ACME Perma-Boom is a specially designed permanent floating barrier for long-term service. Its extremely rugged construction and excellent resistance to weathering provide years of reliable, low-cost performance. While ACME Perma-Boom needs very minimal amounts of maintenance due to its sturdy composition, there are several things that can be done to ensure a longer lifespan and higher performance of this specialty boom.
Perma-Boom utilizes heavy-duty, unsinkable rotomolded floats that contain a closed-cell foam. These are heavy-duty and reliable, but if damaged by a vessel and crack, they will need to be replaced. Damage to the extent of replacement is unlikely, but can happen in two forms: float cracking and belt ripping. Cracking can come from prolonged sun exposure, which will weaken the integrity of these floats over the course of years. While cracked floats will not sink or take on any crude product due to their closed-cell foam, they will still need to be replaced as soon as possible to ensure the floating capacity and integrity of the entire boom section. Belting can also rip near the connectors’ edge. If the belting is ripped, cut the belting with a knife and/or straight edge, and re-attach the connector and backing plate.