POLYFORM Offshore & Subsea

OFFSHORE & SUBSEA

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MADE IN NORWAY

Polyform Polyform AS was established in 1955 and became the first company in the world to produce inflatable, all-plastic net buoys and fenders.

Being located in Aalesund, the North Western coast of

established net of distributors, the products are sold all

Norway, gives us the possibility to test our products in

over the world under the trademark POLYFORM®.

challenging weather conditions. It has also proven beneficial to be close to one of the world’s most innovative

We offer one of the largest range of buoys and fenders

maritime environments.

available for a large variety of uses. The products in this catalogue represents only a selection of our total range.

Polyform is the leading manufacturer in the field. From

Most of our products can be customized, and we can

the rough North Atlantic waters to the sunny tropics,

even offer to develop new products in cooperation with

surface to subsea, our products are made to withstand

our customers.

the toughest conditions and strains. Through a well-­

AREA OF USE

offshore & subsea Polyform works closely with clients in several industries; maritime, ports, offshore and subsea oil and gas, and offers heavy duty mooring and marking buoys, hose flotation and subsea mooring.

FlowSafe

Hose flotation device

FlowSafe hose flotation devices are used in various fields of marine activities, such as offshore oil- and gas industry and port facilities.

Transfer of fluid at sea is often associated with serious problems – especially in severe weather. During discharge, the hose sinks as it fills with water, slurry, or whatever is being pumped through the hose. Even slight movement of the vessel can cause the hose to come in contact with the propeller.

FlowSafe flotation devices are formed like a wrapping that can be opened along a lengthwise split. This makes FlowSafe easy to mount around the hose. FlowSafe can be held in place by adequate fastening devices, such as metal or plastic strips which fit into the grooves around the outer perimeter of the flotation device.

Being recessed inside the grooves, the securing strips are largely protected from being damaged.

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FlowSafe \ specs Produced from environmentally friendly Bacell™ material

FlowSafe Protection

FlowSafe hose flotation devices are manufactured from BACELL™ - an

During discharge the hose is exposed to wear and tear.

ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) material made according to our in-house

Mount FlowSafe around the hose at the points that receive

developed raw material recipe. BACELL™ is a highly shock absorbent, strong and elastic material with 100% watertight cells.

the greatest wear. This provides effective protection to the hose, thereby adding to its service life and reducing overall cost.

Consequences from a broken hose 100% closed cell material.

The consequences arising from a broken hose can be

Highly shock absorbent.

extreme:

Low density, high buoyancy.

• Contamination due to spillage.

Coloured right through.

• Destruction of the hose requiring repair or replacement at considerable cost that could have been avoided.

• Damage to the supply ship putting it out of opera-

Inner surface

tion. Both, the vessel and the crew may be exposed

Recessed groove.

Star shaped on Type 3.

to danger.

Smooth, dirt-repellent surface.

Smooth on Type 4, Type 5

Strong and elastic.

and Type 5L.

With FlowSafe hose flotation device fitted around the transfer hose these problems may to a large degree be avoided. The hose will float in plain sight, making discharging much simpler and safer.

Article

Buoyancy*

Weight

Height

Diameter

Centre diameter

3

17

2.24

60

23.5

10.0

4

17

2.07

60

24.0

12.0

5

15

2.07

60

25.0

14.5

5L

20

2.07

69

28.0

14.5

Weight in kg / Size in cm * Net buoyancy. Other sizes on request. Allowance +/-5%.

Colours Standard:

Sub FlowSafe

Hose flotation device – down to 500 m The sub FlowSafe is equipped with stainless

The POLYFORM® Sub FlowSafe is made from a rotomolded PE outer shell and filled with poly­urethane (PUR) foam, guaranteeing a compressive strength of 500 mH2O.

steel hinge and clamp.

The Sub FlowSafe-series are equipped with stainless steel hinge and clamp. All steel parts are placed within the outer diameter of the complete float. A synthetic rubber gasket locks the Sub FlowSafe in position.

A synthetic rubber gasket locks the Sub FlowSafe in position.

Fitted onto a hose with a distance of 25 mm, the internal

Material:

profile of the Sub FlowSafe still allows winding the hose

The Sub FlowSafe-series is

with clamps mounted to a drum with diameter of 1.8 m.

produced with PE - noninflatable hardshell.

Article

Volume

Buoyancy*

Weight

Height

Diameter

Inner diameter

Hose OD37

9.13

3.5

5.5

48

20

3.7

Hose OD80

9.13

3.5

5.5

48

20

7.9 - 8.2

Hose OD95

9.13

3.5

5,5

48

20

9.3 - 9.6

Volume in liter / Weight in kg / Size in cm * Net buoyancy at depth -500 m

Max working depth The Sub FlowSafe’s max working depth is at -500 m.

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Standard colours:

SMB-series

Chain:

Sub modular buoyancy system

The chain is easily attached by shackle to the anchor line.

The continuous high quality chain is terminated at either end of the buoy by use of hot dip galvanized steel terminating discs that are designed to prevent damage to the buoy.

Dimensions Gross volume Buoyancy*

-10 m

Weight Buoyancy*

-30 m

Weight Buoyancy*

-70 m

Weight Buoyancy*

-500 m

Weight

Material: The SMB-series is produced with PE - non-inflatable hardshell.

SMB100 1 module

SMB100 2 modules

SMB100 3 modules

SMB100 4 modules

SMB100 5 modules

SMB100 6 modules

77 x 77 x 24

77 x 77 x 44

77 x 77 x 64

77 x 77 x 84

77 x 77 x 104

77 x 77 x 124

110

220

330

440

550

660

92

187

280

370

472

567

18

33

48

68

78

93

87

175

265

350

442

530

24

46

66

88

108

130

82

165

250

330

421

505

28

53

78

108

129

155

46

95

145

195

245

295

63

124

184

244

305

365

Other depths available by request

Dimensions in length x width x height / Volume in liter / Weight in kg * Net buoyancy, listed at depth rating.

Modular buoys These modular buoys are designed for submerged use.

Available with up to 9 modules.

Standard colours:

APB/APBXL-series

Modular mooring and spring buoys

The APB-series represents a modular series of buoys, designed for surface and sub-surface use.

Certified fiber strap alternative All APB products can be delivered with an fiber strap option, alternatively to the standard steel armature/chain.

This option is certified as a lifting appliance.

The buoys are otomolded from polyethylene (PE) and filled with polystyrene foam (EPS), polyurethane foam (PUR) or other materials depending on the application.

The buoys are equipped with hot dip galvanized steel armatures, four full-length hot dip galvanized steel bolts and continuous chain through the center. The steel armatures and chain vary from application to application depending on whether it is for aquaculture, offshore, surface, sub-surface or other installations.

APB 500

Dimensions Gross volume Buoyancy*

Surface

Weight Buoyancy*

-10 m

Weight Buoyancy*

-30 m

Weight Buoyancy*

-70 m

Weight Buoyancy* Weight

-500 m

APB 1500

APB 2200

APB 3000

APB 4400

APB 6600

APB 500 1 module

APB 1000 2 modules

APB 1500 1 modules

APB 2200 1 module

APB 3000 2 modules

APB 4400 2 modules

APB 6600 3 modules

117 x 117 x 72

117 x 117 x 139

180 x 180 x 114

180 x 180 x 147

180x180x195

180 x 180 x 245

180 x 180 x 327

585

1160

1730

2500

3400

5000

7350

495

1050

1500

2200

3000

4400

6400

85

145

250

280

400

590

890

432,5

885

1354,8

2124

2794,5

4337,8

6405

102,5

185

295,3

390,6

505,5

692,3

1010

412,5

845

1292,8

2029,4

2670,5

4147,8

6125

122,5

225

357,3

485,6

629,5

882,3

1290

385

790

1207,5

1898,8

2500

3886,5

5740

150

280

442,5

616,3

800

1143,5

1675

260

540

820

1305

1725

2699

3990

1575

2331

3425

275

Other sizes and depths available by request

Dimensions in length x width x height / Volume in liter / Weight in kg * Net buoyancy, listed at depth rating.

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APB 1000

530

830

1210

Light: The APB-series has light armature option.

Steel armatures The steel armatures and chain varies depending on use, wheter it is for aquaculture, offshore, surface, sub-surface

The modular system: Sections can be added /removed as needed.

or other installations.

Material: The APB/APBXL-series is produced with PE - non-inflatable hardshell.

3000 APBXL

6000 APBXL

8000 APBXL

10000 APBXL

12000 APBXL

APB XL 3000 1 module

APB XL 6000 2 modules

APB XL 8000 3 modules

APB XL 10000 4 modules

APB XL 12000 5 modules

233 x 233 x 96

233 x 233 x 173

233 x 233 x 235

233 x 233 x 275

233 x 233 x 315

3340.0

6650.0

8950.0

11200.0

13450.0

2914

6000.0

7900.0

9900.0

11900.0

345

650

1050

1300

1550

2786

5913

7829,8

9841,5

11853,3

559

777

1150,3

1428,5

1706,8

2610

5657

7487,8

9413,5

11339,3

735

1033

1492,3

1856,5

2220,8

1810

5305

7017,5

8825

10632,5

1535

1385

1962,5

2445

2927,5

1810

3705

4880

6150

7420

1535

2985

4100

5120

6140

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A-series

Rope hold: Solid, ribbed and reinforced,

All purpose buoys

injection molded.

Valve:

The A-series are useful in a wide variety of maritime sectors.

Integrated part of the rope

Typically as marker buoys and fendering at surface level, or

Material:

hold, all plastic, unique air-filling adapter.

Produced with PVC

foam-filled as hose/cable-floatation on all depths for subsea

- inflatable soft vinyl.

applications.

A2

A3

A5

A6

A7

Dimensions Eye diameter

50 / 39

57.5 / 46

94 / 71

112 / 85

142 / 110

2.5

2.8

2.8

3.5

6

Gross volume

32

52

215

405

670

19.2

31.2

129 uniform wall thickness, 243 extra

Buoyancy*

Surface

Weight Buoyancy*

-10 m

Weight Buoyancy*

-30 m

Weight Buoyancy*

-70 m

Weight Buoyancy*

-500 m

Weight

2.1

3.1

8,3

28.1

46.15

3.9

5.85

26.9

44.15

5.1

Body: Seamless construction, flexible material

402

11,3

21

na

na

na

na

na

na

na

na

na

7.85

na

na

na

25.1

41.4

na

na

na

6.9

10.6

na

na

na

17.1

29.9

na

na

na

14.9

22.1

na

na

na

Other depths available by request

Dimensions in length x diameter / Diameter in cm / Volume in liter / Weight in kg *Gross buoyancy, listed at depth rating.

Foam filling Soft plastic products can be filled with PU foam, a rigid/hard type of PUR foam. The PU foam can be formulated and supplied in a variety of different densities, suitable for surface and submerged use.

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Standard colours: custom colours avaliable

F-series

Heavy duty fenders

Rope hold: Solid, ribbed and reinforced, injection molded.

F-series cylindrical fenders have set the standard for heavy duty fenders for close to 60 years.

Valve: Integrated part of

The F-series cylindrical fenders are widely used by coast guard

Material:

and navy vessels, pilot boats and commercial ships.

the rope hold, all plastic, unique air-filling adapter.

Produced with PVC - inflatable soft vinyl.

Low weight makes them easy to handle compared to other types of heavy duty fenders. These fenders feature high abrasive resistance and high energy absorption (up to 3,8 ton meter for F13), making them suitable for ships of up to 1500 ton d/w.

Article

Volume

Weight

Height

Diameter

Eye diameter

F8*

135

7.6

1440

375

28

F11**

275

10.5

1455

590

28

F13

700

23.0

1880

750

40

Volume in liter / Size in mm / Weight in kg * F8 optional double valve system on request. ** F11 supplied with double valve system as standard. Do not overinflate.

Maximum 0.15 - 0.20 bar of pressure at 20° Celsius. Allowance +/-5%.

Inflation guide For inflation instructions, please refer to page 69.

Colours Rope hold Body

Standard:

On request:

HDF-series Heavy duty fenders

Rope hold: Very high breaking strength, one-piece product.

Strong, durable air-filled fenders for commercial crafts. Produced in one piece with extra reinforced rope holds.

Valve: Integrated part of the rope hold, all plastic, unique air-filling adapter.

Material:

The HDF fenders are rotomolded from a strong, 8 mm thick semi-soft thermo-plastic material. High abrasion resistance and light weight.

Resistant to seawater, cleaning agents, common solvents, mineral

The HDF-series is produced with PE - non-inflatable hardshell.

oil and UV-light. Low weight - easy handling, high energy absorption.

Also available for subsea applications.

Article

Volume

Buoyancy*

Weight

Height

Diameter

Eyelet in ropehold

Breaking strength

HDF9

140

129

11

120

50

5

2500

HDF10

210

192

18

160

50

5

2500

HDF11

265

245

20

145

65

5

3500

HDF12

400

370

30

185

65

5

3500

HDF30

1750

1665

85

235

117

6

4500

Volume in liter / Weight in kg / Size in cm * Net buoyancy.

Reaction force

Standard colour:

The HDF fenders have been thoroughly tested according to heavy duty performance at SINTEF. The tests show exceptionally good energy absorption to reaction force ratio.

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custom colours avaliable

LB-series Light buoys

The LB-series light-buoys are used for marking of fishing equipment as well as fish farms, moorings, cables, pipelines and many different other surface or submerged installations.

Light: Jotron® lightarmatures as standard on LB230 and LB600.

Material:

The buoys are made to accommodate Jotron® light-armatures.

The LB-series is

The LB230 and LB600 buoys are delivered with Jotron marker ®

light integrated.

produced with PE - non-inflatable hardshell.

The LB-series buoys are rotomolded from polyethylene (PE) and filled with polystyrene foam (EPS). The buoys come complete with

Hot dip galvanized armature and swivel.

hot dip galvanized armature and swivel.

Article

LB100

Volume

Buoyancy*

Weight

Height

Diameter

Light integrated

LB100

105

92 / 82

10

110

50

no

LB250

250

225 / 215

25

120

65

no

LB230

230

182 / 140

48

190

65

yes

LB600

620

545 / 300

75

190

70x70

yes

Volume in liter / Weight in kg / Size in cm * Net buoyancy.

Light buoys The POLYFORM® APB/APBXL-series and parts of the Aqua-series can be delivered with light armatures.

Standard colours:

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