Quick Overview:

• Non-absorbent oil spill equipment boom to handle oil spill and debris containment.
• 7″ and 8″  freeboard above the water line will reduce splash over and keeps oils and debris inside boom.
• 12″ draft that will prevent the escape of pollution below the surface.
• Bright Yellow or Orange 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
• Handles and anchor points included.
• Top tension cable included for fast currents and long term deployments.
• Boom easily cleans-up with detergents or by power washing.
• Used on rivers, estuaries, ports and harbors.
• 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.
• This Oil Spill Equipment Boom is very popular with clean-up contractors. On Sale Now!

Product Information

When you are in the need of Oil Spill Equipment consider the OptiMax Boom. This boom has a top tension cable fitted for fast currents and long term deployments. It also has a bottom galvanized steel chain that adds weight and rigidity.

Used on rivers, estuaries, ports and harbors. If you needs for a oil spill equipment boom is for fast currents, long term deployment or you will be doing considerable towing, this is the boom for you. The OptiMax II is the most popular piece of oil spill equipment among clean-up contractors.

Features of the OptiMax boom include closed-cell foam buoyancy and vinyl-coated skirting. Both are non-absorbent barriers that will effectively block oil, trash and debris. The skirting barrier hangs below the water line 12 inches to keep pollutants from getting under the oil spill equipment boom.

The oil spill equipment boom comes with handles and anchor points. The OptiMax I & II are made of fully welded 22 oz. PVC material. The vinyl-coated polyester is resistant to UV rays. Marine grade aluminum connectors that easily connect together. Toggle pins provide the needed strength to create longer lengths and to eliminate weak spots. The OptiMax I & II are available in 25 foot, 50 foot and 100 foot lengths.

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. For other non-absorbent oil spill equipment booms.

Technical Information

OptiMax I

• Height: 19″
• Freeboard: 7″ / 0.18m
• Draft: 12″ / 0.30m
• Fabric: 22 oz PVC
• Ballast: 5/16″ / 8 mm galvanized chain
• Top Cable: Sheathed 5/16″ (8mm) galvanized cable
• Boom weight: 2 lbs/ft / 3 kg/m
• Connector: Universal slide or ASTM
• Color: Yellow.
• 6400 lbs actual breaking strength

OptiMax II

• Height: 20″
• Freeboard: 8″ / 0.20m
• Draft: 12″ / 0.30m
• Fabric: 22 oz PVC
• Ballast: 5/16″ / 8 mm galvanized chain
• Top Cable: Sheathed 1/4″ (6mm) galvanized
• Boom weight: 2.2 lb/ft / 3.3 kg/m
• Connector: Universal slide or ASTM
• Color: Yellow.
• 6400 lbs actual breaking strength

Compliance Information

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