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FASTWATER SCREEN-
Specifically for Professional Use


Fastwater Screen is our premium medium duty turbidity curtain suitable for use in rivers and bays where mild wind, waves and currents are expected and results matter. This durable silt curtain design has proven itself on dredging, construction and remedial applications, from the Hudson River to San Francisco Bay and is a favorite in the industry. This Elastec/American Marine turbidity curtain design is specifically made for professional use and exceeds D.O.T. requirements.

Should Fastwater Screen not meet your requirements and your application is more demanding, please check out our Ruffwater Screens for more information.
 
 
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Fastwater Screen Details
Fastwater Screen with Reefing System
   
  Exceeds US Dept. of Transportation Requirements
Designed for mild wind, waves and current
Single "Below-the-Floatation" tension cable

Marine grade aluminum section connectors
Normally in stock for immediate delivery
Geotextile Skirts Available

 
FASTWATER SCREEN
FABRIC* 22 oz.-500 lb./inch (2225/1780N)
tensile strength vinyl coated fabric

FLOTATION*

SIZE

Marine quality expanded polystyrene.

8" (20 cm) up to 10' (3m) depth
12" (30 cm) - 11' (3.3m) to 30' (9.14m) depth
NET BUOYANCY
(51.4 lb./cu. ft.)
6"(15 cm) - 13 lb./ft. (19.2 kg/m)
8"( 20cm) - 21 lb./ft.(31kg/m )
12"(30 cm) - 52 lb./ft.( 76.8kg/m)
LOAD CARRYING COMPONENTS Fabric plus 5/16 (8mm) inch galvanized steel cable 9,200 lb. ( 4173 kg) break strength plus 5/16"(8mm) galvanized chain 7,600 lb. (3447 kg) break strength
BALLAST 1.1 lb./ft.(1.6 kg/m) 5/16" (8mm) galvanized chain enclosed in double layer fabric pocket.
CONNECTION BETWEEN
SECTIONS
Marine Grade Aluminum Extruded Tool Free Quick Disconnects. Laced grommets on lower skirt.
AVAILABLE DEPTHS 3 to 30 feet (.91 to 9.14 meter)
LENGTH 100 feet Standard (30 meter)
* Alternate fabrics available upon request.
** Alternate flotation material available upon request.
*** Alternate section lengths available on request.
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