The Rhombo Hexoshield® Cover System (patent pending), engineered and manufactured by Advanced Water Treatment Technologies, Inc., represents a pioneering advancement in floating cover technology that combines the superior attributes of both Armor Ball® and Hexprotect® systems. This innovative hybrid solution specifically addresses thermal efficiency through its enhanced design featuring the Rhombo 189 system, which creates an expansive trapped air pocket of 8.25 inches, delivering superior buoyancy and thermal insulation characteristics.

This advanced system provides comprehensive solutions for diverse liquid storage applications across municipal and industrial sectors, including wastewater treatment facilities, metal processing plants, petrochemical installations, leachate containment systems, airport operations, and raw water reservoirs. The technology excels in heat retention, prevents photosynthetic activity, and serves as an effective wildlife deterrent while maintaining operational efficiency.

The Rhombo Hexoshield® system achieves exceptional coverage rates of up to 99%, establishing a dual-action thermal barrier that leverages both trapped air insulation and the low thermal conductivity of high-density polyethylene construction. The substantial air pocket design significantly reduces heat loss and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. The system’s elevated floating profile makes it particularly suitable for regions experiencing heavy snow and ice loads, as its enhanced buoyancy effectively prevents submersion under such conditions.

The hexagonal geometry incorporates symmetrical design principles that eliminate inter-element gaps, resulting in industry-leading evaporation reduction rates of up to 99%. The system’s flat-faced components ensure optimal coverage integrity even under high wind conditions, while avoiding the stacking and overlapping issues common to alternative thin-edge covers.

A key operational advantage of the Hexoshield® barrier is its compatibility with static, moving, and dipping equipment. The modular elements readily accommodate equipment movement and automatically reposition themselves as basin configurations change, such as in clarifier applications. The system dynamically responds to liquid level fluctuations, maintaining coverage integrity through rising and lowering conditions.

The complete coverage provided by the Hexoshield® system creates an effective wildlife deterrent by altering the visual signature of the water body, making it unrecognizable to waterfowl and terrestrial wildlife. Unlike conventional netting solutions, the Hexoshield® demonstrates superior resilience to ice and snow conditions and operates independently without structural support systems. This makes it an ideal replacement for traditional solid insulated covers in cold climate applications where snow loads and wind exposure pose significant challenges.

Manufactured from premium-grade high-density polyethylene, the Hexoshield® system offers an expected service life of 25 years, providing long-term value and performance for water treatment operations.