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Stairwell Flex-Gate

What is it?

Stairwell Flex-Gates (SFG’s) are high-strength, dry flood-proofing closure that can be deployed rapidly for flood mitigation of tunnels, doors or portals of any kind, and can fit openings of any shape, size or orientation; simple to operate and can be easily deployed or retracted in just a few minutes by a single person with very little training; increased reliability, with minimal maintenance, thus providing low life-cycle costs.

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What assets can be protected?

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Project Phase?

  • Emergency

Implementation Time?

Less than an hour

Useful Life?

Preliminary Costs?

 $$$$

Approximately 25 years

The initial installation cost varies based on application and size of the portal and can be substantial. Cost estimate is approximately $850k to 1 million.

Benefits

  • Point-of-use storage – no lost components or off-site storage

  • Rapid deployment – operations resume faster

  • Robust materials and construction – withstands debris impacts

  • Compact Storage – stores in small spaces

  • Can be operated in high winds

Limiting Factors

  • Adequate adjacent space is required for installation

  • Requires simple portal geometries without obtrusion

  • Proprietary nature of the system can be a limitations should replacement parts be required

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Quick Reference Guide

The Quick Reference Guide provides a detailed summary available for printing and additional information for future reference.

External References

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