Marinaquip Barrier Floats
The Barrier Float is an innovative and adaptable floating barrier that provides visibility, protection and separation for any required span of water. The Barrier Float has been designed specifically to alert, delineate and protect any person, craft, waterway or infrastructure from potential and/or unwarranted risk, interference, trespass, collision, hazard, danger or otherwise.
Adaptable, multi-use floating barrier solution
They can be utilised in any length or distance over water and can be permanently anchored or installed in a monitor-free way to take care of all changes in tide, weather and water levels.
Our Barrier Float system has been designed to separate and protect all manor of people, boats, infrastructure, run-off, debris and environments from each other.
Barrier Float Specifications
Comparison
Barrier Float
Barrier Float Sphere
Debris Boom
| Model | Dimensions | Weight | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrier Float | 78" x 16" x 15" | 51lbs | Black / Orange * |
| Barrier Float Sphere | 400mm x 400mm x 400mm | 3.5kg | Yellow * |
| Debris Boom | 400mm x 400mm x 200mm | 2.5kg | Yellow * |
Barrier Floats sit on the surface of the water anchored at each end to either a fixed point or a floating, all-tide mooring such as a Marinaquip Pile Ring. The mooring chain or rope is inserted in the central recess for the full length of the floating barrier.
Two Urethane “Dog-Bone” connectors join one complete Barrier Float (made, in turn, of two floating halves) to the next. They allow the whole system to flex in all directions simultaneously with any wind, waves and wakes.
1. Super Tough Roto-Moulded Polyethylene Shell
Design and material make up features provide long-lasting rigidity, strength and durability.
2. Unique Double Buoyancy Chamber Design
The double chamber design not only provides reserve buoyancy but also allows for easy access for maintenance, repairs and replacement.
3. Strong and Flexible Urethane Dog-Bone Connectors
Each Barrier Float is connected to the next using two Urethane Dog-Bone connectors. These allow the whole boom to curl, pitch, yaw and roll with the wind, tides, currents and waves without putting stress on the floats themselves.
4. Central Mooring Line Anti-Wear Bearings
The central channel allows the Barrier Floats to freely rotate about the mooring/anchor line. Both the rope (or chain) and the float chambers are protected from wear using super tough low friction HDPE bearings.
5. Multi-Use Fastener Channels Above and Below
Literally anything can be installed above or below the Barrier Float utilising the purposely moulded channels and through bolts. Additional float lines can be installed above or below to increase the overall size and effectiveness of the whole boom in addition to simple and adaptable construction of floating walkways, pontoons and rafts, etc.
| Model | Barrier Float |
| Height of Complete Float | 385mm (15") |
| Width of Complete Float | 400mm (15.75") |
| Length of Float | 1950mm (76.75") + 50mm exposed dog-bone connector per float = 2000mm (78.75") |
| Rope Channel Diameter | 45mm (1.75") |
Barrier Float Spheres are a brand new high-visibility protective separation device. Installed in any length or distance over water, they’re anchored at each end to either a fixed point or a floating, all-tide mooring such as a Pile Ring.
The mooring line sits in the central recess for the full length of the floating barrier and the 400mm Spheres are held in position with purposefully designed internal rope clamps or wire grips.
The split design, constructed in UV protected Polyethylene, provides two independent and interlocking buoyancy chambers which provide residual buoyancy and integrity without the need for additional foaming. This ensures that the floats are 100% recyclable at the end of their useful lives.
1. Super Tough Roto-Moulded Polyethylene Shell
Design and material make up features provide long-lasting rigidity, strength and durability.
2. Unique Double Buoyancy Chamber Design
The double chamber design not only provides reserve buoyancy but also allows for easy access for maintenance, repairs and replacement.
3. Central Mooring Line Anti-Wear Bearings
The central channel allows the Barrier Floats to freely rotate about the mooring/anchor line. Both the rope (or chain) and the float chambers are protected from wear using super tough low friction HDPE bearings.
| Model | Barrier Float Sphere |
| Height and Width of Complete Sphere | 400mm (15.75") |
| Width of Half Sphere | 200mm (7.87") |
| Rope Channel Diameter | 24mm (0.94") |
The Debris Boom is a floating protective separation device. Installed in any length or distance over water, they’re anchored at each end to a fixed point. The Individual Floats are installed in a long line and fastened to a site specific or individually determined curtain, net, skirt or boom.
The design of the boom, curtain, skirt or net together with the weight, material, depth and so on will determine how many Floats are required. Floats can be installed on both sides of the boom or purely on one side to allow free flow of debris on the collection side.
They can be utilised in any length or distance over water and can be permanently anchored or installed in a monitor-free way to take care of all changes in tide, weather and water levels. Our Debris Boom system has been designed to collect and protect in all manor of lakes, rivers, marinas, dams, canals, waterways and hydro intake systems.
1. Super Tough Roto-Moulded Polyethylene Shell
Design and material make up features provide long-lasting rigidity, strength and durability.
2. Single or Double Installation
The float chamber design allows for installation on a single side of a curtain, boom or skirt for easy collection and disposal of debris. Double installation provides extra buoyancy.
3. Modular and/or Continuous Installations
Rotation of the Floats through 90 degrees allows for modular make up and simplicity of installation. The Float design also allows for easy access for repairs replacement and maintenance.
| Model | Debris Boom |
| Height and Depth of Boom Float | 400mm (15.75") |
| Width of Boom Float | 200mm (7.87") |
Barrier Float Pricing
Barrier Float
Colour Choice:
Barrier Float Sphere
Debris Boom
Pile Ring FAQs
Barrier Float is a floating barrier device which sits on the surface of the water between two fixed or floating anchor points of any distance apart. It acts as a high visibility warning, delineator or protective barrier between two sections of water
Barrier Floats assist with segregation and protection issues on the water in a way no other products have before. delineators and floating barriers have been around for some time, however most are simply ordinary floats strung together in a line and really only provide a visual warning. Others have tried to allow for a bigger and stronger physical presence but generally are not designed for flexible functionality or adaptability to suit individual and site-specific requirements. Barrier Floats from Marinaquip have been engineered for an infinite number of configurations and barrier designs which include, as the norm, the ability to bolt on any additional equipment above and below. Barrier Floats can also be used side by side, one above the other, or both to form larger Floating Barriers, walkways, pontoons, etc
Barrier Floats have been designed for a multitude of scenarios:
e.g.
Debris booms and collection for silt, logs, branches, pollution, weed etc.
Boat and public protection for rivers/dams/hydro-electric power stations etc.
Separation/segregation/deliniation on the water of one area from another
Safety barrier between boats and marine craft in marinas
Protection for marine wildlife, fish farming, control and aquaculture areas etc.
Sea wall protection for boats and marine craft in marinas/harbours/ports, etc
This all depends on the site-specific requirements of the proposed floating barrier or delineator.
The carefully engineered design of the Barrier Floats from Marinaquip allow for an infinite number of customised installations. This may be a short barrier used in a marina between slips to protect manoeuvring boats from each other or it could be a very long and highly visible barrier placed in front of the spillway of a hydro-electric dam to warn and protect the public from the dangers of the spillway. It could be used to protect an area of water from floating and submerged debris with the use of curtains or nets or it could be utilised to restrict access or segregate a commercial or military operation from intrusion.
The uses and installation flexibility are never ending!
The design of the Barrier Float allows for anchoring attachments to be fitted directly on to the floats or for the central chain or rope to be used not only for strength and integrity but also for easily anchoring the boom at numerous strategic points either to the waterway floor or to other floating or rigid infrastructure.
Barrier Floats are rotationally moulded from high-quality virgin polyethylene (plastic) which is super strong and tough and almost indestructible. Two moulded floats are used to make up one complete Barrier Float and two “Dog-Bone” connectors made from high grade Urethane are supplied for use with each. HDPE spacers and “wear discs” are also supplied with each complete float. As are eight sets of 316 Stainless Steel M10 x 90mm nuts, bolts and washers.
Barrier Floats will sustain an incredible amount of use and abuse including collision by and from boats, watercraft, debris, logs etc. We cannot, however, guarantee that penetration and/or puncturing will not occur, nor wearing through of the Polyethylene skin of the float due to us having no control over the conditions of use.
The actual/overall strength of any Barrier Float installation will be down to the strength and integrity of your central rope, chain, line or anchoring points and not the floats themselves.
Our Barrier Floats are made from high quality, high grade materials and under normal usage and circumstances they should easily be lasting over ten years. Studies in New Zealand have shown many Polyethylene marine products to have lasted fifteen to twenty years plus. Please see our warranty terms and conditions for further information.
Barrier Floats themselves do not require any maintenance, however, due to the localised nature and veracity of marine biofouling in your area it may be necessary to clean the Barrier Float from time to time. Our high quality polyethylene is impenetrable to marine biofouling and does not require any anti-fouling treatment, however, slime, weed, barnacles, mussels, oysters, etc. can attach themselves over time as with any other submerged surface. It is suggested that you inspect your Barrier Floats regularly to check for marine growth. If the growth is heavy it will need scraping, cleaning, or water blasting to maintain the correct buoyancy, floatation and of course appearance. Your choice of rope, chain or other central long line and anchor material (together with any additional parts used) will come with their own maintenance requirements.
Protection at all states of tide and water level regardless of location
Urethane connectors allow 360 degree flexibility with wave action and movement
Install in single/multiple lines, walkways or pontoons. Recess allows for multi connectivity
Environmentally friendly manufacturing process using recyclable materials
Manufactured in New Zealand from high grade materials to ISO 9001
2-piece floatation device for reserve buoyancy. Closed cell PU foam filling when specified
Designed to accommodate skirting, curtains, netting, signage, lights, anchoring, etc.
5 years with a practical life of 10+ years (subject to fair wear and tear) *please see terms & conditions for full details
Product and parts are entirely made from non-corrosive materials and 316SS fasteners
Simple to install, maintain, add to and replace without disconnecting the whole boom for accessibility
UV stable and weather proof in the harshest of conditions 24/7 and 365 days
Reduced purchase and maintenance costs compared to other available products
Made from Polyethylene which is incredibly strong, tough and hard wearing
