Heavy Duty Inflatable Air Bags fabricated from reinforced PVC composite materials are engineered for underwater salvage, buoyancy assistance, and marine engineering support operations. These air bags are specifically designed to deliver reliable flotation performance in harsh subsea environments where controlled lifting, stability, and durability are essential.
The air bags are manufactured using high-strength polyester fabric coated with marine-grade PVC. This construction ensures excellent tensile strength, airtight sealing capability, and resistance to saltwater corrosion, UV radiation, and chemical exposure. The reinforced PVC layers maintain structural integrity under hydrostatic pressure while providing the flexibility required for efficient underwater handling and positioning by divers.
Their primary function is to generate adjustable buoyancy for submerged objects. By regulating internal air pressure, operators can carefully control lifting force, allowing gradual recovery of vessels, marine equipment, underwater structures, or debris. This controlled lifting capability reduces stress concentration, prevents sudden load shifts, and enhances overall operational safety during salvage or engineering tasks.
Thanks to their lightweight transport characteristics, rapid deployment capability, and reusability, PVC inflatable air bags are widely adopted by port authorities, offshore contractors, diving service companies, and marine construction teams seeking efficient and cost-effective underwater lifting solutions.
During routine harbor maintenance at a busy commercial port, a large submerged steel structure left from an old docking installation was discovered obstructing navigation channels. The structure weighed approximately 200 tons and rested unevenly on a silty seabed, making direct crane lifting difficult due to stability concerns and restricted access.
Salvage engineers deployed PVC Heavy Duty Inflatable Air Bags to provide controlled buoyancy and minimize sediment disturbance during lifting. Divers secured the air bags beneath reinforced lifting points on the structure, gradually inflating them to break seabed suction and achieve balanced flotation. The flexibility of the PVC air bags allowed close conformity to the irregular surfaces, preventing localized stress and structural distortion.
The obstruction was successfully lifted and relocated without disrupting port operations. The project demonstrated reduced operational risk, improved lifting efficiency, and substantial cost savings compared with traditional heavy lifting methods, reinforcing the value of inflatable air bags for harbor infrastructure maintenance.
| Product Name | Heavy Duty Inflatable Air Bags |
| Raw Material | PVC Coating Fabric |
| Type | Cylindrical |
| Size | 500kg, 1000kg, 5000kg, 10000kg, etc |
| Thickness | 0.4-1.2mm, or as request |
| Color | Yellow, Blue, Black, etc |
| Density | 0.33-0.9g/cm³ |
| Safety Factor | 7:1 |
| Tolerances | ±0.03 on Densities, ±0.2mm on Thickness, ±0 to +3mm on Width, ±0 to +3mm on Length |
| Model | Buoyancy (kg) | Buoyancy (lbs) | Diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM-C01 | 200 | 441 | 500 | 1,000 | 5 |
| HM-C02 | 500 | 1,103 | 800 | 1,000 | 8 |
| HM-C03 | 1,000 | 2,205 | 1,000 | 1,500 | 11 |
| HM-C04 | 2,000 | 4,410 | 1,300 | 1,500 | 20 |
| HM-C05 | 4,000 | 8,820 | 1,600 | 2,000 | 50 |
| HM-C06 | 6,000 | 13,230 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 66 |
| HM-C07 | 8,000 | 17,640 | 2,000 | 2,600 | 75 |
| HM-C08 | 10,000 | 22,050 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 80 |
| HM-C09 | 15,000 | 33,075 | 2,600 | 3,000 | 110 |
| HM-C10 | 20,000 | 44,100 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 130 |
| HM-C11 | 30,000 | 66,150 | 3,000 | 4,500 | 170 |
| HM-C12 | 50,000 | 110,250 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 220 |
| HM-C13 | 70,000 | 154,350 | 4,000 | 5,700 | 310 |
| HM-C14 | 100,000 | 220,500 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 450 |
| HM-C15 | 150,000 | 330,750 | 5,000 | 8,000 | 660 |
| HM-C16 | 200,000 | 441,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 900 |
Note: Other sizes can be customized according to the requirements.