Slickseal Shoreline Tidal Oil Boom
Engineered to protect tidal shoreline areas, the SLICKSEAL Shoreline Oil Boom was designed specifically to be used in beach areas where water depths vary due to changing tides. During low water tides, the water filled ballast chambers fabricated of heavy-duty material lie flush against the beach forming a firm seal which keeps the oil from passing under the boom. As the tide comes in and water depth increases, the air buoyancy chambers allow the boom to rise and float along the water’s surface preventing oil from passing over the boom. Whether it is low tide or high tide, the SLICKSEAL boom will adjust with water depth and keep the oil contained in one location.
SLICKBAR’S beach oil boom is specially designed to be used as a sealing boom along shorelines and shallow water tidal zones. It differs from conventional booms in that the sealing medium is a water ballast chamber. The design allows for shore sealing to prevent the tide from carrying oil onto the beach. The purpose of the boom’s water ballast chamber is to conform to the beach. This boom can also be connected to other containment booms which may extend out into the body of water being protected. The boom’s upper chamber is filled with air. This air chamber acts to prevent splash over during wave action.
Specifications for the Slickseal Shoreline Tidal Oil Boom
| Features | |
| Freeboard | 10" (25.4 cm) |
Draft |
10" (25.4 cm) |
| Lengths | 50' Max. (15 m) |
| Ballast | Dual Water Chambers |
| Color | 26 oz. (881 g/m2) URE (other fabrics available) |
| Connectors | ASTM f-962 Standard |
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