The floating dock is composed of dock panels, aluminum alloy skeleton/galvanized steel structure skeleton, PE plastic floating box, and concrete prefabricated component floating box. A pontoon is a rectangular flat bottomed ship without a power device, usually fixed on the shore. So what is the difference between a floating dock and a steel barge? Below, we will provide a detailed introduction for everyone.
The difference between a floating dock and a steel pontoon:
In fact, the functions of steel barges and floating docks are the same, both can be regarded as port facilities. A steel pontoon is a flat bottomed box shaped non self-propelled vessel without a power device. It is usually located at the end of a dock or shipyard and fixed to the shore. It usually has a floating anchor platform as a “floating dock” for berthing, loading and unloading goods, and boarding and disembarking passengers. Most steel barges adopt a single barge mode, which can be used for dock operations at any time. The displacement of barges is small, but the engineering investment is large, the function is single, and the input-output ratio is low. Floating docks are used for supporting facilities such as yacht docks, sightseeing platforms, road (vehicle) floats, construction buoys, ferry docks, water leisure platforms, swimming pools, bathhouses, and engineering construction.
A steel barge is a rectangular flat bottomed non self-propelled vessel without a power device, usually fixed on the shore, serving as a “floating dock” for berthing, loading and unloading passengers, and loading and unloading cargo. Because there is usually no power device, tugboats or other external forces are needed to help them move. These steel barges on the sea complement each other, with complete equipment that integrates warehousing, trade, and daily life. Steel barges are mostly used as connecting platforms for loading and unloading ships, cargo transfer, or cross water crossing. Steel barges specifically used for cargo transfer will be equipped with lifting arms to lift cargo from non dockable cargo ships and transfer it onto the dock.
The material of the floating dock is high molecular weight high-density polyethylene, which is a reinforcing material for anti-corrosion, anti freezing, and anti purple lines. It will not be corroded by seawater, oil pollution, aquatic organisms, and will not damage the environment. Floating docks are easy to assemble, fast in speed, and have flexible and diverse shapes. The overall structure is modular, with high load-bearing capacity and stable and durable barrel body. The load-bearing capacity can reach over 325kg per square meter, which can meet various landscape needs. The platform shape can be quickly changed, with bright colors and beautiful appearance. Except for force majeure in the natural environment and improper human use, the floating dock hardly requires maintenance and repair costs.