What are pipeline floats?

Pipeline floats, also called dredge floats or buoyancy modules, are clamp-on polyethylene bodies fitted around discharge pipes to keep a dredging or water-transfer pipeline afloat, aligned and visible on the water surface.

Are polyethylene floats suitable for seawater use?

Yes. Polyethylene is highly resistant to saltwater corrosion, UV radiation and chemical attack, and unlike steel floats it never rusts, which is why PE is preferred in marine environments.

What information is needed for an accurate pipe float specification?

Provide pipe outer diameter, pipe material and wall thickness, conveyed medium and its density, pipeline length, site conditions (river, reservoir, port or offshore), required freeboard, colour or marking requirements, quantity and destination port.

Can floats and buoys be customised?

Yes. Float bodies are matched to the specified pipe outer diameter, and colour, marking and fittings can be adapted to project requirements. Custom rotomolded parts can also be produced to drawings.

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Q: How do I calculate how many floats I need for my pipeline?

Total float buoyancy must exceed the total weight of the pipe, the conveyed medium (water or slurry) and accessories. As a rule of thumb, floats should provide 20–30% more buoyancy than this total so the pipeline floats with roughly one quarter of its diameter above water.

Q: How long is the warranty period?

The warranty starts when the buyer hands over the goods to the investor and ends 18 months after that handover date or 12 months after the installation date, whichever comes first.

When you operate a pipeline across lakes, reservoirs, rivers, or coastal waters, you need flotation that keeps the line at a controlled level without making installation unnecessarily complex. Our Pipe Floats give you a modular way to support long-distance floating pipelines for water transfer, mining, industrial processing, pumping, and marine infrastructure projects.

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Product Features

Split-Type Float Body – You can assemble the two halves around your pipe at the installation point, which is especially practical for long pipelines and replacement work.

Seamless Polyethylene Construction – Your float body is produced through rotational molding for good resistance to impact, moisture, UV exposure, and outdoor working conditions.

Pipe-Specific Inner Profile – You can match the internal diameter to your pipeline dimensions for better positioning and more consistent clamping.

Controlled Flotation Performance – You can select buoyancy according to pipeline operating weight and required freeboard rather than using the same float for every application.

Optional Internal Foam – When additional flotation retention is required, you can choose a foam-filled Pipe Float configuration.

Secure Fastening Areas – Reinforced connection zones help distribute pressure around the bolts and maintain stable assembly around the pipe.

Multiple Fastener Materials – You can specify galvanized or stainless-steel fastening components according to your water conditions and maintenance requirements.

Project Identification Options – Colors, molded logos, numbers, and section codes can be added to help you organize installation and asset management.

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Pipe Floats Specifications

Model	Internal Diameter (mm)	External Diameter (mm)	Length (mm)	Wall Thickness (mm)	Net Buoyancy (kg)
FT500*500	110	500	500	5	150
FT600*700	220/250	600	700	5	220
FT500*800	160/180/200/220	500	800	5	240
FT700*900	280	700	900	5	450
FT800*1000	315	800	1000	6	550
FT800*1100	400/350	800	1100	6	600
FT1000*1000	325/350	1000	1000	6	650
FT1100*1100	380/400/450	1100	1100	6	850
FT1200*1200	430/450/500	1200	1200	7	1200
FT1300*1300	480/500/560	1300	1300	7	1500
FT1300*1500	530/560/630/610/660	1300	1500	8	1700
FT1400*1500	560	1400	1500	8	1900
FT1300*1600	560	1300	1600	8	2000
FT1400*1600	630	1400	1600	8	2100
FT1500*1800	660/680/710	1500	1800	9	2450
FT1500*1850	670/680/650/720	1500	1850	9	2500
FT1600*1900	730	1600	1900	9	2900
FT1700*2000	780/810	1700	2000	9	2900
TF1850*2100	840	1850	2100	10	3400
FT2000*2400	900	2000	2400	12	4800
FT2040*2500	940	2040	2500	13	5000
FT2100*2500	1040/1050/1200	2100	2500	13	5500
FT2300*2500	1150/1200	2300	2500	14	6500

Application Scenarios

You can use these Pipe Floats for water pipelines in long-distance water transfer, reservoir supply lines, industrial cooling-water systems, mine-water transport, slurry pipelines, tailings conveying lines, floating pump installations, water intake networks, outlet pipelines, and temporary water supply projects.

They are also suitable for aquaculture circulation lines, hydropower projects, power-plant water systems, mineral-processing facilities, municipal water infrastructure, and environmental water-management applications.

When your pipeline operates in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ports, or nearshore waters, marine pipeline floats can provide distributed support while allowing the pipe to respond to changes in water level and surface movement.

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You can customize the internal diameter, float length, external dimensions, shell thickness, net buoyancy, foam filling, fastening hardware, body color, molded logo, serial numbers, project markings, and export packaging.

If you are an EPC contractor, pipeline supplier, mining company, marine engineering business, or equipment distributor, you can also order custom Pipe Floats for bulk projects, replacement stock, OEM supply, or private-label distribution.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

QHow do I calculate how many floats I need for my pipeline?

You need to ensure total buoyancy exceeds total weight. Calculate the combined weight of the steel/pipe itself + the weight of the material inside (e.g., slurry/water) + accessories. The floats should provide at least 20-30% more buoyancy than this total weight to keep the pipeline floating properly (usually with 1/4 of the pipe diameter above water).

QHow long is the warranty period?

The warranty period begins on the date the buyer hands over the goods to the investor and ends on the first 18 (eighteen) months after the buyer's handover date, or on the first 12 (twelve) months after the installation date, whichever comes first.

QAre these floats suitable for seawater use?

Yes, absolutely. Polyethylene (PE) is highly resistant to saltwater corrosion, UV radiation, and chemical erosion. They are actually preferred over steel floats in marine environments because they never rust.

QHow thick is the plastic on the floats? Precisely what is the material?

All of our floats are made with PE (polyethylene) plastic shells, each float has a closed-cell urethane foam filling for safety and structural rigidity. The PE shell is a super tough material that will take a beating and the foam filling stops you from sinking if you do manage to puncture a float.

QCan these pipe floats be customized for specific project requirements?

Yes, you can customize the internal diameter, float length, external dimensions, shell thickness, net buoyancy, foam filling, fastening hardware, body color, molded logo, serial numbers, project markings, and export packaging.

QWhat fastening components and materials are available?

You can specify galvanized or stainless-steel fastening components according to your water conditions, marine exposure, and maintenance requirements, supported by reinforced connection zones.