General Surface Support Buoys
Our General Surface Support Buoys are manufactured from a polyethylene thermolaminated foam core, encapsulated within a self-coloured polyurethane outer skin. These buoys are used extensively in single point mooring (SPM) systems, the three main types of support buoy are:
Cylindrical Buoy (CB)
- Removable clevis plate/eye.
- Central tension member designed to suit the client's Safe Working Load.
Chain through Buoy (CTB)
- Central tube for chain to pass through.
- Chain locking device, on one end or both, securing the buoy to the chain.
Pick-Up Buoy (PU)
- Our general purpose pick-up buoys are used for mooring, marker and pick-up duties.
All General Surface Support Buoys have a flotation core manufactured from resilient closed cell polyethylene foam, thermolaminated around internal steelwork and encapsulated within a tough, abrasion resistant polyurethane elastomer skin. Use of a polyethylene foam core rather than a conventional polyurethane foam ensures that the buoy will not absorb water even if the skin is punctured, increasing the lifespan of the product and reducing maintenance costs. The resilience of the material and high impact absorption capacity make the buoys self fendering.
The durable and flexible polyurethane elastomer is self coloured and does not attract marine growth. It is resistant to both abrasion and ultraviolet degradation. For extreme operating conditions, the skin can be reinforced to add further strength.