Flotation Technologies takes a vertically integrated approach to manufacturing. Due to the stringent quality and delivery requirements of its customers, the company must maintain control of the manufacturing process from beginning to end. Holding to this philosophy, Flotation Technologies has developed a long list of capabilities, including:
- In-house engineering using the latest in 3D solid modeling, prototyping and finite element analysis
- Third party engineering for Dynamic Analysis
- Mixing of all grades of Flotec™ syntactic foam
- Automatic dispensing of polyurethane elastomers and foams
- CNC milling and turning of metals and polymers
- TIG & MIG welding of metals
- Thermoforming and rotational molding of polymers
- Hydrostatic testing of deepwater materials to 7,000 msw
- Hand lay-up and machine dispensing of GRP
- Spray application of polyurethane elastomer protective coatings
- Composites manufacturing including glass, Kevlar™ and carbon fiber
- Raw material testing equipment
- Proof and destructive load testing