Tugboat Rubber Fender
Description:
A tugboat rubber fender is a specialized marine equipment designed to provide protection and cushioning during the docking and maneuvering of tugboats. It is a type of fender specifically developed for tugboats due to their unique operational requirements.
The fender is made primarily of rubber or elastomeric materials, which possess excellent shock-absorbing properties. The rubber material used is durable, resilient, and resistant to wear, tear, and corrosion from exposure to seawater and harsh weather conditions. The fender is typically constructed with multiple layers of rubber, each serving a specific purpose in absorbing and distributing impact forces.
The primary function of a tugboat rubber fender is to absorb the kinetic energy generated during the contact between the tugboat and other vessels, docks, or structures. This energy absorption helps prevent damage to both the tugboat and the object it is coming into contact with. By dissipating the energy, the fender reduces the risk of hull damage, structural deformation, and potential injuries to personnel on board.
Tugboat rubber fenders come in various shapes and sizes, depending on the specific requirements of the tugboat and the docking environment. Common types include cylindrical fenders, D-shaped fenders, and W-shaped fenders. The selection of the appropriate fender type is based on factors such as the tugboat's size, displacement, and operating conditions.
Installation of tugboat rubber fenders typically involves securing them to the hull of the tugboat using bolts, chains, or other fastening mechanisms. The fenders are strategically positioned along the sides and bow of the vessel to provide comprehensive protection during docking, pushing, and pulling operations.
Drawing of Tugboat Rubber Fender:
Specification of Tugboat Rubber Fender for Reference:
Size
E
A
B
C
M
F
250X125
190
200
570
500
75
300
300X150
225
225
600
700
75
350
380X190
280
225
650
800
100
400
400X200
300
250
670
800
100
400
450X225
350
250
700
850
100
400
480X240
350
250
700
850
100
400
500X250
375
280
730
900
100
400
540X270
375
280
730
900
100
400
600X300
450
300
800
900
125
500
700X350
500
350
870
950
125
500
800X400
600
350
930
1000
125
500
900X450
675
350
1000
1100
150
500
The specification is just for your reference, please contact us to customize the size you need.
The Installation of Tugboat Rubber Fender:
Application:
Tug rubber fenders are used in all kinds of tug ship, go in for pushing, standing, stretching, and learning etc operation. Tug rubber fender adopt. Completely vulcanization technology, good performance, long life utility, easily installed. Tugboat Rubber Fenders are made of high abrasion resistance rubber with good resilience properties for required applications. These fenders are easy to install and dismantle with users friendly fixtures, too tackles.they are compression molded in high pressure thermic fluid heated mould and have excellent resistance to ozone aging and UV rays, which enhance their life.