High Resistance and Watertightness for Superior Flood Protection
Problem: Flood barriers must be watertight and mechanically resilient to offer reliable protection against severe flood events. Achieving high standards in watertightness and mechanical resistance is critical, as it prevents leaks, resists wear, and ensures long-term durability, even in the harshest conditions.
Solution: Bergtec flood barriers are engineered to exceed stringent standards for watertightness and mechanical resistance. Designed according to DIN 19569-4 specifications, our flood barriers achieve up to 10x better performance than the highest-rated standard, ensuring minimum leakage and robust protection. Our expertise, precision engineering, and high-quality materials create sustainable solutions that maintain structural integrity over time, even in corrosive environments.
Why Our Flood Barriers Excel in Watertightness
Our flood barriers are designed to minimise leakage, keeping water ingress below 3 liters per hour per square meter, a rate that far exceeds DIN Class 5 standards. The geometry and precision of each joint, paired with advanced EPDM sealant gaskets, help ensure that each barrier performs reliably without compromising on flexibility or durability.
Enhanced Watertight Features:
- Precision-Engineered Joints: With tolerance levels of +/- 1mm, each joint minimises leakage risk, providing a watertight seal under intense pressure.
- High-Quality EPDM Sealant Gaskets: Our gaskets are designed to withstand:
- Unexpected friction from regular use and handling
- Accidental rips from collisions
- Corrosion from exposure to floodwaters, sewage, and saltwater
- UV aging, which can impact seal durability over time
Mechanical Resistance: Stronger and More Durable
All our flood barriers meet rigorous mechanical standards, ensuring high performance in various environmental conditions. We design and manufacture according to ISO EN 1090, AL76, and EUROCODE guidelines. Our production methods comply with Unified Technical Documents for aluminium works, ensuring each barrier delivers high-strength resistance under flood pressure and remains corrosion-free over time.
Proven Performance Through Extensive Testing
To guarantee our flood barriers meet optimal water tightness and durability standards, we conduct rigorous testing:
- Factory Testing: Each barrier undergoes in-house testing in our water reservoir test bench to confirm watertightness.
- Site Performance Tests: Barriers are further tested on-site, such as in a catch basin measuring 4 x 1 x 1 m, to verify their real-world performance.
- Independent Laboratory Testing: Additional tests are conducted in a lab near the French C.S.T.B. (Scientific and Technical Testing Center for Concrete Works), under oversight from the French Ministry of Environment.
With decades of experience, Bergtec specializes in high-performance, watertight flood barriers that meet and exceed global standards. Our commitment to excellence in corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and sustainable design ensures that every Bergtec barrier offers reliable, long-lasting protection.