Elastec ReelPak - Auto-Inflation Containment Boom Systems
ReelPak Booms are constructed of heavy duty, 100% polyurethane coated, high visibility yellow fabric with RF welded seams for maximum strength. The boom is also constructed of high quality stainless steel coils that automatically expand the boom to its full, continuous cylindrical shape as it is reeled from the storage spool. These coils also assure continuous freeboard without pressure.
Closed cell foam flotation provides reserve buoyancy of more than 150% of the boom weight, assuring working freeboard and survival of the boom even if damaged extensively.
Float compartmentation prevents boom flooding from local damage; and even then, the boom is automatically auto-bailing during recovery to drain any incidental water. ReelPak Boom does not depend on hermetic sealing of air chambers to maintain freeboard since the reserve buoyancy foam flotation and stainless steel coils work together to ensure working freeboard at atmospheric pressure, even if the boom is damaged.