Floating Pontoon Module Design
Both module and pin are individually manufactured by rotational moulding in one
piece without welds or joins so that no weak points exist. The module underside
is conical to give increased stability and prevent modules lifting from the water.
The lugs, designed for maximum strength, provide the fixing points for the accessories
such as fenders, handrails and mooring points.
Floating Pontoon Module Material
The floating module pontoon and connecting pin are manufactured from Linear
Medium Molecular Density
Polyethylene (MDPE) with narrow molecular weight distribution to give improved impact resistance.
AIRFLOAT MPS Floating Pontoons have been thoroughly tested for strength, impact resistance,
and permeability,
low and high temperature resistance. They are 100% recyclable, rot proof and resistant to fuel,
oils, acids, hydrocarbons and other contaminants. The blocks are manufactured using UV inhibitors
to protect them from degradation caused by ultra violet radiation.
Colour of Floating Pontoon Modules
The standard pontoon colour is green but AIRFLOAT MPS pontoons can be manufactured in a wide range of
other colours with black a popular choice.
Dimensions of Floating Pontoon Modules
Basic pontoon module: 700mm x 700mm x 440mm high
Draft: 50mm unloaded
Freeboard: 390mm (to centre of module) unloaded
Weight of Pontoon Modules
15kg per module
Buoyancy of Floating Pontoon Modules
Single Tier: 360kg per m²
Double Tier: 720kg per m²
Freeboard of Pontoon Modules
To alter the level of flotation (essential, for example, for rowing pontoons) modules
can be ballasted by filling with water or sand to the graph above.
Strength of Floating Pontoon Modules
Impact resistance: A 78kg weight repeatedly dropped from 3m heights onto the surface and
side of a module caused virtually no damage.
Tensile strength of lugs: Along diagonal and horizontal axes, more than 3 tonnes per unit.
A comprehensive series of tests has been carried out by the Hydraulics and Maritime
Research Centre at University College, Cork in Ireland.