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. Our 6″ x 6″ Containment Boom will greatly assist in oil spill containment where rougher conditions are present.
It’s important to proactively plan for the three C’s of handling a spill, which will be essential in your response plan: control, contain, and cleanup. Containing the spill is a crucial step as it keeps the product from spreading to other areas and causing further harm. Our 6” x 6” Oil Spill Containment Boom effectively keeps spilled product contained to minimize environmental damage and streamline your cleanup efforts.
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, a 6” x 6” boom is recommended for fast waters specifically. They are ideal in rivers and streams that have a fast current in shallow water. These booms can withstand moderate wind, shallow water and moderate current.
If you’re looking for 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.
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
- 6” Skirt Depth
- 1/4″ / 5/16″ / 3/8″ Galvanized Chain Ballast
- 22 oz. / sq. yd. PVC 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
| 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) |
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
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!
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.