Baffles are flow control devices which increase the retention time in water treatment facilities, Oxidation Ponds, Clarifying, Water Cooling, Clear Wells, Reservoirs, Wastewater Treatment Plants and Potable Water applications.

Wall Baffle Systems

For use in Wastewater Treatment Plants where settling time needs to be increased to reduce the Total Suspended Solids (TSS) to improve overall water quality. Multiple uses in clarifying, clear wells, and potable water applications. These baffles would be secured to the wall and may or may not require a floatation device.

Floating Baffle Systems

Designed and manufactured since 1969 Floating Baffles are flow control devices which increase the retention time in water treatment lagoons. Increased retention time creates a larger active area improving efficiency and reducing the Total Suspended Solids (TSS). This improves overall water quality and assists in industry compliance with state and federal regulations for discharge and treatment of industrial wastewater.




Each baffle system is custom fabricated for each location ensuring ease of installation and superior performance. Elastec/American Marine floating baffle systems incorporate the best components for specific lagoon conditions. Some commonly used fabrics are Seaman Corp. manufactured XR-5, style 6730 and 8130, urethane and PVC’s to name a few. Baffle components are selected for their corrosive resistant properties, ability to withstand ultraviolet radiation (UV), chemical resistance, hydrodynamic conditions and other design criteria. Our state of the art manufacturing plant is capable of building one piece baffle sections up to 2500 feet (762 meters), which reduces onsite assembly to zero.

Applications for Elastec/American Marine Floating Baffle Systems ; please see attached application questions.