Fender Tires - Shipyard and Dry Dock Equipment
Fender tires are heavy-duty rubber tires used as impact and abrasion protection around shipyards, dry docks, quay edges, tugboats, barges, and dock gates. They are commonly installed individually or in assemblies with chains, wire ropes, shackles, or steel frames.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Fender Tires |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Shipyard and Dry Dock Equipment |
| Product Reference | 1283 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure, The Yokohama Rubber Co., ShibataFenderTeam |
| Unit of Measure | Piece |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. High resistance to impact, abrasion, and compression |
| 2. Flexible rubber construction absorbs berthing and contact energy |
| 3. Suitable for quay walls, dry docks, barges, and workboats |
| 4. Can be installed vertically, horizontally, or in tire-string assemblies |
| 5. Reusable and replaceable individual units |
Applications of Fender Tires
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Dry-dock entrance and dock-wall protection |
| 2. Shipyard quay, jetty, and berthing protection |
| 3. Tugboats, barges, pontoons, and workboat side fenders |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Conventional tire fenders generally have no single universally applicable product standard. Pneumatic rubber fenders, where applicable, are commonly specified to ISO 17357. Installation materials may be specified to applicable EN, ASTM, or project requirements. |
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| Class Approval | Class approval is normally project- and application-specific. DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, and ClassNK may review marine fender arrangements when required by the vessel, terminal, or shipyard specification. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Verify tire size, condition, load capacity, and mounting arrangement before installation. Secure using correctly rated chains, wire ropes, shackles, bolts, or steel frames. Ensure adequate clearance and prevent contact with sharp edges or hot work areas. |
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| Maintenance Tips | Inspect regularly for cuts, cracking, deformation, exposed reinforcement, chain wear, and loose fasteners. Remove trapped debris and seawater deposits. Rotate or replace tires showing excessive wear or permanent deformation. |
| Safety Notes | Use certified lifting gear and rated securing hardware. Keep personnel clear during installation and under suspended loads. Do not use tires with severe cracking, damaged beads, exposed cords, or unknown structural condition. Follow the shipyard risk assessment and lifting procedures. |
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