Oil-only absorbent booms are floating barriers engineered to contain and absorb hydrocarbon spills in water or on land. Unlike universal booms, these specialized tools ignore water while aggressively trapping:
- Crude oil and refined petroleum products
- Diesel and hydraulic fluids
- Lubricants and transmission oils
Constructed with hydrophobic polypropylene fibers, they act like “oil magnets” – ideal for environments where water rejection is critical, such as storm drains, docks, or rainy worksites.
Why Our Booms Outperform
✔️ Smarter Oil Capture
Our 3-layer design works like a filter:
- Outer mesh traps debris while letting oil through
- Absorbent core soaks up 40L of oil per meter
- Inner barrier prevents re-leaking (even when compressed)
✔️ Built for Real-World Chaos
- Survive 2-ton boat collisions (test video available)
- UV-resistant for 6+ months of outdoor use
- Stay buoyant even when 90% saturated
✔️ Simpler Compliance
Pre-packaged with:
- OSHA/EPA-ready documentation
- Bilingual (EN/ES) deployment guides
- Disposal manifests for used booms
Technical Specifications
Designed for harsh conditions, here’s what makes our booms industrial-grade:
| Feature | Specification | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Filler Material | Hydrophobic polypropylene | Repels water while absorbing 98% oil |
| Outer Shell | Abrasion-resistant nylon mesh | Withstands boat propellers and debris |
| Buoyancy | 200kg/m floatation | Stays visible in rough waters |
| Connectors | Stainless steel quick-links | Create 500m+ continuous barriers |
| Certifications | ASTM F726 · MARPOL Annex I | Meets global marine compliance |
Where Professionals Deploy Them
🛢️ Oil Terminals
Circle transfer pumps to contain leaks during tanker loading – “Deployed 2,000m at Port of Houston during hurricane season”
⚓ Marine Spill Response
Corral offshore slicks before they reach sensitive ecosystems – “Used in 2023 California pipeline incident recovery”
🏭 Industrial Stormwater
Line drainage ditches to catch oil runoff from parking lots – “Prevented 12,000L of contaminants entering watersheds”
Custom Solutions for Bulk Buyers
📏 Tailored Lengths
From 3m maintenance kits to 500m+ emergency response systems
🌍 Global Stocking
24hr dispatch from:
- Americas: Houston
- EMEA: Rotterdam
- APAC: Singapore
💡 Smart Add-Ons
- GPS tracking buoys
- Oil recovery pumps
- Custom branding with safety guidelines
5 Reasons Engineers Choose Us
- Reuse 8x more than clay-based alternatives
- Deploy 3x faster with color-coded saturation indicators
- Passive protection – works without power or monitoring
- Recycle 100% of recovered oil through partners
- Live training included with 1km+ orders
Amy –
dropped a sheet underneath my car and not only did it pick up the oil but also the anti-freeze without a problem. When I picked the sheet up, the floor was essentially clean. I would definitely recommend these and buy them again.