Roller fender is usually used to guide the ship to enter space-restricted areas. They are widely installed on the walls of dry docks and other restricted channels to help guide ships and prevent hull damage. It is also used to require lower energy capacity berth angles and lock ports.
Types
TC and TCS Roller Fender
TC = Fixed Axle and TCS = Sliding Axle
Single, Double and Triple Roller Configuration
Installation
Roller fender is also used to mount on a fixed axis supported by a special frame. It has a sliding shaft with a post latent wheel to absorb as large energy as possible. The roller fender has a fixed axis that makes it very suitable for the pier and the wall of the lock.
Applications
Water gates
Entrance to ship locks
Dry-dock entrances and walls
Some exposed corners and entrances
Other narrow or exposed areas.
Specifications of Roller Rubber Fender Type D3
Type |
Specifications |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
D3-090-30 |
900 |
300 |
480 |
165 |
1630 |
1040 |
D3-120-40 |
1200 |
400 |
640 |
220 |
2180 |
1380 |
D3-150-50 |
1500 |
500 |
800 |
275 |
2690 |
1740 |
D3-180-60 |
1800 |
600 |
960 |
330 |
3220 |
2080 |