Subsea Buoyancy Foam

Syntactic Foam for ROV, AUV, and HOV Subsea Buoyancy

Subsea buoyancy foams are high-performance deep-sea composite syntactic materials specifically engineered for extreme deep-sea environments. They feature ‌lightweight design, high strength, corrosion resistance, and ultra-high pressure resistance‌ (capable of withstanding pressures at depths exceeding 10,000 meters). These subsea buoyancy composites are typically fabricated by lightweight fillers like hollow glass microspheres to reduce density, often combining reinforcing fibers (e.g., carbon fiber, glass fiber) with polymer matrices (e.g., polyurethane, epoxy resin).

Subsea buoyancy foams are widely used in deep-sea equipment. They serve critical roles in ‌manned submersibles, buoyancy modules for ROVs/AUVs, subsea oil and gas pipelines, and deep-sea mining systems‌. By minimizing structural weight and enhancing durability, these syntactic foams significantly extend operational lifespans and improve energy efficiency. As deep-sea resource exploration advances, deep-sea composites are indispensable for enabling cutting-edge technologies and driving sustainable development in ocean engineering.

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Spotlight on Subsea Buoyancy Syntactic Foam: What You Need to Know

3m-glass-bubbles

Lightweight 3M glass bubbles occupy up to 20x more space than an equal weight of typical mineral filler.

Subsea-Buoyancy-Syntactic-Foam-BLOCK

We have two kinds standard syntactic foam block 320x320x100mm and 500x500x100mm.

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Compressive strength and compression modulus ASTM D695-15 axial loading test.

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Testing of water absorption rate under static water pressure.

Subsea Buoyancy Syntactic Foam: Crafted for Ocean's Greatest Challenges

Superior Buoyancy-to-weight Ratio‌

Density range of 0.3-0.7g/cm³ provides exceptional lifting capacity.

Low Water Absorption

Water absorption rate is not more than 1%. It provides stable buoyancy under large waer pressure.

Crush Resistance‌

High compressive strength with <5% deformation at maximum rated water depth.

Corrosion Resistance

It is resistant to deep sea water corrosion and has good weather resistance.

High Pressure Resistance‌

Withstands extreme depths up to 7000m without structural failure.

Long Service Life‌

20+ year lifespan with minimal annual buoyancy loss (<0.1%).

Customizable Configurations‌

20+ year lifespan with minimal annual buoyancy loss (<0.1%).

Versatile Applications‌

Modular designs allow shape/size adaptation for specific project needs.

Subsea Buoyancy Foam Specification

Density and strength can be designed according to the user’s water depth requirements to meet actual usage requirements.

Type

Model

Density

(g/cm3)

Compression Strength

(MPA)

Water Absorption

(24 hours)

Submersible Depth

(m)

Chemical Foam

CSBM-08

0.08

/

≤2%

Surface

Chemical Foam

CSBM-020

0.20

0.5

≤2%

50

Chemical Foam

CSBM-025

0.25

1

≤2%

100

Chemical Foam

CSBM-030

0.30

2

≤2%

200

Standard Performance

SBM-36

0.36 ± 0.01

≥ 16

≤1%

500

Standard Performance

SBM-38

0.38 ± 0.01

≥ 21

≤1%

800

Standard Performannce

SBM-43

0.43 ± 0.02

≥ 24

≤1%

1 000

Standard Performance

SBM-45

0.45 ± 0.02

≥ 28

≤1%

1 500

Standard Performannce

SBM-51

0.51 ± 0.02

≥ 45

≤1%

3 000

Standard Performance

SBM-54

0.54 ± 0.02

≥ 60

≤1%

4 000

Standard Performannce

SBM-58

0.58 ± 0.02

≥ 75

≤1%

5 000

Standard Performance

SBM-63

0.63 ± 0.02

≥ 90

≤1%

6 000

Standard Performannce

SBM-70

0.70 ± 0.02

≥ 145

≤1%

11 000

High Performance

SBM-43H

0.42 ± 0.02

≥ 27

≤1%

1 800

High Performance

SBM-45H

0.45 ± 0.02

≥ 35

≤1%

2 000

High Performance

SBM-48H

0.48 ± 0.02

≥ 42

≤1%

3 000

Spotlight on Subsea Buoyancy Syntactic Foam: What You Need to Know

From Challenge to Solution: CNC Precision Machining

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Application Field of Subsea Buoyancy Foam Material

The most trusted buoyancy solutions for every application

Transportation and Operation
‌Manned Submersibles‌, ‌Diving Bells‌, ‌Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), ‌Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), ‌Hybrid Underwater Robots‌, ‌Underwater Gliders‌
Offshore Oil and Gas
Risers‌, ‌Subsea Pipelines‌, ‌Offshore Mooring Systems‌
Marine Survey and Monitoring
Subsurface Buoy Systems, ‌Seabed-Based Monitoring Platforms‌, ‌Seafloor Observatorie
Deep-Sea Mining
Seabed Mining Collectors‌ and ‌Lifting Subsystems‌
Buoy Systems
‌Oceanographic Buoys and ‌Military Buoys‌
Other Applications
Marine Cables‌ and ‌ROV Umbilical Cables‌

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