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Modular Pipe, Hose & Cable Floats for Dredging, Industrial, and Marine Lines


EZ Connect Floats keep pipelines, hoses, cables, and bundled lines afloat, visible, and easier to manage in demanding water-based operations. The patented modular design straps on quickly, adapts across multiple diameters, and helps crews build a stable flotation system without the headaches of size-specific, bolt-heavy float assemblies.

  • Modular flotation for pipe, hose, cable, and umbilical systems
  • Fits line sizes from 1-inch to 32-inch and beyond
  • Fast strap-on install with minimal field assembly
  • Durable HDPE shells for tough marine and industrial use
  • Lightweight design with optional foam-filled flotation

 
Pipe • Hose • Cable • Umbilical
Pipe • Hose • Cable • Umbilical
1-inch to 32-inch standard size range
1-inch to 32-inch standard size range
Modular reusable design
Modular / reusable design
Stainless ratchet + nylon strap attachment
Stainless ratchet + nylon strap attachment
Rotomolded HDPE construction
Rotomolded HDPE construction
50% submergence planning data
50% submergence planning data

Why Choose Modular Flotation Systems?

 When pipe, hose, or cable lines sink, drag, twist, or rub the bottom, crews pay for it in wear, downtime, difficult maintenance, and lost production. A properly selected float system helps keep lines elevated, better routed, easier to inspect, and less likely to snag, scrape, or overload connections.

Key benefits:

  • Helps keep pipelines, hoses, and cables afloat and properly supported
  • Reduces abrasion, line stress, and contact with the bottom
  • Improves routing, visibility, and access for maintenance
  • Supports smoother line movement in current, swell, and active pumping conditions
  • Makes repositioning and replacement easier in the field
  • Provides better control for dredging, dewatering, slurry transfer, bypass, and cable routing
Why Choose Modular Flotation Systems

The EZ Connect Advantage 

EZ Connect Floats are built around a patented modular concept: one core float design that can be added, removed, and reused to fit different line diameters and project needs. Instead of locking the buyer into a bulky, one-diameter-only float body, EZ Connect gives crews a faster-installing, easier-to-ship, easier-to-replace flotation system that works across more than one job.

The EZ Connect Advantage
  • Patented modular floats match line size and buoyancy requirements
  • Works across pipe, hose, cable, and bundled-line applications
  • Quick strap-on installation with no complex bolt-up assembly
  • Replace damaged sections without replacing the full float system
  • Bright, durable polyethylene shells for harsh field and marine conditions
  • Built for easier stacking, transport, and lower drag on the water
  • Lightweight standard design with optional foam-filled flotation
  • Backed by support for sizing, planning, installation, and replacement

 Best-Fit Applications

 EZ Connect Floats are best fit for projects that need dependable flotation, better line control, and easier field handling across water-based or low-lying operating environments. 

Oil, gas, and industrial operations

Oil, gas, and industrial operations

Floating pipelines, support lines, utility bundles, and marine transfer systems 

Mining and mineral

Mining and mineral
transport

Abrasive slurry lines, water transfer lines, and process-support piping 

Wastewater and municipal systems

Wastewater and municipal systems

Floating hoses, bypass systems, sludge lines, aeration support, and intake structures 

Dredging and

Dredging and
reclamation

Slurry pipelines, dredge discharge lines, floating transfer lines, and support routing 

Marine construction and port work

Marine construction and
port work 

Intake and outfall lines, temporary bypass lines, utility routing, and construction support.

Environmental and emergency operations

Environmental and emergency operations 

Temporary pumping lines, flood response, dewatering, and restoration work 

 Pipe, Hose, Cable, and Bundled-Line Float Solutions

PIPE FLOATS

 
Pipe Floats

 Stable buoyancy for rigid pipelines used in dredging, mining, intake/outfall, and long-distance water or material transport.

HOSE FLOATS


Hose Floats

 Adaptable flotation for flexible hoses used in slurry discharge, dewatering, pumping, and industrial fluid movement. 

Cable Floats


Cable Floats

   Protective flotation for electrical, control, instrumentation, and communication cables in marine or industrial installations.

UMBILICAL FLOATS

 Umbilical / Bundled-Line Floats

 Balanced flotation for multi-line bundles, pump supply packages, and other composite line sets that need secure routing and alignment.

 How EZ Connect Floats Work

EZ Connect Floats strap around the line using modular float units, nylon straps, and stainless-steel ratchets. The number of float units changes with the outside diameter of the pipe, hose, or cable bundle. Once installed, the float set provides the buoyancy needed to keep the line supported at the desired operating position. 

Step 1
Step 1: Confirm line type, outside diameter, and operating conditions
Step 2
Step 2: Match the line to the correct float size and number of float units per set
Step 3
Step 3: Strap the float units securely around the line using the ratchet system
Step 4
Step 4: Space the float sets along the route based on line weight, contents, desired submergence, and project conditions 
Step 5
Step 5: Adjust, add, or replace float units as the project changes or line configuration evolves 

 Why Choose EZ Connect Over Traditional Float Approaches?

Many conventional pipe and hose floats are size-specific clamshell bodies that use multiple bolts and nuts for assembly. That can mean slower installation, more awkward shipping, and less flexibility when the line diameter or project changes. EZ Connect was built to simplify that problem. 

  • One modular float system supports a wider range of line sizes
  • Faster strap-on installation than many bolt-up float designs
  • Replace damaged sections without replacing the entire float body
  • Easier to stack, ship, and handle than bulky rigid assemblies
  • Secure fit helps hold lines in place with less field hassle
  • Lightweight standard design with optional foam-filled flotation

 Why Choose EZ Connect Floats for Flotation Planning and Supply?

Patented modular flotation system built for field flexibility01
Patented modular flotation system built for field flexibility.
Works across pipe, hose, cable, and bundled-line applications.
Works across pipe, hose, cable, and bundled-line applications.
Clear sizing and buoyancy data for faster planning
 Clear sizing and buoyancy data for faster planning
Support for selection, matching, and installation guidance
 Support for selection, matching, and installation guidance
Replacement support to keep operations moving
 Replacement support to keep operations moving
Durable, high-visibility HDPE construction for harsh environments
Durable, high-visibility HDPE construction for harsh environments

Technical Considerations

Float selection depends on line type, outer diameter, buoyancy target, routing conditions, and installation method. The table below provides a practical planning summary for matching EZ Connect Floats to pipe, hose, cable, and bundled-line applications before final sizing and buoyancy review.

Product Type

Line Type

Key Features

Common Applications

Pipe Floats

Rigid pipelines

Strong buoyancy stability, modular sizing, secure strap-on installation

Dredging, mining, intake/outfall, marine construction

Hose Floats

Flexible hoses

Adaptable fit, dynamic-line support, modular HDPE construction

Slurry discharge, dewatering, pumping, industrial fluid transfer

Cable Floats

Electrical / communication cables

Low-profile protective buoyancy, corrosion-resistant materials

Marine construction, utility routing, temporary or permanent cable support

Umbilical Floats

Multi-line bundles

Balanced flotation, secure fastening, wide diameter compatibility

Industrial and marine umbilicals, pump supply bundles, utility bundles



Standard Size

Common size and buoyancy guidance

 

Float Size

Line Diameter

Floats per Set

Submergence at 50%

1"

1 in / 25.4 mm

1 unit

67 lbs / 30.4 kg

2"

2 in / 50.8 mm

1 unit

67 lbs / 30.4 kg

3"

3 in / 76.2 mm

1 unit

67 lbs / 30.4 kg

4"

4 in / 101.6 mm

2 units

134 lbs / 60.8 kg

5"

5 in / 127 mm

2 units

134 lbs / 60.8 kg

6"

6 in / 152.4 mm

3 units

201 lbs / 91.2 kg

8"

8 in / 203.2 mm

4 units

268 lbs / 121.6 kg

10"

10 in / 254 mm

5 units

335 lbs / 152 kg

12"

12 in / 304.8 mm

6 units

402 lbs / 182.3 kg

14"

14 in / 355.6 mm

7 units

469 lbs / 212.7 kg

16"

16 in / 406.4 mm

7 units

469 lbs / 212.7 kg



Large line sizes

Common size and buoyancy guidance


Float Size

Line Diameter

Floats per Set

Submergence at 50%

18"

18 in / 457.2 mm

8 units

536 lbs / 243.1 kg

20"

20 in / 508 mm

8 units

536 lbs / 243.1 kg

22"

22 in / 558.8 mm

9 units

603 lbs / 273.5 kg

24"

24 in / 609.6 mm

9 units

603 lbs / 273.5 kg

26"

26 in / 660.4 mm

9 units

603 lbs / 273.5 kg

28"

28 in / 711.2 mm

10 units

670 lbs / 303.9 kg

30"

30 in / 762 mm

10 units

670 lbs / 303.9 kg

32"

32 in / 812.8 mm

11 units

737 lbs / 334.3 kg
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are EZ Connect Floats used for?

EZ Connect Floats provide controlled flotation for pipes, hoses, cables, and bundled lines used in dredging, slurry transport, pumping, marine construction, utilities, wastewater, and industrial operations. They help keep lines elevated, reduce stress and bottom contact, and improve line routing and access. 

Do these floats work for both rigid pipe and flexible hose?

Yes. EZ Connect offers the same modular float concept across rigid pipelines, flexible hoses, cables, and bundled lines. The right configuration depends on the outside diameter, line movement, and buoyancy requirement. 

What size lines can EZ Connect Floats support?

EZ Connect publishes standard sizing from 1-inch through 32-inch line diameters, with larger project-specific setups available. The number of float units per set increases with line size and flotation requirement. 

How do the floats attach?

The float units strap around the line using nylon straps and stainless-steel ratchets. This avoids the slower bolt-up process common on many traditional float bodies and makes field installation and removal much faster. 

Are EZ Connect Floats reusable?

Yes. One of the biggest advantages of the modular system is that float units can be added, removed, and reused across different projects and line sizes, provided the final configuration is still appropriate for the application. 

What happens if one float unit is damaged?

 Individual units can be replaced instead of discarding a full float assembly. That can reduce maintenance cost, minimize downtime, and simplify field repairs. 

Are the floats foam filled?

Standard EZ Connect Floats are foam-free, which reduces weight and shipping volume. Foam can be added where extra buoyancy or redundancy is needed for the application. 

Can EZ Connect help with sizing and buoyancy planning?

 Yes. The team can help confirm line diameter, product category, float count, and other planning inputs such as desired submergence, routing conditions, and support spacing. 

What industries commonly use these floats?

Common uses include marine dredging, mining and mineral transport, sand and gravel pumping, ports and harbors, wastewater and intake systems, oil and gas support, industrial facilities, and emergency or environmental operations. 

What information do you need for a quote?

At minimum, it helps to know the line type, outside diameter, what the line is carrying, project environment, approximate route length, and whether you need a quote, sizing help, or both. 

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