Rubber Fenders in Sharjah

Rubber Fenders

Rubber fenders exhibit properties like high tensile strength, enhanced durability, increased flexibility and heavy duty strength. They are mainly used in marine applications in protecting both the vessel and the dock from damage due to collision. Marine rubber fenders are used to protect ships from external damage due to abrasions, high intensity tidal waves etc. They are designed to absorb energy from the transferred from the vessel to the berthing structure to prevent damage to the ship’s hull. A good quality marine fender has high energy absorption coupled with low reaction force. There are different types of rubber fenders such as super cell fenders, super cone fenders, cylindrical fenders, arch fenders, pneumatic fenders etc. Some popular rubber fenders are foam elastomer fender, D type fender, square fender, wing fender, keyhole fender, tug boat fender and floating rubber fender.

Tug boat rubber fenders are attached to tugboats to protect vessels from breaking under impact. They are also attached to submarines for protection against underwater collision. D shaped rubber fenders are used in smaller ships, they are easy to install as they can be directly bolted to any surface. There are three types of D shaped rubber fenders which are D shaped inner hollow, O shaped inner hollow and solid D shaped without inner hollow.

Cell rubber fenders are used in big marine industries to provide protection against platforms, ship cargo containers and terminals. They are used to protect highly inflammable materials like petroleum tankers and gas containers. Some popular locations to get in touch with companies which provide rubber fenders in Sharjah are SAIF zone, Industrial area 13, Nati Paints roundabout, Rolla Street and Industrial area 13.