THE BASICS
THE 5-CONNECTED BULK BAG BARRIER
FLOOD BARRIER PROTECTION - SAVING TIME & LABOR SAVING MONEY
DIMENSIONS
One 5-connected bulk bag system: 15'(linear feet) x 36" (inches) x 40" (inches)
- Stands open for filling with commonly used machinery
- Open Top with handles at each top corner
- Wooden U-frame inserts
- 6 mm heavy-duty woven permeable polypropylene Non”-WATERSIDE”
- 10 mm heavy-duty woven impermeable polypropylene “WATERSIDE”
APPLICATION
Our 5-connected bulk bag systems stand open for filling with commonly used machinery.
- The barriers can be connected to form one contiguous line of any length.
- Each system has open tops with handles at each corner for lifting.
- They can be used with liner bags for a closed top seal.
When stacking the systems, we use a 3, 2, 1 pyramid method. The wooden U-frame inserts combined with the 10 mm thick "Water-Side" make for the tightest seal possible.
CONSTRUCTION
Big Bags USA 5-connected bulk bag systems can are used on the construction site in many different applications:
- Levees
- Coffer Dams
- Dam Alterations
- Dam Construction
- Mud Slides
- Steep Terrain
- Rail Roads
- Dewatering
- Water Diversion/River Diversion
- Existing Flooded Areas
Preparedness Saves Lives
Don't wait for disaster to happen, be prepared with Big Bags USA flood protection barriers.
Our Barriers vs. sandbags
Big Bags USA flood barrier systems save money and labor when compared to conventional sandbags.
- One of our systems is equal to 750 sandbags!
- One Big Bags USA system takes 2 people 10 minutes to deploy.
- 750 sandbags take 2 people over 30 hours to fill and stack.
- Sandbags DO NOT seal out water.
- Our "WATER-SIDE" part of the barrier is impermeable.
- Sandbags are for "low-flow" protection - up to 2 feet high.
- Our systems can be stacked in pyramid to reach heightconventional sandbags simply cannot.
flooding events
When living in flood-prone areas it's vital to be prepared for flooding events. Having Big Bags USA flood protection barriers on hand can not only save lives but can prevent great property damage and loss.
Our product can be stored away and ready to go when flooding events are inevitable.
Don't wait for disaster relief, be prepared with Big Bags USA.
Environmentally Conscious
Our bulk bag systems are made from heavy-duty polypropylene.
- Our barrier systems have 100-year shelf-life
- They have a 2200-hour UV Rating.
- They are reusable and recyclable
- When burned, it does not generate toxic gases, like chlorine from PVC plastics.
- Relatively low carbon footprint and transmits the lowest carbon dioxide emissions compared to other plastics.
For other methods of deployment check out our YouTube channel | youtube.com/BigBagsUSA
