Custom shapes and sizes of both EPS and polyethylene foam for floating booms. Fast turn-around and competitive prices.



Here At Universal Foam Products, we’re ready to help you build your floating boat dock or party deck!

The marine environment can be challenging, but expanded polystyrene (EPS) flotation blocks have withstood the test of time. Often confused with STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam, EPS is lightweight and extremely buoyant, can be shaped and molded to fit the demand of marine construction and it holds up under year around environmental conditions.

EPS Flotation Blocks

The marine environment can be tough: extreme temperatures, constant exposure to salt and water, and a demand for structures which can take a beating. If you’re building a floating dock, expanded polystyrene is an excellent economical choice. It’s waterproof and if it’s punctured or damaged, your dock will continue to function. EPS is also environmentally friendly and its lightweight nature makes transport and assembly simple. EPS floatation blocks are supplied in an infinite number of sizes to accommodate your requirements. Each cubic foot of EPS will float 55-lbs. of weight.

Formex® Encapsulated Floats

Since many public bodies of water now require floatation to be encapsulated, Universal Foam Products also offers a full line of encapsulated dock floats manufactured by Formex® that install quickly and are extremely durable.


32 Different Sizes In-Stock and Ready to Ship!

You don’t have to limit yourself to a pre-built configuration. Your dock is as customizable as you want it to be.
With 32 different HMWPE encapsulated float sizes in-stock and ready to ship, there’s no limit to building the ultimate floating dock.

Lightweight Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Core

Formex® dock floats are built using a rugged molded shell made from high density, high molecular weight polyethylene — a material which is also used for automotive gas tanks and canoes. The high tensile strength shell is resistant to impacts and is impermeable to water. The ultraviolet radiation resistant shell protects the foam core from wave action, animals, marine organisms, solvents and fuels.


Tough Outer Shells, Built to Last

Formex® dock floats are built using a rugged molded shell made from high density, high molecular weight polyethylene — a material which is also used for automotive gas tanks and canoes. The high tensile strength shell is resistant to impacts and is impermeable to water. The ultraviolet radiation resistant shell protects the foam core from wave action, animals, marine organisms, solvents and fuels.

Installs Quickly and Easily

The floats mount directly to most any type of construction material using lag screws. Patented Quick Connect Strips (time tested feature that allows fast, secure, easy mounting) along the perimeter under the top surface allow attachment along their length or width. Quick Connect Strips (0.3″ thick by 3.875″ wide) are located horizontally along the perimeter under the top surface. Simplicity of design allows great flexibility while maintaining a positive strong attachment.


Reliable and Secure

Formex® dock floats have survived major hurricanes, remaining attached to docks that were decimated by the storms. Their reputation for quality and integrity has brought customers from every state. Formex® dock floats have a 12-Year Limited Warranty and meets U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulations. You won’t find a more solid and reliable dock flotation system anywhere!





float-specs
Sizing Chart Top Mount Floats
Size Volume Weight Buoyancy A B C D E F G H
3′x4′x7″ 7.0ft3 23 lbs 414 38.5″ 47″ 48″ 27″ 35.2″ 36″ 7.4″ 3″
2′x4′x12″ 7.5ft3 22 lbs 446 36″ 47″ 48″ 12″ 23″ 24″ 12″ 4″
3′x4′x12″ 11.3ft3 31 lbs 674 36″ 47″ 48″ 24″ 35″ 36″ 12″ 4″
4′x4′x12″ 15.3ft3 41 lbs 914 36″ 47″ 48″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 12″ 4″
6′x4′x12″ 23.0ft3 65 lbs 1370 60″ 71″ 72″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 12″ 4″
8′x4′x12″ 30.1ft3 75 lbs 1800 84″ 95″ 96″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 12″ 4″
2′x4′x16″ 9.7ft3 25 lbs 580 36″ 47″ 48″ 12″ 23″ 24″ 16″ 4″
3′x4′x16″ 15.2ft3 35 lbs 913 36″ 47″ 48″ 24″ 35″ 36″ 16″ 4″
3′x6′x16″ 21.64ft3 52 lbs 1350 60″ 71″ 72″ 24″ 35″ 36″ 16″ 4″
4′x4′x16″ 20.0ft3 46 lbs 1202 36″ 47″ 48″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 16″ 4″
6′x4′x16″ 30.8ft3 69 lbs 1851 60″ 71″ 72″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 16″ 4″
8′x4′x16″ 40.1ft3 91 lbs 2415 84″ 95″ 96″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 16″ 4″
2′x4′x18″ 11.2ft3 29 lbs 670 36″ 47″ 48″ 12″ 23″ 24″ 17.7″ 5.7″
3′x4′x18″ 17.1ft3 39 lbs 1028 36″ 47″ 48″ 24″ 35″ 36″ 17.7″ 5.7″
4′x4′x18″ 23.0ft3 52 lbs 1383 36″ 47″ 48″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 17.7″ 5.7″
6′x4′x18″ 34.7ft3 75 lbs 2090 60″ 71″ 72″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 17.7″ 5.7″
8′x4′x18″ 44.8ft3 98 lbs 2700 84″ 95″ 96″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 17.7″ 5.7″
2′x4′x20″ 12.4ft3 29 lbs 744 36″ 47″ 48″ 12″ 23″ 24″ 20″ 12″
3′x4′x20″ 19.1ft3 44 lbs 1154 36″ 47″ 48″ 24″ 35″ 36″ 20″ 12″
4′x4′x20″ 25.6ft3 54 lbs 1544 36″ 47″ 48″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 20″ 12″
6′x4′x20″ 38.2ft3 80 lbs 2308 60″ 71″ 72″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 20″ 12″
8′x4′x20″ 50.0ft3 111 lbs 3013 84″ 95″ 96″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 20″ 12″
2′x4′x24″ 15.0ft3 33 lbs 903 36″ 47″ 48″ 12″ 23″ 24″ 24″ 12″
3′x4′x24″ 22.9ft3 52 lbs 1377 36″ 47″ 48″ 24″ 35″ 36″ 24″ 12″
3′x6′x24″ 33.65ft3 70 lbs 2100 60″ 71″ 72″ 24″ 35″ 36″ 24″ 12″
4′x4′x24″ 30.7ft3 65 lbs 1851 36″ 47″ 48″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 24″ 12″
6′x4′x24″ 46.5ft3 92 lbs 2810 60″ 71″ 72″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 24″ 12″
8′x4′x24″ 61.3ft3 124 lbs 3700 84″ 95″ 96″ 36″ 47″ 48″ 24″ 12″

Sizing Chart Flange Mount Floats
Size Volume Weight Buoyancy A B C D E F G H
2′x3′x12″ 5.0ft3 13 lbs 300 36″ 24″ 12.5″
2′x4′x12″” 6.7ft3 19 lbs 400 48″ 24″ 12.5″
2′x4′x16″ 8.8ft3 24 lbs 526 48″ 24″ 16″
3′x4′x16″ 13.8ft3 36 lbs 826 47.75″ 36″ 16.25″

Have questions about our flotation products?

Call us today and speak with an expert foam associate at Universal Foam Products. We will provide you with a FREE quote and answer any questions you have customizing your order so you get exactly what you need for your floating dock project. Call us today at (410) 825-8300 or send us an email at [email protected].