Highly wind resistant
AWTT INC. Hexprotect® AQUA hexagonal cover system is a simple yet effective product which fulfills demands of an affordable and wind resistant floating cover for liquids.
It offers highly effective solutions to problematic liquid storage systems such as municipal and industrial wastewater, treatment processing plants, metal and petrochemical plants, leachate ponds, airports, raw water reservoirs and other applications for heat retention, photosynthesis prevention and or a wildlife deterrent.
The Hexprotect® AQUA hexagonal system ensures coverage of up to 99%. The resulting thermal insulation barrier combines the insulation factor of the air held in each tile with the poor heat conductivity of plastic. The cover also reduces liquid loss through evaporation and prevents odor problems.
The Hexprotect® AQUA hexagonal floating cover, contrary to standard covers, does not represent an obstacle to static, moving or dipping equipment. The tiles can be easily pushed aside and the cover reforms itself as the basin and obstacles change configuration, as in a clarifier. In fact, the tiles will keep up with liquid level, rising, lowering and restacking themselves as needed.
Additionally, the Hexprotect® AQUA floating covers are also an effective wildlife deterrent. When entirely covered, the body of water becomes unattractive to waterfowl and other wildlife such as deer. They simply don’t recognize it as water.
Hexprotect® tiles are made of virgin or recycled, high density polyethylene HDPE (FDA (3) and NSF approved HDPE resins available for special applications). The cover self ballasts, increasing its weight more than 260%, making it suitable for high wind applications. Furthermore, the proprietary features and manufacturing process ensures the cover floats with slightly more than 50% of its shell above water. Compared to other hexagonal tile covers, the Hexprotect® cover is often cheaper to ship and offers improved wind resistance. Installation remains extremely simple, and simply consists of unloading the product directly onto the liquid.
Description | Water ballasted hexagonal tile |
Construction | 100% HDPE shell |
Diameter | 220 mm |
Average total weight (dry) | 200-400g |
Average total weight (installed) | 400g |
Number per sq. ft | 2.61 |
Number per square meter | 28 |
Wind resistant (up to) (1) | 209 km/h (130 MPH) |
Operating temperature range (1) | -50˚C / + 80 ˚C |
Projected Life Expectancy | 25+ years |
Shell Material | High Density Blow Molding polyethylene |
Melt Flow Index (190˚C/2.16 kg) | 0.35 |
Density | 0.955 |
Melting Point, ˚F | 264 |
Tensile Strength (PSI) | 4000 |
Elongation at Break, % | 600 |
Flexure Modulus (PSI) | 200,000 |
Ballast Filler | Drinking water |
(1) Data developed under laboratory conditions.
(2) Some of the data listed was determined on compression molded specimens and may, therefore, vary from specimen taken from molded articles.
(3) Complies with FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520, Para. (c) 2.1 and 2.
Products Comparison | Armor Ball® | Armor Ball® Aqua | Hexprotect® | Hexprotect® Aqua | HEXPROTECT MAX R | RHOMBO 66 | RHOMBO 169 |
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Surface coverage (up to) | 91% | 91% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
Insulation (R factor) | ++ | + | ++ | + | +++++ | +++ | ++++ |
Heating cost reduction (up to) | 75% | 75% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% |
Evaporation Reduction | ++++ | ++++ | ++ | ++++ | ++++ | +++++ | +++++ |
Wind Resistant | + | ++++ | ++ | +++++ | ++ | +++++ | +++++ |
Buoyancy (per sq.ft) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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Quick Install | ![]() |
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Maintenance Free | ![]() |
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Life Expectancy | 25+ Years | 25+ Years | 25+ Years | 25+ Years | 25+ Years | 25+ Years | 25+ Years |
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