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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.

tug boat fender drawing

1.Tug Cylindrical Fender

2.Side beltings
   • D fenders
   • Keyhole Fender

3.Pushing fenders
   • W fenders
   • M fenders

tug boat fender-1

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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)

Tug Cylindrical Fender​
Tug Cylindrical Fender​

• Simple design and economic 
• Reasonable structure, practical
• Any lengths

• Tug boat
• Workboat
• Flatboat

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 boat fender drawing-2

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.

ØD2002503003504005006007008009001000
L2-13 meters in one section or joined for longer lengths
A150200225250300350350350350350350
B(max)53057060063067073080086093010001060
C5005007008008009009001000100011001200
EVaries in width according to size and type of circumferential attachment
ØG150190225260300375450525600675750
Ød100125150175200250300350400450500
Øj757575100100100125125125150150

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.

D fender
D fender
  • All kinds of standard size
  • Any length could be available
  • Varies fixing methods
  • Black or grey color
  • Jetties and wharves for small craft
  • Tugs and workboats
  • Pontoon protection
  • Inland waterways
  • General purpose fendering
ModelLADdBBhPnWeight
(m)Ø(mm)Ø(mm)(mm)(mm)(mm)(mm)(mm)#Fastening Points(kg)
D200H1000200552820020030600337
D200H1500150552820020030600356
D200H2000250552820020030500474
D300H900150653230030040600280
D300H1000200653230030040600267
D300H15001506532300300406003105
D300H20002506532300300405005134
D300H1000200653236030040600280
D300H15001506532360300406003120
D400H15001506532400300554004150
D400H20002006532400400554005200
D500H10001505528500400603503×2195
D500H15001505528500500604004×2298
D500H20002005528500500604005×2395

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.

Keyhole Fender
Keyhole Fender
  • Heavy-duty design Traditional, prove shape Grooved or smooth face

ModleHBCΦDΦFLΦpinWeight
(mm)(mm)(mm)(mm)(mm)(mm)(mm)(kg/m)
NDK200H20035130289020002533
NDK250H250501503310020003054
NDK300H300601803311520003080
NDK350H3507021033125200030114

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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.

w fender
w fender
  • Extreme-duty design
  • Open bore for easy installation
  • Grooved for extra grip
  • Ocean-going tugs
  • Icebreakers
  • Large harbour tugs

w fender drawing-1

W Fender Body Specifications:

TypeABCELmax
W320-200320200180502000
W400-250400250220552000
W480-300480300245582000
W500-330500330248652000
W500-400500400270742000

Accessories:

PinFlat barRmin
∅25100*20600
∅30120*20800
∅40140*20900
∅40150*201000

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.

M-fender
M-fender
• Heavy-duty design
• Grooved for extra grip

• Tug boat
• Workboat
• Flatboat

w fender drawing

M Fender Body Specifications:

TypeABCdFLmax
M40040020040231502000
M50050025050271902000
M60060030060332302000

Fixings:

PinFlat barRmin
∅20100*16450
∅24125*20550
∅30150*20650