MacTube®

 

MacTube® is a geotextile container used for:

  • Building coastal and river structures for erosion protection
  • Dewatering a wide variety of wet slurries, wastes, and sludges
  • Containing, dewatering and reusing dredged material

MacTube® geotextile containers are constructed of high-strength woven geotextile fabrics that are extremely strong and durable with sewn seams that are up to 33% stronger than any competitor's product. Manufactured in a sand color to blend in with its surrounding, the geotextile fabric is woven in rip-resistant weave pattern for maximum resistance to damage.

MacTube® containers are easy to install, both above and below the water surface. As a "soft" armored structure, it offers minimal impact to the environment while providing a cost effective alternative to "hard" structures.

Protecting Coastlines
MacTube® geotextile containers can be used in the design of several types of coastal engineering structures:

  • Revetments - to protect against erosion of shoreline adjacent to existing buildings.
  • Groins - installed perpendicular to and extending out from beaches to restore or protect beaches.
  • Breakwaters - installed parallel to beaches offshore to restore or protect beaches.
  • Dikes - constructed to form a containment area in which to pump dredge spoils and can also be used for land creation.
  • Dune Cores - to construct an artificial dune that will subsequently be covered and revegetated.
  • Reefs - installed offshore to replace natural reefs.

Dewatering
MacTube® containers offer maximum versatility and ease of use for all your dewatering needs. They are a cost-effective alternative to the belt press method of dewatering sludge and eliminate the need for expensive capital expenditures for equipment. By using MacTube® containers for dewatering, you can increase the efficiency and reduce dewatering time.

Dredging
Dredged material can be easily contained and disposed of, or reused, using MacTube® geotextile containers. Placing and constructing geotextile containers is simple and cost effective with minimal impact on the environment. Plus, the extremely strong, high-strength woven geotextile fabric provides increased confidence in material containment. 

 

N.B. Some products are 'non-stock items' and will need to be ordered.
 




Back to Products list