SiltTex Geotextile Tubes

 

Made from high strength geotextiles, SiltTex Geotextile Tubes have numerous applications in the areas of liquid waste and sludge dewatering, dredge material management, shoreline protection and island and wetland reclamation. Fabricated into cylinders under strict quality controlled processes, SiltTex Geotextile Tubes are designed to be hydraulically filled. As sludge or slurry is pumped into the tube, the liquid portion is forced through the fabric but the solid particles remain trapped within the tube. Once dewatered, tubes can be left in place as in the case of protection, restoration or reclamation applications. In dewatering applications, the remaining solid materials are dry enough to be easily excavated, transported and disposed of. No matter what the application, SiltTex Geotextile Tubes can provide an environmentally friendly solution that saves not only money, but can usually be done in less time, with far less disturbance than conventional methods.
  • Dredging Harbors, Stormwater & Irrigation Ponds
  • Liquid Waste and Sludge Dewatering
  • Shoreline & Wetland Restoration and Protection
  • Temporary Holding Basins

Product

GSI Item #
SILTTEX TUBE 46T 15ft x 20ft TGEOTEXTILETUBE461520
SILTTEX TUBE 46T 15ft x 50ft TGEOTEXTILETUBE461550
SILTTEX TUBE 46T 30ft x 100ft TGEOTEXTILETUBE4630100
SILTTEX TUBE 46T 30ft x 150ft TGEOTEXTILETUBE4630150
SILTTEX TUBE 46T 30ft x 200ft TGEOTEXTILETUBE4630200
SILTTEX TUBE 46T 30ft x 50ft TGEOTEXTILETUBE463050
SILTTEX TUBE 46T 45ft x 50ft TGEOTEXTILETUBE464550
SILTTEX TUBE 46T 45ft x 100ft TGEOTEXTILETUBE4645100
SILTTEX TUBE 46T 45ft x 150ft TGEOTEXTILETUBE4645150
SILTTEX TUBE 46T 45ft x 200ft TGEOTEXTILETUBE4645200

Suitable for most dewatering applications, SiltTex Tube 46T made of polypropylene is our most versatile. For protection and reclamation applications, Polyester geotextiles are most common. GSI is able to manufacture SiltTex Tubes to fit almost any application.

 

Adding flocculants to the dewatering process can often improve the efficiency and effectiveness of SiltTex® Tubes. A Hanging Bag Test is recommended to determine and demonstrate the likely results of dewatering site specific materials and/or the effectiveness of various flocculants at various rates. We will be happy to assist you with this process. Please contact us if you are interested in working with SiltTex® Tubes.

Product

GSI Item #
1016T HANGING BAG 28in x 36in TBAG1016T
46T HANGING BAG 28in x 36in TBAG46T

Bio-Tubes® are the only natural, biodegradable geotextile tubes designed for restoration and dewatering projects. Please contact us if you would like more information on Bio-Tubes®

In most cases, SiltTex® Geotextile Tubes can provide a faster and more economical means of dewatering dredge or sludge materials.
As slurry is pumped into the tube, the solid particles are trapped as liquid easily passes through the exposed surfaces.
The material quickly dewaters, leaving dry, easily transportable and/or disposable material.
Geotextile Tubes were used on the Missouri River near Pierre South Dakota. Contained dredge materials created the land mass you see in the two photos to the left.