General Purpose Containment Boom 25ft. Length

The General Purpose Containment Boom 25ft. Length is a non-absorbent floating boom that holds oil and debris on the water’s surface: 18″ total height, 6″ / 0.15m freeboard, 12″ / 0.30m draft, 25 ft. sections.

Good for

• Harbors, marinas and rivers
• Containing oil and floating debris on water
• Spill response contractors and industrial sites near water

Specifications

Quick Overview

• Non-absorbent oil booms for spill and debris containment.
• 6″ freeboard above the surface to reduce splash over and keeps oils and debris inside boom.
• 12″ draft that will prevent the escape of oil and debris from below the surface.
• Bright Yellow color so the boom is easy to locate in any weather.
• Galvanized steel chain running through the length of the boom adds weight and additional rigidity to the boom.
• Heavy duty closed-cell polyethylene 22-ounce material with reinforced, welded seams.
• UV resistant
• Custom Oil Boom lengths available to suit your needs.
• Durable hardware to secure boom in place.
• Boom cleans up with detergents or by power washing.
• Use in marinas, inland waterways and in harbors.
• One-man deployment capable because of compact size
• Deploy from boats, trucks, shore, docks or barges.
• Universal slide connectors are made of aluminum and are marine-grade. Connectors hold hydrocarbons or debris from getting through where booms are connected.
• Usually ships in 3 to 5 working days from the IL or FL warehouse.

Product Information

The General Purpose Oil Booms have cylindrical foam flotation for use in protected waters such as harbors, marinas and lakes. Floating booms are light weight and easy to move for boat traffic.

Top quality closed-cell polyethylene foam flotation blocks and vinyl-coated skirting, which are both non-absorbent barriers, will effectively block oil, trash and debris. If properly maintained our durable oil booms will give you many years of service. The skirting barrier hangs below the water line 12 inches to keep pollutants from creeping under the spill containment boom.

A galvanized steel chain along the bottom adds weight and rigidity to the draft of the spill containment boom. The General Purpose is an inexpensive boom manufactured in fully welded 22 oz. PVC material. The vinyl-coated polyester is resistant to UV rays.

Included are marine grade connectors that easily slide together and are made of aluminum. Toggle pins provide the needed strength to create longer lengths and to eliminate weak spots. The oil spill containment booms available in 25 foot, 50 foot and 100 foot lengths.

Floating oil booms come in many different sizes and styles. If you do not see the oil booms you need? Have a specific need? Contact us toll free at (800)869-9633 or by email. To see our other non-absorbent oil booms.

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Technical Information

• • Height: 18″
  • Freeboard: 6″ / 0.15m
  • Draft: 12″ / 0.30m
  • Fabric: 22 oz PVC
  • Ballast: 1/4″ / 6 mm galvanized chain
  • Boom weight: 1.7lb/ft / 2.5kg/m
  • Connector: Universal slide or ASTM Z
  • Color: Yellow. 5000 lbs actual breaking strength

Compliance Information

Conforms to OPA-90 specs for calm or protected waters.

See Federal Regulatory Compliance Summaries here.

Questions and answers

Does this boom absorb oil?

No. It is a non-absorbent containment boom: it floats and holds oil, sheen and debris in place so you can skim or absorb it. Pair it with absorbent booms or pads for cleanup.

What do freeboard and draft mean?

Freeboard is the height above the water (6″ / 0.15m); it stops splash-over. Draft is the skirt below the water (12″ / 0.30m); it stops oil escaping underneath.

How do sections connect?

With universal slide or ASTM Z connectors, so sections join into any length you need.

Which waters is it for?

Deeper freeboard and draft plus a top tension cable suit currents, tides and long deployments; lighter booms suit calm water, ponds and marinas. Call (800) 869-9633 if you are not sure which fits your site.