What is EPE-Flex™?

OMI’s patent-pending, ground-breaking dock cushion bumper outperforms
traditional molded plastics. Cushion bumpers act as a “gel-like pillow” for
superior boat protection.

  • UV-protected Polyurethane Exterior

    Durable, non-marring, impenetrable, fully encapsulated marine-grade skin.

  • UV-protected Expanded Polyethylene Interior

    Interior constructed entirely of flexible EPE for superior resiliency
    (“cushion effect”). Interior will not snap or break.

Interior is constructed of EPE, which can be bent, twisted, and compressed, in all directions without tearing.

Why use EPE-Flex™ over traditional dock bumpers?

Molded dock bumpers have hollow interiors and do not adequately protect from impact. When cracked, resiliency is lost. EPE-Flex™ behaves like gel-filled cushions protecting from impact/rub and do not crack like molded plastics.

 

Features unlike any other ...

  • Superior tensile/tear strength.
  • Will not absorb water. Mold-proof.
  • Gel-like Resiliency (shape bending).
  • Shape retention unlike molded dock bumpers.
  • Withstands extreme temperatures and harsh marine environments.
  • Applicable in both fresh and salt water.
  • Superior chip, break, and dry-out resistance.
  • No material transfer (non-marring).

 

Standard EPE-Flex™ Heavy-Duty EPE-Flex™ Custom EPE-Flex™
Standard EPE-Flex™ Cushion Bumpers are designed for the smaller boats and residential dock applications. A variety of popular designs are available for easy mounting in providing maximum resiliency protection for your boat and dock. Our products are environmentally safe for both fresh and salt water applications. Heavy-Duty EPE-Flex™ Cushion Bumpers are designed for heavier applications. A common issue found with traditional molded bumpers is their inability to stay on the dock upon impact or sustain heavy abuse. Heavy-Duty EPE-Flex™ Cushion Bumpers have an encapsulated flange-style stainless back plate preventing it from being ripped off the dock. Most bumpers designed for industrial or heavy applications are often rigid causing damage to boats or easily knocked off its mounting points. Combined with its flawless mounting mechanism, the bumpers are specifically designed to collapse for resiliency and retain its shape after impact. OMI’s unique manufacturing process bypasses traditional molding techniques allowing unlimited specifications for all custom applications.Whether it’s modifying the density for heavy applications and/or needing an exact specification, an unlimited number of specifications can be made ensuring that even the most daring needs are met.
Standard EPE-Flex Heavy-Duty EPE-Flex
BC-Series BHR-Series BHRV-Series
  • Residential Docks
  • Smaller Boats
  • Recreational Boats
  • Personal Watercrafts

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BHRP-Series HD-Series
  • Sailboats
  • Gas Docks
  • Piers/Pilings
  • Larger Boats
  • Metal-Hulled Boats
  • Rough Water

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Custom Series
  • Special Boats
  • Custom Specifications
  • Non-Marine Industrial
  • Other Applications