T1 Solutions FF (FOAMFLEX) mats are the ideal solution for cleaning oil and other hydrocarbon spills in oceans, rivers, and other bodies of water. Thanks to FOAMFLEX technology, our product is able to absorb up to 35 times its own weight of hydrocarbons of different densities, with rapid absorption between 38 seconds and a few minutes, and a high overall absorption capacity of about 6 tonnes per kg of mat.
FF (FOAMFLEX) is a 95% hydrophobic and oleophilic material, characterized by a low specific weight of about 30 kg/m3 and the ability to be reused up to 200 times, maintaining the absorption performance unaltered at each cycle.
The FF 5.0 mat is particularly suitable for massive spills of over 1 cm, thanks to the greater height that allows for greater absorption per single mat with a simultaneous slowing of the absorption kinetics. These characteristics allow FF 5.0 to fulfill two functions simultaneously: absorbent and containment, halfway between a barrier and an absorbent/skimmer.
The FF 2.5 mat, on the other hand, is suitable for all spill oil that requires rapid oil absorption and equally rapid recovery with squeezing and reuse. The absorbent mats are available in two versions differentiated by the possibility of reuse: Heavy versions with 200 reuses and Light versions with 30 reuses.
Our FF (FOAMFLEX) mats can be used in any climatic condition, wind, and current, and are tested in waters of different temperatures ranging from 4 to 30 degrees Celsius. They are able to float even when fully saturated with the product, retain hydrocarbons for long periods of time, and allow for recovery of the spilled hydrocarbon almost intact with an additional saving as the economic value of what was spilled is not lost.
The following are some numerical data on the effectiveness of T1 Solutions FF (FOAMFLEX) mats in absorbing different types of hydrocarbons: