HESCO Blast-Resistant Barriers: Technical Specifications & Applications

​Highlighted Key Applications

1. ​Critical Infrastructure Protection
   • ​Energy Sector: Deployed in power plants, nuclear facilities, oil refineries, and offshore drilling platforms.
   • ​Industrial Zones: Safeguard petrochemical complexes, pharmaceutical laboratories, and hazardous waste processing centers.
   • ​Transport Networks: Protect airports, railway hubs, metro tunnels, and underground logistics corridors.
2. ​Specialized Scenarios
   • ​Military & Defense: Secure command centers, ammunition depots, and ballistic-prone installations.
   • ​Data & Utilities: Shield server rooms, cable conduits, and ventilation systems in high-risk environments.
   • ​Public Venues: Enhance safety in sports arenas, emergency exits, and crowd control zones.

​Highlighted Core Advantages

1. Superior Protective Performance

• ​Blast Containment: Confine explosions within a 3-bar pressure range, reducing structural collapse risks by 70%.
• ​Multi-Threat Resistance：
  • Flame Retardancy: ASTM E84 Class A certification (flame spread index ≤25).
  • Ballistic Protection: Withstand impacts up to 50 kJ/m² (equivalent to EN 1522 FB7 standard).
  • Seismic Compliance: Meet IBC 2018 requirements for earthquake zones.

2. Environmental Adaptability

• ​Corrosion Resistance: Triple-layer galvanization (120μm) + epoxy coating for coastal/chemical exposure.
• ​Extreme Weather Durability: Operate in -40°C to +120°C ranges with anti-icing/freeze-thaw capabilities.

3. Functional Versatility

• ​Acoustic Control: Achieve 30dB noise reduction (NRC 0.75) in industrial settings.
• ​Modular Design: Rapid deployment with 4m×12m panels and interlocking connectors.

​Technical Parameters

​Certifications & Compliance

• ​Explosion Standards: ISO 16933 (vapor cloud detonation containment)
• ​Deflagration Control: NFPA 68-compliant venting systems
• ​Third-Party Validation: SGS-tested for structural integrity (ISO 17025)

​Industry Deployment Cases

1. ​Oil & Gas: Isolate LNG storage tanks in refineries (e.g., Shell Pernis facility retrofit).
2. ​Urban Transit: Install blast walls in subway tunnels (e.g., London Underground upgrade).
3. ​Military: Protect forward operating bases (e.g., NATO-standard field command posts).