flood barrier brochure

7314 NW 46th StreetMiami, Florida 33166

Phone: 305.594.7929 Fax: 305.594.7987WWW.FLOODBARRIER.COM

Company Information

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Floodbarrier Inc. (formerly Unlimited Applications, Inc.) has been

in existence for 13 years, developing a thriving flood barrier

business in Florida and across the US. Floodbarrier, Inc. has

successfully completed in excess of 2000 projects; making us

one of the largest flood barrier contractors. Floodbarrier currently

operates in North America, South America, The Caribbean, and

the European Union. Our project experience is second to none,

and we are currently the primary flood barrier contractors for most of the

major construction companies.

Floodbarrier, Inc. carries the largest selection of engineered and

proven flood defense products from around the world. This gives

us the ability to provide the right system for any given flood

scenario.

Two of Floodbarrier’s senior executives sit on the Federal Sub-

Committee that is currently engaged in updating and standardiz-

ing existing flood codes and working practices.

Due to our understanding of current Federal and Local Building

Codes, design professionals regularly call upon us to review

plans to insure that they meet all necessary codes and design

criteria.

Guy R. Hamilton Douglas A. Easton

President Vice President

REMOVABLE BARRIER SYSTEMS

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These systems have the

attachment points pre-installed on

the structure. The actual barriers

are stored away until time of need.

The barriers are then re-mounted

to the building using the pre-

existing fasteners.

7314 NW 46th StreetMiami, Florida 33166Phone: 305.594.7929 Fax: 305.594.7987WWW.FLOODBARRIER.COM

RIGIDAMThe Rigidam system is a hard panel, removable flood barrier system. The panels are constructed of high strength aluminum components, and are edged by a gasket material that produces a water tight seal. The system is attached to the structure by pre-installed anchors and screws, and does not require a permanentframe attached to the building. The barriers are designed to protect buildings up to a water level of 7’-6”.Individual panels can be joinedtogether to cover any width horizontally.

STANDARD HEIGHTS:2’-0”, 4’-0”, 5’-0”, 6’-0”, 7’-0”, 7’-6”CAN BE DESIGNED TO ANY WIDTH

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RAPIDAMThe Rapidam system is a revolutionary patented system that uses the watersown weight and force to form a watertight barrier. Its attributes are that it is a lightweight, modular system, which sections can be zipped together to form any length, shape, or configura-tion. Due to the materials and design, it only takes a few people to completely install almost any project in a short period of time. When the need for the system has ended, it can be easilywashed down and folded back up for the next emergency.

STANDARD HEIGHTS:2‘-0”-, 3’-0“, 4’-0”, 5’-6”CAN BE DESIGNED TO ANY WIDTH

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REMOVABLE SYSTEMS

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STOP LOGThe Stop Log system is designed and engineered for high velocity and heavy impact zones. The interlocking panels allow the barrier to resist almost any level of water. It can be mounted either directly over an opening, or designed to be a perimeter defense of an entire facility.It can be supplied for virtually any configuration including arcs, closed rectangles or circles and straight runs of any length. The Stop Log system can be used on slopes of up to 20 degrees, and can be stepped for steeper gradients.Each system is load calculated based on application and the prevailing flood conditions.There are 2 different panels sizes for standard and heavy duty applications.

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FLOOD GUARDSThe Floodguard system is a light weight barrier designed for fluvial / riverine flooding conditions, and light wind loads. It is mounted on to the structurewith a narrow frame which is permanently mounted to the front of the opening to be protected. In a flood-ing emergency, the light-weight Flood guard is clipped into the frame in less than two minutes.The Floodguard works on the lever arch-dam principal, with increased water levels and pressure giving rise toan increased efficiency in the guard to frame seal.

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PASSIVE BARRIER SYSTEMS

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These systems are permanently

installed on to the structure.

They operate utilizing the

hydrostatic forces of the water.

They require no human intervention

for their deployment.


PEDESTRIANDOORThe Pedestrian door is both a fully functioning industrial metal door and aflood barrier, capable of full submersion. Currently available in both a singleor double egress door. ADA compliant doors are currently under develop-ment and should be avail-able by 2006. These doors can be fitted with glass inserts. Sizing is dependent upon design loads.

PASSIVE SYSTEMS

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FLOODBREAK

K PASSIVE SYSTEMS

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Floodbreak is a flood barrier that auto-matically rises in times of flooding to protect your property. It can be placed in front of any opening and be designed for any flood water level.Floodbreak resembles a hinged box that is recessed into the ground in front of the opening. Because it is recessed, it lays completely flat to the surrounding area, allowing unrestricted access at all times. It has been engineered for extreme loads. Example: Floodbreak is able to with-stand the weight of a fully loaded truck driving over it. The top of the barrier can be covered with almost any finish mat rial, making it blend in with thesurrounding areas.The greatest attribute of this product is that the flood water makes it work. There is no human or electrical input needed for this system to operate.Its operation is very simple.The recessed box is attached to the local storm drainage system, which allows normal rain accumulation to simply drain away. When the storm drain systems have filled up, the box can no longer drain and water starts to accumulate.As the water rises in the box, the buoy-ancy of the lid starts to lift the barrier. Rubber flanges on the sides and at the hinge prevent water from passing around the barrier. The barrier will rise with the water and will lower as the water recedes.

PASSIVE SYSTEMS

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SELF CLOSINGWATER DAMThis unique patented design, allows for automatic response to rising waters, without any human interven-tion for placement. An excellent choice for protection needed due toflash flooding.

The Self Closing Floodwall stores recessed into the ground. During flood conditions, it rises into position without any outside support (human, electric or other power). Its modular design allows for continuous length installations and various pro-tective heights. The SCW has a flush sill assembly when in the stored position, allowing for pedestrian or vehicle traffic.

HINGEDBARRIER SYSTEMS

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These systems are permanent, in

place systems that operate either

horizontally or vertically on a hinge

or pivot.

They require minimal human inter-

vention to fully close and operate

the system.


HINGED GATES

HINGED SYSTEMS

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Our NEW GENERATION aluminium floodgates are approximately 70% lighter thanequivalent steel gates and, thanks to ourunique “raise-swing-lower” mechanism, do not require recessed ground channels,raised ground beams or ramps, makingthem ideal for vehicle entrances and especially suitable for forklift or wheel-chair access.

Even the widest gates can be operated byone person using the smooth winding liftaction and the single point locking mechanism. And, of even more impor-tance, the aluminium construction pro-vides a far higher level of Operator Safety than heavy steel gates.

Available as single or double leaf gates,these systems are suitable for use inunmanned locations, are fully lockable and come complete with anti-theft and vandal resistant features.

For locations where a stepped entrance isacceptable, we also offer the same highstandard aluminium gates with precisionnon-lifting swing hinges.

PIVOT GATES

HINGED SYSTEMS

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Convenience and rapid operation make our pivot barriers the ideal flash flood defense.

The precision gas-lift mechanism enables the barrier to be effortlessly raised and lowered and the single point locking system clamps the barriers in place at the turn of a lever.

With such simplicity of operation it is easy to incorporate closing of the barriers into the normal end-of-day routine, leaving your premises secure against unexpected flood events.

Specifically designed to protect loading bays and wide openings, the barrier supports are custom manufactured to clear any existing obstacles, roller shutters, crash bars, etc., and the raised barrier is safely positioned to the side of the opening leaving totally free access.

Patented seals designed to resist clogging and to reform after prolonged periods of compression, make the system ideal for long term or semi-permanent installation.

Pivot barriers are available 300mm or 600mm (1’-2’) as standard and higher or custom height systems are possible depending on the span required and on the location.

A single pivot barrier can protect openings up to 6 meters (20’) wide and two barriers can be linked with a removable centre support for wider openings.

A slot-in version of the system is available for use in locations with insufficient space at the side of the opening to install a pivot barrier.

REACTIVEFLOOD SYSTEMS

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These systems are designed to be

used during a flood emergency.

They can be put into place during

a flood and need no pre-installed

connection points. When in place

they form a 98% watertight seal.


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REACTIVE FLOOD SYSTEMS

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• Prevention at Source

• Intervention in Active Flow

• Modular adjusts to real world conditions

• Protection of Strutures

GROUND ANCHORS Ground Anchors are a cast aluminum, self drilling, versatile replacement for the ordinary tent stake. This patented design can withstand up to twenty times the pull-out force of an average tent stake. Ground Anchors can be manufactured in many sizes from 8” to 36” to meet differ-ent load requirements. They can be used in many ground conditions. They are 100% re-useable.

With Ground Anchors, the days of pound-ing stakes with a sledge hammer are past. Ground Anchors are easily driven with a cordless impact driver in a fraction of the time it takes to drive a stake by hand.

The United States Military uses Ground Anchors for all field operations. They have found a fifty percent increased efficiency in mobile field station deployment.

The revolutionary new flood loss preven-tion product, Rapidam, uses Ground Anchors to secure the leading edge of its flood barriers in a flooding emergency.

This anchoring system has an infinite number of applications. Some of these include: carports, shelters, sports goals, playground equipment, inflatable play structures, tree stakes, fencing, retail displays and portable structures.

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LEAK STOPPAGESOIL STABILIZATION The Hydrophobic Polyurethane System is a patented two component formulation designed to stop massive leaks in concrete or earthen struc-tures where water volume and pres-sure are extreme. This unique prod-uct is designed to be pumped through a mixer that directly applies the product and allows it to harden in less then one second. The product has been successful in stopping water leaks as high as 10,000 gallons per minute.

Various formulations of this product allow it to be used to seal leaks or fractures either above or below grade. The product reacts with water to form gel, foam or an elastomeric mass. Hardening times can be adjusted to meet various job require-ments. Floodbarrier is the exclusive distributor of this product throughout the world.

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Slot-In Flood Barriers

Introduced in 1994, thousands of slot-in barriers are currently installed in theUK and throughout Europe, and with a policy of continuous development andimprovement the systems remain at the forefront of flood defence design .

Designed for APPUCATlON

• Can be installed on any flat watertight surface

• Heights 300mm to 2400mm (in 300mm increments)

• Opening width any size up to 6500mm in a single span

• Can be extended using removable intermediate supports• Reveal, Face or Corner mounted support channels• Custom stand-ofts (up to 350mm) to clear weatherboards etc.

• Can also be installed behind doors (e.g. for Emergency Exits)

• Vandal resistant covers & security clamps to lock systems

• Can be finished in RAL colour to match decor• Fully removable options for listed buildings• Stainless steel options for salt water environments

• Can be left semi-permanently installed

Designed for CONVENIENCE

• Can be installed by any competent builder or DIYer

• Aluminium beams weigh less than 8kg per linear metre

• Ergonomically positioned carrying handles

• Quickly and easily erected by one person

• Modular design requires no specific skills or training to erect

• Storage brackets available for beams & components

Designed for DURABIUTY

• Construction grade steel & aluminium components

• Steel fabrications hot-dip galvanised

• Patented seal design stops silt clogging

• All seals made with EPDM for weather and UV resistance

• Seals fixed in preformed channels and easily replaceable

• Twinned seals for extreme flood/impact conditions

• Suitable for constant daily use

Designed to STANDARDS

• Manufactured & tested to exceed DIN19569-4

• Steel sections manufactured to EN10027

• Fabrications hot-dip galvanised to ISO 1461:1999

• Heat treated aluminium extrusions to 8S1474

• Stainless steel sections manufactured to EN10088

• Seals all Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)• All fixings Load Rated Hilti Hoi or Fischer Hoi

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~II-Pur ose BarriersSlot-In Flood BarriersModular design , interlocking components and custommanufacturing , combine to make thi s system the mostversatile and advanced slot- in f lood-board systemcurrently available.

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The modular components, simplicity of des ign &aluminium beams with ergonomically pos iti onedcarrying handles, enable the system to be easilyand quickly ere cted by one person - without theneed for special skills or tra ining .

With a host of design features (see facing page)and t he abi l ity to prote ct ope ning s of up to6 metres wide against flood depths of up to2.4 metres, t his system is ideal for prote ctingdoorways, load ing bays, pedest rian walkways,shop fr onts, in fact , virtually any opening th atrequires dependable defen ce aga inst f loodin g.

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Demountable Flood Defences

Designed for APPLICA nON

• Can be retrospectively installed on suitable existing structures

• Standard System heights 300mm to 2400mm (300mm increments)

• Heavy Duty System heights 200mm to 4000mm (200mm increments)

• Individual sections available to span any size up to 6500mm

• Suitable for use on slopes up to 20 0 and stepped for steeper gradients

• Can follow road section contour including crosn plus cut through pavements

• Non-slip covers for pavement cut through

• Vandal resistant covers & security clamps to lock systems in place

• Stainless steel options for salt water environments



• Front loading option for taller systems

• Steel supports to reduce need for additional separate braces

• Ergonomically positioned carrying handles on each beam

• Fewer components than aluminium supports for easier faster erection

• Modular design requires no specific skills or training to erect

• Secure storage housings available for beams & components

Designed for DURABILITY

• Impact absorbing seals reduce load transfer to supports & sub-structure





• Optional Viton seals available for oil bunds & fuel stores• Seals fixed in preformed channels and easily replaceable

• Twinned seals for extreme floocVimpact conditions



• Manufactured & tested to exceed DIN19569-4





• Seals all Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)

• All fixings Load Rated Hilti Hoi or Fischer t ''

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Demountable Flood DefencesOur demountable barriers are engi neered to prov ide sim ilarlevels of protect ion to permanent flood defences but with thedistinct advantage of being fully removable when not required.

Demountable f lood barr iers can be supplied for virtua lly anyconfigu ration including arcs, closed rectan gles or circles andst raight runs of any length. The systems can be used on slopesup to 20° & can be stepped fo r steeper gradients . Each systemis load calculated based on application and the preva iling f loodconditions and can be configured for flood depths up to 4mtrs.

Ideal fo r protecting highways,long store fron ts, wide vehicleentrances & fo r creating widearea floo d defences, thesesystems can also be used toincrease t he height of concretefloodwalls, quavsldes & dams.

Purpose design ed seals thatresist silt clogging and wi llreform even afte r prolongedcompression, together withvandal resist ant covers andlockable clamps, make thesesystems ideal for locat ionswhere semi-perma nentinstallat ion is a requirement.

The modu lar design facilitatesstorage & tra nsportation andthe ergonomica lly positionedcarrying handles enable allbut the higher systems to beerected without the need formechanical lift ing eq uipment.

The syste ms can beret rospecti vely fittedto suitable existingfoundations in whichcase load cert ified,chemically fixed,sleeved anchors areused to attach thedemoun table support s.

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To faci litate insta llation in new build ing projects, we supply preformed ground plates with integra l ancho rs for the demoun tablesupports . These incorporate concrete t ies for load sta bili ty andtensile bars for we lding to the foundatio n steel &, once installed,they prese nt a totall y f lat gro und surface and have an opt ionalnon- slip finis h for added safety in pedest rian areas.

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Hinged Gates '

Hinged Gates

Our new generation aluminium flood gates set new standards in the fieldof watertight gate design .

Designed for APPUCATlON


• Heights 600mm to 2100mm (in 300mm increments)

• Single Gate width any size up to 4000mm in a single span

• Double Gates any size up to 8000mm

• Inward and outward 180 °opening gates available

• Lifting mechanism raises gate by up to 200mm to clear pavements

• Vandal resistant covers & security clamps to lock systems

• Can be finished in RAL colour to match decor



• Smooth winding lift mechanism

• Single point locking.

• One person operation.• Easy installation - no heavy lifting gear

• Requires less massive supporting structure

Designed for DURABIUTY

• Stainless steel & aluminium components

• Life-time lubricated bearings






• Load/stress calculated to maximum storage capacity




• All fixings Load Rated Hilti Hoi or Fischer Hoi

NB. We can also supply both hinged & sliding heavy duty

steel watertight gates for virtually any application.

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Hinged GatesOur NEW GENERATIO N aluminium flood gates are approx imately70 °/0 lighter th an equi valent steel gates and, thanks to ou r un iqu e'ra ise-s wing- Iower' mechan ism, do not require recessed groundchannels, raised grou nd beams or ramps, making them ideal forvehi cle ent rances and especially suita ble for forklift or wheelcha iraccess.

Even the wide st gates can be operated by oneperson using t he smooth winding lift action andth e single point locking mechanism . And of evenmo re im port ance the aluminium const ructi onprovides a far high er lev el of Operato r Safetythan heavy steel gates.

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Our gates are designed for extremeweathe r durability to give a li fetimeof service and with EPDM seals thatreform even after prolonged periodsof compression, the gates can, ifrequired, be left closed inde finitely.

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Availab le as sing le or double leaf gat es,these systems are suita ble for use inun manned locati ons, are fully lockableand come complete with anti -theft andvandal resis tant features.

For locat ion s where a ste pped ent ranceis acceptabl e, we also offer the samehigh sta ndard aluminium gates withprecision non-lifting swing hinges.

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Pivot Barriers

First introduced in 1992 Pivot barriers are the ideal protection forloading bays and wide entrances .

Designed for APPLICATlON


• Standard system heights 300mm & 600mm

• Higher systems dependant on span of opening

• Individual systems can protect any opening up to 6000mm

• Two systems can be linked with removable centre support

• Custom configuration to clear roller shutters etc

• Slot-in option for restricted side clearance openings



• Precision gas assist lift for effortless opening & closing

• Single point locking mechanism

• Carrying handles on slot-in systems

• Totally clear access









• Independently tested and TiiV Certified

• Steel sections manufactured to EN1OO27

• Fabrications hot-dip galvanised to ISO 1461 :1999

• Heat treated aluminium extrusions to 851474

• Stainless steel sections manufactured to EN1OO88


• All fixings Load Rated Hilti Hoi or Fischert''

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Pivot Barriers

Pivot BarriersConvenience and rapid operation make ourpivot barriers the ideal flash flood defence.

The precision gas-lift mechanism enables the barrierto be effortlessly raised and lowered and the singlepoint locking system clamps the barrier in place atthe turn of a lever.

With such simplici ty of operation it is easy toincorporate clos ing of the barriers into the normalend-ot-day routine, leav ing your prem ises secureagainst unex pected flood events .

Patented seals designed to resist cloggingand to reform after prolonged periods ofcompression, make the syste m ideal forlong term or semi-permanent installat ion.

rSpecifica lly designed to protect loading bays andwide openi ngs, the barrier supports are custommanufactured to clear any existing obstacles, rollershutters, crash bars etc., and the raised barrier issafe ly positioned to the side of the opening leav ingthe totally free access.

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A sing le pivot barrier can protect openings up to 6metres wide and two bar riers can be linked with aremovable cent re support for wide r openings .

Pivot barriers are available at 300mm or 600mm assta ndard and higher or custom height syste ms arepossib le depen ding on the span required and on thelocat ion .

A slot-in version of the systemis available for use in locationswith insufficient space at theside of the opening to install apivot barrier.

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Automatic Drop-down Systems

Automatic drop-down barriers - the ultimate in flood protection technology....

Designed for APPLICATlON


• Heights 300, 600 & 900mm as standard• Opening width any size up to 6200mm in a single span• Multiple systems can be linked with permanent steel supports

• Reveal, Face and 'freestanding' mounting options• Custom configuration to clear roller shutters etc.

• Lift heights up to 5900mm• Can be finished in RAL colour to match decor


• Push button or security key operation

• Multiple systems can be activated from central location

• Can be manually operated in power failures• Battery back-up systems available• Sensor trigger options available• Can be linked to alarm systems.

• Service free motors, drives & bearings

Designed for SAFETY

• Direct drive motors fitted with free-fall dead-stop brakes

• Independent brakes activated by infra-red motion sensors• Independent brakes activated by 'touch' sensors

• Automatic reversal if obstructed• Audio visual alarms during operation



• Steel fabrications hot-dip galvanised• Patented seal design stops silt clogging• All seals made with EPDM for weather and UV resistance• Seals fixed in preformed channels and easily replaceable



• Steel sections manufactured to EN1OO27

• Fabrications hot-dip galvanised to ISO 1461 :1999

• Heat treated aluminium extrusions to BS1474• Stainless steel sections manufactured to EN1OO88• Seals all Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)• All fixings Load Rated Hilti Hoi or Fischer Hoi

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As optional features, the systems can be act ivated remotely, t r iggered by wa teror smoke detection or by security alarm systems. Touch & motion sensors canalso be added to the braking system whils t furt her security is available in theform of audio/visua l alarms, warni ng as t he barrier moves, & a 24 volt back-upsystem that ensures the unit will operate in the event of a mains supply failu re .

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Standard systems can provide protection for openings up toa maxi mum width of 6.2 met res and barrier height s of 300,600 & 900mm, with higher defences available on request.Depending on the overall size, the systems have the capacityto li ft above a 5 metre clea r opening mak ing them perfect foreven the ta llest loadi ng bay or entrance.

When not in use, the barrier is unobtrusively located abovethe head of the opening, rea dy to be activated at amoment's notice. The direct drive electric motors smoothlyand precisely lower the barrier into position and then fi rm lylock it into place to form an efficient , dependable flooddefence - all at the push of a butt on.

Safety is a key factor in the design and all motors have a'free-fa ll ' , dead-stop braki ng system bui lt-in as sta ndard.I n addition, all systems are installed with a pulley systemthat overrides the motorised drive and allows the barriersto be manuall y lowered and raised in safety.

Available in red as standard, the systems can besupplied in any RAL colo ur to blend with existingdecor making them as desirable in prestigiouslocations (such as hotel lobby entrances, plazas,shopping centres and head offices) as t hey areessenti al in factory entrances and loadi ng bays .

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Automatic Flip-up Barriers

Automatic flip-up barriers are recessed into the floor when not in use topresent a totally unrestricted access

Designed for APPLICA nON

• Any height up to 1200mm as standard.

• Single systems available up to 12 metres span

• Multiple systems can be linked with intermediate supports

• Will support axle weights up to 12 tonnes as standard

• Can be manufactured for heavier loads.

• Non-slip galvanised steel plate as standard

• Optional epoxy non-slip coatings (to blend with paving)

• Vandal resistant covers for vertical seals• Stainless steel options for salt water environments


• Push button or security key operation

• Multiple systems can be activated from centra/location

• Can be manually operated in power failures

• Battery back-up systems available

• Sensor trigger options available

• Can be linked to alarm systems.

• Service free motors, drives & bearings

Designed for SAFETY

• Dead stop activated by infra-red motion sensors

• Dead stop activated by weight sensors

• Audio visual alarms during operation







• Twinned seals for extreme floocVimpact conditions








• All fixings Load Rated Hilti Hoi or Fischer Hoi

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Automatic Flip-up Barriers

Depend ing on the span, defence heightsof up to a max. of 1200mm are avail ableas standard, and, subj ect to designconsiderations, higher syst ems can bemanufactured to meet your requ irements .

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Movement and weig ht sensorsprevent t he barriers opening ifthe ent rance is obstru ct ed whilstoptional aud io / visual alarmssound pr ior to & during operati on.

A sing le system can protectopenings up to 12 mtrs wideand mu ltiple systems can belinked with intermediate post sto create a flood defence runof almost any length .

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Opt ional 24 volt back-up system s areava ilable for use in the event of ma insfailure & permanent ly insta lled securitygrates cover the housing pit - servingas both a safety platfo rm fo r t raffic &as prote cti on for t he hydraulic systemwhile the barrier remains raised.

Acti vated by a push button or, optionally, automaticallyt riggered by sensors, th e barrier's powerful hydrauli c armssmoothly lift the plate and lock it firmly in place to create asecure, watertigh t barri er.

Designed to provide totally unrest ricted access to pedestrianand vehicle entrances, the automati c fl ip-up barrier is fullyrecessed into t he floor when not in use.

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Protecting Premises & Plant

FloodBarrier specialises in flood protection for commercial properties from office blocksand retail outlets through to factory units and industrial plants. It is our experience that witha well-planned scheme and by choosing the right products, virtually any building can bedefended against external flooding. The following pages provide some guidelines on how toapproach protecting your premises and give an indication of the versatility and utilisation ofour product range.

1. Boundary & Perimeter Defences

lJ'vtlereverpossible, the first and best line of defence to be considered is around the boundary of thepremises, if this can be achieved it will also protect vehicles & external plant and even allow you tocontinue operations during flood conditions.

Depending on the depth of the floods, it may be possible to incorporate existing boundary walls thatare sound and have good foundations, into the defence scheme. These can be extended with ourbarrier systems to form a total perimeter, leaving entry points for vehicular and pedestrian access.If the existing walls are too low to provide adequate protection, it is often possible to increase theheight by mounting a removable barrier on top of the wall.

Our engineers can advise you on the suitability of existing walls, design new walls for your specificflood conditions, or we can use our Demountable systems to form a fully removable defence aroundyour entire premises.

2. Protecting the building entrances

If external perimeter defences are not practical, most buildings can be protected perfectlyadequately by installing watertight barriers at doorways and vehicle entrances and sealing thevarious other water ingress points (see section 4).

The choice of protection system is dependant on a number of factors, including depth andturbulence of the flooding, amount of warning of impending flood events, availability of personnelto erect barriers and of course budget.

With the most comprehensive range of flood defence products available, whatever the size andconfiguration of the opening, however deep the flood waters; whether you are looking for fullydemountable flood barriers, permanently fixed flood gates, or fully automatic self closing systems,we have the products capable of stopping flood waters from ruining your business.

3. Protecting vital plant & machinery

The prime consideration after a flood is to return to full operation as soon as possible, manyorganisations rely on specialised machinery, plant and computer systems that can take weeksor even months to be replaced. As an additional security measure, or in cases where it is justnot practical to defend an entire building, we can use our barrier systems to create watertightenclosures around individual machines, or around whole internal sections of your building.These barrier systems are fully removable and their modular design ensures that they can beeasily stored and rapidly erected when needed.

We can create self-supporting waterproof barricades to protect cellar hatches, ground level airintakes and ventilation outlets, external plant such as air conditioning units and power substations,in fact virtually any element of your business that needs protection from flooding.

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4. Other water ingress points

Obvious ingress points are airbricks and other air intake or outlet points, most vents can be protectedwith our removable flood seal covers, however, vents providing air to gas appliances must never beblocked and these will need to be relocated above flood level or protected with periscopic cowlingsalways seek advice from a Certified Gas Installer before modifying this type of vent.

Water and sewage backing up through the drain system to overflow ground floor toilets and showersis also a common occurrence in flood events, our mainline backflow prevention valves are the idealprotection against sewage back surge.

It is easy to overlook service ducts and computer network cabling ducts when planning a flooddefence, there are a number of proprietary products available for sealing ducts and your FacilitiesManager is likely to be aware of these. If not we will be happy to provide you with details, however, wedo not endorse or guarantee any third party products.

Weak or old mortar joints will allow a significant volume of water to enter the building, it is thereforeimportant. to keep these well maintained using a waterproof pointing compound. Damp Proof Courses(OPC), expansion joints, cables and pipes running through the wall are all vulnerable to waterpenetration and should be sealed with a good quality mastic.

Most walls are not watertight and in situations where flood water is likely to stand for several days, youshould consider treating the walls with a commercial waterproofing coating and for longer durationfloods external tanking with a waterproof render system may be advisable.

5. Flood Defence Design Services

If you are experiencing severe or frequent flooding, you should consider a total flood defence schemefor your premises (or if several adjoining premises are affected it may be possible to set up a jointventure with your neighbours). Our engineers have many years experience in flood control and watermanagement and can design a flood scheme to meet your specific needs. They can also advise onearth dykes, land drainage, bund wall construction, irrigation and pumping systems - in fact anyaspect of flood control and prevention.

6. Installation Considerations

The final choice of scheme and product will also be influenced by any specific customer requirementsand local flood conditions.

\/'vtlere little warning is given of impending floods, or for frequent use pedestrian and vehicle accesspoints, our hinged, pivot or automatic systems can be installed allowing closure at a moments notice.If the system is not required for daily use, our slot-in barriers provide the ideal solution and can beconfigured to suit most opening widths and heights. And, for those circumstances where semipermanent installation is required (electricity sub-stations & wide area defences), the demountablesystems will afford both long-term protection from flood waters and security against vandalism andtheft with security covers and locking points as standard.

All of our systems have been designed to eliminate the need for raised or recessed ground channelsreducing the cost of installation and increasing the usability of the system.

Our products are designed for easy installation and we supply full fitting instructions for all systems.They can be easily installed by your own maintenance staff or any competent General Builder - wecan also provide a full fitting service where required. If you undertake to self-fit the products, we offera free inspection of the finished installation to ensure that it conforms to our specifications.

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