Ace foam-filled float drums offer durable flotation for a variety of new or existing dock systems. The plastic exterior one-piece seamless shell design prevents leakage and separation caused by weak joints. The drum wall is made of tough virgin polyethylene with ultra violet inhibitors to prevent damage from the sun, debris, oil, gas, marine organisms, salt, and fresh water. A nominal wall thickness of .150 offers a stronger, more durable float. The top of the shell is flat with molded-in mounting slots for easy attachment to any dock frame.
The interior of the float drum is filled with expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam. The foam is steam pressured for a tight fit that provides the highest buoyancy possible. The foam interior provides floatation if the outside shell becomes punctured and is continually tested to meet or exceed the Hunt Water Absorption Test standard of 3 lbs per cubic foot. The “Falling Dart” test and ultrasonic wall thickness testing are part of Ace Roto-Mold’s quality procedures to ensure the durable, long life of our float drums.
Ace offers both rotationally molded and blow molded designs. With close to sixty different sizes available, from one to four feet wide, three to eight feet long, and eight to thirty-six inches high, you are sure to find an Ace float drum that fits your needs, whether you are a private dock builder or a contractor for a large marina complex.
Den Hartog Industries’ VERSAFLOAT line of Blow-Molded Float Drums are designed to provide a safe and durable means for the support of floating dock systems and features 8 mounting slots for attachment.
The top and bottom of the float are ribbed for strength and the sidewalls are ribbed at each connection point for strength. Den Hartog Industries stands behind the VERSAFLOAT float drums with a 15-year warranty (10-year full and 5-year prorated). This Blow-Molded material is even more puncture-resistant than the Rotationally Molded shells. The foam fill is expanded polystyrene (EPS) and is CFC free. These floats have been tested in accordance with industry standards and meet Coast Guard specifications.
The VERSAFLOAT is currently available in these popular sizes:
24″ x 48″ x 12″
24″ x 48″ x 16″
More sizes are in development.
Ace offers a 15-Year Float Drum Warranty on all of its manufactured float drums to the original owner.
If you are interested in ordering high-quality commercial float drums from Den Hartog Industries, Inc., please contact the distributor for your area.
View the PDF version of our Procedures for Using Ace Float Drums for information on storage, vent plug insertion, frame support, attachment methods, and installation & removal of docks with Ace Float Drums.
View a PDF version of our Listing of Float Drums for information on models, sizes, weights and buoyancy ratings.