Flotation

Foam Flotation for Your Every-Need

One of the most popular uses of foam is for flotation purposes. Floating docks are seen in bodies of water everywhere. EPS foam is a great source to keep your dock afloat due to its waterproof quality and its ability to still float even if it has been punctured. The foam is lightweight, making it easy for you to transport the dock and environmentally friendly. Our EPS flotation blocks are available in an infinite number of sizes and each cubic foot will float 55 lbs of weight on it.


We know that many public bodies of water now require encapsulated floats under docks and we can provide that for you! Contact us for more information, see below.

Here are some examples of how our flotation blocks were used with past customers 

Pier Flotation      

Expanded Polystyrene flotation blocks can be put under a pier to keep it afloat in any body of water. One customer used these blocks for his pier and ordered .9 lb Virgin EPS, 12" x 48" x 48" sizes that were cut to order. The pier was built and the foam blocks fit tightly underneath. They can be attached through glue or polyethylene straps to the frame. For more details on the pier construction go to our past projects page: http://univfoam.com/category/floatation

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EPS Boat Cradles

Expanded Polystyrene blocks can provide a safe and secure storage option for boats. For this particular boat 1.5 lb density EPS boat blocks were used to raise up the 60' long carbon fiber catamaran. The EPS boat cradles were 36" x 36" x 36" and allowed for elevated storage that was safe, while preventing damage to the boat.

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EPS Wheels on the Water

One of our customers invented the Water Jeep and used EPS wheels to make it happen! He ordered four 1 lb density, 72"x 48" EPS customized giant wheels. He attached the wheels to his land jeep and coated the wheels with Line-X truck bed liner to increase their durability. Unfortunately it only moves 7 mph but its better then nothing!

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EPS floating docks 

EPS foam floating blocks are great resources for floating docks and party rafts. This customer ordered eight 1lb Virgin EPS foam 15" x 24" x 96". With his blocks installed in his 'Floating Raft', it "barely sits 3 inches in the water". The customer also installed a motor to it so they can cruise around the pond gliding on the water's surface. 

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EPS can paddle 

Customers have created state of the art paddle boards using EPS foam. This particular board is a custom carbon fiber, .9 lb Virgin EPS foam paddle board and was entered into a race in Key West, Florida. The board came in 3rd place! The board was able to endure the choppiness of the water and proved to be more sturdy than the other boards in the race. Choosing to make the board from EPS foam and finishing it with carbon fiber made the board a sure success.

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EPS flotation blocks can be used in Commercial Pond Aeration

EPS blocks are used in pond aeration systems throughout the world. These systems are increasingly popular in lagoons and ponds. Reliant Water Technologies

encapsulated a 2 lb density block on the inside top of the aerator. The EPS foam makes for a more stable unit and allows for 3 men to be on top of the system in the water without sinkage.

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Foam for boat seats

Boat seats are generally made from polyethylene foam either 1 lb or 1.5 lb's. These seats provide for comfort while riding on the boat and as a great flotation device in the case of emergencies. In general, polyethylene has the ability to float 55 lbs per cubic foot. Cushions frequently come in sizes 2"x 12"x 72" which would be equivalent to floating 55 lbs.

Call (410) 825-8300 or send us an email at sales@univfoam.com