Product datasheet
Armor Ball® datasheet
Armor Ball® is the heaviest-duty hollow plastic ball floating cover — built thicker, heavier, and tougher for demanding industrial environments. A 100 mm (4 in) UV-stabilized HDPE ball, it pours onto any open liquid surface and self-arranges into a dense 91% interlocking cover that cuts evaporation up to 90%, blocks UV (controlling algae), suppresses odor and VOCs, and adds R-2 insulation. Proven across 700+ installations in 25 countries, with a 25+ year design life and a 10-year warranty.
Specifications
Armor Ball® (standard)
| Surface coverage | 91% |
|---|---|
| Ball diameter | 100 mm (4 in) |
| Ball weight (dry) | 50 g |
| Density | 10 balls/ft² (108/m²) |
| Buoyancy | 10.9 lb/ft² (53 kg/m²) |
| Wind resistance | 35 MPH (56 km/h) |
| Evaporation reduction | up to 90% |
| Heating-cost reduction | up to 70% |
| Operating temperature | −70°F to +160°F (−57°C to +71°C) |
| Material | Pure UV-stabilized HDPE — virgin blended with traced, tested recycled HDPE (no other plastics mixed in) |
| Chemical resistance | Excellent; inert to most industrial liquids (pH 2–13) |
| Insulation | R-2 |
| Life expectancy | 25+ years |
| Warranty | 10 years (manufacturer) |
| Maintenance | None |
| Installation | Tool-free — pour onto the surface; self-interlocking; self-adjusting |
Wind-resistant variant
Armor Ball® AQUA — delta specs
Armor Ball® AQUA is the wind-resistant variant of Armor Ball® for more exposed sites. Each ball comes pre-filled with sealed water ballast — no pumps, anchors, cables, or liner penetration — raising wind resistance to 75 MPH (120 km/h) while keeping the same tool-free, pour-on-the-surface install. The ballast is sealed inside the ball at the factory, so it never mixes with the liquid you are covering. It delivers up to ~90% evaporation reduction and up to ~75% heating-cost reduction.
| Ballast | Factory pre-filled, sealed water ballast (no pumps, anchors, cables, or liner penetration) |
|---|---|
| Wind resistance | 75 MPH (120 km/h) |
| Weight | ≈ 275 g pre-filled with sealed ballast (≈ 50 g shell alone) |
| Buoyancy | ≈ 5 lb/ft² (water-ballasted) |
| Evaporation reduction | up to ~90% |
| Heating-cost reduction | up to ~75% |
| Packaging | Ships in ~40 lb mesh bags |
| Logistics | A 53-ft dry van unloads in ~1–2 hrs |
Materials & compliance
Armor Ball® is molded from pure UV-stabilized HDPE — no other plastics mixed in — blending virgin resin with traced, tested recycled HDPE. Per AWTT, it is the only maker of floating modular covers that tests its recycled feedstock for contaminants, so the recycled content is of known, verified source rather than mixed, unverified scrap. The HDPE is specified for potable-water/food-contact use when required; material certifications, SDS, and NSF/ANSI 61 documentation where applicable are available on request.
Also true of Armor Ball®
- Blocks UV to control algae and cyanobacteria
- Suppresses odor, H₂S, and VOCs
- Deters waterfowl and wildlife
- Lets rain and snow pass through
- Balls can be pushed aside for equipment access, then re-cover automatically
- Not damaged by ice or snow
- Works in any pond geometry
Installation (tool-free)
- Calculate quantity. Use the surface area of your pond or tank to determine how many balls you need — about 10 balls per ft² (108/m²).
- Deliver in bulk. Balls ship in bulk and unload quickly; no special equipment or site prep is required.
- Pour onto the surface. Pour the balls directly onto the open liquid surface. No anchors, cables, liner penetration, or draining needed.
- Self-arranges into 91% cover. The balls float and self-interlock into a dense 91% layer that self-adjusts as the liquid level changes.
For a step-by-step walkthrough, see the Armor Ball® install guide.
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Manufactured by AWTT · 700+ installations · 25 countries · 10-year warranty