SUPERSWAMP CONTAINMENT BOOM
SuperSwamp boom is a small oil spill containment boom suitable for use in streams, canals, roadside ditches and other shallow calm water areas. It is fitted with a cylindrical closed cell foam float and galvanized ballast chain. 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.
SuperSwamp is lightweight and easily transported. It is typical for SuperSwamp oil spill containment boom to be carried in the back of trucks and small containers ready for instant deployment. It complies with United States Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 33.Pt 154. App.C for Rivers and Canals and conforms with ASTM standard F1523 for Calm Water, and Calm Water-Current.
Optional Accessories: Anchor Sets, Tidal Compensator, Tow Bridle, Marker Lights, Boom Stand Off Units, Repair Kits, Alternative Connectors.
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SUPERSWAMP PHOTOS
SuperSwamp Boom Specification
Model | SuperSwamp |
Height | 10 in / 250 mm |
Freeboard | 4 in / 100 mm |
Draft | 6 in / 150 mm |
Top Tension | N/A |
Bottom Tension | 3/16 in / 5 mm Galv. Steel Chain |
Weight | 0.8 lb/ft - 1.1 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.
Containment Boom Questionnaire
Thank you for considering the Elastec Containment Boom for your project. Please complete a few simple questions that will help define your requirement.