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HDPE Pipe Floater High Buoyancy Modular Floatation Device for Dredging Submarine Pipeline Protection (Custom Sizes Available)

MOQ:	1unit
Price:	usd5/pair
Standard Packaging:	Standard sea worthy packaging
Delivery Period:	7working days
Payment Method:	T/T,L/C
Supply Capacity:	300units/month

Detail Information

Product Description

Detail Information

Place of Origin

China

Brand Name

Jiubei

Certification

Model Number

DN560

Material:

PE &PU Foam

Shape:

Clinder

Color:

Orange /Yellow

Installation:

Hot Galvinised Bolts Nuts And Washers

Application:

Dredging, Marine Construction, Offshore Oil And Gas

Lifetime:

Tensile Strength:

>15MPa

Production Method:

Rotational Molding

Oem/Odm Service:

Available

Out Shell Thick:

4~16mm

Float Type:

Foam Filled

Corrosion Resistance:

Temperature Range:

-40℃~+80℃

Uv Resistant:

Inner:

PU Foam Filled

Installation Method:

Clamp Or Bolt

Production:

Rotational Molding

Thickness:

Product Description

HDPE Pipe Floater High Buoyancy Modular Floatation Device for Dredging Submarine Pipeline Protection (Custom Sizes Available)

Product Overview

The HDPE Pipe Floater is a high-performance, modular buoyancy solution engineered to support submerged or floating pipelines in marine, dredging, and inland waterway applications. Manufactured from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) – a material known for its exceptional corrosion resistance, UV stability, and impact strength – these floaters provide reliable, maintenance-free buoyancy for HDPE, steel, and composite pipes.

Each floater consists of two symmetrical halves that are bolted together around the pipe. The inner diameter is lined with rubber pads or polyurethane foam to prevent pipe abrasion and ensure a secure, slip-free grip. Unlike traditional foam-filled or steel floaters, HDPE units are 100% recyclable, resistant to marine growth, and unaffected by oil, chemicals, or saltwater.

Product Function & Working Principle

The primary function of an HDPE Pipe Floater is to counteract the negative buoyancy of pipelines filled with water, slurry, or sediment. When a pipe is laid across a riverbed, lake, or seafloor, its weight plus the weight of the internal fluid can cause it to sink or drag along the bottom, leading to abrasion, kinking, or blockages.

How it works:
Once clamped around the pipeline at calculated intervals, the floater displaces a volume of water greater than its own weight plus a portion of the pipe’s weight. This net upward force keeps the pipeline suspended at a desired depth – either floating on the surface or submerged at a mid-water level.

Specific benefits include:

Prevents pipeline sagging and stress fractures
Eliminates the need for heavy anchoring systems
Protects subsea pipelines from rocky seabed abrasion
Allows rapid deployment and retrieval without specialized tools

Applications

Industry	Typical Application
Dredging & Mining	Floating slurry discharge lines, sand mining pipelines
Marine Construction	Temporary water intake/outfall lines, dewatering hoses
Environmental Remediation	Floating oil spill recovery hoses, lake aeration lines
Civil Engineering	River crossing pipelines, irrigation floating pipes
Aquaculture	Floating feed or water circulation pipes in fish farms

Technical Specifications Table (Quick Reference)

Parameter	Specification
Material	HDPE (PE100 grade)
Buoyancy per unit	From 15 kg to 850 kg (custom up to 1500 kg)
Standard inner diameters	110mm, 160mm, 200mm, 250mm, 315mm, 400mm, 500mm, 630mm, 800mm, 1000mm, 1200mm
Outer diameter (varies)	Typically 1.5x to 2.5x pipe OD
Length per unit	300mm, 500mm, 1000mm (custom lengths available)
Operating temp	-30°C to +60°C
Density	0.95 – 0.98 g/cm³
Tensile strength	≥20 MPa
Fasteners	SS304 or SS316 stainless steel bolts
Standard	ISO 9001:2015 certified production

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