Steel pens
AKVA group offers high-quality steel pens and is the world’s leading supplier of steel pens with over 15,000 pens delivered since 1985
The pens provide an ideal platform for fish farming. Wide non-slip walkways with high free-board around all sides of the pens allows full flexibility of operation and easy access from pen to pen. This is becoming essential for good fish husbandry and maintenance.
The compactness and simplified mooring arrangements make AKVA group steel pens a very attractive option for many sites. The pens provide a safe and secure support platform for your nets and are known for their high reserve buoyancy which is crucial in case of sudden excessive net loads.
Unique features
- Wide non-slip walkways with high free-board around all sides of the pens.
- Safe and stable hot dip galvanized pen construction.
- Compact and simplified mooring arrangements.
- Durable and Resistant Hinge System Adaptable to Site Demands
- All components are hot dip galvanized.
Safe and strong
- Smart design that evenly distributes the loads impacting the walkways due to currents and waves.
- Hinge system adapted to the specific needs of the fish farm.
- Self-draining flooring that provides safe walking conditions and easy maintenance.
- Wide variety of accessories designed to facilitate operations at the site.
- Strong and durable floats adaptable to your operations.
Well proven and reliable
We offer various models designed to adapt to both high- and low-energy sites. Combined with a global sales and service network, AKVA group steel pens are a well-proven concept. The large number of pens currently in operation under diverse wave, current, and wind conditions worldwide has demonstrated the reliability and capabilities of the AKVA group design.
Cost effective
Wavemaster began producing steel pens in Ireland in 1985, in Canada in 1988, and AKVA group in Chile in 1990, and today supplies pens to several markets. Designed and manufactured to adapt to your local need, Wavemaster offers the most cost-effective steel pens available in the industry.
Pen models
We offer different models and configuration adapted to site conditions, EX0 Model – Our best-selling model, available in 10x10 m (30’ x 30’), 15x15 m (50’ x 50’), 20x20 m (60’x 60’), 30x30 m (100’ x 100’), 40x40 m (130’ x 130’) formats. EX2 Model – Features grated flooring and water lines, EX3 Model –Reinforced pens with 3.1 m wide walkways and extra-strong joints for high-energy sites in 40x40 m (130’ x 130’) and 50x50 m (164’ x164’) formats.
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Product specifications
Product specifications Wavemaster Pens: EX-0 EX-2 EX-3 Comments Model description: High Performance High Exposure High Exposure Please consult your Wavemaster representative for expert advice on proper model selection Cage sizes avilable - inner measurements: 10x10 m 25x25 m 30x30 m 12x12 m 30x30 m 40x40 m 15x15 m 40x40 m 50x50 m 20x20 m Others sizes available on request 25x25 m 30x30 m 40x40 m Main Walkway width: 1.1 - 3.0 m 2.0 - 2.5 m 2.5 - 3.0 m Others sizes available on request Perimeter walkway width: 1.1 - 3 m 2.0 - 2.5 m 2.5 - 3.0 m Others sizes available on request Suitable for shipping into 40´containers No Yes No On request Driveable (Forklift): No On request On request On request Deck Type: 2 or 3mm stamped plate, 25x5 up to 38x5 serrated vertical grating 2 or 3mm stamped plate, 25x5 up to 38x5 serrated vertical grating 2 or 3mm stamped plate, 25x5 up to 38x5 serrated vertical grating Other design on request Main Beam sizes: 100x50x5mm up to 200x70x6mm 150x50x5mm up to 200x70x6mm 200x50x5mm up to 200x100x6mm Hinge Diameter: 35mm (1 3/8") - 50mm (2") 35mm (1 3/8") - 50mm (2") 50mm (2") Available in both moulded rubber or nylon type Pen configuration layout: Single or double string Single or double string Single or double string Floats available - standard Yes Yes Yes Rotational moulded PE or blowing PE (colors under request) Floats Available - increased freeboard Yes Yes Yes Rotational moulded PE or blowing PE (colors under request) Floats filled with expanded polystyrene and sealed for added safety Yes Yes Yes Railing Height 1000 mm 1000 mm 1000 mm Others sizes available on request Railing net hook included Yes (pointed up, down or both) Yes (pointed up, down or both) Yes (pointed up, down or both) Railing net hook included Post options for: Predator Net, Bird Net, Lifting Predator Net, Bird Net, Lifting Predator Net, Bird Net, Lifting On request Other accesories On request On request On request please inquire Steel Quality A36 or A572 A36 or A572 A36 or A572 Hot Dipped Galvanizing Yes Yes Yes Hot Dipped Galvanizing
