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Flood Protection · compact emergency flood bags

Water-absorbing expansion bags for fast, sand-free emergency flood response.

Compact dry bags containing super-absorbent material expand rapidly after contact with water, creating a heavier temporary barrier without manual sand filling. The range includes jute, canvas, non-woven and three-dimensional bag constructions for different emergency-use and handling needs.

Sand-free deploymentCompact dry storage3–6 minute reference expansionJute, canvas, non-woven + 3D pathways
Expanded jute water absorbing flood bags stacked beside floodwater
Reference image · water-absorbing bags after expansion.

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What project teams need to know about Water-Absorbing Flood Bags.

Flood products should be selected around the actual water path, opening or defence line, deployment model and current technical information.
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What are Water-Absorbing Flood Bags?

Compact dry bags containing super-absorbent material expand rapidly after contact with water, creating a heavier temporary barrier without manual sand filling. The range includes jute, canvas, non-woven and three-dimensional bag constructions for different emergency-use and handling needs.

02

Where can Water-Absorbing Flood Bags be used?

Current application pathways include Doorways and low entrances, Garage thresholds, Pipe-burst response, Emergency water diversion, Municipal response stores, Dike or leak blocking. Final selection depends on the flood path, site geometry, ground or opening condition, required deployment time and the exact product configuration.

03

What information should Apollo receive before reviewing Water-Absorbing Flood Bags?

Provide the required defence-line length, site geometry, expected water direction, ground condition, storage and deployment requirements, photographs or drawings, destination and target timing.

04

Does Apollo guarantee a flood depth or performance level from website information alone?

No. Website dimensions and performance references are planning information. Final water depth, pressure, leakage, fixing, test evidence and configuration claims remain tied to the exact selected product and current technical documentation.

05

Can Apollo supply flood-protection products internationally?

Yes, where the selected system and project can be supported. The final pathway is reviewed around destination, packaging, freight, available documentation, local engineering and the purchaser's installation and compliance responsibilities.

Where it fits

Applications

Product selection follows the opening, flood path, deployment time and local project conditions.

Doorways and low entrancesGarage thresholdsPipe-burst responseEmergency water diversionMunicipal response storesDike or leak blockingConstruction diversionRoad and site emergency response

System operation

How the product works

  1. 01

    Store the bags dry and compact until an event occurs.

  2. 02

    Expose the bag to water according to the product instructions.

  3. 03

    The internal super-absorbent polymer takes up water and increases the bag's mass and volume.

  4. 04

    Expanded bags are stacked or positioned to create a temporary water-control line.

  5. 05

    Disposal, drying or reuse requirements must follow the exact bag construction and supplier instructions.

Reference specifications

Current product information

Use these values for early planning. Apollo confirms the exact current configuration before quotation or specification.

Jute bag60 × 40 cm ±1 cm; 420 g ±10 g dry; 18–20 kg after absorption; 5–6 minute reference expansion; 50 pieces/carton.
Canvas bag60 × 40 cm ±1 cm; 330 g ±10 g dry; 18–22 kg after absorption; 3–5 minute reference expansion; 100 pieces/carton.
Non-woven bag60 × 40 cm ±1 cm; 260 g ±10 g dry; 18–22 kg after absorption; 3–5 minute reference expansion; 100 pieces/carton.
3D bag36 × 40 × 15 cm ±1 cm; 300 g ±10 g dry; 18–20 kg after absorption; 3–5 minute reference expansion; 50 pieces/carton.
Internal absorbentSuper-absorbent polymer is used as the water-absorbing component.
Use positionTemporary emergency flood control rather than a substitute for a permanently engineered flood wall where the project requires one.

Project-specific performance

Match performance requirements to the exact system.

Expansion times and absorbed weights are reference values. Actual use depends on water exposure, bag condition, placement and the flood scenario; these products are temporary flood-response barriers rather than structural flood walls.

Apollo NZ Global · Flood Protection

Send the opening, site photos and the flood-risk information.

For fixed barriers, include clear width, target protection height, wall/floor construction and any available flood-level information. For temporary systems, include the line length, site geometry, storage and deployment requirements.

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Product snapshot

Water-Absorbing Flood Bags

Compact sand-free flood bags that expand after contact with water for temporary low-level flood response around entrances and vulnerable areas. Final pack quantity, deployment method, storage, disposal or reuse instructions and site suitability are confirmed before supply.

Apollo NZ GlobalFlood ProtectionListed product pathway
Applications

Residential · Councils · Commercial · Public Buildings

Configuration

Project Reviewed

Environment

Flood · Emergency Response · Temporary · Compact Storage

TechnicalTechnical documents not yet centralisedDrawingsDrawing review by projectRegionalExplicit regional project mappingRelated3 controlled pathwaysSupply modelSupply-only · manual project quotation
Project markets

New Zealand · Australia · Pacific Islands · India · Ireland

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Product information
OptionProject Ready

Apollo's catalogue owner, project-brief pathway and core product record are complete enough to progress into project review and manual quotation. This is not a statement of engineering approval or destination compliance.

DocumentationRegion Mapped

Apollo has an explicit regional priority map for this product. Regional mapping supports discovery and project review; it is not blanket compliance certification.

Project checkTechnical Review Required

Configuration, technical evidence, interfaces, exposure or destination requirements need product-specific review before the final supply package is confirmed.

Build project brief

Final engineering, testing, approvals and destination requirements are confirmed for the actual project where applicable.

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Planning & specification

Water-Absorbing Flood Bags: what to define before quotation.

Compact sand-free flood bags that expand after contact with water for temporary low-level flood response around entrances and vulnerable areas.

Applications
  • homes
  • resorts
  • commercial buildings
  • public facilities
Specification evidence
  • Verified product specifications or documented product facts
  • Clear applications, limitations and configuration boundaries
  • Project inputs required for manual quotation or technical review
  • Apollo supply-only scope and purchaser/local-project responsibilities
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  • Dimensions, capacity or coverage required for the real site.
  • Materials, finishes and environmental exposure.
  • Installation, interfaces, services and maintenance access.
  • Technical documents, local approvals and project responsibilities.
Regional project pathwayWater-absorbing flood bags for Pacific Island projects

Review this system against the actual island, coastal exposure, wind or cyclone criteria, freight route and local project responsibilities before the final configuration is selected.

Technical informationNeed a datasheet, drawing, test report or tender submittal?

No current public document is registered against this exact page yet. Tell Apollo what the project needs and the team can review the current product/configuration-specific information available.

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