Description
Rubber Dock Fenders, often called Dock Bumpers or Dock Guards, are heavy-duty, impact-absorbing barriers permanently installed on the edge of a loading dock or marine facility. Their primary purpose is to absorb the kinetic energy of a backing truck or berthing vessel, preventing structural damage to the building, the dock leveler, and the vehicle itself.
Features:
- Material: Constructed from highly durable, resilient, and wear-resistant rubber compounds, often including natural rubber (NR), Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR), or in high-end applications, EPDM rubber (for superior resistance to UV/ozone/seawater).
- Construction Types: 1. Molded/Extruded Rubber: Solid or hollow pieces, such as D-shaped, Square, or Rectangular, manufactured as a single unit. 2. Laminated Rubber: Strips of recycled truck tires or conveyor belting compressed and held between heavy structural steel angles using tie rods.
- Shape & Styles: Fenders come in various profiles to suit different impact needs: Rectangular/Square (standard face protection), L-shaped (for corners), Cylindrical (for glancing impacts), and D-shaped (common for both land docks and marine use).
- Installation: Fenders are typically bolted or welded directly onto the concrete or steel structure of the dock face.
- Applications: Loading Docks: Used to protect the building, dock levelers, and truck trailers from damage during the final contact of the backing maneuver. Marine Facilities (Fenders): Used to protect jetties, quays, and the hulls of ships/boats during berthing.
