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.) |
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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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