The Benefits of Using Dredge Pipe Floats | by Valorpipe

The Advantages of Utilizing Dredge Pipe Floats | by Valorpipe

Dredge pipe floats are essential tools in supporting suction and discharge hoses during dredging operations. They are designed in vibrant colors, serving as visible warning signs to nearby vessels.

Significance of Dredge Pipe Floats

Dredge pipe floats, or floaters, are integrated with Valor Pipe's dredge pipes and self-floating hoses. They offer remarkable buoyancy, ensuring that the dredge pipeline remains afloat above the water surface. This is crucial for maintaining the functionality and safety of dredging operations.

HDPE Dredge Pipes

Made from high-density polyethylene, HDPE dredge pipes are versatile and available in numerous sizes. These pipes are typically welded with two HDPE flange adapters and steel flanges, allowing for easy assembly and connection with floats to stay buoyant.

Dredging Self-Floating Hoses

These hoses are designed for rigorous sea or mining conditions. Featuring a PE foam body, they can be tailored for optimal buoyancy depending on the dredged material. Diameters can reach up to 1200mm, with various lengths and pressure ranges available.

Applications of Self-Floating Hoses

To ensure durability, a UV stabilizer is added during manufacturing, granting the floats effective UV protection. This addition significantly enhances the lifespan and performance of the dredge pipe floats in outdoor environments.

Benefits and Design of Dredge Pipe Floats

The robust design of dredge pipe floats makes them capable of absorbing or minimizing energy from vessel collisions, thus protecting the pipelines they support. Each float is securely connected to the pipe with double reinforced bolts and nuts.

Features of Dredge Pipe Floats

The inner diameter of dredge pipe floats is made to match or be slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the HDPE dredge pipe, ensuring a secure fit. The design also facilitates energy absorption from impacts, protecting the pipeline.

Dredge floats are equipped with multi-faceted gripping surfaces that channel fluids between the pipe and float, offering greater contact area and stability.

Outstanding Properties of Pipe Floaters

• Anti-vibration and wave resistance
• Strong environmental stress cracking resistance
• Lightweight with high wear resistance
• Corrosion and weather resistance
• Fast and flexible assembly with various shape options
• Low cost and high cost-performance rating
• Impact and acid resistance, ensuring long service life in marine environments
• Simple installation and low maintenance costs

Dredging Pipe Float Suppliers

Valor Pipe offers a wide range of dredge pipe floats tailored to customer specifications, covering most HDPE dredge pipes available. Contact us for more information about the