Floating Dock

Your Professional Floating Dock Supplier
 

Our goal is to become your true partner in the field of floating dock in China. Zhongtian is a provider of complete and innovative solutions for rotomolding needs. The service and sales team are easy to work with to meet needs of our clients.

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Why choose us
 

Product Application

Our product range includes four series: dredging pipe products, blow molding products, rotational molding molds, and rotational molding products. It is used in various industries, such as the automotive industry, outdoor furniture, toys and children's products, entertainment facilities, public building facilities, medical equipment, various storage and use water tanks and oil tanks, etc.

 

Production Equipment

Zhongtian has CNC rolling machines with 3 rollers, CNC rolling machines with 4 rollers, CNC bending machines, CNC cutting machines, CNC shearing machines, CNC machining centers and other related tools and facilities. For dredging pipline production, Xincheng has 6 extruding machines, 8 rotational molding machines. For blow molding production, Xincheng has two blow molding machines.

 

Our Certificates

The certificates we have obtained are: GB/T19001-2016 / ISO9001:2015.

 

Production Market

Our products enjoy a good reputation among domestic and foreign customers. Our export market has gradually expanded to Europe and the United States.

Advantages of Floating Dock
 

Suitable for Fluctuating Water Levels

Because of their exceptional floating ability, floating docks are always the same height as your boat or watercraft. You’ll always have easy access regardless of how high water levels rise or drop.

 

Easy Installation and Removal

Floating docks can come fully assembled or in sections requiring minimal installation time, allowing you to save money and reduce lead times over a stationary dock purchase. If you decide to change your floating dock layout later, many modular designs are easily expandable.

 

Accessory and Add-On Options

Selecting the right accessories and add-ons allows you to equip your floating dock to your unique specifications and preferences. Property owners can add accessories to boost their dock’s appearance, improve performance and increase accessibility, enabling them to do more of what they love on the water.

 

Ability to Accommodate Any Watercraft

Because floating docks are customizable, they provide many uses and can harbor various watercraft types. Boat docks provide easy access and save the hassle of towing and using a trailer.

 

Easy to remove or reposition

Floating structures are easier to reposition or take out of the water, which is helpful in winter when water freezes over. Fixed docks are more permanent and cannot be moved without completely dismantling them.

 

Great for storm-prone locations

These docks rise and fall as the water does, which means they’re more resistant to being submerged and battered by winds.

 

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Material Choices of Floating Dock

Composite
Composite materials are made from a combination of wood and plastic. They offer the look of wood with the durability and low maintenance of plastic.


HDPE
Eco-friendly and 100% recyclable.

 

Application of Floating Dock
 

Swimming
A floating swim dock or swim platform can provide a stable surface from which to enjoy a better swim. They’re perfect for catching some sun after a swim or for your kids to leap from.

 

Rowing docks
Our rowing docks aren’t just for clubs. You can have a rowing dock in your own backyard that can also be used to sit back and relax when you aren’t heading out on the water.

 

Leisure/Entertainment
Floating docks can be utilized for a variety of activities, including family get-togethers, picnics, listening to music, relaxation, or all of those put together. If you can think of a use, you can find the answer to the question: How to use my floating dock?

 

Fishing
If the floating dock is anchored out further in a lake or some distance away from the shore, it can also be used for fishing those spots that would normally be out of casting range from shore.

 

Extended walkway
Another one of the many floating dock use ideas is to use it as a floating walkway to your boat slip. For example, if the waters are rough and choppy, it helps to have a floating walkway to enter your boat.

 

Create safer access to your boat
Whereas with a fixed dock, if the water level drops too far below, it may make it very difficult for the boater to get inside the boat. Because a floating dock self-adjusts to the level of water, it provides safe and reliable access to your boat and other watercraft like a jet ski, kayak, or canoe.

 

 
 
Floating Dock Customization Options
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Size

Floating docks come in all shapes and sizes. Rather than the traditional houseboat or stationary boat, you can now enjoy floating patios, double-decker spaces and boat docks (or a combo). The size of your deck, its levels, railings and more are all completely up to you.

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Height

Height is hugely variable when it comes to docks. Whatever your case, we have dock and gangway systems that accommodate that space.

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Length of Gangway

Again, the location of your water compared to your landing will dictate how long the gangway has to be. We can help you find the right design to maximize the space you have.

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Anchoring

Depending on how much water levels change, you may need fixed, self adjustable, or manually adjustable anchors to accommodate changing levels. Our numerous anchoring options easily accommodate fluctuating water levels and differences in site layout.

 

 

Precautions for Using Floating Docks

Remove potential hazards
A very basic but potentially life-saving step. Remove all things that can cause tripping over the dock in the water. Ropes, tools, equipment etc. must not be found lying idly anywhere on the dock.


Address the risk of fire
Electrical components & fuel points are common around docks. You know how fuel & fire go together, not at all a good combo for anyone at the dock! Always keep an extinguisher at hand. Ensure that electrical wiring is well insulated & electrical systems are operating within safety standards on the dock.


Keep an eye on the weather
You can use weather apps to keep a tab on the imminent weather and its possibility to change in few hours. Plan any event on the dock always keeping in mind the weather condition & keeping aware of any weather forecasts.


Staying within the safe distance
There is a limit on maximum distance from the shore within which you can be considered safe. Depending on the depth of the water body, limit of safe maximum distance can be decided to install the floating dock in such a way that it doesn’t pose obstruction in the way of water traffic.


Proper lighting
The dock should be well lit at night so that everyone is aware about the periphery of the dock and maintain safe distance. It will also serve as a marker to other boats and ships in water so as to maintain safe distance.

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FAQ

Q: How to maintain a floating dock?

A: Periodically pressure wash the exterior of the dock, as often as once a month. Install 'rub rails' to protect your dock from boats and vice-versa. Look out for rust formations.

Q: What is the best way to secure a floating dock?

A: There are several methods to anchor a floating dock, each suited to different environments and needs. Common methods include using anchor chains, anchor blocks, and dock winches.

Q: Can you leave a floating dock in the water?

A: Your floating platform dock is perfectly safe during spring, summer, and fall. Winter, however, is the season to worry about. Ice can cause a lot of damage to your floating dock.

Q: How much weight do you need to hold a floating dock?

A: A typical floating dock configuration will require a recommended minimum anchor weight of 450lbs. at each corner at the very end of the dock.

Q: What is the life expectancy of a floating dock?

A: In fact, some estimates place the lifespan of a floating dock at around 20-30 years, while a stationary dock may last 25-35 years.

Q: What to do with floating dock in winter?

A: If you have got a foam floating dock, the ice blocks won't cause any damage to it because the dock will safely remain above water.

Shandong Xincheng Pipe Co., Ltd. is one of the leading floating dock manufacturers and suppliers in China. We warmly welcome you to buy high quality floating dock in stock here and get free sample from our factory. Contact us for customized service.

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