Polyurethane Foam Fenders:
Polyurethane is increasingly used for the production of fenders as it provides a number of advantages over rubber fenders. Polyurethane is extremely durable, it has lower friction and lower specific gravity. The material is also non-marking and it can be produced in various striking colours.
Types and processing:
Polyurethane foam fenders have a skin made from polyurethane and they are filled with PEfoam.The skin is wear-resistant and it has low frictional resistance. The core has a high density and readily absorbs energy. The advantage of foam fenders is that the reaction to compression is so much lower. This type of fender is used on fast moving vessels on which weight also plays an important part.
Shapes:
Round / Square / D Shape.
Applications:
- Tugboats
- Catamarans
- Workboats
- Rescue boats
