The reputation of Metalite and the Chinook series of products include many
residential projects with satisfied customers. Metalite has 20 years of
experience satisfying individual customers as well as large commercial and
government projects involving multi-pontoons barrier systems. These
products are all designed and fabricated in the Northwest.
( Hoover Dam installation after 5 years with reflective tape option)
Chinook Barriers Metalite Dam Barrier downstream of Hoover Dam:
Chinook barriers are performance proven. Designed to be used in
the most severe environments, they outperform all the competition. Made of marine grade aluminum shells and filled with US Coast Guard approved polyurethane foam, Chinook Barriers will provide years of trouble free use and are backed by
a twenty year warranty.
Options
Dampening weights
Stainless hardware
5086 Saltwater Aluminum Shell
Signs
Orange Warning Stakes
Reflective Warning Tape
Flashing Beacons
Boat Entry Gates
Fencing
Custom Sizes
Custom Designs
Addition of Customer Specific Hardware
Safety Rail
Advantages
Tough foam filled aluminum barriers will not rust, waterlog or sink, even if punctured or damaged.
Self-righting, high visibility barriers will not roll like logs.
Can be customized with the addition of signs, lights, fences, boating gates, or other additions the end user may require.
Public acceptance has been outstanding and the installed systems have all been complemented, they are not considered an eye sore.
Provide radar return in navigable waterways.
Positive barrier to jet skis.
Will hold up to the harshest environments including freezing.
Practically Maintenance free over extended periods.
Not affected by UV rays, freezing, or laying on the bank during low water conditions.
Dam Barrier System
Metalite Industries Inc.
Dam Barrier Fact Sheet