Heavy Duty Inflatable Air Bags manufactured from reinforced PVC composite fabric represent a reliable and efficient solution for underwater salvage, buoyancy assistance, and subsea engineering operations. Designed for professional marine environments, these air bags provide controlled lifting force, operational flexibility, and long-term durability in demanding offshore and harbor conditions.
Constructed using high-tenacity polyester fabric coated with marine-grade PVC, the air bags achieve excellent tensile strength, airtight integrity, and resistance to saltwater corrosion, ultraviolet exposure, and chemical contamination. This advanced material combination ensures dependable performance under hydrostatic pressure while maintaining flexibility for easy underwater handling and deployment.
The air bags function by generating adjustable buoyancy through compressed air inflation. This allows gradual lifting of submerged vessels, equipment, pipelines, or marine structures while minimizing sudden load shifts and structural stress. Their adaptability to irregular underwater surfaces improves lifting stability and enhances safety during complex recovery operations.
Due to their lightweight transport characteristics, reusability, and cost efficiency compared with traditional heavy lifting equipment, PVC inflatable air bags have become an essential tool for marine salvage companies, offshore contractors, port maintenance authorities, and professional diving service providers worldwide.
During an offshore wind energy installation project, a heavy subsea support frame weighing approximately 260 tons slipped from rigging equipment during positioning and settled on the seabed. Immediate recovery was required to avoid project delays and environmental risks. Limited crane reach and challenging sea conditions made conventional lifting methods inefficient.
A salvage team implemented PVC Heavy Duty Inflatable Air Bags to provide controlled buoyancy and stabilize the structure before lifting. Divers carefully secured the air bags at reinforced lifting points, gradually introducing compressed air to achieve balanced flotation. The flexibility of the PVC structure allowed effective contact with the frame's irregular geometry, reducing localized stress and preventing deformation.
The equipment was successfully recovered within the planned operational window, significantly reducing downtime and avoiding additional logistical costs. The project reinforced the effectiveness of inflatable buoyancy systems in offshore engineering recovery scenarios.
| 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 requested |
| 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) | Approx. 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 |