The first rubber marine fenders were developed and installed by Goodyear in 1933 and introduced a new era of design freedom for the marine architect. They quickly established a solid reputation for reliable protection, durability and economy in rough usage and over a wide variety of climatic and tidal conditions.

In January of 1998, LONGWOOD purchased the marine and industrial fender technology and business from Goodyear. Today, LONGWOOD fenders and bumpers are found in applications ranging from piers, docks, dolphins and other harbor structures, to tugs, barges, ferries and similar industrial applications. If your application is subject to frequent and severe impacts, LONGWOOD can design a solution for you. LONGWOOD is the only known domestic manufacturer of extruded fenders as specified by the "Buy American Act" for this extended size range.

Effective Absorption of High Energy Impacts
Rubber fenders readily absorb the high-energy impacts inherent in the berthing, mooring and pushing that marine structures and vessels encounter every day. Under the severe loads that cause other materials to crush, splinter or buckle, LONGWOOD rubber fenders simply compress, then return to their original shape. This resiliency preserves the fenders, the structure and the vessel to eliminate replacement expense and out-of-service conditions.

Low Cost Installation and Maintenance
In most cases, the original cost of LONGWOOD application designed marine fenders is lower than the cost of less effective protective material. But that's just the beginning of the real economy they offer. Even bigger savings are achieved through lower maintenance costs due to the long-lived properties of the specially compounded rubber used for LONGWOOD bumpers and fenders.

For example, rubber is resistant to the contaminants and effluents frequently found in industrialized rivers and harbors. And it resists the cutting, gouging, and abrasion which destroy other materials.
Rubber is not subject to fungoid growth which causes the decay of wooden or rope fenders. And it is practically immune to marine growth, termites, borers and other insects.

Environmentally Tailored Compounds
LONGWOOD marine fenders are available in a range of rubber compounds to meet the most demanding service conditions. A variety of property profiles have been developed to provide increased resistance to oil, chemicals, weather, ozone, severe loads, grinding impacts and temperature extremes. Click here for compounds and specifications.

Contact your local LONGWOOD Marine Fender distributor for more engineering data and design information.

Call 1-800-888-9703 extension, #130 for the distributor in your area.

Note:  Standard tolerences are +/-4% on exterior dimensions, +/-8% on interior dimensions, and the greater of +/-2% or +/- 1" on length.  Contact the factory if closer tolerances are required.

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