Product Overview

While we try our best to prevent oil spills from happening in the first place, spills can and will occur. When a spill does happen, a quick and effective response will greatly reduce the damage it can have on the environment and the cost of cleanup. With our 6″ x 6″ Oil Spill Containment Boom, you can tackle most inland oil spills effectively and quickly.

Central to any successful response plan is the Three C’s of spill management: Control, Contain, and Cleanup. Containment plays a pivotal role in this process, as it prevents spilled products from spreading to unaffected areas and causing further harm to ecosystems or resources. Our 6″ x 6″ Oil Spill Containment Boom excels in keeping spills contained, enabling you to protect nearby water bodies, land, and wildlife while simplifying the cleanup process.

Ideal for use in moderately calm waters, the 6″ x 6″ Containment Boom is specifically designed to excel in moderately calm waters, making it an ideal solution for spill response in harbors, lakes, and nearshore environments. Its efficient design ensures reliable containment and minimizes the risk of oil or debris escaping. Whether used for preventative measures or during active spill response, this boom is engineered to handle the unique challenges of calmer water conditions while maintaining durability and ease of deployment.

Application Areas for 6” x 6″ Oil Spill Containment Boom

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 to be used in aquatic environments, and a 6” boom is recommended for low waters specifically. They are ideal for all conditions that a 4” boom can handle, but because of their larger size, they can withstand moderate wind, shallow water, and moderate currents.

If you’re looking for an inland or a nearshore oil containment boom designed for use in most standard situations, including lakes, ponds, and rivers, browse our full catalog here.

Product Features & Materials

ACME’s 6″ x 6″ Oil Spill Containment Boom is made of 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 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%.

Boom Fabric Information and Choices

Product 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. PVC-coated or 24 oz. /sq.yd PVC-coated fabric: orange or yellow
• ASTM aluminum quick latch (Z) or slide couplers are recommended
• Top tension cable available on request

Product Recommendations

• Recommended section lengths: 50′ and 100′
• Top cable is recommended when several hundred feet are deployed
• 3/8″ chain ballast is recommended when tidal flows or currents exist

Application Areas for 6” x 6″ Oil Spill Containment Boom

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 to be used in aquatic environments, and a 6” boom is recommended for low waters specifically. They are ideal for all conditions that a 4” boom can handle, but because of their larger size, they can withstand moderate wind, shallow water, and moderate currents.

If you’re looking for an inland or a nearshore oil containment boom designed for use in most standard situations, including lakes, ponds, and rivers, browse our full catalog here.

Deployment and Maintenance of an Oil Spill Containment Boom

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

Harsh chemicals and fuels should not be used to clean an oil 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. An oil containment boom should be clean and free of contaminants when stored and kept out of direct sunlight as U-V radiation shortens 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.

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