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RESOLUTION NO. _ 84-*6 5.. .
A RESOLUTIONo BY A FOUR -FIFTHS AFFIRMATIVE
VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION
AFTER A DULY ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING
RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING OF SOLE
SOURCE; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR COMPETI-
TIVE SEALED BIDS AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE
OF A ROCKWOOD SYSTEM MACROFOAM, MACROGEN
GENERATOR AND MACROBAR BARRIERS FROM ROCKWOOD
SYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR THE PROPOSED AMOUNT
OF $12,000 FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI POLICE
DEPARTMENT, THE ONLY KNOWN SUPPLIER; ALLO-
CATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE 1983-84
OPERATING BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE
PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
THIS SERVICE, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. By an affirmative vote of four -fifths of the
Members of the City Commission, after a duly advertised public
hearing, the City Manager's written finding that Rockwood Systems
Corporation is the sole source of supply to the City for fur-
nishing a Rockwood System Macrofoam, Macrogen Generator and
Macrobar Barriers to the Department of Police and is hereby
ratified.
Section 2. The requirement for competitive sealed bids
for furnishing the Rockwood System Macrofoam, Macrogen Generator
and Macrobar Barriers is hereby waived, and the purchase from
Rockwood System Corporation at a total cost of $12,000 is hereby
approved with funds therefor hereby allocated from the 1983-84
Operating Budget of the Department of Police.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
instruct the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders for this
service, subject to the availability of funds.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of .1,,ry. , 1984.
Maurice A. Ferre
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RAT H G. ONGIE
City Clerk
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Chief of Police and Related Equipment
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Following a review by_this•Department and the Fire Department
of the Rockwood Systems MaCrOfoam, Macrogen Generator, and
Macrobar Barriers,ast erb fuses of this equipment have
been identified and
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The Police Department could utilize the equipment for riot
control and area denial. Specifically for the protection of
private and public property against intrusion or looting by
dispensing the foac in the interior of buildings or stores
as well as street or road blocking. It would also be utilized
for bomb and fire suppression. The details describing tests,
demonstrations and evaluations are attached in a memo from
David Nye of the Special Investigations Unit.
The Miami Fire Department has issued a memo (also attached) from
Captain W. E. Dagnan to Chief R. B. Rehr describing three (3)
uses to that Department. Those uses are:
1. A large ship fire in which an interior hose line attack
is possible.
2. A large warehouse fire where interior attack is impossible.
3. To apply the high expansion foam as a vapor suppressant on
a chemical spill that is beyond the capacity of their
handheld foam generator.
Rockwood Systems who is the sole vendor of this equipment, has
quoted a price of $129000.00 for a trailer mounted Macrogen 150
Generator, a Macrogen 10 handheld Generator, a li" Eductor and
the two (2) 100 feet Macrobar Barriers, all of which we already
have in Miami on loan from Rockwood. Additionally, Rockwood
will send us two (2) new foam Barriers at no additional cost.
It is important to note that the cost of shipping this equipment
back to Rockwood would be approximately $4,000.00.
The retail costs of the above listed equipment are $199000.00 for
the Macrogen 1509 $1,000.00 for the Macrogen 10, $300.00 for the
1j" Eductor, and approximately $600.00 each for the Macrobar
total savings of approximately
Barriers. This represents a
$10,700.00 or $140700.00 if the return shipping costs are included.
It is therefore recommended that this equipment be purchased from
Rockwood Systems Corporation, 640 East Main Street, Lancaster
(Dallas County), Texas 75146.
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Attachments
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David S. C. Nye
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SuejEcT: Rockwood Systems
Macrofoam and Related
Equipment
REFERENCES,
ENCLOSURES.
Demonstration
On February 119 1,984 while in attendance at a Florida
Chapter Training Conference of the -International
Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, in
Orlando, Florida, writer was able'to first observe
the Rockwood Systems Macrofoam is use.
This demonstration involved the use of Macrofoam asa
blast suppressant for explosive devices which were
either inside or attached to motor vehicles. The
theory regarding the foam in this situation was that
in the event a device was either attached or inside.
the vehicle, and incorporated.an anti -disturbance
mechanism, or could not be moved, the proper procedure
would involve the use.of a disruptor.. In this case,
preparations would have to be made for a controlled
detonation or explosion. In situations such as this,
the next procedure would be to attempt to minimize
the blast effect and surrounding damage that may be
caused by the detonation.
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With this in mind on the first test or demonstration
approximately 5.3 ounces of cpmposition C-4, a high•
brisance explosive, was placed inside an automobile.
The vehicle was then filled with Macrofoam on the
inside of the vehicle only and the device was initiated.
The resulting blast damage, which is evidenced by slide
photos (before and after) taken by this writer, was
significantly reduced.
The second test was another automobile with a 16 ounce
C-4 explosive charge placed on the exterior of the
vehicle. This device was placed on the underside of
the car just in front of the gas tank. This particular
location was selected due to the frequency of use in
the past, by domestic and international terrorists.
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Following placement of the device, two (2) 36" Macrobar
foam barriers were set up on each side of the vehicle
approximately 10 feet away. Foam was then injected into
the barrier by two (2) Macrogen 20 generators and permitted
to pour out of the barriers at the designated points
where holes had been cut on the sides facing the vehicle.
The foam was then only contained on two (2) sides of the
vehicle but reached the height of the top of the trunk
lid. The foam then tapered off to ground level at the
two (2) open ends.
Immediately after the area around the vehicle was foamed
the explosive charge was ;.vitiated. Again there was a
significant reduction in '.last effect and a marked
reduction in fragmentation distance. The foam as well
as the barrier seemed to absorb and severly restrict the
secondary fragmentation.
On the exterior areas on the vehicle around the gas tank,
tires, etc. there was no fire. The•interior of the
vehicle however, where no foam had been permitted, burned
violently and had to be extinguished by a fire apparatus
which was standing by. This latter test then demonstrated
the added•benefit of the foam in its ability to suppress
and extinguish fire as it did in the previous test.
There, the explosive was placed on the interior of the
vehicle and no fire was propagated,from the blast.
These tests were similar to those conducted by Rockwood
in Texas with the exception of the amount of explosive
used. In the Orlando tests the explosive charge was
nearly twice that used in Texas, while the results were
nearly the same.
However, this is not to say that there will be a blast
effect reduction when the same amount of foam is used
where there is an unusually large quantity of explosives
in the device. It must be understood that there are
always limitations especially where explosives are
concerned. Writer will.submit that even with relatively
large improvised explosive.devices (I.E.D.) such as the
one that exploded at Harvey's Casino in Nevada, the use
of Macrofoam to flood several entire floors could have
greatly lessened the•amount of damage to the building.
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March 21 t 1984.
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The benefit would have been a reduced crime scene (size)
and a greater opportunity to recover evidence.
Following writer's return from Orlando the Miami Fire
Department Special Tactics Team was contacted in an
attempt to determine the compatibility of Macroform with
equipment now maintained by I.F.D. Both the Macrofoam
and another fire fighting foam were used with the current
Macrofoam 10 generator which hi.F.D. now uses. The foams
were blown into.an area approximately 50 feet wide. Half
the area was covered with Macrofoam and the other side
was sprayed with the current foam from M.F.D. stock.
The results were a slightly whiter color for the Uacrofoam
and a slightly heavier consistency. The Macrofoam lasted
approximately thirty (30) minutes longer than the fire
fighting foam.
The third opportunity writer had to observe the Macrofoam
and related equipment was during the recent civil disturbance
on March 16, 1984.-
After arrangements by Assistant Chief Warshaw and writer, a
Macrogen 150 trailer mounted unit was shipped to the
Miami Police Department on emergency loan by Rockwood
Systems. Rockwood additionally shipped a Macrogen 10,
Macrogen 50, It" eductor, two (2) 100 feet Macrobar
barriers, and 565 gallons of Macrofoam.
On the evening of March 16, 1984, with the assistance of
the Miami Fire Department Special Tactics Team and two (2)
factory technicians from Rockwood, another test was.conduct-d.
This time the trailer mounted Macrogen 150 was.used in an
attempt to determine the volume of foam which could'be
deployed in a•specified time. The foam was dispersed for
approximately fifteen (15) seconds and covered an uncontained
area approximagely 50 feet wide and 2 to 4 feet high. On
the morning of ?March 17,. 1984, the area where the foam was
used was inspected and no trace of the foam could be seen
on the blacktop pavement.
On the evening of March 17, 1984, another demonstration was
conducted at the City of Miami Motor Pool. At this time,
the Macrobar foam barrier which measures 7- feet in diameter.
and 100 feet in length was affixed to the hiacrogen 150
generator. The purpose of this test was to determine the
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time necessary to fill the tubular barrier. The other
concern here was the difficulty in moving the barrier
if desired by the user, once it was filled with the foam.
The foam generator was started with the foam immediately
being pumped into the barrier. As the foam went into the
barrier it began to unroll and did so until it reached
Its full length of 100 feet. The time taken to completely
fill the barrier was between 10 and 15 seconds. Since
the end of the barrier was sealed, once filled the foam
began to back up through the generator until it was turned
off by a valve on the trailer. The time to fill this
barrier was quite impressive to say the least.
While the barrier was being attached to the generator
it was suggested that because of' -the time required to
tie the barrier to the generator (about five (5) minutes)
that in a rapid deployment situation the barrier could be
attached to the generator prior to going in the field.
This procedu.-.t would seem desirable for minimum time
exposure in 'P.a area during a riot situation.
After the barrier was filled it Has pushed against by
persons present. It moved backward but did not permit
penetration of the area on the other side of the barrier
as it seemed to wrap around the person. Rockwood
Technician Jim Clark also advised that in a test conducted
by the company, an automobile was driven into the barrier
which moved backward but. wrapped around the vehicle
totally obstructing the driver's visibility and forcing
him to stop. The barrier was then moved to the configuration
of a semicircle in an attempt to determine the height which
could be attained by the Macrofoam.
The Macrogen 150 was again turned on and the foam was piled
up against the outside of the barrier to a height of.
approximately 5 feet and then turned off. It was obvious
that if the foam had been totally contained by barrier on
all sides that it.could•have been piled up over the top
of the 7J foot barrier without difficulty.
One.final test was conducted by the M.F.D. Special Tactics
Team, members of the.Bomb Squad, other M.F.D. and M.P.D.
personnel, Rockwood'Technicians and th *writer. This test
concerned the subject ^,y
ect of area denial, fi.;Ilowing a question
by Chief Breslow regarding the feasibility of filling a
room or building to prevent looting or undesired entry.
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The question of how long the foam
any damage would be caused by the
importance to the test.
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would last and what if
foam were of primary
The test site V.:s then moved from the Motor Pool to the
old incinerator building at 1950 N. W. 12 Avenue which
houses the Miami Police Bomb Squad and the Civilian
Identification Bureau. The entrance to this building has.
double doors which were both opened. The Macrogen 150
trailer was then backed up against the door opening.
It was decided that the area to be foamed would be the
lobby entrance way Qf the building and a back room to the,
rear of the lobby. The lobby area measures approximately
540 square feet and the back room which has only a 36
inch doorway, measures approximately 120 square feet.
The Macrogen 150 was then turned on for approximately
10 seconds and the room was filled to approximately 5 feet
in height. The double doors were then closed and writer
began monitoring the dissipation of the foam. It should be
noted, that all of these tests were preliminary field
tests and no'exact times and measurements were taken, due
to the necessity of maintaining a readiness posture
during an ongoing civil disturbance.
This writer monitored the foam in the building for
approximately six (6) hours. The rate of dissipation
of the foam in this instance was approximately 1 foot every
two (2) hours. At the end of the six (6) hour period
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approximately 2 feet -of foam remained on the floor:
exception was an area in the center of the room directly
in line with a mail letter opening in the door whi.a was
almost completely dissipated. When writer went inside the
room and again closed the door a very strong breeze'could
be felt blowing through the mail opening. It is therefore
felt that the increased and concentrated air flow in
this area caused that increased dissipation.
The after effects of the foam being placed inside the room
included a damp carpet which dried out in two days and
soap marked windows on the inside and outside of the
building. No stains were found on the carpet orA ally Additionally
which were partially plaster and wood paneled.
an electrical meter was on the wall approximately 5 feet
in height which was covered by the foam. Before foaming
the meter, the Rockwood technician was consulted and
advised that there would be no negative effect or dauuage
done or created by the foam being in contact with -the
meter. This was confirmed by the test.
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It is therefore writer's opinion that the only damaL
which could result from the use of the :foam would
be
water damage on the floor area.
Evaulation and Recommendations
After observing, using and participation in these various
field tests, this writer has concluded that there are
several situations which this Department must face and
resolve that the Rogkwood Macrofoam and related equipment
would be a welcome tool. .
The effectiveness of Macrofoam and its various additivies
such as the dry lubricants (to decrease the coefficient
of friction), fragrances, ultraviolet, color markers and
dyes, and possibly CN and CS Gas, is versatile and can
therefore be utilizied in several situations.
The Macrofoam without additive will be useful for bomb
suppression. The Macrofoam with either fragrance, color,
CN and CS Gas or dry lubricants can be used for area denial
and/or crowd control and barriers.
In summation,.it is writer's opinion that any tool which
is totally benign and can do what the Macrofoam can do in
all the above mentioned areas is certainly a worthwhile
asset for a Department such as ours.
On Wednesday, March 21, 1984, Captain Wayne Dagnan of the
Miami Fire Department and this writer telephonically
contacted Mr. Ed. Bennett of Rockwood Systems Corporation.
The purpose of the call was to ask technical questions
and confirm the costs quoted.for*possible purchase of the
equipment.
The technical questions asked by Captain Dagna•n and writer
were all answered satisfactorily with the exception of one
question by Captain Dagna-n which requires further research
and should be answered within two weeks.
In regard to the price of the equipment, writer was quoted
a price of $12,000.00 for the trailer mounted Microgen 150,
a Microgen 10, a 1j" eductor, and two (2) new 100' Nacrobar
barriers. Following my discussion with Mr. Bennett, he
offered to build a new trailer with a new Macrogen 150 to
our (H.P.D. and H.F.D. ) specifications and zllO%V tis to
use the demonstrator unit that we presently have on loan
until the new unit is completed and delivered. The price
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of $12,000.00 previously quoted for the demonstration
model will remain the same for the new model described
above.
Additionally the 565 gallons of wall beam which
hlledtoas sent
to us on the emergency shipment
at
$6.00 per gallon. Mr. Bennett ckfurther
beadvised
exchangedthat
forha
foam which we now have in
newly packaged product on a gallon for gallon basis at
no additional cost. The reason for the exchange is that
the current batch of Macrsmed due ttheour
emergency situation r and Rockwoodseffortsto Rock getget
product to us in a short period of time.
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apparently did not'.have enough properly labeled containers
At the time.
Writer recommends•purchase of this equipment from Rockwood
Systems Corporation.
Note: Attached is a memorandum fhomMcaptainiami Dagnan
to Chief Rehr concerning
Department's use of this equipment.
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cc: Chief R. B. Rehr,
Mr. Ed Bennett, Rockwood Systems
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Chief A. B. Rehr March 23, 1984 r'+•�`
Acting Chief of Firefighting BUNMart Jet-X-15 Foam Generator
mom, W. E. DagGnan, Captain IIEFERENC[!a
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The Jet-X-15 is a trailer -mounted foam generator
that is capable of delivering 15,000 cubic feet
of foam per minute. An optional.feature of this
unit is a long -reach fabric delivery tube which
will allow horizontal delivery of the foam up to
200 feet from the location of the foam generator.
It is my understanding at this*point that the
Miami Police Department will receive a 100 foot
delivery tube with this unit, should they purchase
it.
On March 21, 19840 I talked to Mr. Ed Bennett,
President of Rockwood Corporation and I was
assured by him that the Jet-X-15 foam generator.
would'be fully capatible with the brand of high
expansion foam that we are currently using. I
was also advised that the Jet-X-15 would be
designed to allow the future addition of a
portable pump if so desired.' In addition, since
this is a trailer -mounted unit, I questioned
Mr. Bennet concerning the capacity of the
Jet-X-15 to pump foam vertically. He stated that
he didn't have that information at hand, but that
he would research it and get back with me.
In comparison, the Special Tactics Team is currently
carrying the Super Jet-X nozzle, which is a handheld
foam generator, capable of delivering 1500 cubic
feet of foam per minute.
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A few examples of the possible application of the
jet-x-15 are:
1. A large ship fire in which an interior hose line
attack is impossible due to the high heat
build-up and/or the presence of of explosive
or toxic cargo.
2. A large warehottie fire where interior attack
is impossible clue to the nature of the occupancy
such asl high piled stock, storage of dangerous
chemicals, presence of toxic vapors, etc.
3. To apply the high expansion foam as a vapor
suppressant on a large chemical spill that is
beyond the capacity of our handheld foam generator.
The Rockwood Corporation is mailing to your office the
design plans. for the Jet-X-15 for your review and
recommendation.
Should we have any further question concerning the
Jet-X-15, we can contact for Mr. Bennet at
1-800-527-6953..
I have also given permission to Mr. David Nye of
the Miami police Department to house the Jet-X-15
at Station #3 per our conversation on March 21, 1984.
In, suriiinary, should the Miami Police Department
purchase the Jet-X-15, it would give our Department
the capability to handle those incidents that are
beyond the capacity of the handheld foam generator
we are currently using.
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE
FUNDS AVAILABLE, SUBJECT TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S APPROVAL AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS WITH ROCKWOOD SYSTEMS
CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF 5
PURCHASING A ROCKWOOD SYSTEM
MACROFOAM, MACROGEN GENERATOR
AND MT CORFO $12,000 BARRIERSBAR F
OR THE
AMOUNT OR THE CITY OF
MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Manager i?: hereby authorized and directed to make
funds available, subject to the City' Attorney's approval as to form and
correctness, with Rockwood Systems Corporation for the purpose of purchasing a
Rockwood System Macrofoam, Macrogen Generator and Macrobar Barriers for
the amount of $12,000 for the City of Miami Police Department.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THISday of 1984.
MAURICE A. FERRE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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PAREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
CITY ATTORNEY
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rights. In the event of such cancellation or rejec-
tion, the chief procurement officer shall promptly
notify all affected bidders or offerors and make
available to them a copy of the written explana-
tion for such cancellation or rejection, which shall
be a public'record. (Ord. No. 9572, § 1, 2-10-83)
(a) Conditions for use. Since it is not practica-
ble for the city to use competitive bidding meth-
ods to secure goods or services if there is any one
(1) reasonable source of supply, sole -source awards
may be made as an exception to the other meth-
ods prescribed in this section under the following
circumstances:
(1) Where the compatibility of equipment, acces-
sories, or replacement parts permits one (1)
reasonable source of supply;
(2) Where the goods or services available from a
single source are needed for trial use or test-
ing; and
(3) Where the unique and specialized expertise
of one (1) source of services is unlikely to be
obtained from any other source.
(b) Determination and approval. The determi-
nation that an award shall be made on a'sole-
source basis shall be made by the chief procure-
ment officer to the city manager. Such determination
shall be made in writing and provide complete
justification as to why no other sources of goods
or services could be obtained to meet the city's
requirements. The determination shall also cer-
tify that the terms and conditions of the award
have been negotiated so as to obtain the most
favorable terms -and conditions, including price,
as may be offered to other customers or clients by
the proposed contractor. The city manager may
waive competitive bidding after he makes a writ-
ten finding, supported by reasons, that only one
(1) reasonable source of supply exists. Such find-
ing must be ratified by an affirmative two-thirds
(%) vote of the city commission after a properly
advertised public hearing.
(c) Public notice and disclosure. Notice that the
city intends to award a sole -source contract shall,
be published at least once in a newspaper of gen-
eral circulation in the city prior to contract award,
Supp. Na 10
but in any event at least fifteen (15) calendar
days shall intervene between the last date of pub•
lication and the date of award. Such notices shall
state the intention to award a sole -source con-
tract, the nature* of goods or services to be ac-
quired, the name of the proposed contractor, and
the name and telephone number of a cognizant
city official who may be contacted by other poten-
tial sources who feel they might be able to satisfy
the city's requirements. A record of such notices
and responses thereto shall be maintained in the
contract file along with the written determina-
tion required above, and a compilation of all sole
source awards shall be submitted by the city man-
ager to the city commission on a quarterly basis
to include:
(1) The name of the sole -source contractor; .
(2) The nature of the goods or services procured;.
(3) The reasons no other source could satisfy city
requirements;
(4) The amount and type of contract; and
(5) The identification number for each contract
file. (Ord. No. 9572, § 1, 2-10-83)
Sec. 18-52.9. Unified development projects.
(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this article
IV, the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
Unified development project shall mean a proj-
ect in which an interest in real property is owned
or is to be acquired by the city, which is to be used
for the development of improvements, and as to
which the city commission determines that for
the development of said improvements it is most
advantageous to the city that the city procure
from a private person, as defined in the Code of
the city, one (1) or more of the following inte-
grated packages:
(1) Planning and design, construction, and leas-
ing, or
(2) Planning and design, leasing, and manage-
ment; or
(3) Planning and design, construction, and man-
agement; or
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cession and protection'
The OFOAM system of explosion rmulaced MACROFOAM foaming
, idevices consists of - a'+-. specially :. _ and a _
agent ccmcentrate;
a ranges ,of : MACROGEN*"' :foam generators,
variety of MACROBAR-r" foam expandable: bariiers n which$thQefo MOshapus
contain -,this foam and .to govression.ern the waY_.:..:,._
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MACROFOAM foam consists of between 80 and ii0uid�rtMACROFOAM foam,
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MACROFOAM-A foaa�i^g ubifc_ or private ,
j a-ganic''surfactants; designed : ,; for use. � P explosion.
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drainage , : times, ._
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variably expansion ratios to mend ot virritabilIty. Others of
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MACROFOAM agent$ Fare blended 'to 'enhecif icnce nappl icationr_ :of 'tt►e ;•
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j The purpose of this bulletin is to discuss the fun�ession and
methods 'of " using ' 'MACROFOAM as =os explosion suppress
,
�( protection `agent Used for this purpose,''the resulting of
ordinariljr :: would be generated with an expansion .r.atliquidbetwTe@
arts iir' to one part foam •generating
80 and.400 p a to water would be in the order
ratio' of Magent ACROFOAM foaming - g
of 3 or 4 parts `tc� �100 parts.
j THE SEC'S .OF FOAM ON EXPLOSIONS . _ _ _ • ,
pressure can be attenuated by the use of
Both impulse, and peak p a number
foam. The specific degree of attenuation depends upon anuber
" � including expansion, amount of .foam used, placement,
of effects,' and the amount of drainage
of the f oam 9 containment of the
eer i od following placement of the
that has taken place during tp
foam. In general, however, it -can be Points%uedofhadetonationarwill
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Composition C-40 a four foot horizontal barrier of foam will
rroducs4thr impulse #rom approximately 18 pounds per square inch -
Microseconds to approximately 7 to 9 pounds per square inch -
microsreconds. This attenuation would be approximately the same
for foams ranging from' 100 to 1000 to i expansion. A barrier of
eight horizontal feet would reduce the impulse from about 12
put -ma to. •about .3 to .7 psi-ms, with _the _lower expansions giving
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This of feet 'on peak ''pressure "i s' even r more =;,impressive.:: At. ,eight .
feet' ' • - "p* .. f . ,__
;cart' • � be 'reduced from: IS psi '.ko below . 1 psi
:"peak ,pressure
using 100 to k' foam: = Using ;1000• to :-4,1 ;= foam the .: peak pressure
would 'fall `_at or bi*l ow' 3' psi .- 'It ` is important -.to, note that these . .
are representative results that • - can, --_--and j wi i i , : yary y widel y, ,
depending upon conditions. In general, however, a foam barrier"
sureounding*'a excplosion' can' offer a major' :advantage ;; unavailable
using . al ternati ve tachol ogy. ` .':,- -ir-z>.� :roc .,`.,'.: ; _ r _
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t -4 r •, .. r Depending 'upon u the� `tactical l situation,-. MACROFOAM •� is „placed :.
either'' 1 nsi de oi- surrounding -the. room :or : rvsh i cl a --containing the...
target; `� r' both.`' i The••actual' placement of, the. MACROFOAM ,- both in
terms of 'positioh'- 'amount- •the expansion ratio, : and the
.amount
of foam"applied will 'determine the resulting suppression effect.
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Ordinarily;''the placement of --the MACROFOAM_1 can. • be .. expected "to.--
substanti aiI I'ji 3'reduce ? both v the peak • pressure and the i ntegrated
pressure=tune impulse i of c the•:; explosion.-, - Properly placed "
MACROFOAM erl can' 'often. be- used .to redirect, substantial explosion'
e risk from =a horizontal: to :a•:yertical, prssure. front, _ upward and
away from personnel or property. -
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expansion'1knd 4:d1rectly .related to -- the .._amount 'of foam placed
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around `)!the :target:-•r._:Within.the acceptable range of ,expansions,'
the' lower`, -the. expansion4and ,the greater..,the ;• foam _ blanket, "•, the. '.
greater the' r suppressi on : ,ef f ect. •,, •Since foam drat ns •liquid with
time, fresh foam has a lower expansion,. and produces. a greater_,
suppression effect than foam that has drained. In•addition,'
fresh foam will be greater in overall ,blanket -dimension -, since
.!s1
the foam loses structure with time..
Since u'MACROFOAM = i s a free flowing 'water :.based foam, it has' 'on l y
I i in3 ted structural i ntegri ty.n .:cAs a .result, it • is necessary **to
confine -the foam either `interior to .the _target room' or. vehi cl e
and/or -surrounding the target area. The amount of MACROFOAM 'to
be�'placed'determines the type and kind of, -barrier that has to be
used to'prevent the MACROFOAM from moving away from this .area.
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can serve as a barrier. To foam the
The room or vehicle
l or outdoor target+ however, it frequently
outside of a vehic e
ie necessary to establish an external barriers warel-ieruisoto use
the Utget� pn+e method of constructing
available material found at the site.
A more precise method of
controlling the foam placement is to use an appropriately sized
and shaped 'MACROBAR barrier.
MACROBAR BARRIERS-
__.. in varying lengths and
MACROBAR'`'bar�ier•materiai'is supplied
diameters. When foam is introduced into the barrier-material,
no or
the foam expands _�llowhe �theefoamttoaflowcylicutiofithehbarrier to one
more • ports tam . the
side.` " 'The barrier' pr�-Placing
ei aci ngnts eMACROFOAMing f �.f i l l ed MACROBARi barrier
barrier ly
'cylinder. 'BY P
cylinders'-iin selected areas,$enoo^eba blockedreets coff by using cone eor.
isolated+ -,or -smaller _area -
target.
more barrier cylirders to'surround•-the
OBAR barrier cylinders are available in lengths of 25, 50+
MACR range
and 100 feet .in length. CYrinm�te�ialstsincludefrlaminated foot
in height (_diameter). Barrie and nylon sailcloth on
reinforced -polyethylene film 'standard,
special order. -Special barrier designs -are also. available on
special'=order -to" f aciliortcovereddbarriersmcan•For be supplied..
toroids (dodghnut shape)+ ,r _
MACROGEN FOAM GENERATORS ="
quantities of foam are generated rapidly with MACROGEN
Largeq enerators will produce in
generators. ; The ' =largest of these g
excess -of `15+000 cubic feet (425 cubic meters) of foam+ in one.
expansion ratio"'of psrated at.5000 Andpart
2000ucubic feet
minute. - -Smaller generatorsare
(142 and 57 cubic meters) per minute at lower expansion
foaming
ratios -
These three generators form _expanded foam. by ,air through the screen
liquid' -'against 'a •screen; ' and driving
using a water pressure operated fan.-
f the
Throw smaller MACROGEN generators do not seaspirateeair edirectly
water operated fan. These three generators
aspirate
- This foam .
into the foaming ..liquid spray
ordinarily will have an expansion between 100 and 400 to one.
Total quantities of foam generated 1131l
cubicmetsrsween l000 and
per minute.)
4000 cubic feet per minut o
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All MACROGEN generators are made of Aluminum forble minimsteelight
and maximum portability. They are
also or
stainless steel on special order. Selected components may be of
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beenzo., All r metal screens. are of • either stainless steal or.
aluminum.. Ali moth screens are of a specially woven nylon. The
larger MACROWN generators can be supplied mounted on a trailer
or skids complete with a choice of foam storage and mixing
systems.
MACROGRN systems can use air from inside or outside of a
building. They small percent of water in MACROFOAM keeps water
damage to a minimum. For example, in a room of 6,000 cubic feet
(18 cubic meters), at an expansion ratio of 400 to 1, only 13
cubic feet (0.4 cubic meters) or 112 gallons of water are used.
If all 'of the foam is allowed to .dissipate, a small amount of
white powder -remains.
MACROGEN -,units-can be designed into both fixed and mobile
automatic. -systems. The generators are ,supplied the proper mixture
of 'water t4nd -..'foam : concentrate from a variety of proportioning
devices and -containment systems. Self-contained MACROGEN units
come complete with water/concentrate tanks, need.no outside water
source and are provided with_pressurized..nitrogen cylinders as
the.energy source.
MACROFOAM FOAMING AGENT CONCENTRATES
MACROFOAM-A . � foaming agent concentrate .has been formulated as an
all purpose security foam, good for various purposes .in addition
to.!,ekplosion suppression. Since many...of., these applications
Involve the possibility of people being:totally-,submerged in the
• resulting foam, MACROFOAM-A has been formulated with all
hazardous materials reduced to an absolute .minimum consistent
with an ability to meet the requirements of the job.
An alternative formulation, -MACROFOAM-BT"' foaming agent is
available to give-longer.drainage .,times . .far ..greater explosion
suppression,=with-express understanding that it is not to be_used
for. 'riot - •or %crowd ..control. . With -. the: same: understanding,
MACROFOAM-C'rrl -..4 cami ng agent i s _f ormui ated , to _ survive low
temperatures;' and MACROFOAM-Dr" foaming :agent is - formulated to
give °both- longer drainage times and low.temperature capability.
MACROFOAM-89 MACROFOAM-C, and MACROFOAM-D are available on
special order.
APPLICATIONS FOR MACROFOAM •q 4 r: r.
Debris Containment-and'Evidence Preservation 17.
MACROFOAM explosion suppression is of particular value in
assuring that a countercharge will be properly contained and that
evidence will tend to remain close .to the interrupted devices. In
cases -in which the primary explosion -takes place, the foam
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barrier ' tends sharply to�reduoi� thee radius of fragmentitiori, and
to ri educa the damage resulting from peak pressure or impulse
close to that blast. The water content of the foam works to
,suppress the f 1 rebAl l , and to reduce the likelihood of fire In
the aria of a primary explosion. This is another major
advantage with*rsspoct to the preservation of evidence.
A further advantage of a MACROFOAM wall around a hazard is to
Increase. the possibilities of interruption within a confined
space.�'By reducing the risk'of structural damage, it is possible
to consider-countercharging targets which 'otherwise would have to,
be moved at a'greater risk to personnel.'
Difficult Access Areas
In is difficult tactical situation; where a "target is contained
wi thi ri ' a room '- that 'cannot 'be entered saf el y, MACROFOAM foam
offers''the advantages of foaming the 'rooms on the six sides
immediately' surrounding the -target area.,Although this is a less
than ideal solution, it offers an alternative to an impasse.,
Since MACROFOAM is, in effect, almost weightless, it is also
possible to apply the agent in cases where any form of physical
contact with the target may prove hazardous. Data exists to
suggest that shaped charges -placed within normal detonation
distances. of a - target _ will not experience a significant
deterioration -In energy' 'in the desired direction for
countercharging.
Fixed Systems
Where it is desirable 'to protect public buildings or areas
against -potential --attack,-•-MACROSEN .__foam .._generators -can be
installed ;permanently to flood -.'wide areas -quickly. Smaller
capacity generators should be spotted over the hazard area, to
allow for an even foam build-up.'� A single large generator may
not give this even build-up. Therefore, Rockwood recommends a
number of smaller capacity generators rather than one large one.
In multiple generator systems, failure of one generator will
still allow a foam generating capability from the other units.
In a major emergency, personnel accidently submerged in MACROFOAM
(the standard formulation MACROFOAM-A ) will not be harmed by the
foam. To minimize discomfort, personnel should be advised to
cover the nose and mouth with hand or handkerchief to break the
bubbles, and breathe normally. Even if unconscious, breathing
will not be difficult. Since MACROFOAM foam does not pass sound
readily, verbal instructions to persons in the foam cannot be
given easily and will usually require amplification.
Personnel should be advised to move as little as possible, since
sight and orientation are limited severely, leaving the
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passibility of inJury resulting from falling down stairs or
walking into property. It is strongly recommended that whenever
podsiible, self-contained breathing apparatus be used when moving
th bugh foam and that personnel in the foam be evacuated as
quickly as possible. This is mainly as a result of the
disorientation and potential panic that results from the
experience of isolation. Training will reduce this problem
considerably.
MACROFOAM, MACROGEN and MACROBAR'are`some of the COUNTERFORCE
TECHNOLOGY products manufactured by Rockwood Systems*Corporation,
e4O East Main Street, Lancaster -(Dallas ,County),—.Texast' 75146.
The company can be reached by telephone at 214-227,-3100 and by
telex at 910-860-5634.
MACROFOAM, MACROGEN, ;MACROBAR and COUNTERFORCE TECHOLOGY are
trademarks of: Rockwood Systems Corporation. The water reaction
motor operated MACROGEN foam generators are protected by various
U. S. and international patents. Patents are pending on MACROBAR
barriers.
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MACROGEN FOAM WATER EXPANSION
MODEL OUTPUT INPUT RATIO
(CFM) VOLUME PRESSURE (AIR:LIQUID)
(GPM) (PSI)
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10 _ . -. Z - 46 75 160
20 -:2000 - 37 85 400
50 - _ . 5000 , 60 45 625
150 .._ .. 15000 „ . • 140 . , - . 80 BOO
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The counterforce technology products described in this
document are sold to qualified law enforcement or public saf sty
ity officers. These products must
Agencies or to industrial sacur
be used only by trained personnel familiar with the capabilities
and limitations of the product and its use in emergency
situations.
Emergency situations usually.involve rapid. decision -making, the
choice of alternatives which may affect personal injury,
potential loss of life or property damage The incomplete
manufacturer
information as --to potential consequences. products will
cannot guarantee that Counterforce
articular situation.Technology
prevent Injury of -loss in any P
ALL SALES OF COUNTERFORCE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES CONTAINED ON OR WITH THE PRODUCTS SOLD.
Read such disclaimer carefully before using the product.
replacement
Liability of the manufacture �is oductl 40
unLMITndd to beto thedefective-of
any Counterforce Technology p
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Corporate Office, Marketing/Sales Department:
640 East Main Street, Lancaster (Dallas County), TX 75146
Telephone: (214) 227-3100 TWX: 910-860-5634
Division Office, Manufacturing Plant:
80 Second St., South Portland, ME 04106
Telephone: (207) 799-3341 TWX: 710-221-1668 C384.1.13
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1. Macrofoam foaming agents rapid deployment capabilities in
an open area. Foam generated by a trailer mounted �-
Macrogen-150.
2. Macrofoam area denial and riot control foam. Foam generated
by a trailer mounted Macrogen-150.
3. Base line test showing the effects of an explosion using 5.3 ozs
of composition C-4 (the equivalent of one stick of dynamite)
suspended behind the front seat.
4. Explosive test showing the effects of an explosion using 5.3 ozs
of composition C-4 suspended behind the front seat with
Macrofoam foaming agent filling the car (expansion ratio
150-175:1).
5. Explosive test showing the effects of an explosion using 10.6 ozs
of compositionC-4 (the equivalent of 2 sticks of dynamite)
placed under the gas tank with 5 gallons of gas in the tank with
Macrofoam foaming agent in and around the car(expansion
ratio 150.175:1).
6. Post explosion shot showing minimal blast effect of above test.
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Macrofoam In', Macrogen"m, Macrobar"
MACROFOAM -- a new and advanced approach for
managing:
Bomb threats
Riots
Crowd control
Area denial
Terrorism and civil disorder
ROCKWOOD SYSTEMS now offers the newest and
most advanced method of coping with the worldwide
threat of terrorism, civil disorder, bombing and riots.
Its new line of MACROFOAM foaming agents,
MACROGEN foam generators, and MACROBAR
foam containment barriers supplies a tool kit for public
safety, industrial security and military security offi-
cials.
Since 1906 ROCKWOOD has been serving the mili-
tary, public sector and private industry with the most
advanced fire protection technology. From its inven-
tion of the water fog nozzle to the water reaction foam
generator, ROCKWOOD has been a leader in this field
for decades. Now ROCKWOOD SYSTEMS has
turned its advanced technical knowledge of foam
generation against a new class of threats.
MACROFOAM — a new and advanced approach for
industrial security:
Property protection against intrusion
Smoke and noxious fume control
Industrial explosion suppression
WHAT IS IT?
The MACROFOAM agent is a mass of uniform bub-
bles made from a special water -detergent solution.
A MACROGEN unit is a MACROFOAM generator.
MACROFOAM is achieved by coating a net or perfo-
rated screen with the MACROFOAM solution, then
blowing air on the net or screen to produce bubbles.
Continuous application of the solution with continuous
movement of air develops a large volume of foam.
Rockwood's largest MACROGEN foam generators
will produce over 15,000 cubic feet of foam per minute
at 100 psi inlet pressure, which is enough foam to fill a
room 40 feet by 40 feet to a height of 9 feet in less
than one minute.
A MACROBAR cylinder is a foam containing barrier. A
newly designed, proprietary technology that adds a
new resource to the line. Using these foam filled barri-
ers, officials can now isolate streets, highways, bomb
threat targets and entire buildings within a barrier wall
of foam rising seven feet or more. This carrier easily
can extend for hundreds of feet in all directions.
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mounted Macrogen-150, Macrogen-50, Macrogen-10 and
Macrogen-20.
2. The Macrogen-150 in use for rapid riot deterrence.
3. The Macrogen-150 in use as a rapid area denial foam
generator covering the entrance of this building 5 feet
(1.5 meters) high in less than 25 seconds.
4. Two 71/2 feet high by 100 feet long (2.3 meters by 30.6 meters)
Macrobar foam barriers for isolation of potential hazards and
area denial.
5. Two 71/2 feet high by 100 feet long (2.3 meters by 30.5 meters)
Macrobar foam barriers enclosing a potential explosion with
Macrofoam foaming agent being applied inside.
6. Macrofoam foam barriers enclosing a potential car bomb
with Macrofoam being applied inside.
Macrofoam tm, Macrogentm, Macrobartm
The MACROFOAM-, MACROGEW, MACROBAR-
system of counterforce techniques, in the hands of a
trained and experienced professional, represents one
of the safest and most powerful approaches to public
and private security in high risk situations.
ALL MACROGEN units are water -powered and need
no other source of power such as electricity or gaso-
line engines. The smaller air -aspirated units contain
no moving parts. The larger MACROGEN units are
powered by a water reaction motor, which provides
both the screen wetting solution and the energy to
drive the fan. This ROCKWOOD patented equipment
is simple, efficient, and reliable.
Fixed installations or portable tactical units are easily
configured from these new tools. The result is a new,
powerful system to assist in the official security con-
trol effort. The MACROFOAM system is available only
to officially recognized public and private security
agencies.
NOTICE
The Counterforce Technology products described in this brochure are sold to
qualified law enforcement or public safety agencies or to industrial security offi-
cers. These products must be used only by trained personnel familiar with the
capabilities and limitations of the product and its use in emergency situations.
Emergency situations usually involve rapid decision -making, the choice of alter-
natives which may affect personal injury, potential loss of life or property damage
and incomplete information as to potential consequences. The manufacturer
cannot guarantee that Counterforce Technology products will prevent injury or
loss in any particular situation.
ALL SALES OF COUNTERFORCE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT
TO"DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES" CONTAINED ON OR WITH THE PROD-
UCTS SOLD. Read such disclaimer carefully before using the product.
Liability of the manufacturer is LIMITED to the replacement of any Rockwood
Counterforce Technology product found to be defective.
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Data Sheet
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REPRESENTATIVE MACROGENr" FOAM GENERATING CAPABILITIES
MACROGEN
FOAM
WATER ,.
'.-EXPANSION ,
MODEL
J3UTPUT
(CFM)
INPUT
VOLUME ..-PRESSURE
RATIO
. (AIR: LIQUID)
(GPM)
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160
2000
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625
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SYSTEMS
PRESSURE SUPPLY SKIDS-
MACROGEN
20 .gasoline engine -pump-
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50 gasoline engine pump ...• ° : _... - .
MACROGEN
150.gasoline :engine pump .. "
DUAL MACROGEN 150 gasoline engine pump
TRAILERS
MACROGEN
50 with foam tanks and proportioning system
MACROGEN
150 with foam tanks and proportioning system
MACROGEN
50 with foam tanks, proportioning system and pump. .
=. MACROGEN:
150 with .foam tanks,•• -proportioning system and pump
AIR LIFT SKIDS FURS
MACROGEN
20 System
MACROGEN
20 with foam tanks=and proportioning system
MACROGEN
20 with foam tanks, proportioning system and pump
MACROGEN
50 System . • �' :: ; : = :. '"
MACROGEN
50.with foam.tanks and proportioning system
MACROGEN
50 with:foam tanks, proportioning system and pump.
MACROGEN
150 System -:•
MACROGEN
150 .with.foam tanks -and proportioning system
MACROGEN
150 with foam tanks, proportioning system and pump
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25 foot 1 enQth
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40 inch'dI - - ter, SO foot length
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MACROBAR SD SERIES '-
Sidst-discharge barriers X
50 foot length
X
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40 inch diameter, X
50 foot length
X X
SO inch diameter, X
100 foot length
SO inch diameter,
MACROBAR YSD SERIES
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p s
foot length branches
X.
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40 inch diameter, 50 _ X
50 foot length branches • '
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SO inch diameter, X
100 foot length branches
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60 inch diameter,
MACROBAR TSD SERIES T-s a ed side-dischar a barriers �L X X X
SO inch diameter;' 100 'foot _length
Note a . - _•- ., s: manufactured of ` reinforced
All " MACROBAR foam barriers are
Nylon sailcloth barriers are
polyethylene laminate film.
available on special order.
MACROGEN 10
Carrying case
Automobile window hook
•rep - - - _ ^ ..
OPTIONS
MACROGEN 20/50/150
Remote controlled dolly dolly �manual)c)
Remote cont
Remote raising rolle�atform . (electric)
Platform
'Remote raising p (manual)
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document are sold to qualified law enforcement or public safety
agencies or to industrial security officers. These products must
be used only by trained personnel
familiar anditswith usethincapabilities
emergency
and limitations of. the product
situations.
Emergency situations usually involve'rapid decision -making, the
choice of lossalternativesfewhiorh ropertyay affect
damagepersonal
Incomplete
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information as to potential consequences. The manufacturer
cannot guarantee that Counterf orce Technology products will
prevent injury of loss in any particular situation.
ALL SALES OF COUNTERFORCE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES CONTAINED ON OR WITH THE PRODUCTS SOLD.
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Rockwood Systems Corporation
Corporate Office, Marketing/Sales Department:
640 East Main Street, Lancaster (Dallas County), TX 75146
Telephone: (214) 227-3100 TWX: 910-860-5634
Division Office, Manufacturing Plants
80 Second St., South Portland, ME 04106
Telephones (207) 799-3341 TWX: 710-221-1668 C384.1.13
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System of explosion suppression and protection'
The MACROFOAM ec i al 1 y . %, .f ormul ated _ MACROFOAM .. foaming
devices consists of - a ' sp Tr+ foam generators, and a
agent concentrate,- a range 'of MACROGEN both
variety of MACROBARTthe way. -" foam expandable barriers which the fo m�shapes '
contain r the ` foam and .to govern the
explosion suppression
the pattern of .. of between 80 i nd -i i qui darts of MACROFOAMr
MACROFOgM foam consists foam
one part .of MACROFOAM foam generating .
generating liquid consists of between 2 and 4 parts of MACROFOAM
foaming agent to 100 parts of water..
eci al i.y formulated b 1 end , of
MACROFOAM-AT" '-foaa�in9 agent , is .a sP ublic or ..private
organic 'ilurfactants, designed for use : by..: P
securitji personnel' as an all.:, purpose Agent control.,t3Pl�area:
suppression and protection,'t2) crowd o
denial ''"or * interdiction,' and .t4I : smoke or. noxious fumes .cotimes, ..
Th®- MACROFOAM-A' - f oami ng ~ agent of f ers 1 ong-..drainage. _
variable-expanisioii ratios' -.to mend viryingitabilityrequiremenOthersndof
very level of�human toxicity
the MACROFOAM agunts'•are ble�dadmtreespecificone
applicationr .cf'the
char-act�ristics necessary fo
ss the functions and
The.purpose of this bulletin is to an explosion suppression and
P MACROFOAM ' • as '• •an explosion
methods', :of-'- '_ using Z. � -• the resulting MACROFOAM .,
protectionagent:_ Used for this purpose,
ordinarily-" would 'be generated with an expansion ratliquidbetwThe.
SO and 400 parts air to one part :foam generating
ratio of MACROF_OAM_ foaming agent to water would be in the order
�.
of 3 or 4 parts 'ta 100 Parts.
THE EFFECTS OF FOAM ON EXPLOSIONS -
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Both impulse. and peak pressure can be attenuated by the use of
foam. 'The •� specific degree of attenuation. depends upon lacement•
of of f sects, i ncl utai contang inment iong am the f oam, cunt
and theof
ofofpdrainage
of the foam, con
that has taken place during the period following placement of the
foam. In general, however, it -can
thee pointassumed
ofhadetonation foam _ twill
placed as close as possible
without
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produce the greatest effec pound
charge Of �
contact with a one P
laced in foot horizontal barrier of foam will
If foam is p four - 18 pounds per square inch
C�pbsi ti on C-4 + a rox i M^tO1 y ounds per square inch
reduces the impulse ;Proximately 7 to 9 P roximateiy the same
microseconds to *;)Proximately
microseconds. This attenuation would be aPP12
from' 100 to 1000 to i wx ul ansiono
of rom barrier aboutof
for foams ranging imp giving.
3 to 7 psi-ms, with the lower.pxPansions
eight horizontal feet would reduce the
psi-ms to about- _-
t lower ia+pulSo. ... ~ :, _.. . -:,_ ; Jve `... At eight
' ressure^ i s' even more P si • to below . i Psi..
The •' effect off, :Peak P - : bs' induced from : 15 P ressure_ .
pressure • can 1e r to d : foam the ... peak , P
feet; peak . P -
using 100 td 1•foam.Using It is important to,noty� ya�widsly
would fall' or below' 3 psi.,
? can, ,:: •and Twill , ,
enerai, however, a foam barrier
are repre8entative results In g advantage ;;unavailable
upon conditions, a ma or r
depending l can 'offer j �.
undinq"'a exp osion
surro alternative techol ogy•y, .. r _..,;, �. �:. , , + - -: !
.. rat_ .. i e ,. .i t- _ - - :"� � •'!.,,; :.� '
Us
METHOD OF USE +.- i s p l aced
MACROFOAM the
-- 'uponru the' 'tactical situ
ationVehici: containing
Depending ` surrounding the room 'Or.1 both in
sith�� inside or, lacement of�the.MACROFandMthe amount
f et,' � ' both.' r The actual ' Pthe expansion ratio, ; Sion effects:
to g� $uppressi
terms of •position and amount, be expected `+ to
of foam applied will 'determine the resulti,,can_; ,
Ordi Hari 1 y +''the Placement of ' the PACROFOAM ,can-:,
I aced
uce''both eak•pressure and. the integrated
='red explosion.-.,,-.v PrOPerly P
substantially ul se : o f the .explosion
j pressure=time imp u ward ;and _
OAM = can -often be - used .to rede5�u+reufronttialP
MACROF ,
risk from a horizontal. to :a vertical: p
-
sonnel or property. ja ,
`j away from per _ = a T i :: I rsel,y rei ated to' the
is : foam placed
ressi on of fact of . MACROFOAM . amount of a6si ons,
Ttie':. supp. related to :_ the _ .. - e- of..exp
expansion and .-.directly
the acceptable rang the.
�4 reater.;,the -; foam _blanket, _
around -'the .target:' and the 9 ith
-
ansion,~ Since {oam drains liqui�eater.
the'lower- •the• exp ression effect..., . roduces a 'g
greater ='the suPP
than -• dimensions, .: since
foam that has drained. In addition,
i4 time, fresh foafe es a lower expansion. ' anket -
If' suppression of reater in overall bla 1
Ij fresh foam will be greater
time.. _ :. • ,
the foam loses structure _ - ;_.� it has only
- • - L '.. , ..•:_ _ c �.. foam,
water based :necessary o
Since '•MACROFOAM = •is 'g free flowing
result, It is
{ target • room or: vehiceo
� limited structural integrity.••
in the target area. The amount of MACROFOAM
confine •� the foam either interior tote f .barrier that has to be
and/or surrounding e and kind o away from this area.
be 'placed determines the typ
used to prevent the MACROFOAM from moving
notice
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itself however, it frequently
The room or vehicle target+ wall surrounding
Of : vehicle or ��texternal barrier is to Use
outside to establish a barrier of
is nesssary method of constructing recise
the tartlet. tine A more P ,ro riately sized
found Placement is to use an apt- P
iwrilal�le material the foam P at the si e•
controllingMACROBAR barriers..
and shaped
MACROBAR BARRIERS lied in varying
lengths and
material is supplied or
barrier s introduced into the bshaPsr maone al +
MACRO When foam i c lindrica to one
diameters' ands the barrier into a y crossing •the
the foam expands foam -to .flow out °ffrom barrier
-ports then•allow the the exiting foam
more P . prevents filled MACROeffectivelY:
side. The barrier•By-placing MACROFOAM can bAR barrier
Cylinder. entire'street% using one or
barrier selected areas, _
cylinders in smaliar areas ' can be ad • .y . . ,
isolated, or to' surround L.
the Tinders the of 259 509
more barrier cylinders 4 to a feet
cylinder* are available in le$ from and
MACROBAR barrier cy Cylinder heightsinclude laminated
100 feet in length• materials ion sailcloth on
and . Barrier and nY
in height (diameter)lane film .standard, = ': also available • qn
olyethy designs -are For example.:
reinforced P ecial barrier rapid deployments sup
special plied•
special order• Sto facilitate
l 'order or covered barriers can be
(doughnut shape) ,
toroids ^ _
MACROGEN FOAM GENERATORS rapidly with •MACROGEN
`-= roducs in.
foam are generated will P
of • these , generators foam, at an -
Large quantities °largest of in one.:
generators. The to one part liquids
ass' of , 15,000 cubic feet �425 cubic meters feet '
excess, '°f Boo parts air
�j expansion ratio expansion ratios.
c
- r enerators are rated �►ti lowern000 Cubic
.foaming
minute• Small® 9 par minu by spraying
tiu 57 cubic meters) P air through the screen
and anded foam
generators form expand driving
i These three 9 a screen,
using da water spressure operated fan. - the
not require the use of
,orators do irate airdirectlyfoam
j Three smaller MACROGETh 9 three generators as
Pfoam."This
water operated fans spray to produce oo and 400 to one -
liquid liquid 1000 and
into the have an expansion betf all ibetween.-
ordinarily will generated wily: per minute•%
Total quantities of 40, g t2e to 113 cubic meters
4000 cubic feet Per minute
for minimum weight
04 in steel
generatorsare
arse alsoavailablel of
All MACROGEN g components, may
and maximum portability• selects
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,aluminum,. All finish screens are of a specially woven nylon. The
larger MACRtMCN generators can be supplied mounted on a trailer {
WV skids complete with a choice of foam storage and mixing
systems i
MACROGEN systems can use air from inside or outside of a
building. The small percent of water in MACROFOAM keeps water
damage to a minimum6 For example, in a room of 6,000 cubic feet
(10 cubic meters), at an expansion ratio of 400 to 19 ,only iS
cubic feet (0.4 cubic meters) or 112 gallons of water are used.
If all of the foam is allowed to dissipate, a small amount of
white powder remains.
MACROGEN 'units can be- designed into both fixed and mobiie
automatic systems. -The generators are supplied the proper mixture
of water and '•foam : concentrate from a variety of proportioning
devices and containment systems. Self-contained MACROGEN units
come complete with water/concentrate tanks, need,no outside water
source and are provided with.pressurized nitrogen_ cylinders as
the energy source.
MACROFOAM FOAMING AGENT CONCENTRATES.,....-,
MACROFOAM-A J foaming agent concentrate has been formulated as an
all purpose security foam, good for various purposes ,1 n . addition
to ' .explosion suppression. Since many , .of ..these applications
Involve the possibility -of people being.totally•submerged in the
resulting foam, MACROFOAM-A has been formulated with all
hazardous materials reduced to an absolute -minimum consistent
with an ability to meet the requirements of the job.
An alternative formulation, .-.MACROFOAM-8T"- foaming agent is
available to give 'longer. drainage ..times ::for . _greater • explosion
suppression,.with'express understanding that it-is.not to be used
for riot or r crowd control. _ With the : same 3 understanding,
MACROFOAM-CT" 1:• •foami ng " . agent i s _f ormul ated , _:to _. survi ve I ow
temperatures, and MACROFOAM-Dr" foaming. -agent _ i s ,. f or_mul ated to
give both- longer drainage 'times and low temperature capability.
MACROFOAM-89 MACROFOAM-C, and -MACROFOAM-D.. are -available on
special order.
APPLICATIONS FOR MACROFOAM-1
Debris Containment and Evidence Preservation_: ;
MACROFOAM explosion suppression is of particular value in
assuring that a countercharge will be properly contained and that
evidence will tend to remain close to the interrupted devices. In
cases in which the primary explosion takes place, the foam
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' � to rsduce the radius of frl�9mentation� ah
•` del sharp Y k pressure or impulstoe
bAt rider tah from psi
t6 e"(Ias th+�e d&Mhgfk resulting fire in
- to the bust. the water content of the foam works o
.100e and to reduce the likelihood danother major
•uippre%s the f'iraball �, explosion. This
the area of a primary reservation of evidence•
advahtaIo with respect to the p
vantage of a MACROFOAM wall around a hazard of to
A further ad pf interruption wititnis passible
increase the Possibilities
space. Sy reducing the risk of -structural damage, '
countercharging targets which 'otherwise would have to
to consider personnels
be moved at a greater risk to
Difficult Access Areas target -is contained
where a MACROFOAM foam
In a difficult tachstalcan ottibe' -entered safelY'the -six ' sides
within a room the rooms on
offers the advantages of foaming asses.
diately surrounding the target area' Although this is a
less
imme it offers an alternative to ' aniti is also
than ideal solutions i in effect, almost weightless,
Since MACROFOAM form of physical
possible to apply the agent in casroveeh hazardous. Data exists to
contact with the target may P
shaped charges Placed within normal detonation
significant
suggest that shap et will not experience a for
distances of . a tang in the - desired direction
deterioration - - in energy
countercharging.
Fixed Systems - s or areas
• protect public building
MACROGEN ---foam -generators . can be
Where it is desirable to P uickly. Smaller
against •- potential attack, - to
permanently to, flood wide areas .hazard area,
installed P otted over the enerator may
capacity,gonerators should be eP A single large g
Theref ore, Rockwood recommends a
allow for, an even foam p. Theretor rather than one large ones
not give this even build-up• generators generator
will
number of smaller capacity 9
generator system$+ f allure of one 9
' In multiple g capability from the other units -
,till allow a foam generating submerged in MACROFOAM
In a major emergency, per accidently
med by
he
(the stand
ard formulation MACROFOAM-A ) will
i l l shoul d be r advised tto
foam. To minimize discomfort, per breathing
e
cover
the nose and mouth with hand or
fkunconsciousibreak sound
bubbles, and breathe normal y•
to ersons in the foam cannot be
wi
ll not be difficult. Since MACROFOAM
foam does not pass
readily, verbal instructions
given easily and will usually require amplification.
ossible, since
Cation are limited severely, leaving the
Personnel should be n advised to move as little as
sight and orie
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possibility 04 injury resulting
Walking into pr#%M.rty• It is strongly recommended that whenever
Walkibl*, tieif -P tained breathing apparatus br uirs d wh�er► �n�rving
000t
walkt
at
thfrdugh' , foam and that personnel i n the ass result evacuated
the
quickly as possible. This is mainly
disorientation and potential panic that results from the
experience df isolation. Training will reduce this problem
considerably.
MACROFOAM, MAC ROaEN and MACuOeddRby "ockwood Systems CorpoOf the ratiRCE
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TECHNOLOGY products manuf actur Y Texas, 75146.
640 East Main Street, Lancaster.(Dallas ..County),
The company can be reached by telephone at 214-227-3100 and by
telex at 910- 960-5634. � =
MACROFOAM, MACROGEN, MACROBAR and. COUNTERFORCE TECHOLOGY are
trademarks' of- Rockwood Systems Corporation.-"tacted by various
;The water reaction
motor operated MACROGEN foam
generators
ararerpending on MACROBAR
U. S. and internationa p ..
barriers.
1 _ TABLE
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PRESENTATIVE MACROGEN FOAM GENERATING, CAPABILITIES
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WATER 'EXPANSION
MACROGEN
FOAM INPUT RATIO
MODEL OUTPUT (AIR&LIQUID)
! (CFM) VOLUME PRESSURE
'l (GPM) (PSI)
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--i�----------- 1000----- 65 400
i 20 2000 37 45 625
50 5000 60 80 Boo
i' 15000 -140
150
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The Counterforde Technology products described in this
document are sold to qualified law enforcement or public safety
agencies or to industrial security officers. These products must
be used only by trained personnel familiar with the capabilities
and limitations of the. product and its use in emergency
situations.
Emergency situations usually.involve rapid decision -making, the
choice of alternatives which may affect personal injury,
potential loss of life or property damage and incomplete
Information as to potential consequences. - The manufacturer
cannot guarantee that Counterforce Technology products will
prevent injury of loss in any particular situation.
ALL SALES OF COUNTERFORCE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES CONTAINED ON OR WITH THE PRODUCTS SOLD.
Read such disclaimer carefully before using the product.
Liability of the manufacturer is LIMITED to the replacement of
any Counterforce Technology product found to be defective.
Rockwood Systems Corporation
Corporate Office, Marketing/Sales Departments
640 East Main Street, Lancaster (Dallas County), TX 75146
Telephones (214) 227-3100 TWXs 9i0-860-5634
Division Office, Manufacturing Plants
80 Second St., South Portland, ME 04106
Telephones (207) 799-3341 TWXs 710-221-1668
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1. Macrofoam foaming agents rapid deployment capabilities in
an open area. Foam generated by a trailer mounted r-
Macrogen-150.
2. Macrofoam area denial and riot control foam. Foam generated
by a trailer mounted Macrogen-150.
3. Base line test showing the effects of an explosion using 5.3 ozs
of composition C-4 (the equivalent of one stick of dynamite)
suspended behind the front seat.
4. Explosive test showing the effects of an explosion using 5.3 ozs
of composition C-4 suspended behind the front seat with
Macrofoam foaming agent filling the car (expansion ratio
150-175:1).
5. Explosive test showing the effects of an explosion using 10.6 ozs
of compositionC-4 (the equivalent of 2 sticks of dynamite)
placed under the gas tank with 5 gallons of gas in the tank with
Macrofoam foaming agent in and around the car(expansion
ratio 150-175:1).
6. Post explosion shot showing minimal blast effect of above test.
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Macrofoam ", Macrogen", Macrobar"
MACROFOAM — a new and advanced approach for
managing:
Bomb threats
Riots
Crowd control
Area denial
Terrorism and civil disorder
ROCKWOOD SYSTEMS now offers the newest and
most advanced method of coping with the worldwide
threat of terrorism, civil disorder, bombing and riots.
Its new line of MACROFOAM foaming agents,
MACROGEN foam generators, and MACROBAR
foam containment barriers supplies a tool kit for public
safety, industrial security and military security offi-
cials.
Since 1906 ROCKWOOD has been serving the mili-
tary, public sector and private industry with the most
advanced fire protection technology. From its inven-
tion of the water fog nozzle to the water reaction foam
generator, ROCKWOOD has been a leader in this field
for decades. Now ROCKWOOD SYSTEMS has
turned its advanced technical knowledge of foam
generation against a new class of threats.
MACROFOAM — a new and advanced approach for
industrial security:
Property protection against intrusion
Smoke and noxious fume control
Industrial explosion suppression
WHAT IS IT?
The MACROFOAM agent is a mass of uniform bub-
bles made from a special water -detergent solution.
A MACROGEN unit is a MACROFOAM generator.
MACROFOAM is achieved by coating a net or perfo-
rated screen with the MACROFOAM solution, then
blowing air on the net or screen to produce bubbles.
Continuous application of the solution with continuous
movement of air develops a large volume of foam.
Rockwood's largest MACROGEN foam generators
will produce over 15,000 cubic feet of foam per minute
at 100 psi inlet pressure, which is enough foam to fill a
room 40 feet by 40 feet to a height of 9 feet in less
than one minute.
A MACROBAR cylinder is a foam containing barrier. A
newly designed, proprietary technology that adds a
new resource to the line. Using these foam filled barri-
ers, officials can now isolate streets, highways, bomb
threat targets and entire buildings within a barrier wall
of foam rising seven feet or more. This barrier easily
can extend for hundreds of feet in all directions.
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1. Macrogen foam generators, (clockwise from top) trailer
mounted Macrogen-150, Macrogen-50, Macrogen-10 and
Macrogen-20.
2. The Macrogen-150 in use for rapid riot deterrence.
3. The Macrogen-150 in use as a rapid area denial foam
generator covering the entrance of this building 5 feet
(1.5 meters) high in less than 25 seconds.
a. Two 71/2 feet high by 100 feet long (2.3 meters by 30.5 meters)
Macrobar foam barriers for isolation of potential hazards and
area denial.
5. Two 71/2 feet high by 100 feet long (2.3 meters by 30.5 meters)
Macrobar foam barriers enclosing a potential explosion with
Macrofoam foaming agent being applied inside.
6. Macrofoam foam barriers enclosing a potential car bomb
with Macrofoam being applied inside.
Macrofoam ", Macrogentm, Macrobartm
The MACROFOAM-, MACROGEN-, MACROBAR-
system of counterforce techniques, in the hands of a
trained and experienced professional, represents one
of the safest and most powerful approaches to public
and private security in high risk situations.
ALL MACROGEN units are water -powered and need
no other source of power such as electricity or gaso-
line engines. The smaller air -aspirated units contain
no moving parts. The larger MACROGEN units are
powered by a water reaction motor, which provides
both the screen wetting solution and the energy to
drive the fan. This ROCKWOOD patented equipment
is simple, efficient, and reliable.
Fixed installations or portable tactical units are easily
configured from these new toots. The result is a new,
powerful system to assist in the official security con-
trol effort. The MACROFOAM system is available only
to officially recognized public and private security
agencies.
NOTICE
The Counterforce Technology products described in this brochure are sold to
qualified law enforcement or public safety agencies or to industrial security offi-
cers. These products must be used only by trained personnel familiar with the
capabilities and limitations of the product and its use in emergency situations.
Emergency situations usually involve rapid decision -making, the choice of alter-
natives which may affect personal injury, potential loss of life or property damage
and incomplete information as to potential consequences. The manufacturer
cannot guarantee that Counterforce Technology products will prevent injury or
loss in any particular situation.
ALL SALES OF COUNTERFORCE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT
TONDISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES' CONTAINED ON OR WITH THE PROD-
UCTS SOLD. Read such disclaimer carefully before using the product.
Liability of the manufacturer is LIMITED to the replacement of any Rockwood
Counterforce Technology product found to be defective.
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MODEL
OUTPUT
INPUT.
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RATIO .
(CFM)
VOLUME :PRESSURE
(AIRiLIQUID)
(GPM) - (PSI)
10
1000
46
75
160
20
2000
37
.85
400
50
5000
60
45
- .625 _..
-
150
.15000
240 • . _,
80 ... - .. _
800
SYSTEMS
PRESSURE SUPPLY SKIDS tip•.: '- -• .. ---
MACROGEN 20 gasoline engine pump.;? _ _ - . - . -•
MACROGEN 50 gasoline engine pump
MACROGEN 150. gasoline engine pump
DUAL MACROGEN 150 gasoline engine pump
TRAILERS-
MACROGEN 50 with foam tanks and proportioning system-
MACROGEN 150 with foam tanks and proportioning system
MACROGEN 50 with foam tanks, proportioning system and pump
MACR0GEN.150 with.foam tanks, proportioning system and pump
AIR LIFT SKIDS FORS -
MACROGEN 20 System
MACROGEN 20 with foam tanks and proportioning system
MACROGEN 20 with foam tanks, proportioning system and pump
MACROGEN 50 System -..
MACROGEN 50 with foam.tanks and proportioning system
MACROGEN 50 with foam tanks, proportioning system and pump.
MACROGEN 150 System .
MACROGEN 150 with.foam tanks and proportioning system
MACROGEN 150 with foam tanks, proportioning system and pump
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specified below.
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MACROGEN MODEL
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50
MACROBAR ED SERIEG
G;
acharae barriers
12 inch diameter,
l0 foot
X
length' X
40 inch diameter,
'
25 foot
50 fact
length
}
40 i nch diameter,
SO inch diameter,
50 foot
length
MACROBAR SD SERIES
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Side -di scharaa barriers
40 inch diameter, 50 foot
_ •.X
length X
80 inch diameter,
50 foot
100 foot
length X
length
80 inch diameter,
_
MACROBAR YSD SERIES
Y-shape d side -discharge barriers _ X .:.�.
40 inch diameter, 50 foot length branches'- " ` X
- 80 inch diameter, 50 foot length branches X
SO inch diameter, 100 footy length branches
X "... .
.•X X
X X
MACROBAR TSD SERIES barriers
X
T-shaped side-dischar a •. X X .
80 inch diameter, 100 'foot length j
Note$
All MACROBAR foam barriers -, Nylonsailcloth
.. barriersfor=�e
polyethylene laminate film.
available on special order.
MACROGEN 10
Carrying case
Automobile window hook
OPTIONS
MACROGEN 20/50/150
Remote controlled dolly.(electr
Remote controlled dolly (manual))
Remote raising platform .(electric)
Remote raising 'platform (manual)
without
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document are sold to qualified law enf orCeme►it or public safety
agencies or to industrial security officars. These products must
be used only by trained personnel familiar with the capabilities
and limitations of the product and its use in emergency
situations.
Emergency situations usually involve rapid decision -making, the
choice of alternatives which may affect personal injury,
potential loss of life or property damage and incomplete
Information as to potential consequences. The manufacturer
cannot guarantee that Counterforce Technology products will
prevent injury of loss in any particular situation.
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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES CONTAINED ON OR WITH THE PRODUCTS SOLD.
Read such disclaimer carefully before using the product.
Liability of the manufacturer is LIMITED to the replacement of
any Counterforce Technology product found to be defective.
Rockwood Systems Corporation
Corporate Office, Marketing/Sales Departments
640 East Main Street, Lancaster (Dallas County), TX 75146
Telephones (214) 227-3100 TWXs 910-860-5634
Division Office, Manufacturing Plants
80 Second St., South Portland, ME 04106
Telephones (207) 799-3341 TWXs 710-221-1668
Technical data subject to change without notice
ROCKWOOD SYSTEMS CORPORATION, Copyright 1984
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