What is an In-Tunnel Rubber Dam?

An in-tunnel Rubber Dam is a highly efficient water controlling flexible structure used for water storage control in sewers based on inflatable dam technology, for retaining wastewater, regulating discharge flow and flushing out the build up of sedimentation in sections of sewers. It is a reliable and cost effective alternative to more conventional mechanical steel gate systems that are often considered as costly, complex to install and lack reliability.


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Arcon AquaPro, in partnership with Floecksmühle, supply the highest specification and most versatile Rubber Dam systems available in the industry today.

We have been designing, developing, manufacturing and installing custom built air-filled and water-filled Rubber Dams worldwide since 1984, using the highest grade rubber and internationally recognised quality components, exceeding materials used elsewhere in the industry. These advantages combined with the inherent simplicity of the design and unrivalled intelligent control systems, flow controls and advanced fail-safe systems, make Arcon AquaPro Rubber Dams the new standard available today.

One of the greatest advantages of in-tunnel Rubber Dams is that the bladders and ancillary equipment can be easily lowered down standard 3’ to 4’ manholes, allowing access for all bladders except those for the very large dams. No excavations are required for bladders more that 4’ high. Smaller sizes can be assembled above-ground and installed through open excavations.

Applications

Control of storage spaces, the flushing out of sewer sections and storage chambers.

How does an Arcon AQUAPRO In-Tunnel Rubber Dam compare to conventional alternatives? Rubber Dam Steel Gate
Low installation, operating and maintenance costs    
Simple and quick to install    
Simple to operate, maintain and repair    
Manual and automatic operation    
Controlled by low pressure air
   
No hydraulic systems required for operation
   
Does NOT require motor driven mechanical equipment
   
Does NOT require above-ground structures
   
Does NOT require accurate foundation tolerances
   
Does NOT require sub-structures
   
Does NOT disrupt flow
   
No need for excavation or street repairs
   
Complete internal installation
   
Flexible structure
   
Compact design
   
Good impact resistance
   
Absorbs shock & vibration
   
No risk of jamming
   
Corrosion free
   
Non-contaminant
   
No lubrication of moving parts
   
No painting of steel parts
   
Lifting equipment not required
   
Reliable failsafe device in case of power failure