Creek & Swamp Boom – 4″ Freeboard Oil Spill Containment Boom
Specifications
- 4″ Diameter Flotation
- Choice of Skirt Depth (6”, 9″, or Custom – choose from drop-down)
- 1/4″ or 5/16″ Galvanized Chain Ballast
- 22 oz. / sq. yd. PVC or 24 oz. /sq.yd PVC fabric: orange or yellow
- Recommended to use ASTM aluminum quick latch (Z) or slide couplers
- Top tension cable available on request
Applications
An oil containment boom is one of the first tools used in oil spill control and cleanup. They float at the surface where oil has been spilled, creating a flexible barrier that effectively contains an oil slick. An oil containment boom is designed for aquatic environments, a 4” x 9” boom is recommended for low waters specifically. These booms are engineered to perform well in most standard conditions, including lakes, ponds, and rivers, ensuring that users have access to the most suitable options for their specific cleanup needs. This boom has a broader range that can be utilized for more purposes by cleaning contractors, it has more capabilities than the 4” x 6”. It is a size in between the 6” x 6” boom. If you’re looking for an inland or a near-shore oil containment boom designed for use in most standard situations, including lakes, ponds, and rivers, browse our full catalog here. featuring a variety of booms designed for typical scenarios.
Product Recommendations
- 25’, 50′ and 100′
- Top cable is recommended when several hundred feet are deployed
Features & Benefits
ACME's 4″ Oil Spill Containment Boom is made our of 22oz PVC-coated fabric. Our standard PVC-coated fabric is resistant to tears, punctures, or other damage and is available in standard orange or international yellow. For an oil containment boom used in areas with excessive hydrocarbon or UV exposure, consider our 24oz or 28oz PVC-coated fabric that comes standard in orange and provides superior protection, helping extend the life of the oil containment boom by up to 50%.
Maintenance
Choosing Your Oil Spill Containment Boom
Once an oil spill occurs, the first step is to choose the correct size of oil containment boom for the cleanup. Cleanup crews should evaluate the situation, taking into account wind patterns, wave height, water depth, and current speeds. Offshore or open water environments, or locations with extreme conditions including high wind, large waves or fast-moving currents are best suited for an open-water oil containment boom.
Deploying Your Oil Containment Boom
Care should be taken when deploying a boom for both the safety of personnel and to prevent unnecessary damage to the boom itself. A boom should never be anchored or towed by its tension members. Tow bridles made from extrusion matching the boom coupler type should be used to evenly distribute loads to the oil containment boom during deployment and use.
Maintaining Your Oil Containment Boom
Do not use harsh chemicals and fuels to clean the oil spill containment boom. An oil “stain” is far less harmful to the boom fabric than the damage diesel does when scrubbing the boom down. A mild detergent and medium-bristled brush are ideal for cleaning the surface of your oil containment boom. Power steam cleaning should be done with caution as weakened seams and welds may separate from heat and pressure. Fabric repair kits as well as hardware and fittings are available, or ACME can perform repairs at our manufacturing plant — contact us today with any questions or to schedule a repair!
Storing Your Oil Containment Boom
Rinse the boom thoroughly, allow it to fully dry, and inspect for any damage before storage. Store the oil spill containment boom in a clean and contaminant-free environment, away from direct sunlight to prevent UV exposure from shortening its fabric life.
Not Sure What Size You Need? We Can Help!
Since 1967, ACME Environmental has 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.