SUBSEA BUOYANCY FOR FLOATS AND TOOLING

Precision buoyancy for subsea systems

Buoyancy solutions that support your tools, and floats.

In shallow and mid-depth subsea environments, flotation units for umbilicals and tools must offer reliability, flexibility, and efficiency. Diab’s PVC foams, and Syntactic foams from SCS, are designed to provide stable buoyancy, even in compact or highly customized applications. 

Their lightweight nature reduces drag and improves manageability, while high impact resistance and chemical durability ensure they withstand long-term exposure in harsh offshore conditions. For everything from sensor floats to cable systems, Diab supports smarter, safer subsea engineering.

For operations beyond 700 meters, all the way down to the seabed, we offer tailor-made buoyancy systems in syntactic foam through Subsea Composite Solutions, a dedicated division within Diab.

Frequently asked questions

What is subsea buoyancy for floats and tooling?

Subsea buoyancy for floats and tooling refers to engineered flotation units that support subsea tools, umbilicals, sensor floats and cable systems. These solutions ensure stable buoyancy so equipment can be positioned, controlled and operated efficiently in subsea environments.

Which materials does Diab use for subsea buoyancy solutions?

Diab uses PVC foams and syntactic foams from Subsea Composite Solutions (SCS). These materials are designed to deliver stable buoyancy, even in compact or highly customized applications.

How do Diab’s subsea buoyancy products handle harsh offshore conditions?

Their lightweight construction reduces drag and improves manageability, while high impact resistance and chemical durability help them withstand long-term exposure in demanding offshore environments.

To what depths can Diab’s subsea buoyancy systems be used?

Diab’s solutions cover shallow and mid-depth applications, and for operations beyond 700 meters all the way down to the seabed, the company offers tailor-made syntactic foam buoyancy systems through Subsea Composite Solutions.