Description

Tugboat Fender

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Introduction

The function of the tug fenders is not only absorbing the berthing energy but also resisting the strong pushing pressure exerted by the ship after berthing.Tug fenders are robust under adverse conditions.

Characteristics

Low maintenance

Cost effective and safe

Tailored fenders

High abrasion resistant

Non-marking navy grey color optional

Ideal for tight corners

Applications

01.

Tug - to - Ship Operations

In port areas, tugboats are used to maneuver large ships into and out of berths. The rubber fenders on tugboats protect both the tug and the ship from scratches, dents, and more serious structural damage during the pushing and pulling operations. This is especially important when dealing with expensive and large - scale vessels, such as oil tankers, container ships, and cruise liners.

02.

Dock and Pier Protection

Tugboats often need to tie up at docks and piers. The fenders on the tugboat prevent damage to the dock structures, which can be costly to repair. They also protect the tugboat itself from the rough edges and uneven surfaces of the dock, ensuring the safety and longevity of both the boat and the shore - side infrastructure.

Key Feature

High Impact Absorption

One of the most important features of rubber tugboat fenders is their ability to absorb and dissipate impact energy. When a tugboat comes into contact with a larger vessel or a dock during docking, undocking, or towing operations, the rubber fender compresses, absorbing the kinetic energy of the impact. This helps to prevent damage to the hulls of both the tugboat and the other vessel, as well as to the dock structures.

Excellent Durability

Rubber tugboat fenders are designed to withstand the rigors of continuous use in the marine environment. They are resistant to water, salt, UV radiation, and mechanical wear and tear. The high - quality rubber materials used in their construction ensure that they can maintain their performance over long periods, even in harsh conditions.

Customizable Shapes and Sizes

Rubber fenders can be manufactured in a wide variety of shapes and sizes to suit the specific needs of different tugboats and marine operations. Common shapes include cylindrical, rectangular, cone - shaped, and D - shaped. The size of the fender is determined by factors such as the size of the tugboat, the types of vessels it will interact with, and the expected impact forces.

Initially established as Qingdao Luhang Marine Airbag Factory in 1988 and changed to Qingdao Luhang Marine Airbags and Fenders Co.,Ltd in 2011, Qingdao Luhang had been devoted itself to developing and manufacturing marine airbags and marine fenders for more than 2 decades.

The factory area is 56,000m² with building area of  21,000m². The company has registered capital of USD 3 million and fixed asset of USD1.2 billion. We have a full line of production equipment: rubber mixing machine, rubber roller machine, the China biggest vulcanization tanks, the biggest Press Inspection Machine, EVA foam processing machine, Foam shaping machines and SPUA spraying machine.

Through these years' development, we have full range of marine airbags and marine fenders:

Ship Launching Airbags for ship launching and docking in shipyards

Marine Salvage Airbags for salvaging sinked vessels or refloating objects from under water

Other Airbags for special usage

Pneumatic Rubber Marine Fenders for ships and docks berthing

Foam Filled Marine Fenders for ship and docks berthing

Fixed Dock Rubber Fenders for docks and wharfs

Marine Buoys

From the begginning we have been focusing on technological innovation. With a team of experienced technicans and engineers, we have developed some high tech marine products and got some petents. We have been approved as a supplier of Navy products. 

Quality is our life line. We provide service of “three guarantees” (returning, repairing and replacing) on all our products in case of any defects due to the problems of material,manufacturing, performance under conditions of normal operation and maintenance.