Polyurea fenders, protecting you thoroughly

When we talk about various types of ships, what images come to mind? Mighty warships, luxurious cruise ships, stylish speedboats, or humble fishing boats? Regardless of the type of vessel, they all need the help of their reliable partner when docking—the fender.

Fenders, also known as bumpers, are devices installed on docks or ships to absorb the collision energy between vessels and docks or between vessels during docking or mooring. They protect ships and docks from damage. Some are as sturdy as trees, while others are as small as tires, but they all share the honorable mission of ensuring ships remain unharmed during docking. In the global shipping system, fenders form their own critical subsystem, enhancing cost efficiency for port operations, minimizing maintenance requirements for ships and ports, and reducing the risk of accidents. They are an essential component closely tied to safety.

Currently, the most widely used types of fenders are solid rubber fenders and floating fenders. Compared to solid fenders, floating fenders offer advantages such as greater compression deformation, higher energy absorption, lower reaction force, self-floating capability, and easier installation. They are particularly suitable for docks with significant tidal variations. However, floating fenders are relatively more prone to damage. This is where a lightweight material is needed—one that can provide comprehensive protection without altering their inherent properties. That material is Air++'s high-performance polyurea safety coating!

Air++'s high-performance polyurea safety coating utilizes the latest flexible anti-collision technology. When applied to fenders, it not only allows them to float but also provides advantages such as wear resistance, waterproofing, impact resistance, fatigue resistance, aging resistance, high-temperature resistance, and customizable vibrant colors. It offers superior energy absorption, enhanced safety, and maintenance-free performance.

In addition to these features, polyurea high-performance safety coatings are particularly suitable for marine applications due to their excellent salt spray resistance and weather resistance. Even after prolonged use, the coating will not chalk or fade. During application, it can be sprayed continuously on vertical and curved surfaces without sagging. The thickness is adjustable, and the application process is convenient, perfectly solving the challenges of coating irregularly shaped components.

High-tech ships take you through wind and waves, while high-performance polyurea ensures your safe return!