Perth Petroleum Services

Absorbent capacity: 8.5 litres per sock. 

• Use in bilges (or interceptor pits) of all sizes to absorb free oil floating on the surface.
• High capacity absorbency makes bilge socks ideal for quick response mop up for large pooled oil/fuel spills floating on water.
• Made from Envirosorb™ polypropylene with exceptional oil/fuel absorbency. Envirosorb™ is able to recover up to 20 times its own weight in oil.
• Excellent water repellent characteristics (hydrophobic).
• Heavy duty knitted outer mesh sleeve provides tensile strength and UV protection.
• Eyelets at each end allow connection of multiple socks together.
• High absorbency to weight ratio = lower transport & disposal costs.
• Tough, durable, non allergenic, non hazardous and dust free.
• Boom has natural buoyancy and floats partially submerged when saturated with hydrocarbons.
• Can be squeezed and re-used.
• Simple and easy to use without the need for specialised PPE.

Socks can be ordered individually or in cartons of 18

Shipping weight (per sock): 0.5 kg

Shipping weight (per ctn): 8 kg 

Shipping dimensions (ctn): 60cm x 40cm x 55cm 

Manufactured in Australia

Description	Size	Code
Bilge Sock, large	65cm x 12cm	BS650

 

 

 

NOTES: 

• For further information on the use of Bilge Socks, attend our oil_spill_response_training_course
• Absorbent capacity will vary depending on liquid viscosity, specific gravity and temperature.
• Absorbents retain the characteristics of the absorbed liquid. Appropriate PPE should be worn and disposal of used absorbents should be via incineration or to approved landfill in accordance with local regulations.

 

 

Bilge socks ready to be inserted into the bilge of the boat

Last Updated: Friday, 12 March 2010