PVC Coated Fabric for Oil Fence

Introduction

In the fields of Marine oil spill emergency response, port pollution prevention and industrial oil pollution control, oil booms play a crucial role as the first line of physical defense. The oil barrier made of PVC fabric is light in weight and easy to operate, making it an ideal choice for places that need to deal with large-scale oil spills.

The advantages of the fabric for the oil fence

Oil resistance and chemical stability

PVC coated fabric achieves all-round protection through a three-layer composite structure: the base fabric layer is made of high-strength polyester fiber, and the surface layer is a dense PVC coating that has undergone special oil-repellent treatment. Laboratory test data shows that this material can withstand common oil substances such as crude oil, diesel, and lubricating oil for up to 12 months without penetration, and its acid and alkali resistance can reach the pH range of 2 to 12. Compared with traditional rubber materials, its oil resistance is improved by more than 40%, making it particularly suitable for places with complex chemical environments such as oil refineries and petrochemical terminals.

Tear resistance

The composite structure of high-density polyester base fabric and double-sided PVC coating endows the material with the following mechanical properties:

Tensile strength: Longitudinal ≥4500N/5cm, transverse ≥4000N/5cm

Tear strength: Warp ≥500N, weft ≥450N

Peel strength: ≥80N/cm

In practical applications, this structural design can withstand wave impacts under sea conditions of level 7. Combined with the reinforced D-type fastener system, it effectively prevents tearing at the connection points. Comparative tests show that under the same working conditions, the service life of PVC oil booms is more than three times that of ordinary PE materials.

Lightweight design

The weight of a traditional rubber oil barrier is approximately 12-15 kilograms per meter, while the weight of a PVC-coated fabric oil barrier is only one-third (4-5 kilograms per meter). This lightweight breakthrough brings three major operational advantages:

Reduced transportation costs: A 40-foot container can carry 2,000 meters, increasing transportation efficiency by 60%

Deployment efficiency doubles: A single person can deploy 100 meters per hour, and the emergency response speed is increased by three times

Storage space optimization: The volume is reduced by 70% after folding, making it particularly suitable for operations on ships with limited space.

Conclusion

With the tightening of environmental protection regulations and the increasing pressure of operating costs, PVC-coated fabric oil booms are becoming an inevitable choice for industry upgrading. It is suggested that purchasers focus on checking the ISO 9001 quality system, CE certification, SGS certificate, etc. when selecting models. Give priority to choosing suppliers that provide technical support.