Tug Boat Fender
Tug boat fender is mainly used for harbor tugboats, installed on the bow, side and stern of the ship for jacking, pushing, leaning and towing. The use of integral manufacturing, with good overall product performance, high quality and easy installation.Tugboat rubber fenders are installed on tug boats and work longer and under extreme conditions. There are mainly three types of fenders, each type serving a particular application.
2.Side beltings
• D fenders
• Keyhole Fender
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1.Tug Cylindrical Fender
Tug cylindrical fenders have a wide range dimension and length, due to they can be curved in a suitable length, they are often used as the primary pushing fenders on the bow or stern of most type tug boats.
(Image of the installation and use of the tug boat fender from an Australian customer)
Features
• Simple design and economic
• Reasonable structure, practical
• Any lengths
Applications
• Tug boat
• Workboat
• Flatboat
Installation
Smaller fenders (OD≤500mm)are usually fixed by a longitudinal chain through the bore of the fender, connected to the hull by turnbuckles tensioning the chain. Larger fenders often use supplementary chains or straps around the fenders.
Tug Cylindrical fenders are made in straight lengths but can be pulled around the bow of the stern radius. The outside of the fender will be pulled, inside will be compressed. the outsides are easily teared by sharp materials. To avoid damage, have to pay attention on the curve diameter R=4XΦD.
Specifications
| ØD | 200 | 250 | 300 | 350 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1000 |
| L | 2-13 meters in one section or joined for longer lengths | ||||||||||
| A | 150 | 200 | 225 | 250 | 300 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| B(max) | 530 | 570 | 600 | 630 | 670 | 730 | 800 | 860 | 930 | 1000 | 1060 |
| C | 500 | 500 | 700 | 800 | 800 | 900 | 900 | 1000 | 1000 | 1100 | 1200 |
| E | Varies in width according to size and type of circumferential attachment | ||||||||||
| ØG | 150 | 190 | 225 | 260 | 300 | 375 | 450 | 525 | 600 | 675 | 750 |
| Ød | 100 | 125 | 150 | 175 | 200 | 250 | 300 | 350 | 400 | 450 | 500 |
| Øj | 75 | 75 | 75 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 150 | 150 |
2.D Fender
D fenders are simple rubber fender profiles, usually attached with bolts to the structure.
Any length could be available for these fenders, then cut and drilled to suitable applications.
Features
- All kinds of standard size
- Any length could be available
- Varies fixing methods
- Black or grey color
Applications
- Jetties and wharves for small craft
- Tugs and workboats
- Pontoon protection
- Inland waterways
- General purpose fendering
Specifications
| Model | L | A | D | d | B | B | h | P | n | Weight |
| (m) | Ø(mm) | Ø(mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | #Fastening Points | (kg) | |
| D200H | 1000 | 200 | 55 | 28 | 200 | 200 | 30 | 600 | 3 | 37 |
| D200H | 1500 | 150 | 55 | 28 | 200 | 200 | 30 | 600 | 3 | 56 |
| D200H | 2000 | 250 | 55 | 28 | 200 | 200 | 30 | 500 | 4 | 74 |
| D300H | 900 | 150 | 65 | 32 | 300 | 300 | 40 | 600 | 2 | 80 |
| D300H | 1000 | 200 | 65 | 32 | 300 | 300 | 40 | 600 | 2 | 67 |
| D300H | 1500 | 150 | 65 | 32 | 300 | 300 | 40 | 600 | 3 | 105 |
| D300H | 2000 | 250 | 65 | 32 | 300 | 300 | 40 | 500 | 5 | 134 |
| D300H | 1000 | 200 | 65 | 32 | 360 | 300 | 40 | 600 | 2 | 80 |
| D300H | 1500 | 150 | 65 | 32 | 360 | 300 | 40 | 600 | 3 | 120 |
| D400H | 1500 | 150 | 65 | 32 | 400 | 300 | 55 | 400 | 4 | 150 |
| D400H | 2000 | 200 | 65 | 32 | 400 | 400 | 55 | 400 | 5 | 200 |
| D500H | 1000 | 150 | 55 | 28 | 500 | 400 | 60 | 350 | 3×2 | 195 |
| D500H | 1500 | 150 | 55 | 28 | 500 | 500 | 60 | 400 | 4×2 | 298 |
| D500H | 2000 | 200 | 55 | 28 | 500 | 500 | 60 | 400 | 5×2 | 395 |
3.Keyhole Fender
Keyhole fenders are used for protecting at the bow and stern of vessels, which are strong and ideal for heavy-duty applications. Grooved or flat face fenders depend on the required friction levels.
Features
- Heavy-duty design Traditional, prove shape Grooved or smooth face
Specifications
| Modle | H | B | C | ΦD | ΦF | L | Φpin | Weight |
| (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (kg/m) | |
| NDK200H | 200 | 35 | 130 | 28 | 90 | 2000 | 25 | 33 |
| NDK250H | 250 | 50 | 150 | 33 | 100 | 2000 | 30 | 54 |
| NDK300H | 300 | 60 | 180 | 33 | 115 | 2000 | 30 | 80 |
| NDK350H | 350 | 70 | 210 | 33 | 125 | 2000 | 30 | 114 |
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4.W Fender
W fenders are made for the most extreme operation conditions.It has unique open bore design which makes installation very simple,the flexible legs allow W-Fenders to be curved around most hull shapes.
Features
- Extreme-duty design
- Open bore for easy installation
- Grooved for extra grip
Applications
- Ocean-going tugs
- Icebreakers
- Large harbour tugs
Specifications
W Fender Body Specifications:
| Type | A | B | C | E | Lmax |
| W320-200 | 320 | 200 | 180 | 50 | 2000 |
| W400-250 | 400 | 250 | 220 | 55 | 2000 |
| W480-300 | 480 | 300 | 245 | 58 | 2000 |
| W500-330 | 500 | 330 | 248 | 65 | 2000 |
| W500-400 | 500 | 400 | 270 | 74 | 2000 |
Accessories:
| Pin | Flat bar | Rmin |
| ∅25 | 100*20 | 600 |
| ∅30 | 120*20 | 800 |
| ∅40 | 140*20 | 900 |
| ∅40 | 150*20 | 1000 |
5.M Fender
M fenders have a large and flexible contact face which exerts low pressure during the push. The grooves provide extra grip and the triple legs give a strong attachment to the tug.
Features
Applications
• Tug boat
• Workboat
• Flatboat
Specifications
M Fender Body Specifications:
| Type | A | B | C | d | F | Lmax |
| M400 | 400 | 200 | 40 | 23 | 150 | 2000 |
| M500 | 500 | 250 | 50 | 27 | 190 | 2000 |
| M600 | 600 | 300 | 60 | 33 | 230 | 2000 |
Fixings:
| Pin | Flat bar | Rmin |
| ∅20 | 100*16 | 450 |
| ∅24 | 125*20 | 550 |
| ∅30 | 150*20 | 650 |
