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Product Overview

The Water Filled Cable Barrier, Orange is a 6-foot polyethylene barrier section with internal steel cables molded in, for highway work zones, medians and temporary road closures where a run needs more strength than a standard water-filled section. The cables run the length of the section and tie into the connections, so a run of linked sections holds together as one wall.

Each section is 72 x 18 x 32 inches and weighs about 100 lb empty and about 1,070 lb filled with water. It is made of linear low-density polyethylene with three 3/8-inch stranded steel cables. Drained sections are light enough to move and stack.

Technical Specifications

AbsorbentsOnline SKU A45332-OV
Type Water-filled barrier with internal steel cables
Dimensions 72" L x 18" W x 32" H
Weight Approx. 100 lb empty; approx. 1,070 lb filled
Material Linear low-density polyethylene, three 3/8" stranded steel cables
Color Orange
Lead Time About 2 weeks

Expert Insights

Use cable barriers for the runs closest to traffic and standard water-filled sections for interior pedestrian and site areas; mixing them by exposure keeps project cost down.

Pro tip: fill sections fully. A partly filled section weighs far less than its rating and will move more if struck.
Travis Zdrazil PCI Products — 40 Years in Industrial Spill Containment & Safety

For highway safety teams, construction zone managers, and event management companies: Water-filled barriers provide crashworthy protection for workers, pedestrians, and infrastructure in active roadways and high-traffic areas. When filled, these barriers create a substantial impact-absorbing wall that redirects errant vehicles without the hazards of concrete.

Deployed empty and filled on-site, water-filled barriers drastically reduce shipping costs and allow rapid repositioning as work zones shift. Cable-connected systems maintain barrier alignment under impact for continuous perimeter security at construction sites, special events, and government facilities.

๐Ÿ“ž Need volume pricing? Call (800) 869-9633 for quantity discounts on orders of 10+ units. AbsorbentsOnline has served industrial, municipal, and commercial customers since 1985.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a cable barrier different from a standard water-filled barrier?

Both are 72 x 18 x 32-inch polyethylene sections filled with water for weight. The cable barrier adds steel cables molded inside the wall, which hold linked sections together as a continuous run. It is chosen where a run sits next to live traffic and needs more strength than a standard section.

Is this barrier crash tested?

Requirements vary by agency and project. Call (800) 869-9633 and we'll send the manufacturer's current crash-test and approval documents so you can confirm the barrier meets your project specification before you order.

How heavy is it to handle?

About 100 lb empty, so two people can place a section. Filled, it weighs about 1,070 lb, so always position sections before filling.

How do I get a price and lead time?

Use Request a Quote on this page or call (800) 869-9633. Water-filled barrier systems and parts usually ship in about 2 weeks. We quote freight for full truckloads and project quantities, and government and military purchase orders are accepted.

Why Customers Choose AbsorbentsOnline

Facilities, field crews and government buyers have ordered from us since 1985.

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Water Filled Cable Barrier, Orange. AbsorbentsOnline SKU: A45332-OV.