curtain) is specifically designed for high-energy environments where currents can be in excess of 1.5m/s and waves in excess of 1.5m. The curtain is designed and manufactured to Gulf Specifications, meaning that it has reinforcing layers and tension bands for additional durability. It is built to last and can be used on multiple projects.
Type IV | ESC-600 | |
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Elements | Test Standard | Properties |
Floatation pocket | ASTM D638 | 384 kN/m |
Floatation | ASTM C272 | 284 kg/m |
Skirt | ISO 4565 | 300 kN/m |
Ballast | ISO 4565 | 5.8-8 kg/m |
Tension | ISO 1346 | 400 kN |
Connection | ISO 4565 | 120 kN |
Panels | Freeboard | Draft | Panel Length |
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Dimensions | 600 mm | 0.5-20 M+ | 20 M |
Customization & Add-On Options | |||
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Demarcation lighting powered by Hyperion HL-1; Marine buoys; Anchoring; Polyform A-series; Reflective systems; Clasp Locker technology; Drop Flex |
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