ECONOMAX FLOATING BARRIER
The Elastec EconoMax floating barrier is lightweight and compact, designed for deployment in protected and calm waters. The flat panel floats allow this boom to be folded into neat parcels that can easily be stored in vehicles and trucks, ready for quick deployment by hand. American Marine, a division of Elastec, has been manufacturing quality floating boom and barrier products since 1967.  Learn about how Elastec’s oil booms meet ASTM and ISO standards, and OPA90 regulations. Fill out our questionnaire and tell us about your project.
Elastec manufactures EconoMax containment barrier in fully welded PVC material. The barrier is fitted with handles and anchor points and is offered with a variety of accessories such as anchors, lights, carry bags, repair kits, towing sets and reflectors. It conforms to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 for calm and protected water.
Optional Accessories: Anchor Sets, Tow Bridle, Marker Lights, Boom Stand Off Units, Repair Kits, Alternative Connectors.
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ECONOMAX PHOTOS
EconoMax Boom Specification Chart
Model | EconoMax |
Height | 16 in / 400 mm |
Freeboard | 6 in / 150 mm |
Draft | 10 in / 250 mm |
Top Tension | N/A |
Bottom Tension | 3/16 in / 5 mm Galv. Steel Chain |
Weight | 1.2 lb/ft - 1.8 kg/m |
Actual Breaking Strength | 1,800 lb / 818 kg |
OPA90 Regulations and ASTM Standards for Elastec Oil Booms
Elastec oil booms are manufactured in accordance with OPA90 regulations and ASTM standards, such as;
- F715- Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics Used for Oil Spill Control and Storage
- F2682 Standard Guide for Determining the Buoyancy to Weight Ratio of Oil Spill Containment Boom
- F962 Z-Connector
- F2438- Slide Connector
- F1093- Standard test methods for tensile strength characteristics of oil spill response boom
- F2683- Standard guide for selection of booms for oil spill response
- F625 Standard practice for classifying water bodies for spill control systems
- F818 Standard terminology relating to spill response booms and barriers
- F1523- Standard guide for selection of booms in accordance with water body classifications
- F2084 Standard guide for collecting containment boom performance data in controlled environments
Elastec oil containment booms conform with ISO standard 17325-1 (2014) Ships and marine technology, Marine environment protection, Oil booms – Part 1: Design requirements & Part 3: End Connectors.
Floating Barrier Questionnaire
Thank you for considering the EconoMax floating barrier for your project. Please complete a few simple questions that will help define your requirement.