Pillow Type Underwater Lift Bags are professional buoyancy lifting devices designed to provide stable lifting support for submerged loads during marine operations. Unlike open-bottom lift bags, pillow lift bags are completely enclosed structures that maintain a flat and stable profile underwater, making them particularly suitable for lifting objects resting on the seabed or in shallow water environments.
Hongruntong Marine Pillow Type Underwater Lift Bags are manufactured using high-strength PVC coated polyester fabric combined with internal reinforced webbing structures. This design ensures excellent load distribution and prevents deformation during lifting operations. The sealed buoyancy chamber allows the bag to maintain consistent lifting force once inflated, improving stability when raising heavy equipment or marine structures.
The lift bags are equipped with reinforced lifting rings and strong webbing straps that provide secure attachment points for rigging systems. Corrosion-resistant metal fittings ensure reliable performance in harsh marine environments including saltwater exposure and offshore conditions.
During an offshore pipeline installation project, a marine engineering contractor needed a reliable solution to assist with lifting and positioning several large steel pipeline sections weighing approximately 12 tons each. The pipeline segments were stored on the seabed prior to installation and needed to be lifted slightly to allow alignment and connection during the construction process.
The engineering team selected Hongruntong Marine Pillow Type Underwater Lift Bags because their stable flat design allowed them to sit securely on the seabed without rolling or shifting during inflation. Divers positioned multiple pillow lift bags beneath each pipeline segment using lifting straps and rigging systems.
Compressed air from surface compressors was gradually supplied to the lift bags through inflation hoses. As the bags expanded, they created sufficient buoyancy to gently lift the pipeline sections off the seabed. This allowed the installation crew to maneuver the pipes into the correct alignment position for welding and final installation.
The flat pillow structure ensured stable lifting and prevented sudden movement of the heavy pipeline sections. The operation was completed efficiently with minimal equipment requirements and significantly reduced crane usage.
| Product Name | Underwater Lift Bags |
| Raw Material | TOP Grade PVC Coating Fabric |
| Type | Pillow |
| 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 |
| Accessories | Valve, Inflatable Tube, Repair Material |
| OEM | Welcome |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Tolerances | ±0.03 on densities, ±0.2mm on thickness, ±0 to +3mm on width, ±0 to +3mm on length |
| Model | Capacity (kg) | Capacity (lbs) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM-ULB100 | 100 | 220 | 1,020 | 760 |
| HM-ULB250 | 250 | 550 | 1,320 | 820 |
| HM-ULB500 | 500 | 1,100 | 1,300 | 1,200 |
| HM-ULB1000 | 1,000 | 2,200 | 1,550 | 1,420 |
| HM-ULB2000 | 2,000 | 4,400 | 1,950 | 1,780 |
| HM-ULB3000 | 3,000 | 6,600 | 2,900 | 1,950 |
| HM-ULB5000 | 5,000 | 11,000 | 3,230 | 2,030 |
Note: Other sizes can be customized according to the requirements.