Floatation Housings

Pressure-Resistant, Buoyant Solutions for Oceanographic Instrumentation

In ocean research, all stationary and autonomous instrumentation share two essential requirements.

1. Pressure-resistant housings to protect sensitive electronics at depth
2. Buoyancy to ensure the safe recovery of the equipment to the surface

VITROVEX floatation housings, manufactured by Nautilus Marine Service, are specifically designed to meet both of these critical needs—providing reliable pressure resistance combined with positive buoyancy for underwater applications.

Product Range

VITROVEX flotation housings are available in two primary shapes, each offered in multiple sizes with pressure ratings up to full ocean depth:

• Spherical flotation housings
• Cylindrical flotation housings

These high-strength enclosures are manufactured from high-strength precision-molded borosilicate glass, known for its durability, low thermal expansion, and resistance to chemical attack.

Customization & Support

Nautilus Marine Service offers a broad range of services and accessories to support the customization of VITROVEX flotation housings. This ensures optimal integration with your project-specific instrumentation, mounting systems, and deployment strategies.

Available options include: 

• • Mounting flanges
  • Bulkhead connectors and feedthroughs
  • Protective shells and handling accessories

Customs Tariff Number: 9015 9000 (effective March 25th, 2019)