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SKORBOOM

SKORBOOM is a revolutionary development in the field of oil spill containment booms. Combining the best characteristics of sorbent boom and conventional containment boom, the SKORBOOM provides a low-cost, highly absorbent oil spill containment and cleanup boom. Available in both 4-inch and 8-inch (102 mm and 203 mm) flotation sizes.



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What are the advantages of SKORBOOM? 

  • Ideal for long term use. Can be deployed up to 3 times longer than conventional sorbent boom.
  • High absorbency for a wide range of crude and refined oils.
  • Simple, positive-sealing mechanical connectors to join boom sections.
  • Lightweight and easy to handle.
  • Low cost compared to conventional containment barriers.
  • Simple disposal with reusable connectors and bottom tension/ballast chain.
  • Internal core provides flotation even after saturated.
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 SPECIFICATION 4-INCH-DIAMETER (102 MM)  8-INCH-DIAMETER (203 MM)
Flotation Core 1-1/2-inch square polyethylene (38mm) 5-inch-diameter Microfoam® (127mm)
Skirt 4-inch vinyl (102mm)  12-inch vinyl (305mm)
Ballast 3/16-inch galv. chain (reusable) (5mm)  3/16-inch galv. chain (reusable) (5mm)
Boom Weight (Dry) ~0.8 pound/foot (0.36kg) ~2.4 pounds/foot (1.09kg)
Standard Section Length 50 feet (15.3m) 50 feet (15.3m)
Standard Section Connector Simple, positive-sealing mechanical joint (reusable) Simple, positive-sealing mechanical joint (reusable)
Disposal Can be incinerated after removal of reusable ballast chain and connectors Can be incinerated after removal of reusable ballast chain and connectors
 OTHER OPTIONS    
 SKORBOOM II Polyethylene oil barrier along one side of flotation Polyethylene oil barrier along one side of flotation
Elastec/American Marine: 1309 West Main, Carmi, IL 62821 USA
Call us at (618) 382-2525 Fax (618) 382-3610 E-mail elastec@elastec.com
Updated May 2004. © Elastec/American Marine. All rights reserved.