"PRO BOOM" is manufactured to meet or exceed performance standards set within the industry. Nickel plated steel rings on the end of the boom facilitate connection with the tear-drop shaped bit-snaps for a quick and stable interlock. No paper-clip type closures are used. The "Bit-Snaps" are located equal distance from each end allowing the correct overlap of each boom to assure a proper barrier. All hardware is fastened with clips to a 1/4" monofilament polypropylene rope to provide maximum tensile strength and help eliminate "BOOM ROLL". This prevents damage to the boom and netting. Only polyester netting is used which gives greater UV resistance and elasticity than HDPE or polypropylene netting. "PRO BOOM" is filled with just the right amount of material to allow maximum absorption in the quickest time possible. It has no voids. "PRO BOOM" floats high in the water when first applied then as it reaches maximum absorption, it slowly descends allowing new and fresh contact with the hydrocarbon material being removed from the water. "PRO BOOM" does not fully sink. When saturated, it has no unused core. When maximum absorption is obtained, "PRO BOOM" remains right at the surface for easy retrieval.