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Aluminium Floating Pontoon Systems

We are proud to say that our pontoon systems are locally designed and manufactured in Australia. 
​Our 'typical' inclusions for our floating pontoon systems:
  • UV resistant & fire retardant micro-mesh decking (Light Ivory - decking can come in other colours), with a light P7 anti-slip surface.
  • Proprietary foam filled highly durable HDPE floats. Hydrocarbon and ice resistant, service ducts for water or electrical supplies, and UV treatment.
  • Aluminium super structure.​
  • 2 kPa & 3 kPa buoyancy configurations for use in private and commercial applications.
  • Profile and corner fenders designed for protection from any contact areas with boat hulls
  • Aluminium articulating / roller gangway to suit.
  • Mooring cleats.​
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Pontoon Design
Advantages of our Floating Pontoons:
  • Custom made pontoons on request!
  • ​Modular systems and easy to move.
  • Multitude of  marina layout and pontoon configurations.​
  • Proprietary profiling allows for use with interchangeable components (i.e. access ladders, fenders, light poles, gate houses, service units, fireboxes, camera poles and much more).
  • Floating system - adjusts with tide levels.
  • Corrosion resistance - No sacrificial anodes required.
  • Aesthetically pleasing.
  • Smaller investment compared to fixed systems
  • Longer life compared to fixed systems.
  • Significantly lower maintenance compared to fixed systems.​​
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Mooring Cleats
Walkway Pontoons
Our standard walkway pontoons are shown in the tables below. For custom pontoon systems, please contact us directly.
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​Light-Duty (≤ 0.3m Wave Heights) - Commercial (3 kPa) / Private (2 kPa)
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Heavy-Duty (> 0.3m Wave Heights) - Commercial (3 kPa) / Private (2 kPa)
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*If the above lengths and widths do not suit your needs, we do make custom pontoons - in fact it is a fairly common request. Please contact us directly. 
*Actual lengths and widths may differ from the above. Lengths and widths may also change subject to installed accessories.
*Freeboard may vary depending on installed accessories, decking and environment.
*Freeboard values represent calculated values under dead-load only.
*Depending on location and exposure, a heavy-duty pontoon may be recommended instead of a light-duty.
*In areas where the expected wave height is greater than 0.5m, please contact us directly to consult our engineering team. Our engineers will assess the advised location, environmental conditions, and system fixing arrangement (i.e. piled, mooring anchorage, etc).
*All pontoon systems are designed in accordance to AS 3962. 
*Note, all pontoons are required under AS 3962 to be 3 kPa rated where there are more than 2 vessels.
*2 kPa pontoon systems are restricted for use in residential areas and private marina's where the pontoon system is servicing no more than 2 vessels.
Finger Pontoons
Our standard finger pontoons are shown in the tables below. For custom pontoon systems, please contact us directly.
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Finger Pontoons - Commercial (3 kPa)
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*Under AS 3962, finger lengths (or pen sizes) can be 0.8*[vessels length], or 80% of a vessels length. It is however recommended that a finger length (or pen size) is the full length of the proposed vessel.
*Where finger lengths exceed 22 meters, a combination of walkway pontoons length are used instead to cater for larger widths and improved stability.
*Fingers with a width of 900mm come with aluminium entry wings that provide an organic transition to the 900mm width.
*Fingers are typically supplied in a 3 kPa configuration, however can be supplied in a 2 kPa configuration under AS 3962 where the pontoon system is servicing no more than 2 vessels.
*Pens with finger pontoons greater than 10m in length typically require a pile at the end. This is subject to proposed vessels to be used, marina layout, environmental conditions (including wave height) and engineering.
*Fingers with a width of 900mm are limited to a maximum pile size of 406mm OD with roller brackets (this includes allowance for a capped 450mm HDPE sleeve for corrosion protection).
*Fingers with a width of 900mm are limited to a maximum pile size of 406mm OD with sliding blocks (this includes allowance for a capped 450mm HDPE sleeve for corrosion protection).
*Fingers with a width of 1300mm are limited to a maximum pile size of 508mm OD with roller brackets (this includes allowance for a capped 560mm HDPE sleeve for corrosion protection).
*Fingers with a width of 1300mm are limited to a maximum pile size of 610mm OD with sliding blocks (this includes allowance for a capped 710mm HDPE sleeve for corrosion protection).
*Sliding block arrangement for piles guides are recommended. They have less moving parts, less maintenance, longer life, increased load distribution, and are always the inexpensive option compared to a roller bracket arrangement.
*Roller bracket arrangement for pile guides offer reduced noise as the pontoon system floats up and down a pile, and have less wear and tear on the HDPE sleeves. However are more expensive, require more maintenance, consist of more moving parts, and are typically subject to point loading. 


Cube Floating Pontoon System

The cube float is one of GTS's most versatile products. The cube float can be assembled to form drive-on-docks for small crafts, finger jetties, floating platforms, floating pontoons/walkways and much more. The cubes modular design and simplicity allows for ease and quick assembly for any short term systems. An inexpensive solution for a temporary floating system for all marine events.

​KEY FEATURES
  • Simplicity of construction; easily assembled and dismantled
  • Modular float system
  • Limitless applications
  • Inexpensive solution
  • Durability - resistant to UV rays, frost, seawater, corrosion, chemicals and oils
  • Recyclable - HDPE material, 100% recyclable, environmentally friendly
  • Capacity up to 350kg/sqm
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Cube Floating System
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