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POLARCIRKEL PLASTIC PENS

A reliable choice

When nature rebels, you need equipment you can trust. The design of today's Polarcirkel pen is based on more than 45 years' of research and development. The strong molded brackets have made Polarcirkel a preferred choice for fish farmers all over the world. Extensive use of Polyethylene eliminiates corrosion, minimizes expensive and complicated maintenance operations and substantially increases the lifespan of the pen. Polarcirkel pens can be delivered in a variatey of models and sizes, and can easily be adapted to individual needs.

A reliable choice

POLARCIRKEL 500R COMBI

A new and innovative cage model - packed with smart solutions

Made of non-corrosive plastic material (HDPE100)
180 mm diameter posts, 160 mm diameter railings. Reinforced poles and handrails allow the cage to "carry" more accessories (cleaning fish hide and the like) than most competing solutions
Integrated fasteners for bird netting rods
New integrated groove attachment system
Strong bollards for mooring boats for the cage
Submerged box for bottom ring suspension
Several smart add-ons, including exterior handrails
Better adapted and stiffer walkway

POLARCIRKEL 500R COMBI

A new and innovative cage model - packed with smart solutions

Made of non-corrosive plastic material (HDPE100)
180 mm diameter posts, 160 mm diameter railings. Reinforced poles and handrails allow the cage to "carry" more accessories (cleaning fish hide and the like) than most competing solutions
Integrated fasteners for bird netting rods
New integrated groove attachment system
Strong bollards for mooring boats for the cage
Submerged box for bottom ring suspension
Several smart add-ons, including exterior handrails
Better adapted and stiffer walkway

Other pen models

The most sold Polarcirkel models are the circular pens in 315, 400, 450, 500 and 630 mm floating pipes with circumferences from 60 - 240 metres.

All Polarcirkel pens are manufactured and assembled in accordance with AKVA group’s Quality Assurance System (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001) which is certified by DNV (Det Norske Veritas).
All pens in Norway are designed in accordance with NS 9415 (Norwegian Standard 9415 for pen farming equipment to prevent fish espace).

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Cage Models:	225/250	315	400	450	500	630	Comments
Cage sizes – Floating pipe diameter:	225/250mm (9”/10”)	315mm (12”)	400mm (16”)	450mm (18”)	500mm (20”)	630mm (26”)	Imperial sizes to be confirmed.
Cage sizes – Standard circumferences:	40 - 90m (130 - 300’)	60 - 100m (200 - 330’)	90 - 160m (300 - 530’)	120 - 160m (400 - 530’)	130 - 200m (430 - 660’)	160 - 260m (530 - 860’)	New from 2019: The circumference is measured on the inside of the inner floating pipe.
Cage sizes – Standard diameters:	13 – 29m (42 – 94’)	19 – 32m (63 – 104’)	29 – 51m (94 – 167’)	38 – 51m (125 – 167’)	41 – 64m (136 – 209’)	51 – 83m (167 – 272’)	At centre of inner floating pipe.
Center - center distance between floating pipes:	52cm (20”)	66cm (26”)	85cm (33”)	100cm (39”)	110cm (43”)	140cm (56”)	-
Bracket – PE Injection Moulded (new PIM Type):	*	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	PIM Bracket (Pressure Injection Moulded Bracket) with plastic uprights.
Connection for bird net support poles:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Available as option.
Standard distance between brackets:	2m (6’ 7”)	2m (6’ 7”)	2.5m (8’ 2”)	2.5m (8’ 2”)	2.7m (8’ 6”)	2.7m (8’ 6”)	Can be customized to fit nets.
Dimension – PE Handrail Upright:	125mm (5”)	125mm (5”)	160mm (6,5”)	160mm (6,5”)	160mm (6,5”)	200mm (8,1”)	-
Dimension – Handrail Pipe:	110mm (4,5”)	110mm (4,5”)	140mm (5,5”)	140mm (5,5”)	140mm (5,5”)	180mm (7,3”)	-
Net hook on uprights:	PE (SS opt.)	PE (SS opt.)	Stainless Steel (12mm)	Stainless Steel (12mm)	Stainless Steel (12mm)	Stainless Steel (12mm)	One single hook per upright included.
Polystyrene Safety Floatation added:	Only inner pipe	Only inner pipe	Only inner pipe	Only inner pipe	Only inner pipe	Only inner pipe	Custom hooks available
Available with – Secondary Safety Chain (redundancy):	Inside outer pipe	Inside outer pipe	Inside outer pipe	Inside outer pipe	Inside outer pipe	Inside outer pipe	Available in all floating pipes on request.
Materials used – PE80 & PE100:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Continuous internal safety chain inside the outer floating pipe for extra safety
Norwegian Standard – NS9415 Certified:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	The Polarcirkel factory is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.
Available as Two-Ring Cage:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Mandatory for Norway only.
Available as Three-Ring Cage:	Yes	-	-	-	-	-	Standard Cage
Available with Sinker Tube:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
Avail. with Walkway Decking:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Mainly used for 315 model and up.
Avail. as Submergible Cage:	Yes	Yes	Not yet	Not yet	Not yet	Not yet	Please ask for specific details.

* Polarcirkel 225/250 are delivered with the original type of the PE injection moulded bracket.

Why choose Polarcirkel?

A SOLID AND WELL PROVEN CONCEPT

Extensive use of PE (Polyethylene) in our PIM (Pressure Injection Moulded) brackets eliminates corrosion, minimizes expensive and difficult maintenance, and substantially increases pen lifespan compared to steel brackets. This is especially important in areas with high salinity, warm water temperatures and choppy seas.

HIGH FLEXIBILITY

The Polarcirkel pen can be delivered in various models and sizes, and is easily adapted to individual needs. We also offer complete deliveries, with compatible nets, moorings and other accessories.

STABLE AND SECURE

All Polarcirkel pens are available with safe and sturdy walkway sections. For our new 500R model you can also choose to add outer railing to increase personnel safety. We also offer a strong built-in suspension system for sinker tubes.

CERTIFIED

All Polarcirkel Pens are manufactured and assembled in accordance with AKVA group’s Quality Assurance System (ISO 9001), which is certified by DNV (Det Norske Veritas). The pens are assembled by highly experienced and certified personell.

DECADES OF EXPERIENCE

AKVA group (Polarcirkel) invented the plastic pen in 1974, and has since then supplied more than 45,000 Polarcirkel pens.

TESTED IN ARCTIC AREAS

For areas prone to icing, such as Norway and Canada, there is another critical advantage of the Polarcirkel PE brackets: it prevents icing.

A wide range of accessories

NETS

We offer compatible nets from Egersund Net in various shapes and sizes. Please click the photo for more information.

ANCHORING AND MOORING

We offer safe, strong and well proven mooring solutions from Egersund Trading. Please click the photo for more informaion.

BIRD NETS

We offer several designs of bird nets (top nets) made for center support, hamster wheels and/or topnet poles.

CENTER SUPPORT STANDS

Center support stands keeps the bird net off the water. Standards sizes from 4m - 5m height. Other heights can be delivered on request.

CARTWHEELS

Polarcirkel ”Cartwheels” are offered with circumferences from 30 to 72 meters.

CROSSOVER BRACKET

The new Polarcirkel Crossover bracket is a robust and user-friendly accessory that makes everyday life on the pen a little easier. It can be mounted onto a 160mm diameter upright, and can clamp 90mm to 150mm diameter pipes.

HOOKS

Various types of net hooks are now available. The system simplifies net handling on the pens and provides a secure attachment point for the nets.

STRONG RAILINGS

Polarcirkel pens are known for their strong railings and high reserve buoyancy, which is crucial in case of sudden excessive net loads or icing.

OUTER RAILING

For our new 500R model you can also choose to add outer railing to increase personnel safety.

CHOOSE ANOTHER CATEGORY

PLASTIC pens

The Polarcirkel Pens have a proven track record for use in rough weather, such as here on Norway’s stormy coastline at 70° North.

STEEL pens

Wavemaster Steel Pens are available in a wide range of models, single- or double string systems and sizes up to 40x40m to suit individual needs.

NETS

AKVA group offer several types of nets for your pens. Both traditional and proven fibre nets, as well as the innovative and promising non-fiber EcoNets.