TURBOswiss

THE FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEM WITH THE SHORTEST ASSEMBLY TIME EVER

Flood Control Systems

TURBOswiss Flood Control Systems fight floods by means of

Smart and Stable Construction

water-filled barriers that can be set up at just any place in a

plus Intuitive Handling

minimum of time and with a minimum of efforts. One barrier

TURBOswiss System’s centerpiece is the BIG BOX lock element. Intuitive

consists of two parallel tubes made from special, heavy-duty

handling and reliability are basic conditions for a system’s quick and suc-

tarpaulin, featuring a barrage height of 94 cm. As standard,

cessful deployment in disaster situations.

the tubes are 25 meters long. A unique, patented coupling

Tried and tested prefab components ensure a high level of functional reli-

system / lock element allows for setting up barriers of any

ability. For rescue forces, this means well-known interfaces, familiar and

given length and facilitates changing directions into all 3 di-

frequently rehearsed procedures, and fast assembly – in short: safe and

mensions at any given point, without the need of deploying

intuitive handling! The main element consists of high-quality, anodized bent

any specific components. TURBOswiss barriers can be set

aluminum sheet components, riveted to a high-tensile construction by means

up in any kind of terrain and on any kind of surface without

of various cross-beams. The smart combination of prefab components and

any fastening or support. TURBOswiss Flood Control Sys-

specifically designed elements facilitates most efficient design and produc-

tems stand out by extremely short assembly times, most easy

tion efforts and expenses.

handling, smart details, and premium quality. They were de-

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signed by a team, which contributed its longstanding experience, profound product know-how, and unique expertise in order to achieve various improvements:

The BIG BOX lock element is the core of TURBOswiss System: intuitive handling and reliable function

• quick and simple assembly (no time-consuming blow-up operations – extremely short assembly times) • most simple handling (assembly/disassembly without any efforts

thanks to TURBOswiss Caddy)

• improved watertightness of joints • in- and outlets freely accessible at any time • minor staff requirements – only 2 people needed for assembly • easily storable even in confined spaces • field use without any fastening • requires no elbow elements and doesn’t comprise any loose parts • allows for leaving passages that are closed shortly before the flood • ATTRACTIVE HIRE-PURCHASE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TURBOswiss means the consequent advancement and improvement of existing systems – faster to assemble and easier to handle!

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In the Field

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TURBO Caddy serves

… into BIG BOX lock

to transport the large

element.

barrage tubes to the terrain endangered.

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The tubes are laid out

Positioning the hand

in parallel…

gears serves to fill the tubes as required.

This allows for leaving passages open as long as possible.

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… and connected to

A spraying fountain

each other by the

indicates that the

lock.

operating pressure has been achieved and filling is thus completed.

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Standard components

After only 50 minu-

facilitate easy and

tes, the 75 meter long

intuitive handling.

and nearly 1 meter high barrier of 100 tons is ready to face the flood.

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Carbines serve

The flooding has

to connect both

been reached – and

tubes to each other

the barrier stands up

lengthwise; the ends

against it.

are equipped with outlets.

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The commander

The commander is

orders the water

checking the system.

pumps.

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From waters nearby,

When the flood has

water is pumped

passed, the water

through the fire hoses

is drained from the

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tubes. Within 30 minutes only, the entire system is being disassembled.

The system in Comparison

TURBOswiss Flood Control Systems are an internation-

Assembly time:

ally patented flood fighting advancement by tubes.

water-filled tube systems

6 men, equipped with 2 pumps, will need about 50

laying out

blowing up

filling with water

minutes to set up barriers of 75 meters length and a

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protective height of 94 cm. A similar bank made from

TURBO®swiss

sand bags requires approx. 80 tons of sand to be trans-

laying out blowing up

ported, filled to 4500 – 5000 sand bags, and then piled up. Without having any recreational breaks, 60 men will need about 8 hours to realize this.

Possible BIG BOX Application

TURBOSWISS c/o Proventus AG Bärematt 19 6017 Ruswil Switzerland www.turboswiss.ch bfw@turboswiss.ch

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