Absorbent sponge - FoamFlex200
FoamFlex200 is an innovative patented absorption technology for hydrocarbons and their derivatives designed and produced by Test1, an Italian company whose main mission is the development and application of innovative materials and systems for environmental protection.
It is an open-cell oleophilic polyurethane foam with a hydrophobic effect of more than 95% that allows intact recovery of spilled hydrocarbons without water. FoamFlex200 can absorb about 30 times its own weight and can be reused up to 200 times through a wringing process – just like sponges: one kilogram (1 kg) FoamFlex200 can absorb about 6,000 kg of hydrocarbons.
FoamFlex200 allows for an improvement in the performance of clean-up activities in terms of cost, efficiency, effectiveness and timing, while minimising environmental impact.
FoamFlex200: a rapid response against spills
FoamFlex200 is a quick, versatile and easy-to-use response method that can absorb tons of hydrocarbons with a small amount of product. Its compact size and its capacity to be effective in any condition in which the spill occurs, allow you to equip yourself, even for preventive purposes and occupying little space, with a unique and economical product suitable for any type of hydrocarbon pollution.
FoamFlex200 allows you to quickly limit the damage caused by weathering phenomena: sedimentation, stain expansion, toxic fumes.
In addition to supplying mats in different sizes and thicknesses, Test1 has developed special machines capable of wringing out up to 180 litres/minute. These can operate in electric or pneumatic mode; considering the possibility of use in emergency conditions, they can also operate in fully manual mode.
The characteristics of FoamFlex200
A ‘unique’ sponge, of multiple sizes and thicknesses, capable of making a fundamental contribution to cleaning the waters of our world, from the vastness of the oceans to the smallest bodies of water, and which can be used to cope with all types and sizes of spills, be they major disasters or small everyday accidents.
- Limited water absorption: <5%.
- Can be reused, after simple wringing, more than 200 times.
- 1Kg of FoamFlex200 can absorb about 6000Kg of hydrocarbons.
- Consistent performance with each reuse cycle.
- Exponential reduction in waste generated.
- High absorption kinetics, complete saturation can be estimated within minutes.
- Operates in all sea conditions.
- Recovers spilled oil intact, recovery of the economic value of the oil.
- 100% Green, not harmful to the environment, non-toxic.
- Resistant, light and easy to handle.
- Simple and quick to use.
- Reduced material requirements, reduced storage space.
- Absorbs all types of hydrocarbons to about 30 times its own weight, including mixed, deteriorated and very dense oils (petroleum, diesel, naphtha, 10W40, synthetic and mineral oils…).
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