Tow Bridle

Floating Barrier Installation Support

tow bridleThe tow bridle is one of several marine accessories designed to help with the installation and deployment of a floating boom or silt curtain. Equipped to help safely tow the turbidity curtain out into position, these bridles feature a small flotation device and two attachment points to help distribute weight evenly across the silt barrier.

Depending on the size of the boom, our towing bridles are available in small, medium, large, and heavy duty model options. See how you can protect your floating boom or turbididty curtain with Boom Barrier Accessories (PDF).

Questions about silt barrer towing accessories? We can help. Call us: 1-772-646-0597 or contact us to discuss your project.

Tow Bridle Specifications

Small 12 in.
Medium 18 in. (For 24 in. Boom or Less)
Large 24 in. (For 25 in. Boom or More)
HD 24 in. Heavy Duty
HD 36 in. Heavy Duty

Towing Bridle Installation

towing bridlePrior to deployment, the connector on the tow bridle should be mated to the end connector on the containment boom. Once mated, the connection can be secured using a toggle pin. Typical shackles on these bridles are equipped to accept a line up to 3/4" in diameter.

The picture to the right shows the typical attachment of a tow bridle to a floating barrier or boom. This product is attached at two points to help distribute the weight of the product across the entire depth or width of the barrier.

Additional Floating Boom Marine Accessories

floating barrier marine accessories Floating barrier marine accessories used for these barriers feature a range of products equipped to help with setup, deployment, installation, and site adjustments. If you are unsure of how to Anchor Boom or if you have any additional questions regarding the installation of these booms, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-772-646-0507 for more information. Accessory options include:

  • Anchor Kits: Including buoy, anchors, painter lines, and more.
  • Tidal Compensators: Helps adjust the boom in tidal areas. Available in standard or HD models.
  • Reefing Lines: Adjusts the bottom skirt for areas with varying heights.

Floating Silt Barrier Marine Accessory Uses

floating boom marine accessoriesMarine anchors, tow bridles, and tidal compensators can be successfully used and implemented on any of our floating booms and barriers, including the following:

Learn more about our Marine Accessories.

Find out how a Tow Bridle be Attached to a Turbidity Curtain.

Questions about a tow bridle or other floating silt barrier towing accessories? We can help. Call us: 1-772-646-0597 or contact us to discuss your project.