Polyethylene Buoy

PB1526-2426 series

Lightweight modular constructed buoy with Low Density Polyethylene (L.D.P.E.) “SOFT” float for medium to open sea duties.

PB2026 buoys shown here with 10 watt solar panels PL41 LED lanterns and PA12 radar reflector and top mark support frame.


Other options include

  • Stainless Steel lifting and mooring plates.
  • PL125 and PL155 lantern with either LED, pre-focus lamps mounted on lampchanger or Bi-filament lamp light sources.
  • Synchronisation via PELANET remote monitoring package using either Satellite or UHF radio linked by E mail to Port Control.
  • Lightweight Polyethylene coated PA230 Radar reflector built into top mark.
  • Non-slip coating available for float collar.

Extremely lightweight, variable focal plane buoy weighing only 510-1020 kgs in service. Designed for Port Authorities with minimal lifting capabilities.

  • 2 - Part modular float construction for space saving shipment costs.
  • Rotationally moulded floats constructed from 10-11mm thick virgin polymers with additional thickness of up to 14mm in high load areas. Foam-filled to create robust floatation.
  • “SOFT” float does not require fender and is resistant to mechanical abuse without damage.
  • Float and day marks produced in L.D.P.E. with UV stable polymers to EU standards of 12 years to reduce maintenance costs of repainting.
  • Day mark structure is self coloured to match float and can be supplied in red, green yellow, yellow and black combinations with CAN, cone, spherical or pillar shapes to I.A.L.A. standards for maximum flexibility.
  • 4 mooring and 2 lifting eyes increase ease of buoy handling and offer maximum period between major overhaul as the twin bridle can be moved to opposite pair when the first set become worn.
  • Steel work supplied galvanised as standard with addition options of hot blasted aluminium spray finished in 500 microns of coal tar epoxy resin. For extended life anodes can also be fitted.

Technical specification

Type PB2426 PB2026 PB1726 PB1526
Site Conditions
Open Open Moderate to open Partially sheltered
Diameter
2400 mm 2000 mm 1750 mm 1500 mm
Focal height - standard
2630mm 2630mm 2630mm 2630mm
- with SET extension
3430mm 3430mm 3430mm 3430mm
Typical Draught
680 mm 680 mm 680 mm 680 mm
Standard plate
10 mm 10 mm 8 - 10 mm 8 mm
Lifting eyes
2 2 2 2
Mooring eyes
4 4 4 4
Recommended chain
32-38 mm Open Link 28-32 mm Open Link 22-30 mm Open Link 22-26 mm Open Link
Reserve Buoyancy
1927Kgs 1259Kgs 865Kgs 520Kgs
Power source
Solar, Primary or Rechargeable Battery Solar, Primary or Rechargeable Battery Solar, Primary or Rechargeable Battery Solar, Primary or Rechargeable Battery
Concrete Sinker weight
3.5 Tonnes (in water) 2.3 Tonnes (in water) 2.0 Tonnes (in water) 1.75 Tonne (in water)
Typical chain length
2-3 times depth 2-3 times depth 2-3 times depth 2-3 times depth
Standard Weight
1020Kgs 720Kgs 615Kgs 510Kgs
 
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