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Syntactic foam is a composite material consisting of hollow glass microspheres embedded within a polymer matrix. This structure delivers exceptional lightness and strength, making it ideal for buoyancy applications in subsea vehicles and deep-water systems.

MaxFloat™ syntactic foam is built on decades of design and manufacturing expertise. Its outstanding mechanical performance, optional integration of metallic inserts, and durable protective coatings ensure long service life in demanding offshore environments. Typical applications include oil & gas subsea modules, ROV/AUV buoyancy blocks, deep-water oilfield equipment, and oceanographic instruments—where strength, impact resistance, buoyancy retention, and thermal stability are critical.

Thanks to its advanced formulation, MaxFloat™ offers some of the lowest densities available on the market for depths from surface to 11,000 m, while maintaining superior compressive strength and long-term durability. Available as standard blocks or fully customised buoyancy modules, MaxFloat™ can be used as-is, cut to precise dimensions, or bonded to form larger assemblies.

We partner with a specialised technology company focused on high-performance solid buoyancy materials. Backed by an advanced R&D centre and a multidisciplinary team—including professors, PhDs and engineers in polymer science, composites, functional materials, and mechanical design—the team has deep expertise in microsphere and macrosphere syntactic foam technologies. Through continuous innovation, they have developed dozens of high-tech products and hold multiple patents in this field.

Built upon this strong technical foundation, MaxFloat™ delivers reliable, high-performance syntactic foam engineered for the most demanding subsea and offshore conditions. In marine operations, compressive strength, buoyancy efficiency, thermal insulation and long service life are essential for safety and reliability. Leveraging our complete material portfolio and deep application know-how, MaxFloat™ provides tailored buoyancy solutions for critical subsea equipment.