Pushing Fenders Keyhole, W and M-Fenders provide large contact surface for low hull pressures. The grooved surface provides exceptional grip.
Keyhole fenders are ideal for installation on tugs and barges. The fenders are mostly supplied at customer’s length measurement and installed vertical mounted by fixing pins. The fenders are used where extremely heavy loads are expected. Their ‘keyhole ‘cross-section is very though, but can be curved around the hull of tugs and barges if necessary. Application: ` Tugs ` Barges Different dimensions can be produced to customer’s specifications.
“W” Type fenders can be fit easily to either the bow or aft of the vessel. This fender type is used mainly in operations involving pushing of larger vessels. Easy to install, they provide a robust alternative to square fenders and are rapidly becoming the ideal fender choice for most tug and small vessel operators.
“M” Type fenders can be fit easily to either the bow or stern of the vessel. This fender type is used mainly in operations involving pushing of larger vessels. The grooves provide extra grip and the three legs do give a strong attach ment to the tug construction. Easy to install, they provide a robust alternative to square fenders and are rapidly becoming the ideal fender choice for most tug and small vessel operators.