SPECIAL FEATURES & OPTIONS
BDI has a long history of consistently providing quality products that meet a variety of project requirements. This commitment is reinforced by receiving registration to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
Depending on the nature of the project and the challenges associated, the BDI team works with the client to meet expectations and implement creative solutions. As a result of decades worth of design improvements and specialty projects, a list of options for blast panels, anchoring, the structure itself, and additional security and safety items exist.
Blast Deflector Options
Structural Options
Anchoring Options
Security / Safety Options
3-Sided Ground Run-Up Enclosure Options
4-Sided Ground Run-up Enclosure Options
“We sincerely appreciate the outstanding support from Blast Deflectors, Inc. You have obviously earned your reputation over the last 50+ years of service.“
“I walked the entire depth of the parking lot behind the blast fence and there was no significant turbulence even with the engines at full power.”
Blast Panel Options:
Solid, hot-dip galvanized steel sheets: Solid metal sheets with a patented design for the deflection of jet blast and air flow.
Expanded metal (mesh): A uniformly shaped and stretched sheet, forming diamond shaped openings, allowing the passage of light, air, heat, and sound.
Hot-dip galvanized coating: The process of coating the iron and steel sheets with zinc, which alloys with the surface of the base metal preventing corrosion and rusting.
Powder coating or epoxy paint (various colors available): A special process of painting a color to the sheets for aesthetic or safety reasons while providing an additional layer of protection.
Carbon or stainless steel, fiberglass, aluminum or polycarbonate: The variety of materials used on unique projects for purposes of strength, durability, weight, non-metallic materials, or transparency.
Integrated acoustic panels: The technical term named Noise Blotter are installed to attenuate the noise for aircraft engine runups.
Structure Options:
Hot-dip galvanized coating: The process of coating the iron and steel structural frames with zinc, which alloys with the surface of the base metal preventing corrosion and rusting.
Powder coating or epoxy paint (various colors available): A special process of painting a color to the structural frames for aesthetic or safety reasons while providing an additional layer of protection.
Carbon or stainless steel, aluminum, or fiberglass structural members: The variety of materials used on unique projects for purposes of strength, durability, weight, non-metallic materials, or transparency.
Aesthetic cladding: The covering of structural framing for a more aesthetic look typically visible to the general public.
Anchor Options:
Mechanical, expansion type: Anchors that mechanically anchor themselves to the concrete base made up of multiple parts to exert pressure and fasten the structure in place.
Chemical (epoxy): A technique for fastening to concrete providing more flexibility than mechanical anchoring.
Cast-in-place: A method of concreting carried out in the finished location of the foundation where the anchor bolts are cast into the concrete and sets in place.
Frangible (break away): Fixed objects within an airport’s runway or taxiway safety areas require frangible connections allowing for break-away capabilities. BDI has installed a variety of projects requiring frangible anchors.
Security / Safety Options:
Obstruction lights: Lights on an airfield for the purpose of safety to warn individuals of an object in the area. These are typically used in construction areas or near aircraft operations.
Barbed wire arms: The arms can be attached to any BDI structure allowing the placement of barbed wire or razor wire fencing for security purposes.
Perimeter fence integration: A secure air operations area (AOA) on an airport is critical for the purpose of preventing the intrusion of persons or vehicles from unauthorized entry. Integration of BDI products into the security plan allows for dual flexibility.
What BDI provides in professional services?
- Engine Blast Analyses.
- Detailed Product Specifications.
- Project Drawings.
- Professional consulting services.
- CFD airflow analysis.
- Project safety recommendations.
- Product solutions for noise attenuation and/or downwash protection.
- Inspections & Maintenance
- Experienced and customer service-oriented team.
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