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Boom Handling & Storage

ACME Floating Containment Boom is a rugged and durable product that, when properly handled and maintained, should provide years of reliable service. Below are some helpful tips to ensure your boom lasts as long as possible.

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Perma Boom Maintenance

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.

Boom Marker Lights

ACME'S Boom Marker Lights utilize a monocrystalline solar cell and amber LED light to provide the best visibility in low-light situations. These marker lights can be utilized in either temporary or long-term installations and are constructed using a pendulum and roto-molded, foam-filled, solid float for long-lasting performance in all weather conditions.

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Hydraulic Boom Reel Model BR 8×16-HMT Trailered

The ACME Hydraulic Boom Reel Model BR-8x16-HMT is a Trailered for mobility (with 2-5/16” Bull Dog coupler or optional Pintle Ring coupler) and capable of holding up to 2,000 feet of response boom. This towable package allows the boom to be deployed and or retrieved anywhere that is vehicle and trailer accessible.

Containment Boom Deployment

Learning proper deployment techniques and containment boom tactics is essential for effective emergency response. It enables rapid control of oil or chemical spills, helping to minimize environmental impact while reducing cleanup time and associated costs.

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Cranberry Boom

ACME Environmental’s 4" x 4" Cranberry Corral and Collector Booms work together to streamline cranberry harvesting, corralling berries into a concentrated area and efficiently sweeping them to recovery points for faster, more productive collection.

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42″ Inflatable Boom Brochure

ACME Inflatable Containment Boom is manufactured from a variety of extremely durable, flexible, thermoplastic fabrics.

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Accessories Brochure

ACME Environmental supplies a wide range of accessories for oil spill cleanup and containment; we make our boom and floating baffles and barriers easier to use and store.

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Collapsible Druminator Brochure

Because if its compact size and durability, this containment berm is perfect for vehicles, response trailers, and storage facilities. Its nickname, "The Druminator," comes from its unique ability to allow the user to flip its walls down, roll leaking drums into the center, and reseal the sides without any heavy lifting.