WM-PB series Polyethylene Buoy

WM-PB Series Polyethylene Buoys is one of Wealth Marine’s latest design and manufacture. This buoy is made from rotationally moulded, UV-stabilised polyethylene material, with its inner body filled with polystyrene foam and being reinforced with a steel structure.

The required colour pigment is injected into the polyethylene material before the moulding process. This prolongs the surface colour of the buoy without the need for painting. In this modern ‘aids-to-navigation’ world, Polyethylene Buoys have the great potential of replacing the conventional steel navigational buoys.

This is because as compared to steel buoys, Polyethylene Buoys are light-weight (easier for installation) and possess anti-fouling properties. Besides, due to its elastic nature, it is absorbent to impact forces and can withstand relatively larger collisions. As such, these buoys are maintenance-free and have longer lifespan. Therefore, Polyethylene Buoy is indeed an ideal ‘floating aids to navigation’.

Specifications (for Diameter 1.8m: WM-PB1.8)

Construction:                            Rotationally Moulded; medium density, UV-stabilised polyethylene (thickness of 9.5mm)

Foam-fill material:                     16 kg/m³ expanded polystyrene foam

Air weight:                                460kg

Diameter:                                  1800 mm

Focal Plane Height:                   2500mm (Extended-3500mm)

Draft:                                        750mm

Freeboard:                               310mm

Buoyancy:                                up to 2000kg (for diameter 1.8m)

Radar Reflector:                       10m² (X-band)

Radar Range:                            3-4 nautical miles

Visual Detection Area:              Can-shaped daymarks – 1.6m²

                                                Cone-shaped daymarks – 1.5m²

Surface Colour:                        As required

Surface texture:                         Anti-slip surface for increased safety

                                                (during maintenance/installation works)

Maximum Mooring Load:         638 kg

Maximum current speed:           3.09 m/s (6 knots)

Mounting hardware:                  stainless steel bolts & nuts