What’s the function of plugs of the tug cylindrical fenders
Tug cylindrical fenders are special cylindrical fenders, which are designed for tugboat. Look at them, there are many grooves on their surface. These grooves are used for installation. Tug cylindrical fenders were installed on the bow and stern of tugboats by chains or belt. The grooves make installation more solid.
Besides, tug cylindrical fenders usually need to equipped with plugs on the tapered ends. Before installation, The plugs will be put in the tapered ends of fenders. Do you know the function? That is used to reduce friction between chain and fender, and to prolong the life of fenders.
Actually, when the tug cylindrical fenders are very small, smaller than plugs, they will not be equipped with plugs. Or Sometimes, some clients have their own design about tug fenders, then we will manufacture as their need.
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