Specifications:
ACME can supply virtually any type of buoy you may need. We specialize in two buoy types:
- Hard shell mooring buoy
- Inflatable marker buoy
Specifications:
Standard Kit
- 6 sq. yds. of Fabric
- 1 qt. Adhesive
- 1 Roller
- 1 Brush
- Carry Case
ACME Environmental’s Custom 6 Inch Oil Spill Containment Boom lets you build exactly what size you need! The 6 inch oil spill containment boom is capable of performing in all of the same conditions as our 4” containment boom, but because of their larger size they can also withstand moderate wind, shallow water, and moderate currents.
Custom 6 Inch Oil Spill Containment Boom Specifications:
- 6″ Diameter Flotation
- Custom skirt depth (specify in request quote form)
- 1/4″ / 5/16″ / 3/8″ Galvanized Chain Ballast
- 22 oz. / sq. yd. Jaton or 24 oz. / sq. yd Jaton Plus fabric: orange or yellow
- ASTM aluminum quick latch (Z) or slide couplers are recommended
- Top tension cable available on request
Boom Fabric Information and Choices
Recommended Section Lengths: 50′ and 100′
Not Sure What Size You Need? We Can Help!
ACME Environmental has over 55 years of experience in manufacturing oil spill containment boom and all of our team members would be happy to answer your questions. Let us help you find the perfect size and length of containment boom to fit your needs.
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ACME Environmental’s 6×18 oil Spill Containment Boom is perfect for deeper lakes and larger nearshore operations. It is also referred to as 24″ Containment Boom, and 25″ Containment Boom if it has a top cable ballast included. The 6×18 Containment boom options is great for many applications, and especially for lakes with decent wave action!
Specifications:
- 6″ Diameter Flotation
- 18″ Skirt Depth
- 1/4″ / 5/16″ / 3/8″ Galvanized Chain Ballast
- 22 oz. / sq. yd. Jaton or 24 oz. / sq. yd Jaton Plus fabric: orange or yellow
- ASTM aluminum quick latch (Z) or slide couplers
- Top tension cable available on request
Boom Fabric Information and Choices
Recommended Section Lengths: 50′ and 100′
Recommended Use: 6×18 Containment Boom is used on lakes or open bodies of water where wind creates significant wave action. Under normal conditions, total section lengths should not exceed 500′ without a top tension member.
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ACME Environmental has over 55 years of experience in manufacturing oil spill containment boom and all of our team members would be happy to answer your questions. Let us help you find the perfect size and length of containment boom to fit your needs.
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Often referred to as, “Contractor Boom,” is 6×12 Oil Spill Containment Boom is the most popular of all the sizes out there! Its 6 inch closed-cell foam float and 12 inch skirt give it the widest range of versatility and it can be used anywhere from streams, to rivers, and even large lakes. It is also often called 18″ Containment Boom, or 19″ Containment Boom when a top cable ballast is included. If you’re planning to use this in high wind and current areas, a top cable ballast is recommended.
6×12 Oil Spill Containment Boom Specifications:
- 6″ Diameter Flotation
- 12″ Skirt Depth
- 1/4″ / 5/16″ / 3/8″ Galvanized Chain Ballast
- 22 oz. or 24oz. PVC coated fabric: orange or yellow
- ASTM aluminum quick latch (Z) or slide couplers are recommended
- Top tension cable available on request
Boom Fabric Information and Choices
Recommended Section Lengths: 50′ and 100′
Recommended Use: 6″ x 12″ Oil Spill Containment Boom is used on lakes or open bodies of water where wind creates significant wave action. Under normal conditions, total section lengths should not exceed 500′ without a top tension member.
6″ x 12″ Oil Spill Containment Boom
| Freeboard | 6″ |
| Draft | 12″ |
| Boom Height | 18″ |
| Standard Length | 50′-100′ |
| End Connectors | ASTM “Z” or slide |
| Floatation | Solid ethafoam type flotation |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs/foot |
| Ballast Material | 1/4″ Galvanized chain |
| Tension Member Strength (Ballast Chain) | 5,000 lbs |
| Tension Member Strength (Fabric) | 21,500 lbs |
| Tension Member Strength (Top Cable [Optional]) | 9,800 lbs |
| Total Strength | 26,500 lbs (36,300 lbs) |
Not Sure What Size You Need? We Can Help!
ACME Environmental has over 55 years of experience in manufacturing oil spill boom and all of our team members would be happy to answer your questions. Let us help you find the perfect size and length of containment boom to fit your needs.
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ACME Environmental manufactures the 6×9 Oil Spill Containment Boom for a number of applications. Sometimes referred to as 15″ boom, or 16″ if it has a top cable ballast, the 6×9 containment boom option is great for lakes and rivers. Because of the 9″ skirt depth, this containment boom can be used in swifter conditions and in somewhat deeper areas. it is a favorite amongst many contractors and end-users.
6×9 Oil Spill Containment Boom Specifications:
- 6″ Diameter Flotation
- 9″ Skirt Depth
- 1/4″ / 5/16″ / 3/8″ Galvanized Chain Ballast
- 22 oz. / sq. yd. Jaton or 24 oz. / sq. yd Jaton Plus fabric: orange or yellow
- ASTM aluminum quick latch (Z) or slide couplers are recommended
- Top tension cable available on request
Boom Fabric Information and Choices
Recommended Section Lengths: 50′ and 100′
Recommended Use: 6×9 Oil Spill Containment Boom is favored by clean-up contractors and end-users because they cover a broader spectrum of applications and conditions.
Not Sure What Size You Need? We Can Help!
ACME Environmental has over 55 years of experience in manufacturing oil spill containment boom and all of our team members would be happy to answer your questions. Let us help you find the perfect size and length of boom to fit your needs.
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Also nicknamed, “Fastwater Boom,” our 6×6 Containment Boom is popular for rivers and streams that may have a fast current in shallow water! The 6×6 containment boom is easily handled and deployed due to its size so that you can get this barrier out quickly and contain whatever spill may have occurred. Comprised of a 6″ diameter closed-cell foam float and a 6″ skirt barrier, this containment boom is an ideal choice for many inland applications. It is also known as 12″ Containment Boom, and sometimes 13″ Containment Boom if it has a top cable ballast included.
Specifications:
- 6″ Diameter Flotation
- 6″ Skirt Depth
- 1/4″ / 5/16″ / 3/8″ Galvanized Chain Ballast
- 22 oz. / sq. yd. Jaton or 24 oz. / sq. yd Jaton Plus fabric: orange or yellow
- ASTM aluminum quick latch (Z) or slide couplers are recommended
- Top tension cable available on request
Boom Fabric Information and Choices
Recommended Section Lengths: 50′ and 100′
Recommended Use: 6″ x 6″ boom are used in any one or more of these conditions: moderate wind, shallow water or moderate current. Also recommended as fast water boom with 3/8” ballast.
6×6 Oil Spill Containment Boom
| Freeboard | 6″ |
| Draft | 6″ |
| Boom Height | 12″ |
| Standard Length | 50′-100′ |
| End Connectors | ASTM “Z” or slide |
| Floatation | Solid ethafoam type flotation |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs/foot |
| Ballast Material | 3/8″ Galvanized Chain |
| Tension Member Strength (Ballast Chain) | 10,000 lbs |
| Tension Member Strength (Fabric) | 20,500 lbs |
| Tension Member Strength (Top Cable[Optional]) | 9,800 lbs |
| Total Strength | 30, 500 lbs (40,300 lbs) |
Not Sure What Size You Need? We Can Help!
ACME Environmental has over 55 years of experience in manufacturing oil spill containment boom and all of our team members would be happy to answer your questions. Let us help you find the perfect size and length of containment boom to fit your needs.
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ACME Environmental’s 6 Inch Containment Boom category has our most popular boom sizes! This type of oil spill containment boom is capable of performing in all of the same conditions as our 4” containment boom, but because of their larger size they can also withstand moderate wind, shallow water, and moderate currents. Common skirt depths include 6″ (12″ Overall), 9″ (15″ Overall), 12″ (18″ Overall), and 18″ (24″ Overall). Our 6 inch oil spill boom can be fully customized to include whatever skirt size you may need!
Specifications:
- 6″ Diameter Flotation
- Choice of skirt depth (6”, 9”, 12″, 18”, or Custom – choose from drop down)
- 1/4″ / 5/16″ / 3/8″ Galvanized Chain Ballast
- 22 oz. / sq. yd. Jaton or 24 oz. / sq. yd Jaton Plus fabric: orange or yellow
- ASTM aluminum quick latch (Z) or slide couplers
- Top tension cable available on request
Boom Fabric Information and Choices
Recommended Section Lengths: 50′ and 100′
Recommended Use: 6″ containment boom is used in any one, or more, of these conditions: moderate wind, shallow water or moderate current.
Not Sure What Size You Need? We Can Help!
ACME Environmental has over 55 years of experience in manufacturing oil spill containment boom and all of our team members would be happy to answer your questions. Let us help you find the perfect size and length of containment boom to fit your needs.
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ACME Environmental’s Custom 4 Inch Oil Spill Containment Boom is the perfect containment device for ponds, small lakes, streams, creeks, and small rivers where strong currents or winds do not interfere with deployment and performance. This style boom comes in custom skirt sizes as well as recommended depths of 4″, 6″, or 9″.
Specifications:
- 4″ Diameter Flotation
- Custom skirt depth (specify in request quote form)
- 1/4″ or 5/16″ Galvanized Chain Ballast
- 22 oz. / sq. yd. Jaton or 24 oz. / sq. yd Jaton Plus fabric: orange or yellow
- ASTM aluminum quick latch (Z) or slide couplers are recommended
- Top tension cable available on request
Boom Fabric Information and Choices
Recommended Section Lengths: 25′, 50′ and 100′
Recommended Use: ACME’s 4 Inch Oil Spill Containment Booms are floating containment devices for ponds, small lakes, streams, creeks and small rivers where strong currents or winds do not exist.
Not Sure What Size You Need? We Can Help!
ACME Environmental has over 55 years of experience in manufacturing oil spill containment boom and all of our team members would be happy to answer your questions. Let us help you find the perfect size and length of containment boom to fit your needs.
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ACME Environmental’s 4×9 Oil Spill Containment Boom is the perfect containment device for ponds, small lakes, streams, creeks, and small rivers where strong currents or winds do not interfere with deployment and performance. It is also commonly called 13″ Containment Boom. This style boom comes in custom skirt sizes as well as recommended depths of 4″, 6″, or 9″.
4×9 Oil Spill Containment Boom Specifications:
- 4″ Diameter Flotation
- 9″ Skirt Depth
- 1/4″ or 5/16″ Galvanized Chain Ballast
- 22 oz. / sq. yd. Jaton or 24 oz. / sq. yd Jaton Plus fabric: orange or yellow
- ASTM aluminum quick latch (Z) or slide couplers are recommended
- Top tension cable available on request
Boom Fabric Information and Choices
Recommended Section Lengths: 25′, 50′ and 100′
Recommended Use: 4×9 Oil Spill Containment Boom is favored by clean-up contractors and end-users because they cover a broader spectrum of applications and conditions.
Not Sure What Size You Need? We Can Help!
ACME Environmental has over 55 years of experience in manufacturing oil spill containment boom and all of our team members would be happy to answer your questions. Let us help you find the perfect size and length of containment boom to fit your needs.