Authentic Original NSF/ANSI food-grade FDA-compliant formulations available EU Water Framework Directive compatible
Hexprotect® AQUA — pre-ballasted hexagonal floating cover — specifications
Engineering reference for specifying engineers, water utility procurement, and EPC partners. For the full product narrative, see the product page.
Values mirrored from manufacturer AWTT — awtti.com.
Dimensions
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tile diameter | 220 mm ( 8.7 in ) |
| Tile weight (installed) | 490–510 g |
| Tile density | 28 tiles/m² ( 2.61 tiles/ft² ) |
| Buoyancy | 39 kg/m² ( 8 lb/ft² ) |
Performance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface coverage | 99 % |
| Wind resistance | 130+ MPH (209+ km/h), certified |
| Self-loading factor (under wind) | 260%+ weight increase under wind |
| Evaporation reduction | up to 95% |
| Heating cost reduction | up to 85% |
| Sunlight blocking (algae control) | 99 % |
Material
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Virgin or recycled HDPE (FDA/NSF-approved formulations available) |
| Tensile strength | 4000 PSI |
| Melting point | 129 Cel ( 264 [degF] ) |
| Chemical compatibility | No leaching of PFAS, BPA, BPS, BPF |
| Material grade | Virgin HDPE with UV and oxidation additive package (for most demanding environments and long life span) |
Environmental
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature range | -57–71 Cel ( -70–160 [degF] ) |
Certifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Certifications | NSF/ANSI food-grade; FDA-compliant formulations available |
Lifecycle & warranty
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 25+ years |
| Manufacturer warranty | 10 years |
| Maintenance | None required |
design
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Ballast | Pre-ballasted with potable water (fully contained — no ballast loss when float tips) |
| Shell construction | One-piece moulded HDPE shell (no inside chamber promoting algae or bacterial growth) |
| Surface profile | No recessed surfaces — debris- and dirt-shedding; stays clean over time |
| Installation | Anchorless — modular tiles tessellate on the water surface |
Certifications
- NSF/ANSI food-grade
- FDA-compliant formulations available
- EU Water Framework Directive compatible