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Conventional Oil Containment Boom

Model Delta 6, Alpha 10, Beta 18, Gamma 24, Kappa 30, Omega 36, Epsilon 42

Foam-filled curtain boom range from the 6-inch Delta to the 42-inch Epsilon, covering ponds and canals through to open-ocean waves.

Description

Conventional containment boom, also called curtain boom, is ABASCO's most commonly used spill-response boom. It combines semi-flexible internal foam flotation with a flexible fabric skirt, and the range covers conditions from quiescent water to open-ocean waves. All booms are manufactured at ABASCO's facility in Humble, Texas.

Key features

  • Delta 6-inch: lightweight boom for ponds, lakes and canals
  • Alpha 10-inch: calm-water boom
  • Beta 18-inch: moderate to choppy waters
  • Gamma 24-inch: fast-water boom
  • Kappa 30-inch boom
  • Omega 36-inch: rough-water boom
  • Epsilon 42-inch: open-water boom

Applications

  • Oil spill containment in inland, harbor, coastal and offshore waters

Specifications

Heights6, 10, 18, 24, 30, 36 and 42 in
FlotationInternal foam

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