Marine Airbag Construction

Ship Launching/Pulling Airbags, basic body are consisted of our rubber layers, synthetic-cord-reinforced rubber layers, are kind of a cylindrical airbags with hemispherical heads at the both ends. All of these are vulcanized together, and then compress air inside to enable it to roll.

1. Outer Rubber

The outer rubber layer protects the cord layers from abrasion and other external forces. This compound has sufficient tensile and tear strength to withstand any weather condition and hard usage. Standard color is black.

2. Synthetic-net-cord layer for reinforcement

The reinforcement cord layers, which are made of Synthetic-tire-cord commonly used in tires, are arranged at ideal angles to hold the internal pressure and to distribute the stress even providing strong efficient reinforcement.

3. End Fittings

End fittings include air tightness swivel and airbags safety air inlet.

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