Ballast System

Plastic Fusion’s proprietary ballast systems offer reliable solutions for biogas projects, industrial plants, and agricultural settings. Ensure long-lasting performance with over 40 years of expertise in environmental containment.

Concrete Protective Liners

Plastic Fusion is a leader in the installation of concrete protective liners in industrial tanks and storage facilities, wastewater treatment tanks, and chemical processing plants.

Anaerobic Digester Covers

We design and install HDPE cover systems for anaerobic digesters and are a pioneer in anaerobic digester lagoons for biogas collection and conversion to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).

Piping Systems

Our custom fabricated piping systems meet even the toughest handling requirements. Materials offer long-term chemical resistance and environmental containment.

Liner Systems

Plastic Fusion has been installing geosynthetic containment systems for more than 40 years.

Ballast System

Plastic Fusion’s proprietary ballast systems are designed for durability and efficiency in biogas projects, anaerobic digester lagoons, and environmental containment applications. With over 40 years of experience, Plastic Fusion has installed liners, covers, and ballast systems across North America for municipalities, industrial plants, and agricultural operations. These systems ensure stability by securing liners in place, particularly in areas prone to shifting conditions, which is essential for preventing gas leaks and optimizing energy recovery. Tailored to each project’s needs, Plastic Fusion’s ballast systems provide reliable, long-term performance in demanding environments.

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What Are Ballast Systems?

Ballast systems provide stability and weight in various applications, such as environmental containment, construction, and transportation. These systems are commonly used to anchor floating structures, such as lagoon covers or floating solar arrays, and ensure they remain in place despite wind, water, or other environmental factors.

How Are Ballast Systems Used in Environmental Containment?

In environmental containment, ballast systems secure floating covers or liners over lagoons, ponds, or tanks. The ballast, often made from water, concrete, or other heavy materials, ensures that the cover stays in place, preventing wind from lifting it and maintaining the integrity of the containment system.

Why Are Ballast Systems Important for Lagoon Covers?

Ballast systems are essential for lagoon covers because they prevent the cover from shifting or being displaced by external forces like wind or water flow. By anchoring the cover, ballast systems help maintain the efficiency of waste containment, odor control, and biogas collection in anaerobic digesters.

What Types of Materials Are Used in Ballast Systems?

Ballast systems typically use water-filled bags, concrete blocks, or heavy-duty chains to provide the necessary weight and stability. The choice of material depends on the specific application, environmental conditions, and the type of anchored structure.

How Do Ballast Systems Improve the Stability of Floating Structures?

Ballast systems add weight and distribute pressure evenly across floating structures, such as solar panels or covers. This additional weight keeps the structure stable, even in turbulent conditions, ensuring it remains securely in place and operates efficiently.

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What Are Ballast Systems?

How Are Ballast Systems Used in Environmental Containment?

Why Are Ballast Systems Important for Lagoon Covers?

What Types of Materials Are Used in Ballast Systems?

How Do Ballast Systems Improve the Stability of Floating Structures?

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