Wheel and roller fenders are types of protective components commonly used in various industries, particularly in transportation and marine applications, to prevent damage to vehicles, boats, and structures from the impact of wheels or rollers.
Here’s a breakdown of the two types:
1. Wheel Fenders:
– Function: These are typically used to protect the wheels of vehicles or other equipment, such as boats or trucks. They can absorb the shock from impacts, preventing damage to both the vehicle and the object it’s colliding with. In the marine context, wheel fenders can protect boats from rubbing against docks or piers.
– Design: They are often made of durable materials like rubber, polyurethane, or plastic and are designed to absorb impacts from both vertical and horizontal forces.
– Applications: Marine industry (protecting boats against docks), automotive, trucks, and heavy machinery (to prevent damage to wheels and surrounding areas).
2. Roller Fenders:
– Function: Roller fenders are often used in environments where the object is moving along a track or surface, such as in ship docking or material handling equipment. They help in absorbing energy and protecting surfaces from direct contact.
– Design: These fenders usually consist of cylindrical rollers mounted on frames. The rollers rotate or move when impacted, distributing the force over a larger area and reducing the likelihood of damage.
– Applications: Commonly found in marine environments for ship docking, on conveyor systems, or in heavy machinery to protect surfaces from abrasion or direct contact with rollers.
Both types of fenders help in improving safety and prolonging the lifespan of both the equipment and the surrounding infrastructure by mitigating the effects of physical contact.
