ECONAD Inflatable Anti-Flood Barriers are rapidly deployable systems designed to protect buildings, infrastructure and operational areas from flooding, waterlogging and uncontrolled water flows.
The barriers can be filled with water or air and installed quickly without complex construction work, making them suitable for emergency flood response as well as temporary or longer-term preventive protection.
Water- or Air-Filled Construction
The barriers are equipped with valves allowing individual sections to be filled with either water or air, depending on the required application and deployment conditions.
Water filling provides additional weight and stability, while air filling can be useful where lightweight and rapid deployment are priorities.
After use, the barrier can be emptied, folded and prepared for transportation or storage.
ECONAD Anti-Flood Barriers can be used for:
- Flood protection of buildings
- Industrial facilities
- Warehouses and logistics centres
- Ports and harbours
- Piers and waterfront facilities
- Roads and access areas
- Residential and commercial properties
- Rivers and reservoirs
- Temporary construction sites
- Emergency water diversion
- Protection of equipment and infrastructure
- Temporary or permanent flood-control installations
They can also be used in coastal and inland water environments, including bays, ports, rivers and reservoirs.
During flooding or heavy rainfall, conventional flood-control measures can require significant time, labour and equipment.
ECONAD inflatable barriers provide a flexible alternative that can be transported compactly to the required location and deployed directly on site.
Once positioned, the barrier can be filled to create a continuous protective line that helps:
- Block incoming floodwater
- Redirect water flows
- Protect buildings and infrastructure
- Prevent water from entering sensitive areas
- Create temporary water-containment zones
- Support emergency response operations
The barrier shell is manufactured from high-strength two-layer PVC material with a density of 900 g/m².
The material is designed for demanding outdoor conditions and provides resistance to:
- Water and moisture
- UV and climatic exposure
- Petroleum products
- Alkaline solutions
- Acidic solutions
- Saline environments
- Temperature variations
The material is also flame-retardant and has low electrical conductivity.
Standard ECONAD anti-flood barriers are manufactured in 10-metre sections.
Individual sections can be connected together to create a continuous barrier of the required length.
The connection system includes grommets and an overlapping connecting apron with carabiners, helping maintain continuity between adjacent sections.
Additional metal fastening elements can also be provided for longer barrier installations.
Two standard barrier diameters are available:
| Parameter | Standard Configuration |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 400 mm or 800 mm |
| Section length | 10 m |
| Shell material | High-strength PVC |
| Material density | 900 g/m² |
| Filling medium | Water or air |
| Connection | Grommets, connecting apron and carabiners |
| Installation | Temporary or permanent |
The inflatable construction allows the barrier to be transported and stored in a compact form.
During an emergency, sections can be positioned along the required protection line, connected together and filled directly on site.
This significantly reduces the amount of heavy equipment and permanent construction work required compared with conventional flood-control systems.
The modular design makes it possible to adapt the protection line to different site layouts.
Sections can be arranged to:
- Protect entrances and access points
- Surround buildings or equipment
- Create temporary protective perimeters
- Follow roads and infrastructure
- Redirect water away from vulnerable areas
- Create temporary containment zones
Longer protection lines can be created by connecting multiple 10-metre sections.
The durable PVC construction allows the barriers to be used for extended periods outdoors and in aquatic environments.
Depending on installation conditions, the system can withstand exposure to water movement, waves and environmental loads while maintaining its protective function.
After the flood risk has passed, the barrier can be drained, cleaned, dried and folded for future use.
This makes inflatable barriers a reusable solution for facilities and emergency response organisations located in areas exposed to recurring flooding.
- Rapid Deployment: The barrier can be transported compactly and installed quickly when flood protection is required.
- Water or Air Filling: Integrated valves allow the system to be filled according to the operating conditions.
- Modular Construction: Individual 10-metre sections can be connected to create protection lines of different lengths.
- Durable Material: High-strength PVC provides reliable performance in demanding outdoor environments.
- Chemical Resistance: The barrier material is resistant to petroleum products and a range of aggressive environments.
- Compact Storage: When emptied, the barrier requires considerably less storage space than rigid flood-protection structures.
- Reusable Design: Sections can be drained, cleaned and stored for repeated deployment.
- Temporary or Long-Term Installation: The system can be used for emergency flood response or preventive protection where recurring flooding is expected.
Flood Protection Solutions for Your Facility
ECONAD can provide inflatable anti-flood barrier systems according to the specific requirements of your site.
Contact us for:
- Selection of the appropriate barrier diameter
- Calculation of required barrier length
- Flood-protection layout development
- Connection and fastening configuration
- Custom barrier dimensions
- Technical consultation
- Complete flood-response solutions
- Commercial quotation
Send us information about the area to be protected, expected water level, required barrier length and site conditions to receive a suitable anti-flood barrier configuration.
