PJ Bowers XPE and PE foams are versatile materials with excellent properties for spill and flood control applications.
Why use PJ Bowers foam for Environmental Management?
Chemical Resistance
Being a cross-linked, closed cell foam, Neolon XPE has a high resistance to chemicals including petrol, kerosene and oils.
Superior Buoyancy
Commonly used in commercial marine vessels, Neolon XPE is an extremely good buoyancy foam perfectly suited to spill control applications.
Durable
Neolon XPE has been accelerated age tested at UNSW with no evidence of damage after being exposed to an equivalent life of 20 years.
Workable
Neolon XPE is lightweight and easily workable onsite with basic electrical or hand tools for when requirements change or urgent replacements are needed.
How our foam is used in Environmental Management
Booms & Barriers
PJ Bowers Neolon XPE and Neofoam PE foams are used in the construction of floating booms and barriers to contain liquids such as chemicals, oils or other hazardous spills on water.
Flood Control & Water Retention
PJ Bowers Neolon XPE and Neofoam PE foams are used to create flood barriers to protect properties and infrastructure from rising water levels.
Floating Covers
Our Neolon XPE and Neofoam PE foams are suitable for use in floating covers to protect water from evaporation, algae growth, the loss of water treatment chemicals and external contamination as well as preventing odors.
