Solid Flotation Boom

SFB Series

Oil Stop’s line of oil spill and floating debris containment boom includes the SFB Series. SFB (Solid Float Boom) is a conventional foam-filled curtain boom, which is widely used for combating oil spills. The flotation for the curtain booms are cylindrical foam logs, with diameters from 2 to 18 inch.

Tension Member Options:

  • All models available with or without top tension members.
  • Standard ballast chains are galvanized steel. Sizes can be altered to suit a given application.
  • Standard top tension is synthetic “paralay” cable (“Duravet”). Non-metallic to eliminate corrosion.
  • Metal top cables, if preferred, are sheathed in vinyl tubing and carefully installed on the boom to assure proper performance as a tension member.

Seawater-Resistant Materials:

Metal components are either marine grade aluminum, galvanized steel, or stainless steel.

End Connectors:

  • Standard or heavy duty universal slide, or quick connect couplers are available.
  • Self-locking pins are standard for tool-free connection.
  • All connectors meet ASTM F-962 criteria.

Oil Stop Quality/Value:

Oil Stop’s quality assurance is standard in every component and finished product. As always, we offer a quality product, at a reasonable price.

Seawater-Resistant Materials:

Metal components are either marine grade aluminum, galvanized steel, or stainless steel.

End Connectors:

  • Standard or heavy duty universal slide, or quick connect couplers are available.
  • Self-locking pins are standard for tool-free connection.
  • All connectors meet ASTM F-962 criteria.

Oil Stop Quality/Value:

Oil Stop’s quality assurance is standard in every component and finished product. As always, we offer a quality product, at a reasonable price.

SOLID FLOAT OIL CONTAINMENT BOOM SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NUMBER OVERALL HEIGHT Inches (mm) FLOAT FREEBOARD Inches (mm) SKIRT DRAFT Inches (mm) TOP TENSION Inches (mm) BALLAST CHAIN Inches (mm) WEIGHT 100 ft. (kgs.) VOLUME Cu. Ft. Per 100 ft. (cu m) BUOYANCY TO WEIGHT RATIO TOTAL TENSILE Lbs. (kgs.)
SFB-6 6 (150) 2 (50) 4 (100) 3/16 (5) 62 (28) 7 (0.2) 2.4:1 13,000 (5,900)
SFB-10 10 (252) 4 (100) 6 (152) 3/16 (5) 70 (32) 18 (0.5) 6:1 14,000 (6,300)
SFB-18 18 (457) 6 (152) 12 (305) 1/4 (7) 170 (77) 33 (0.9) 6.4:1 24,000 (10,900)
SFB-18TT 19 (482) 6 (152) 12 (305) 5/16 (8) 1/4 (7) 206 (93) 35 (1.0) 6:1 35,600 (16,000)
SFB-24TT 25 (635) 8 (203) 16 (406) 5/16 (8) 5/16 (8) 254 (115) 47 (1.33) 8.2:1 44,000 (20,000)
SFB-36 36 (915) 12 (305) 24 (610) 3/8 (10) 355 (161) 112 (3.1) 13:1 46,000 (20,900)
SFB-42TT 42 (1090) 14 (355) 28 (710) 5/16 (8) 1/2 (13) 420 (190) 130 (3.7) 15:1 69,000 (31,300)

Fence Boom, which utilizes flat rectangular shaped floats, is also available in the above dimensions

Options:

  • All models available with or without top tension members.
  • Alternative size ballast chains also available.
  • Additional hand straps and/or anchor points also available, positioned as per request.
  • Boom materials available include: PVC, Urethane, Elvaloy (XR5), Nitrile, and blends of PVC/Urethane

SFB ACCESSORIES

  • Anchor Systems
  • Tide Slides (Tidal Compensators)
  • Storage Containers and Trailers
  • Tow Bridles
  • Repair Kits

HUSKY BOOMTM

HUSKY BOOMTM is an extremely rugged, long lasting, oil containment boom for permanent installations at docks, terminals and oil handling facilities.

MODEL MARK 18 MARK 24 MARK 36
OVERALL HEIGHT 18″ (46 cm) 24” (61 cm) 36” (91 cm)
FREEBOARD 8″ (20.5 cm) 10” (25 cm) 14” (35 cm)
DRAFT 10″ (25.5 cm) 14” (36 cm) 22” (56 cm)
WEIGHT PER FT. 4.0 lbs. 5.0 lbs 6.5 lbs.
BALLAST WEIGHT PER FT. 0.5 lb. 0.75 lb. 0.75 lb.
SKIRT MATERIAL PVC or Urethane Coated Polyester Belting
SKIRT TENSILE 1,500 lbs./in.
FLOTATION Rotational Molded, Foam-Filled H.D. Polyethylene
TENSILE STRENGTH 27,000 lbs. 36,000 lbs. 54,000 lbs.

Standard Float Color: Orange. Yellow and Black available. May extend delivery.
PVC skirt is 175oz/yd2. Color: Black. Urethane 100 oz/yd2, Color: Orange

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