Fence Booms
Fence booms (also referred to as flat marine barriers or PVC fence booms) are well-suited for placid waters characterised by small, non-breaking waves (<0.3 m) and currents below 1 knot.
Their design incorporates internal closed-cell foam floats, ensuring operational integrity even if water infiltrates the chambers. This configuration imparts lightweight characteristics, facilitating easy handling and immediate deployment without the need for additional buoyancy activation equipment. Installation is both rapid and straightforward.
Suitable for: These barriers are particularly recommended for deployment in sheltered areas such as ports, marinas, bays, and lakes.
Components of a Fence Boom
The barriers boast excellent stowage efficiency, enabling the storage of a considerable number of units within minimal space. Notably, they exhibit high durability due to the use of materials with superior mechanical and abrasion resistance.
The performance guarantee is upheld even in the event of a water leak in one of the floating elements, maintaining the barrier's operational effectiveness. The ease of connection is facilitated through ASTM type Z connectors (or other connectors if required).
The barrier fabric consists of polyester coated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), rendering it resistant to hydrocarbons and UV rays. The distinctive orange color enhances visibility at sea, with alternative colour options also available.
1 - Handles (x4)
2 - Internal floatation system
3 - ASTM type Z connection
4 -Connection shackle between barriers
5 - Reinforcement plate for anchoring
6 - Ballast and anchor support shackle
7 - PVC coated polyester fabric
8 - Ballast chain
9 - Stabilisers
Characteristics of Emtez Fence Booms
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✓Speed and Ease of Installation: Emtez Fence booms are designed for quick and easy installation without the need for specialised equipment to activate their buoyancy. This ensures a swift response to contain spills or control water flow.
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✓Great Ease of Stowage: These booms offer exceptional stowage efficiency, allowing a large number of barriers to be stored in minimal space. This is particularly beneficial for storage and transport logistics, making them readily available for deployment when needed.
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✓High Durability: Constructed with materials boasting high mechanical and abrasion resistance, Emtez Fence booms are built to withstand challenging environmental conditions. This durability ensures a longer lifespan and reliable performance in various marine settings.
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✓Performance Guarantee: The design of Emtez Fence booms includes a performance guarantee. Even in the event of a water leak in one of the floating elements, the barrier will remain fully operational, maintaining its effectiveness in containing spills or managing water bodies.
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✓Ease of Connection: Connecting different sections of the booms is a straightforward process, ensuring ease of use during deployment and adaptability to different situations. The connection between sections can be established using ASTM type Z connectors or other connector types upon request.
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✓Fabric Composition: The fabric used in Emtez Fence booms is made of polyester coated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This material is resistant to hydrocarbons and UV rays, ensuring durability and longevity in harsh marine environments. The bright orange color of the fabric enhances visibility at sea, promoting safety and easy identification.
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✓Customisation Options: Emtez Fence booms provide flexibility with customisation options. While the standard color is orange for high visibility, alternative color choices are available to meet specific preferences or operational requirements.
Optional Extras
Efficiently store marine containment barriers with the Emtez Storage Racks or Reels. These secure and compact designs ensures organised, easily accessible, and damage-preventing storage. Ideal for limited storage spaces, it maximises efficiency while maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
Rapid deployment containers offer versatile and swift solutions for emergency response, military operations, construction sites, temporary storage, disaster recovery, remote locations, military and field hospitals, as well as security and law enforcement needs, due to their adaptable design and quick setup capabilities.
The Emtez Tide Compensator maintains the effectiveness of a spill containment barrier by adjusting its position and tension to account for tidal variations, ensuring consistent containment regardless of tide levels.
Towing equipment for marine containment barriers is essential for swift deployment, maintenance, and emergency response, enabling repositioning to address environmental challenges in marine environments.
Anchoring equipment for marine barriers is necessary to secure and stabilise the barriers in aquatic environments, preventing displacement due to currents, tides, and waves. This ensures effective containment, particularly during emergencies like oil spills, and enhances the overall reliability of marine barrier systems.
Anti-turbidity curtains are essential for maintaining water quality during construction, dredging, or marine activities by effectively containing and preventing the spread of sediment and pollutants, supporting environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
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