10 August 2009 – East Coast Erosion Blankets, LLC, a leading manufacturer of erosion control blankets, has expanded its product line by adding the ECP-3™, a heavy-duty triple net polypropylene Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM).
The ECP-3™ is manufactured with 100% green polypropylene fiber and three ultra-heavy weight polypropylene nets securely sewn together with UV stabilized thread. Under modified ASTM 6460 test method, the product has been able to withstand in unvegetated conditions a maximum flow velocity in excess of 15 feet per second with a maximum permissible shear stress of 5 pounds square foot. The ECP-3 reinforces soils and anchors vegetation roots. This permanent turf reinforcement mat is suitable for slopes 1:1 and high flow channels, spillways, banks and shorelines.
“We are constantly developing new products to help with the prevention of erosion, and are very excited to be able to offer the industry the ECP-3™," stated Diane Hitt, General Manager of East Coast Erosion Blankets.
This new product is currently available from the Bernville, PA or Lake City, SC manufacturing facilities. The ECP-3™ is produced in 80 or 100 square yard rolls.
Visit www.eastcoasterosion.com or call +1 800 582 4005 for more product information or to locate the current distributor.
