Bentonite and Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs)

A geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) is comprised of two geotextiles that are needlepunched together, encapsulating a layer of sodium bentonite clay or polymer-enhanced clay between them. GCLs are known for having consistent, very low permeability. They have the unique ability to seal around penetrations, self-heal punctures, and self-seam at the overlaps.

GCLs are widely used for water containment applications (ponds, reservoirs, channels, etc). In these instances, the Bentomat CL series of GCL are used (scroll below).

For waste containment applications, depending on the chemistry of the material in contact with the GCL, a standard bentonite-based GCL or a polymer-modified GCL will be selected. Additionally, site conditions will dictate the interface and internal shear strength requirements. CETCO BENTOMAT and Resistex GCLs are available in a variety of geoxtextile configurations to meet site-specific shear strength requirements.

Contact us to support with selecting the appropriate GCL for your project. We have a database of previous compatibility and shear strength testing. Additionally, we can coordinate site-specific compatibility and shear testing for your project.

CETCO Bentomat GCLs

Sodium bentonite-based GCLs provide an excellent hydraulic barrier in applications where leachate in direct contact with the GCL is relatively non-aggressive, or in composite lining applications where the GCL is overlain by a thermally welded geomembrane and hydrates from uptake of innocuous moisture from the subgrade.

CETCO RESISTEX GCLs

CETCO RESISTEX GCLs are polymer-modified bentonite GCLs that are engineered to provide the highest level of chemical compatibility for hydraulic barrier performance in extremely aggressive leachate environments. We recommend project-specific compatibility testing for the proper selection from the RESISTEX family of GCLs.

Pond Liners

CETCO Bentomat CL series GCLS are used in water containment applications and as stand-alone barriers in cover applications. The Bentomat CL series are available as a lightly reinforced option (600CL) and with a textured laminated geomembrane (CLT) for increased interface shear strength.

Bentonite and Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs)

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