HESCO Concertainer

HESCO Concertainer®

Engineered fortification systems

Contents

Hesco Bastion Concertainer

Performance through design

Taken to the limits

Proven in the field

Rapid and easy construction

A flexible system

Other military applications

Civil applications

Technical specifications

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HESCO Bastion ConcertainerProtecting those who serve01

AboveHESCO Bastion Concertainer has been widely usedto protect military personnel and assets since itsintroduction in 1991.

The need to control unauthorised access and resistany terrorist or insurgent attack, perceived or real,is ever-present. What stands between personnel orassets and any attack must be secure, steadfast andabove all, reliable.

Acknowledged as the most significant developmentin field fortification since the Second World War,HESCO Bastion Concertainer® units have become akey component and a benchmark in force protectionthroughout the world.

Whether used to define boundaries or as apreventative barrier, Concertainer units have beenemployed to safeguard personnel, vehicles,equipment, facilities and other critical assets in avariety of military, peacekeeping, humanitarian andcivilian operations.

HESCO’s unrivalled capability in design, technicalinnovation, manufacturing, training and customersupport has made it a global leader in the designand manufacture of advanced force protection anda supplier to many nations.

• used across many continents• available in 9 sizes• used by the military since 1991• tested by leading internationally recognised

authorities• approved and specified by military and

civilian organisations throughout the world

“The HESCO barriers were right next to me and a mortar bomblanded right on the other side and saved my life. That’s it.”Col. Jeff V., US Marine Corps, Iraq 2005

Performance through designRevolutionary concept, consistent manufacturing02

Combining its technical expertise and knowledge ofmilitary engineering with its constant evaluation ofcustomer experience, HESCO Bastion has continuedto develop and refine the Concertainer concept andits production techniques since units were firstdeployed during the Gulf War in 1991.

Concertainer units are a patented prefabricated,multi-cellular defence wall system. They aremanufactured from welded 4mm* Galfan coatedmild steel wire mesh and vertical helical-coil joints.All of which conform to British and ISO Standardsand provide unparalleled tensile strength andextended service life. Each unit is lined with ISOStandard 200g/m2 non-woven polypropylenegeotextile.

Once erected, Concertainer units can be filled usingalmost any locally available material. By enhancingthe mass and characteristics of fill material,Concertainer units are able to withstand attack froma variety of weapons, significantly reducing harmfulsecondary fragmentation or the possibility ofsympathetic detonation.

The range of Concertainer units comprises of ninedifferent sizes, from the smallest (Mil 2) to thelargest unit (Mil 7), enabling the construction oflimitless lengths of structure in almost anycircumstance. A choice of two colours are availableto suit different environments,

* (except Mil 7 & 10 which use 5mm wire)

AboveAssembly of Concertainer units at the HESCOmanufacturing plant in Leeds, UK.

RightHESCO Bastion Concertainer units enhance themass and characteristics of available fill material toprovide protection from a wide variety of weapons.

InsetThe unique, patented design of Concertainer unitsenables rapid construction of protective structures.

“Had HESCO Bastions in Bosnia and I will tell you theease of filling those bubbas made our force protectioneasy because we didn’t have to fill sand bags.”Maj. Daniel S., US Army, Bosnia 1995

Taken to the limitsAnalysed and tested by the world’s leading authorities03

AboveAny structural damage, largeor small, is recorded and markedfor analysis during tests (photoby kind courtesy of Defence R&DCanada Suffield)

Main pictureStructures built fromConcertainer units arecontinually testedto ensure they protectagainst current threats.

AboveTesting the performanceof Concertainer units when usedas a vehicle barrier. Testing wasconducted by TRL, the UK basedTransport Research Laboratories.

Photo by kind courtesy of Defence R&D Canada Suffield

When Concertainer units were first adopted by theUK Ministry of Defence, tests were conducted by DRAFortification Section (now known as QinetiQ) and theBritish Army Infantry Trials Team. The aim of thistesting was to assess their viability for use as areplacement for the more traditional sandbags.

Since then over fifteen of the world’s leading authoritiesin blast mitigation and effects have performed testsusing a variety of weapons systems ranging from smallarms to grenades, mortars to shaped charges, artilleryto VBIEDs.

Concertainer units have been assessed in both the UKand US for their suitability as a vehicle intrusion barrier.As a result of testing in the US, Concertainer units wereawarded K-12 Certification by the US Department ofState - a recognition only given to products that have theability to prevent a 15,000 lb truck, travelling at 50 mph,from penetrating more than one metre inside a barrier.

As new military and natural threats emerge, HESCOBastion continues to progressively test its products ina diverse range of environments across the world,keeping it at the forefront of engineered fortificationsand protecting civilians and those who serve alike.

“We used them to protect our IP Station. They took a lotof rounds and still went ahead and kept our IP Station safe.”Sgt. Sean J., US Army, Iraq 2004

HESCO Concertainer units have beenextensively tested by civilian and militaryauthorities across the world to prove theirsuitability for protection in a diverse rangeof military, homeland security andenvironmental applications.

To achieve the US Department of StateK12 certification, tests were carried outunder strict conditions. The key testinvolved Concertainer units beingsubjected to a direct vehicle impact.

50mph to 0mph in under a second

50mph

Concertainer units

A structure must be able to withstand theimpact of a 15,000lb gvw truck travellingat 50mph. HESCO Concertainer unitsstopped the truck… dead.

Concertainer units passed the test andhave now been awarded K12 certificationby the US Department of State.

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00mph!

stop trucks... dead.

Location Afghanistan

Unit Concertainer Mil 1 & Mil 7

Project FOB perimeter wall

Proven in the fieldEssential defences in conflict areas04

While data gathered during testing is vitallyimportant there is no greater endorsement of theprotection provided by the Concertainer units thanits impressive service record and the testimony ofthose who have relied on it for protection in areasof conflict.

Since their first deployment during the Gulf War,nations all over the world have recognised thecapability of the Concertainer unit to protectpersonnel, facilities and equipment against attack– from Bosnia and Kosovo to East Timor, northernAfrica and Afghanistan to Iraq.

And since the bombing of the Khobar Towers in1996, the nature of terrorist and insurgent threathas evolved, particularly in the use of VehicleBorne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED).

Now, to stop the determined terrorist willing tosacrifice their own life, forces must be ever moreaware of the threat posed by the entry or approachof unauthorised vehicles towards personnel,facilities and equipment.

Concertainer units were quickly recognised asproviding the most efficient means of achieving asecure area. They are now used extensively tobuild structures such as protective bunkers andrevetments that protect from indirect fire andperimeter walls that provide unparalleled securityor safe stand-off distances.

“They are effective. I have seen them take hits... I have seenthem work and I have seen a vehicle explode outside andnothing came through.” Specialist Justin N., US Army, Iraq 2004

• perimeter security

• equipment revetments

• ammunition compounds

• personnel and material bunkers

• observation posts

• entry control barriers

• fuel supply points

• overhead protection

• anti-ram vehicle barriers

• defensive firing positions

• guard posts

• explosives and contraband search areas

• highway and border crossing checkpoints

• hardening existing structures


Unit Concertainer Mil 1

Project Pre-mission training

Rapid & easy constructionA unique, patented design05

Step oneUnload the units and pull out inthe required direction .

Step twoJoin the units together usingthe supplied pins to create therequired configuration.

A wall constructed from Concertainer Mil 1 unitscan be erected and filled by 2 men with a front endloader in less than 20 minutes.

An equivalent wall of 1500 sandbags would take10 men around 7 hours to build.

During any conflict the ability to build a defensive orprotective structure with speed and efficiency is ofparamount importance.

The unique, patented design of Concertainer unitsenables fast and simple transportation anddeployment. Most* units can be stacked on top of eachother and are delivered flat-packed on standard timberskids or pallets (over 500m of Mil 1 units can betransported in a single 20' ISO container).

The units can be manually lifted off the pallet,placed in the desired location and connected ina variety of configurations using the suppliedjoining pins.

Perhaps the most recognised advantage ofConcertainer units over other Force Protectionsystems is that they can utilise almost any locallyavailable material, natural or engineered, from sandto gravel, soil to concrete – employing minimalmanpower and using wheeled front loaders,excavators or concrete skips attached to a crane.

• lightweight• small footprint• easy to transport• simple to build• requires limited manpower

Step threeFill the units with the selectedmaterial using a front end loader.

Step fourManually compact the fillto ensure even and stabledistribution within the unit.

* With the exception of Mil 7 & Mil 10

A flexible systemLimitless structural possibilities06

Manufactured in nine different sizes, eachConcertainer unit is designed to adapt to everyconceivable fortification requirement and to anymilitary circumstance.

On their own or combined with other structures ormaterials, Concertainer units can be configuredinto a wide range of installations. From a simplesingle-level vehicle barrier or a 10km perimeterwall to an entire ammunition compound or abunker complex, Concertainer units enable theconstruction of rapid and efficient engineeredfortification with dependable protectioncharacteristics.

For instance, a wall built from Concertainer Mil 1units can be erected and filled by two men with afront end loader in less than 20 minutes, while anequivalent wall of 1500 sandbags would take tenmen 7 hours to build. And when time is of apremium, resources are at a minimum, andprotection is of the utmost importance, thechoice is clear.

The supply of Concertainer units can be supportedby in-theatre training from our team, which hasexperience of military and civil engineering acrossthe globe and appreciates the difficulties faced bythose responsible for force protection.

Main pictureLarger structures should be built using a ‘pyramid’design, to ensure maximum stability.

Inset topMil 7 units, the largest unit in the range, beingconstructed using a pyramid configuration.

Inset bottomMassive structures can be built from Concertainerunits to construct large-scale installations such asammunition compounds (photo by kind courtesy ofUS Department of Defense).



Project DOB perimeter wall

Other military applicationsThe evolution of Concertainer07Since its first deployment in the military field ofoperations, Concertainer units have been adaptedto meet a diverse range of military requirements,partly in response to the experiences of ourcustomers.

To meet each individual requirement and challenge,HESCO has developed a range of products, eachdesigned to protect against specific threats, fromsmall arms fire and RPG, to mortar bombsand rockets. Several designs have also beenindependently developed by military agencies suchas the US Army’s ERDC (Engineer Research &Development Centre), and the Canadian Army’sDRDC (Design & Research Development Centre).

The development of the Extended OverheadProtection System (EOPS) has resulted in the onlyfield expedient system that provides remote, land-based military installations such as multiple cabinoffices, living and dining quarters, command andcommunications posts or field hospitals, withall-round protection from both ground level andoverhead attack.

Specifically designed and manufactured to integratewith any ISO container-building unit, EOPS providesoverhead protection against all mortar bombs andsuper-quick-fused 155mm artillery shells.

Also developed in response to demands foroverhead protection, the HESCO bunker systemutilises an ordinary 20ft or 40ft ISO container withpre-configured lengths of reinforced Concertainerunits forming the walls.

The HESCO Guard Post kit provides a smallemplacement to protect two personnel againstsmall arms fire and is ideal for vehicle checkpointsor access control.

TopA standard HESCO Bunker System re-configured foruse as an open ended bomb-bay.

BottomA HESCO Bunker System constructed with modifiedConcertainer units. The units are manufacturedusing 5mm wire to enhance their ability to supportthe weight of the soil filled roof.

Below topConcertainer units above andbelow ground protecting fuelbladders.

Bottom leftA Guard Post Kit installationat a vehicle checkpoint inPristina, Kosovo.

Bottom rightAn EOPS bunker prepared fordemonstration at Quantico, USA.

Civil applicationsDefending against the forces of nature08

With every naturally occurring disaster the demandfor civil protection becomes increasingly apparent.The design pedigree and versatility of Concertainerunits and their success in military operations hasresulted in widespread recognition in a variety of civilenvironments from flood defences to erosion controlto architecture.

Originally designed to protect shorelines againsterosion, Concertainer units are ideally suited forprotection against the effects of flooding anderosion. Because the units arrive flat-packedon site, and are lined with a geotextile membrane,structures can be quickly and easily built withmaterials typically found at eroded sites such as asand, rocks and gravel. Where a more permanent,hard-wearing structure is required, Concertainerunits can be filled with concrete.

With its unparalleled success in all manner ofmilitary applications, Concertainer units are nowbeing adopted by governments and authorities toprotect sensitive civilian installations particularly atrisk from terrorist attack, such as embassies,consulates, government buildings, oil refineries,power stations and sports stadia.

Encouraged by its success in military and civilianenvironments, HESCO is continually exploringpotential new markets and other customapplications such as humanitarian housing,industrial spill containment and noise abatement.

AboveConcertainer units being installed as a foundationlayer in an erosion control project in Alaska.

Homeland defenceConcertainer units are now beingused around the world for theprotection of sensitive civilianbuildings and installations.

Flood controlA barrier made from Concertainerunits being used to contain floodwaters around Lake Ponchartrain,New Orleans, USA.

Architectural projectsConcertainer gabions canbe filled with a variety ofmaterials to create interestingarchitectural surfaces.

Technical Specifications09

The patented design of the HESCO Concertainerunit is available in nine different sizes, eachdeveloped to provide the optimum solution fora wide range of protective and structuralrequirements – military or civil.

HESCO Concertainer units are manufactured witha Galfan coated welded wire mesh. The mesh hasan opening size of 76.2mm x 76.2mm and is madefrom 8 Gauge 4mm steel wire (except for Mil 7 &10, which is 6 Gauge 5mm steel wire). The Galfancoating (95% zinc and 5% aluminium) has aminimum average weight of 145 g/m2.

Coil Hinges and Joining Pins are manufacturedfrom 8 Gauge Galfan coated steel wire.

The Geotextile is a 2mm heavy duty non-wovenpolypropylene, impregnated with a UV inhibitor,and is available in either beige or green colour(denoted by the letter ‘B’ or ‘G’ respectively).

Product Quality StandardsBS 5750 Part 1 (1987)ISO 9001 (1987)EN 29001 (1987) - Certificate No. 910654

Product PatentsHESCO Bastion Concertainer® is a worldwidepatented product. Patent No. 0466726 (Europe),Patent No. 5472297 & 5333970 (USA).

Mil 1Height Width Length1.37m (4'6") 1.06m (3'6") 10m (32')

Unit Code Stock NumberMil1B 5680-99-835-7866Mil1G 5680-99-001-9396

Mil 2Height Width Length0.61m (2') 0.61m (2’) 1.22m (4')


Mil 3Height Width Length1.0m (3'3") 1.0m (3'3") 10m (32')


Mil 1

1.06m(3'6")

10m (32’) Length9 cells (1x4, 1x5)

1.37m(4'6")

Mil 2

0.61m(2')

1.22m (4’) Length2 cells

0.61m(2')

Mil 3

1.0m(3'3")

10m (32’) Length10 cells (2x5)

1.0m(3'3")

Mil 4Height Width Length1.0m (3'3") 1.50m (5') 10m (32')


Mil 5Height Width Length0.61m (2') 0.61m (2’) 3.05m (10')


0.61m

Mil 7Height Width Length2.21m (7’3") 2.13m (7') 27.74m (90')


Mil 8Height Width Length1.37m (4’6") 1.22m (4') 10m (32')

Unit Code Stock NumberMil 8B 5680-99-335-4902Mil 8G 5680-99-517-3281

Mil 9Height Width Length1.0m (3' 3”) 0.76m (2’6”) 9.14m (30')


Mil 10Height Width Length2.12m (7’) 1.52m (5') 30.5m (95')


Mil 4

1.50m(5')

10m (32’) Length10 cells (2x5)

1.0m(3'3")

Mil 5

0.61m(2’)

3.05m (10’) Length5 cells

0.61(2’)

Mil 7

2.13m(7')

27.74m (90’) Length13 cells (2x4, 1x5)

2.21m(7'3")

Mil 8

1.22m(4')

10m (32’) Length9 cells (1x4, 1x5)

1.37m(4'6")

Mil 9

0.76m(2'6")

9.14m (30’) Length12 cells (2x6)

1.0m(3'3")

Mil 10

1.52m(5')

30.5m (95’) Length20 cells (4x5)

2.12m(7')

Photo by kind courtesy of US Department of Defense

Location Iraq


Project FOB perimeter wall

DisclaimerThe contents of this publication areprovided by HESCO Bastion Limited(“HESCO”) or are obtained from sourcesthat HESCO believe to be reliable or areotherwise expressions of third partyopinion. Whilst HESCO has madereasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy,completeness and appropriateness of suchinformation, any reliance on suchinformation is entirely at the risk of theparty using it, and it will not rely on suchcontents in substitution for making properand appropriate enquiries from therelevant third parties. The selection,configuration and installation of any ofHESCO's products on site is not HESCO'sresponsibility and, HESCO, its directors,employees, agents, distributors, suppliersor contractors shall not be liable for anyfailure of any of HESCO's products causedby improper installation.

At the sole and absolute discretion ofHESCO, the contents of this publicationare subject to change at any timewithout notice.

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© Copyright HESCO Bastion Limited 2007

Worldwide Patents Apply. Patent No.0466726 (Europe), Patent No. 5472297& 5333970 (USA). HESCO andConcertainer are registered trade marks ofHESCO Bastion Limited in Europe andWorldwide, CTM 4022604 and 438093.

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