Foam Filled Boom
Reliable Spill Containment for Ports, Rivers & Inland Waters
The Canflex Foam Flotation Boom is a cost-effective, solid-buoyancy containment solution designed for ports, harbors, rivers, and inland waterways with low currents and minimal wave action. Known as ContractorBoom, this general-purpose oil spill boom provides superior stability, long-term durability, and easy deployment for spill response operations.
Engineered for Stability & Performance
✔ Cylindrical Foam Flotation – Offers superior buoyancy and a wider waterline beam compared to traditional fence-type booms, improving oil retention and stability.
✔ Solid Buoyancy Construction – Eliminates the need for inflation, ensuring immediate, maintenance-free deployment in calm to moderate waters.
✔ Versatile Boom Options – Includes FenceBoom for flat-water containment and RiverBoom, which features enhanced stability for dynamic water conditions.
Durable & Versatile for Long-Term Use
✔ Heavy-Duty PVC-Coated Fabrics – Resistant to oil, chemicals, and UV exposure for extended service life.
✔ Rapid Deployment & Retrieval – Lightweight and easy to handle, making it ideal for spill response teams and contractors.
✔ Custom Sizes & Configurations – Available in multiple sizes to suit different spill containment needs.
The Canflex Foam Flotation Boom, RiverBoom, and FenceBoom offer proven reliability for controlled water environments, effective oil containment, and easy storage—ensuring long-term spill management solutions.
- Available in a wide range of heavy-duty PVC coated fabrics
- Custom sizes available
- Floats are secured internally which eliminates pinch points or external seals and ensures a smooth external profile for superior oil containment
- Cylindrical foam floatation (rolled polyethylene) for maximum memory characteristics
- Will retain shape and not crush or break into pieces
- Economy model available with polystyrene floatation
- Corrosion resistant ASTM style marine grade aluminum connectors
- Heavy duty galvanized steel ballast chain
Fastwater Boom
Fastwater Boom 12
| Specification | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Height | 12 in | 305 mm |
| Float Diameter | 6 in | 152 mm |
| Skirt | 6 in | 152 mm |
| Standard Length | 50 ft | 15.25 mm |
| End Connectors | ASTM Universal standard extruded aluminum connectors | ASTM Universal standard extruded aluminum connectors |
| Skirt Material | PVC-coated polyester | PVC-coated polyester |
| Skirt Weight | 22 oz/yd² | 750 g/m² |
| Color | Orange standard, others available | Orange standard, others available |
| Flotation Material / Shape | Solid polyethylene foam logs | Solid polyethylene foam logs |
| Fold Points | Every 5 feet | Every 1.52 m |
| Boom Weight | 1.7 lbs/ft | 2.5 kg/m |
| Reserve Buoyancy | 11 lbs/ft | 16 kg/m |
| Reserve Buoyancy / Weight Ratio | 6.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Ballast | 1/4" (7.1 mm) Grade 30 galvanized chain | 1/4" (7.1 mm) Grade 30 galvanized chain |
| Ballast Weight | 0.83 lbs/ft | 1.2 kg/m |
| Chain Pocket | Single layer, fully enclosed | Single layer, fully enclosed |
| Mid Anchor Point | 3/8" (9.5 mm) galvanized shackle | 3/8" (9.5 mm) galvanized shackle |
Fastwater Boom 13
| Specification | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Height | 13.3 in | 338 mm |
| Freeboard | 6.0 in | 152 mm |
| Draft | 7.3 in | 186 mm |
| Standard Length | 50 ft | 15.25 m |
| End Connectors | ASTM Universal extruded aluminum connectors | ASTM Universal extruded aluminum connectors |
| Fabric | PVC-coated polyester | PVC-coated polyester |
| Fabric Weight | 22 oz/yd² | 750 g/m² |
| Fold Points | 5 feet | 1.5 m |
| Color | Orange standard, others available | Orange standard, others available |
| Flotation Material / Shape | Cylindrical, closed cell polyethylene foam floats | Cylindrical, closed cell polyethylene foam floats |
| Boom Weight | 2.0 lbs/ft | 3.0 kg/m |
| Reserve Buoyancy | 10 lbs/ft | 15 kg/m |
| Reserve Buoyancy / Weight Ratio | 5:1 | 5:1 |
| Ballast | 1/4" (7.1 mm) Grade 30 galvanised chain | 1/4" (7.1 mm) Grade 30 galvanised chain |
| Ballast Weight | 1.12 lbs/ft | 1.7 kg/m |
| Ballast Tensile Strength | 8,000 lbs | 3,640 kg |
| Secondary Tension Member | PVC-coated 1/4 in (6.3 mm) 7×19 galvanized aircraft cable | PVC-coated 1/4 in (6.3 mm) 7×19 galvanized aircraft cable |
| Secondary Tension Strength | 7,000 lbs | 3,185 kg |
| Combined Tensile Strength | 29,400 lbs | 13,365 kg |
| Fully Enclosed Chain Pocket | Fully enclosed | Fully enclosed |
| Anchor Points | At boom midpoint | At boom midpoint |
| Handles | Cable, at boom connectors | Cable, at boom connectors |
Foam Filled Boom
Foam Filled Boom 18
| Specification | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Height | 18 in | 453 mm |
| Floats | 6.0 in | 152 mm |
| Skirt | 12 in | 305 mm |
| Standard Length | 50 ft | 15.2 m |
| End Connectors | ASTM Universal LD extruded aluminum | ASTM Universal LD extruded aluminum |
| Fabric | PVC-coated polyester | PVC-coated polyester |
| Fabric Weight | 22 oz/yd² | 750 g/m² |
| Fabric Color | Orange | Orange |
| Flotation Material / Shape | Solid polyethylene foam logs | Solid polyethylene foam logs |
| Boom Weight | 1.8 lbs/ft | 2.7 kg/m |
| Ballast | ¼ in (7.1 mm) Grade 30 galvanized chain | ¼ in (7.1 mm) Grade 30 galvanized chain |
| Ballast Weight | 0.73 lbs/ft | 1.1 kg/m |
| Chain Pocket | Single layer | Single layer |
| Anchor Point | 5/16" (8 mm) galvanized anchor shackle | 5/16" (8 mm) galvanized anchor shackle |
Foam Filled Boom 19
| Specification | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Height | 19 in | 483 mm |
| Floats | 6.0 in | 152 mm |
| Skirt | 12 in | 305 mm |
| Standard Length | 50 ft | 15.2 m |
| End Connectors | ASTM Universal LD extruded aluminum | ASTM Universal LD extruded aluminum |
| Fabric | PVC-coated polyester | PVC-coated polyester |
| Fabric Weight | 22 oz/yd² | 750 g/m² |
| Fabric Color | Orange | Orange |
| Flotation Material / Shape | Solid polyethylene foam logs | Solid polyethylene foam logs |
| Boom Weight | 1.8 lbs/ft | 2.7 kg/m |
| Top Tension | Heavy duty, 9400 lb polyester webbing, 1 inch | Heavy duty, 9400 lb polyester webbing, 1 inch |
| Ballast | ¼ in (7.1 mm) Grade 30 galvanized chain | ¼ in (7.1 mm) Grade 30 galvanized chain |
| Ballast Weight | 0.73 lbs/ft | 1.1 kg/m |
| Chain Pocket | Single layer | Single layer |
| Anchor Point | 5/16" (8 mm) galvanized anchor shackle | 5/16" (8 mm) galvanized anchor shackle |
Foam Filled Boom 20
| Specification | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Height | 20 in | 508 mm |
| Freeboard | 8.0 in | 230 mm |
| Draft | 12 in | 305 mm |
| Standard Length | 50 ft | 15.25 m |
| End Connectors | ASTM Universal standard extruded aluminum connectors | ASTM Universal standard extruded aluminum connectors |
| Skirt Material | PVC-coated polyester | PVC-coated polyester |
| Skirt Weight | 22 oz/yd² | 750 g/m² |
| Color | Orange | Orange |
| Flotation Material / Shape | Closed cell polyethylene foam / cylindrical | Closed cell polyethylene foam / cylindrical |
| Fold Points | Every 5 feet | Every 1.52 m |
| Boom Weight | 2.1 lbs/ft | 3.1 kg/m |
| Ballast | 1/4" (7.1 mm) Grade 30 galvanized chain | 1/4" (7.1 mm) Grade 30 galvanized chain |
| Chain Pocket | Single layer, fully enclosed | Single layer, fully enclosed |
Foam Filled Boom 21
| Specification | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Height | 21 in | 533 mm |
| Freeboard | 8.0 in | 230 mm |
| Draft | 12 in | 305 mm |
| Standard Length | 50 ft | 15.25 m |
| End Connectors | ASTM Universal standard extruded aluminum connectors | ASTM Universal standard extruded aluminum connectors |
| Skirt Material | PVC-coated polyester | PVC-coated polyester |
| Skirt Weight | 22 oz/yd² | 750 g/m² |
| Color | Orange | Orange |
| Flotation Material / Shape | Closed cell polyethylene foam / cylindrical | Closed cell polyethylene foam / cylindrical |
| Fold Points | Every 5 feet | Every 1.52 m |
| Boom Weight | 2.1 lbs/ft | 3.1 kg/m |
| Top Tension | Heavy duty, 9400 lb polyester webbing, 1 inch | Heavy duty, 9400 lb polyester webbing, 1 inch |
| Ballast | 1/4" (7.1 mm) Grade 30 galvanized chain | 1/4" (7.1 mm) Grade 30 galvanized chain |
| Chain Pocket | Single layer, fully enclosed | Single layer, fully enclosed |