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Buoyancy Module

Assembly

Syntactic foam blocks giving fixed positive buoyancy that survives full ocean depth. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Buoyancy Module parts and their functions

3 top-level parts · 10 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Buoyancy Module parts diagram: 1 syntactic foam block, 2 foam retention frame, 3 fastener set. 10 parts in 3 assemblies.
Buoyancy Module parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Syntactic Foam Block 8× Hollow glass microspheres in epoxy, near-incompressible and buoyant to 6000 m.
2 Foam Retention Frame 1× Open frame that clamps the foam blocks to the hull structure.
3 Fastener Set 1× Bolts, nuts, and washers.

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Bill of materials for Buoyancy Module

3 top-level lines · 3 rows shown · 10 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Syntactic Foam Block submersible-syntactic-foam-block 8× 8 · part
2 Foam Retention Frame submersible-foam-frame 1× 1 · part
3 Fastener Set fastener-set 1× 1 · part

Where the buoyancy module is used

1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assembly

Used in 1 assembly

Crewed Submersible

Sourcing: possible vendors

Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work
VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗ 		Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇸🇬Flex (Singapore)
flex.com ↗ 		Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇮🇳Dixon Technologies
dixoninfo.com ↗ 		Noida, IN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇨🇳BYD Electronics
bydelectronic.com ↗ 		Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp
venture.com.sg ↗ 		Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks