Rubber arch fenders are commonly used for docks, jetties, ports and berthing structures where vessels need reliable impact protection. Their arch-shaped profile helps absorb berthing energy and distribute stress during vessel contact, making them a practical choice for many marine fender systems.
Arch fenders are commonly used in marine dock and mooring fender systems for quay walls, jetties, berths and port structures that need stable impact absorption.
What Is an Arch Fender?
An arch fender is a rubber fender with an arch-shaped cross section. The curved profile helps the fender absorb impact and reduce reaction force during berthing. Arch fenders can be installed on quay walls, jetties, berths and other marine structures where vessels need controlled contact protection.
Rubber Material for Arch Fenders
Arch fenders are usually made from natural rubber or synthetic rubber compounds. The rubber material should provide good energy absorption, abrasion resistance, flexibility, aging resistance and seawater resistance. For marine applications, material quality is important because the fender may face repeated impact, UV exposure, salt water and long-term outdoor use.
Key Performance Characteristics
A suitable arch fender should provide stable energy absorption, controlled reaction force, abrasion resistance and long service life. The fender should also maintain flexibility under repeated compression and recover its shape after vessel contact. Different rubber compounds can be selected according to project requirements, berthing conditions and environmental exposure.
Mold Compression Production Process
YT Marine produces arch fenders by mold compression. For standard molds, the main H, B and b dimensions are fixed according to existing mold sizes. However, bolt hole positions can be adjusted during production to match special installation requirements, drawings or existing berth structures.
Arch Fender Specifications
Arch fenders are usually distinguished by height, such as SA250H, SA300H, SA400H, SA500H, SA600H, SA800H and SA1000H. The length can be 1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m, 2.5 m or customized according to project requirements. End shapes can also be cut or adjusted to match the installation layout.
UHMWPE Fender Cover Options
For applications with higher abrasion or sliding contact, a UHMWPE cover can be added on top of the arch fender. The UHMWPE surface helps reduce wear and provides better sliding performance during vessel contact. For heavier-duty applications, the fender can also be combined with a steel frame and UHMWPE face pad.
Arch Fender Installation Bolt Set
Arch fender installation bolt sets usually include embedded bolts, L washers and threaded bolts. The bolt material can be hot-dip galvanized carbon steel or stainless steel, depending on the project environment and corrosion resistance requirements. Correct bolt selection is important for safe and stable fender installation.
Information Needed for Arch Fender Inquiries
For arch fender inquiries, buyers can send the required fender height, length, quantity, bolt hole position, end shape, installation drawing, material requirement and application photos. If the project requires UHMWPE covers, steel frames or special bolt sets, these details should also be confirmed before quotation.
Work with an Arch Fender Producer
YT Marine manufactures arch fenders and related marine fender products for docks, ports, jetties, shipyards and berthing structures. Buyers can send drawings, specifications, project photos or installation requirements, and our team will review the details for suitable production and quotation support.
YT Marine manufactures arch fenders and related marine fender systems for docks, ports, jetties, shipyards and berthing structures.
Also we can use the fender+steel frame+uhnwpe face pad type to add the abrasion of the application.
