Sandless Sandbags for Flooding
Sandless sandbags, also called water-activated flood bags, are flood bags that do not need sand. The absorbent material inside takes up water and swells, so the bag grows heavier and forms a barrier at a doorway, garage or low entrance. They are stored flat and dry until flooding is expected.
Sandless sand bags are use them to guard a small opening or to fill gaps beside a longer barrier. For wider openings and higher water.
How Do Water Activated Sandless SandBag Work
- A water-activated substitute for conventional sandbags.
- No sand, soil or filling is needed.
- The absorbent material takes up water and swells.
- Stored flat, so it needs little storage space.
- Light to carry when dry.
- Placed across door openings, garage entrances, drains and basement steps.
- When dry, it's lightweight and easy to keep on hand in case of an emergency without taking up as much room as traditional sandbags.
Water-Activated Flood Barrier Bag Specifications
| Specification | 5 ft Barrier | 10 ft Barrier | 10 ft Slim Barrier | 17 ft Slim Barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (dry) | 6.5" W × 5' L × 5" H | 9.5" W × 10' L × 3.5" H | 9.5" W × 10' L × 0.25" H | 9.5" W × 17' L × 0.25" H |
| Capacity | 4.25 gal. per barrier | 8.5 gal. per barrier | 8.5 gal. per barrier | 14.5 gal. per barrier |
| Dimensions when fully saturated | Not specified in source | Not separately specified in source | 6.5" W × 10' L × 3.5" H | 6.5" W × 17' L × 3.5" H |
| Height when fully saturated | Not specified in source | 3.5" H | 3.5" H | 3.5" H |
| Weight | 34 lbs. | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | Not specified when dry |
| Weight when fully saturated | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | 116 lbs. each |
| Category | Water-Activated Flood Barrier | |||
| Ideal for | Ongoing protection at doorways and entrances | |||
| Install/deploy type | Temporary/removable barrier | Temporary/removable barrier | Temporary/removable barrier | Temporary/removable barrier |
| Temperature limit | 32°F to 180°F | 32°F to 180°F | 32°F to 180°F | 32°F to 180°F |
| Traffic | Non-weight bearing | Non-weight bearing | Non-weight bearing | Non-weight bearing |
| Composition | Skin: Polypropylene; Filler: Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) | Skin: Polypropylene; Filler: Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) | Skin: Polypropylene; Filler: Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) | Skin: Polypropylene; Filler: Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) |
| Color | Black | Black | Black | Black |
| Pack quantity | 4 per pack | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | Not specified in source |
Where to Use Water-Activated Flood Bags
- Home doorways and garages during monsoon
- Basement and cellar entrances
- Shop and office entrances at street level
- Drain and gully openings
- Gaps beside a longer flood barrier
For wide loading bays and warehouse openings, use the longer barriers. To absorb spilled liquids rather than stop floodwater, see oil absorbents and absorbent products.
Sandless Sand Bag FAQ
What are sandless sandbags?
Sandless sandbags are water-activated flood bags that do not need sand or filling. They hold an absorbent material that takes up water and swells, so each bag grows larger and heavier. They are stored flat and dry until flooding is expected, then placed across a low opening.
How do water-activated flood bag work?
Water-activated flood bag contain absorbent material that swells as it takes up water, which makes the bag larger and heavier. Place the bags in a tight line across the opening and follow the activation steps supplied with the pack. They hold back shallow water but do not form a complete seal.
Are sandless sandbags suitable for flooding?
They suit shallow water at doorways, garage entrances and basement steps. They do not replace a longer flood barrier for wide openings or deeper water, so measure the opening and the expected water height first. They can also fill gaps beside a longer barrier.
What is the difference between sandless and traditional sandbags?
Traditional sandbags must be filled with sand or soil, tied and carried while heavy. Sandless sandbags need no filling and stay light and flat while dry, so a stack can sit in a cupboard until needed. They gain weight only after they absorb water.
Where should I place water-activated flood bags?
Place them across door openings, garage entrances, basement steps and drain openings, on the side where water will arrive. Set them in a tight line with no gaps and overlap the ends. For wide openings, use a longer flood barrier and fill the side gaps with sandless sandbags.
Does Enviroguard supply sandless sandbags across India?
Yes. Enviroguard supplies sandless sandbags, water-activated flood bags and related flood control products with delivery across India from Mumbai. Packing depends on the opening width and the expected water depth, so quantities are confirmed against those two measurements for each site.