PE Pipeline Floaters

FLOAT X™ PE Pipeline Floaters are designed to provide reliable temporary buoyancy for offshore and nearshore pipeline installation projects. Manufactured with a high-strength rotationally molded HDPE shell and filled with closed-cell polyurethane foam, they offer excellent buoyancy performance, impact resistance, corrosion resistance, and long service life.

Each pipeline project has different buoyancy requirements. FLOAT X provides customized pipeline floaters according to pipeline diameter, installation depth, submerged weight, and required buoyancy, helping customers achieve safe and efficient pipeline installation.

Key Features

• High-strength rotationally molded HDPE shell

• Closed-cell polyurethane foam core

• Excellent buoyancy performance

• Outstanding impact and abrasion resistance

• UV and corrosion resistant

• Lightweight and easy to install

• Split-type design for fast installation and removal

• Reusable for temporary pipeline installation

• Suitable for steel pipelines and HDPE pipelines

• Custom dimensions and buoyancy available

Typical Applications

• Offshore pipeline installation

• Nearshore pipeline installation

• Subsea pipeline buoyancy

• Dredging pipelines

• HDPE pipeline flotation

• Steel pipeline flotation

• Marine construction projects

• Temporary pipeline buoyancy systems

Reference Product

The following specification is provided as a reference design for offshore pipeline installation projects.

Item Specification

Installation Water Depth 8–10 m

Floater Length 2500 mm

Outside Diameter (OD) 1300 mm

Inside Diameter (ID) 1120 mm

Shell Thickness 12 mm

Estimated Buoyancy Approximately 5900 kg per pair

Estimated Self Weight Approximately 900 kg per pair

Note: The above specification is for reference only. Floater dimensions and buoyancy can be customized according to project requirements.

The photos below show a reference pipeline floater manufactured by FLOAT X. Product dimensions and buoyancy can be customized according to individual project requirements.

Technical Specifications

Shell Material

Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE) / High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Core Material

Closed-cell Polyurethane Foam

Color

Orange, Yellow or Customized

Inside Diameter

50 mm – 1200 mm (Customized)

Outside Diameter

300 mm – 2300 mm (Customized)

Length

580 mm – 2500 mm (Customized)

Wall Thickness

6 mm – 13 mm

Buoyancy Range

26 kg – 6200 kg

Why Choose FLOAT X

• Custom-designed buoyancy solutions

• Rich experience in offshore buoyancy applications

• Competitive factory-direct pricing

• Strict quality control

• Flexible OEM & ODM manufacturing

• Fast technical support

• Worldwide delivery

Custom Design Service

Every pipeline installation project is unique.

FLOAT X engineering team can recommend the most suitable pipeline floater solution based on:

• Pipeline outside diameter

• Installation water depth

• Submerged pipeline weight

• Required buoyancy

• Installation method

• Project environment

Our customized solutions help optimize buoyancy performance while reducing installation costs.

Contact Us

If you are looking for reliable PE Pipeline Floaters, Pipeline Buoyancy Modules, or customized offshore flotation solutions, please contact FLOAT X.

Email: victor@floatxco.com

WhatsApp: +86 15163359933

We will recommend the most suitable buoyancy solution according to your project requirements.