Beluga Oversized Flood Control Bag

• Model: BG-1
• Product Type: Single oversized FIBC flood-control bag
• Filled Dimensions: Approximately 3' L × 3' D × 40" H
• Protection Height: Up to approximately 40"
• Fill Capacity: Approximately 30 cubic feet
• Safe Working Load: 4,500 lb per bag
• Traditional Sandbag Equivalent: Approximately 150 sandbags
• Fill Material: Sand, gravel or other suitable aggregate
• Material: 100% polypropylene
• Coated Surface: 5.6 oz coated polypropylene fabric on one side
• Permeable Surfaces: 5.0 oz uncoated polypropylene fabric on the remaining sides to allow slow drainage
• UV Protection: Rated for 2,200 hours
• Lifting Straps: Four heavy-duty double-loop straps per bag
• Strap Size: Approximately 2" × 10"
• Shipping and Storage: Ships flat
• Surface Compatibility: Concrete, asphalt, sand, grass, mud and other suitable surfaces
• Recycling Identification: Resin Identification Code 5 / PP
• NAICS Code: 314910

Filled weight depends on the selected material and moisture content. Do not exceed the stated safe working load.

BEFORE DEPLOYMENT

1. Evaluate the expected water direction, depth, flow velocity and debris exposure.
2. Determine the required barrier length, layout and number of bags.
3. Identify a suitable source of sand, gravel or other approved fill material.
4. Arrange appropriate filling and material-handling equipment.
5. Clear sharp objects, large debris and hazards from the deployment area.
6. Establish a plan for handling or removing the fill material after the flood threat has passed.

INSTALLATION

1. Place the flattened BG-1 bag in its intended position before filling.
2. Expand and open the bag fully so it maintains its intended shape.
3. Orient the coated side toward the anticipated water source when required by the installation plan.
4. Hold the bag open using appropriate filling equipment or a safe support method.
5. Add fill material gradually and distribute it evenly throughout the bag.
6. Continue filling until the bag reaches its intended dimensions and stability without exceeding its safe working load.
7. Position additional bags tightly against one another to create the required protection line.
8. Inspect for gaps, incomplete filling or unstable placement before floodwater arrives.
9. Use suitable equipment and the integrated lifting straps if repositioning is required.
10. Monitor the barrier throughout the flood event for settlement, erosion, overtopping or displacement.

STACKED INSTALLATIONS

Multiple Beluga bags may be stacked to achieve greater protection heights, but stacked walls require an engineered layout and professional approval. Do not create a stacked barrier without considering foundation conditions, water pressure, bag placement and structural stability.

AFTER USE

1. Wait until floodwater has receded and site conditions are safe.
2. Inspect the fill for contamination before handling, reusing or disposing of it.
3. Use suitable equipment to remove or relocate filled bags.
4. Follow applicable environmental and disposal requirements.
5. Do not manually attempt to move a filled bag.

A filled BG-1 may weigh several thousand pounds. Deployment, lifting and removal should be performed by trained personnel using properly rated equipment.

WHAT IS THE BG-1?

The BG-1 is one oversized fillable flood-control bag. It differs from the BG-5, which consists of five connected compartments forming a 15-foot continuous barrier.

HOW LARGE IS IT WHEN FILLED?

A filled BG-1 measures approximately 3 feet long by 3 feet deep by 40 inches high.

HOW MANY SANDBAGS DOES ONE BG-1 REPLACE?

One BG-1 replaces approximately 150 traditional sandbags, depending on the sandbag size and construction method being compared.

WHAT CAN BE USED TO FILL IT?

The bag may be filled with sand, gravel or another suitable aggregate. The fill material should be selected based on availability, weight, drainage, site conditions and the intended application.

HOW MUCH FILL DOES IT HOLD?

Each BG-1 has a capacity of approximately 30 cubic feet.

WHAT IS ITS SAFE WORKING LOAD?

The stated safe working load is 4,500 pounds per bag. Actual filled weight depends on the type and moisture content of the fill material.

DOES IT SHIP FILLED?

No. The BG-1 ships flat and empty. Fill material and filling equipment must be provided at the deployment location.

WHAT EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED?

Appropriate equipment is needed to open, support and fill the bag. Depending on the project, a loader, excavator, hopper, filling frame or other material-handling equipment may be required.

CAN FILLED BAGS BE MOVED?

Each bag has four integrated lifting straps. Any lifting or repositioning must be performed using properly rated equipment by trained personnel and must remain within the bag’s safe working load.

CAN THE BG-1 BE STACKED?

Beluga bags can be incorporated into stacked flood walls, but stacked configurations require engineering review and approval. Do not stack filled bags without an appropriate design.

WHAT SURFACES CAN IT BE USED ON?

The ground-conforming design can be deployed on suitable concrete, asphalt, sand, grass, mud and similar surfaces. The site should still be inspected for sharp objects, unstable soil, erosion risk and major irregularities.

IS THE BG-1 WATERPROOF?

The bag incorporates coated and uncoated polypropylene surfaces. The coated side provides water resistance, while the permeable surfaces allow slow drainage. It should not be described as a completely waterproof container.

CAN THE FILL MATERIAL BE REUSED?

Uncontaminated sand or aggregate may be reusable, depending on local requirements and site conditions. Material exposed to floodwater may contain sewage, chemicals or other contaminants and should be evaluated before reuse or disposal.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BG-1 AND BG-5?

The BG-1 is an individual 3-foot-wide bag suited to targeted placement, reinforcement and flexible layouts. The BG-5 connects five chambers into a continuous 15-foot-long barrier and is generally the better foundation for long flood-protection runs.