Rapid Deployment Booms
Boom Type: Curtain, Self-Inflatable
Recommended Conditions: To Moderate Ocean
“FlashBoom” is a self-inflating, rapid deployment boom for emergencies. The floatation chamber is cylindrical, and retains its shape and stability by incorporating a series of semi-rigid, lightweight hoops spaced on equal intervals throughout the length of the boom. Rugged one-way inflation check valves are spaced along the top of the flotation chamber. Simple tension during deployment causes the boom to expand and automatically self-inflate.
- Most rapid boom deployment, fully automatic.
- Pull into the water for immediate containment of spills.
- Available in a wide range of heavy-duty PVC and PU coated fabrics
- No moving springs or parts that can rust or fail to operate
- Boom hoops are field replaceable in the event of damage
- Internal bulkheads ensure boom will not sink in the event of puncture
- Corrosion resistant ASTM style marine grade aluminum connectors
- Heavy duty galvanized steel ballast chain
- Custom sizes available
- Compact storage ratios (10:1) in specially designed storage and deployment containers or carry bags.
FlashBoom
FlashBoom 12/18
| Specification | Imperial | Metric |
| Boom Height | 30 in | 762 mm |
| Freeboard | 12 in | 305 mm |
| Draft | 18 in | 457 mm |
| Boom Length | 82 ft | 25 m |
| End Connectors | ASTM | |
| Fabric | PVC-coated polyester | |
| Fabric Weight | 22 oz/yd² | 750 g/m2 |
| Color | Orange standard, others available | |
| Flotation Material/Shape |
Self-inflating air chambers/cylindrical | |
| Float Weight | 10 ft | 3 m |
| Internal Air Chamber Length |
Orange | |
| Separation of Chambers |
Internal bulkheads, smooth exterior | |
| Self-Inflation Method |
One way air check valve, removable | |
| Boom Weight | 2.2 lbs/ft | 3.3 kg/m |
| Buoyancy | 49 lbs/ft | 73 kg/m |
| Buoyancy/ Weight Ratio |
22:1 | |
| Ballast | 5/16 in (8.3 mm) Grade 30 galvanized chain |
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| Ballast Weight | .75 lbs/ft | 1.1 kg/m |
| Chain Pocket | Single layer, fully enclosed | |
FlashBoom 18/24
| Specification | Imperial | Metric |
| Boom Height | 42 in | 1067 mm |
| Freeboard | 18 in | 457 mm |
| Draft | 24 in | 610 mm |
| Boom Length | 82 ft | 25 m |
| End Connectors | ASTM Z extruded marine grade aluminum |
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| Fabric | PU-coated nylon/polyester | |
| Fabric Weight | 23 oz/yd² | 785 g/m2 |
| Color | Orange standard, others available | |
| Flotation Material/Shape |
Self-inflating air chambers/cylindrical | |
| Internal Air Chamber Length |
10 ft | 3 m |
| Separation of Chambers |
Internal bulkheads, smooth exterior | |
| Self-Inflation Method |
One way air check valve, removable | |
| Boom Weight | 3.2 lbs/ft | 4.8 kg/m |
| Ballast | 3/8 in (10 mm) hot dipped galvanized chain |
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| Chain Pocket | Single layer, fully enclosed | |
