Polyethylene floating docks

STRENGTH, STABILITY AND LOAD CLASS.

The strength is guaranteed by hot dip galvanized steel loom, made to work in unfavourable weather conditions. Floats’ form and catamaran disposition guarantee a higher stability against transverse careening, according to AIPCM-PIANNC, assuring a higher load capability. The result is a stable, reliable, long-lasting product, able to guarantee maximum security standard performance. Docks are available in different configurations, up to 12m long and 3 m wide. The docks can be supplied with Polyethylene or concrete floats.

STRUCTURE

The carrier structure is made of hot dip galvanized steel, 120μ thick according to UNI EN ISO 1461.

POLYETHYLENE FLOATS

The floats are made of linear LLD-PE, by rotational method and
with 5/6 mm thickness. The standard product colour is black, but other colours can be supplied upon request. The floats can be supplied in two different heights (while length and width remain the same), in order to give free edge and a variable thrust, according to the needs. Variating the number and the type of floats, according to the dock dimensions, one can have different configuration related to the flow. The floats are watertight; however, they are internally supplied with a 15 kg/m3 Polystyrene block, which guarantees a thrust necessary for the dock floating, even in the case of float damage. Polyethylene floats are elastic to blows and shocks and, in the case of damage, can be easily repaired by welding. The clamped flange with stainless steel bolts makes a connection between the floats and the pier structure.

DECKING

Decking is made of exotic wood, 20mm thick, hard and naturally durable, with superficial flutes. It has a central part fixed with stainless steel bolts to the EN-AW-6060 T6 Aluminium alloy longerons, and two removable lateral parts which enable access to the lower part of structure and systems that may be installed. All the bolts are in stainless steel. As an alternative to wooden, the WPC slats can be used. This material is 70% made of sawdust and 30% of Polypropylene; it does not release pollutants and is completely recyclable.

CONNECTIONS

The connections between dock are made by ShA75 Neoprene blocks, tightened with stainless steel bolts. As an alternative, connection hinges – bolted to the heads, can be made.

ACCESSORIES

For anchoring docks to the mooring posts, two robust lifting eyebolts are positioned on every head. Eyebolts with stainless steel rings, or mooring cleats of various sizes (according to the type of vessel to be moored), are positioned on both sides. The docks are predisposed for a fingers connection on every 0,5 m.