First Defense®

The First Defense® High Capacity is an enhanced vortex separator that combines an effective stormwater treatment chamber with an integral peak flow bypass. It efficiently removes total suspended solids (TSS), metals, trash and hydrocarbons from stormwater runoff without washing out previously captured pollutants.

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First Defense®

Suitable for at-source pollution control in small to medium catchments, the First Defense provides space saving, easy to install surface water treatment in a standard size manhole which is verified by both the New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)

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Features

Environmental Protection

Treats stormwater to remove sediment, metals, litter and floatables

Versatile

Suitable for single or multiple inlet pipes and inlet grates

Quality

Proven to prevent pollutant washout at up to 450% of its treatment flow

Ease of Installation

Internals delivered to site pre-assembled and ready for installation

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Resources

For more specifications and installation information, download the complete product guide.

Quick Installation

" In my 35+ years of working on bridges, I was completely amazed at how quickly this 'Bridge-In-a-Box' was installed and how everything lined up to perfection. I would highly recommend this product to other MD's. "

Greg Griffin, Griffin Contracting Ltd.

Superior Support

" The Armtec team proved responsive and dealt promptly and effectively with engineering design issues as the project evolved. "

Herb Wilson, Vice President, Polaris Minerals

Trusted Partner

" Armtec proved to be an extremely competent, professional, and responsive partner throughout the design and construction schedule providing detailed shop drawings, technical support, timely fabrication and delivery, and construction oversight. It was our pleasure to have Armtec on the team, and we look forward to the opportunity to work together again. "

Robert H. Yauger, P.E., Gannet Flemming Inc.

Industry Benchmark

" The quality of material and after sales service provided by Armtec has been the catalyst for our long-standing relationship. Armtec’s CSP Pipe and Multi Plate Culverts are the benchmark standard within the industry. Armtec have strongly contributed toward the success of many of CME’s past projects and we will continue working together, improving infrastructure that benefits our local communities. "

Mark Thompson, Coastal Mountain Excavating Ltd.

Optimizing Productivity

" The Armtec Bridge Plate went together very well – productivity wise it was great! "

Gary Simson, Newport Structures Ltd.

Staying on Schedule

" Delivery of the Multi Plate tunnel components was timely and in accordance with our agreed schedule. I was very pleased with all aspects of the relationship with Armtec. "

Herb Wilson, Vice President, Polaris Minerals

Sustainable Solutions

" It was a pleasure dealing with Armtec in this complex project. Through the entire delivery process, from tender, design, installation and final approvals, all Armtec staff were extremely professional and always willing to assist. The end results for Westhills was a cost effective solution that respected the key environmental sensitivities of Parkdale Creek. Many thanks to the Armtec team! "

Matthew Pike, Development Engineer, Westhills Land Corp.

Helpful and Detailed

" Armtec has been very helpful on the Pueblo Viejo project, not only during the detailed engineering and construction, but as well during the feasibility phase, when not a lot of details were available ... I look forward to working with Armtec again on future Fluor Mining projects. "

Timothy Chan, Fluor Mining and Minerals

Project Services

Armtec provides complete engineering design services for structures and accompanying products. Provide us with your requirements and let us do the rest!