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floats
We use different types of floats for our floating jetty systems: concrete, rotomolded polymer and tube floats. Which floats are used depends on the pontoon and the requirements that are set for it. In general, concrete floats are used for main walkways and pontoons, and plastic or tube floats for smaller pontoons and finger pontoons.
Concrete / DF Floats
Our concrete DF floats are filled with expanded polystyrene and reinforced with stainless steel and glass fibres. The polystyrene filling ensures permanent buoyancy, while the stainless steel reinforcement guarantees durability and strength. The concrete shell that encases the whole is made of concrete with a compressive strength of 60 N/mm2. Thanks to the combination of these materials and the design, we can guarantee a design life of 50 years for our concrete floats.
Plastic / PE-RF en PE-ACE Floats
The plastic floats are made of pure polyethylene and filled with polystyrene. Water absorption is zero during the service life and will therefore not reduce buoyancy. The floats are completely seamless and, thanks to their profiled shape, are very robust, minimising the risk of leakage. The wall, which is approximately 5 mm thick, is made of polyethylene with ultraviolet inhibitors to prevent damage from the sun, oil, aquatic organisms, salt and fresh water. In addition, the floats have even higher (ice) pressure resistance and buoyancy due to their expanded polystyrene foam filling.
Tube floats
Tube floats can also be used with our steel and aluminium scaffolding systems. The black high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe floats run along the entire length of the jetty or finger pier. Tube floats are characterised by their high stability and impact resistance. They have a long service life, are ideal for use in freezing water surfaces and are flexible in terms of height and load-bearing capacity.
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The Netherlands
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