Two-piece fender strips

A two-piece fender strip consists of a base profile and a separate wear part. The base profile is fitted to the construction, after which the wear part is added to it. When wear occurs, you only need to replace the wear part in question rather than the whole strip.

Two-piece fender strips are used on boats, yachts, quays, landing stages, pontoons, floating jetties and other harbour constructions, among others. They protect the underlying construction from knocks, abrasion and wear.

DG Rubber Profiles makes these strips from TPE. This material is flexible, wear-resistant and stands up well to UV radiation, ozone and various weather conditions. That makes TPE very suitable for prolonged use outdoors and in marine applications.

Yes. The TPE profiles are suitable for applications where the material is exposed to the weather. The two-piece fender strips are used on boats, jetties, pontoons and harbour constructions, for example. The temperature range stated on the product page runs from minus 40 °C to plus 80 °C.

Depending on the profile and application, a fender strip can be fixed with screws or by bonding. The most suitable fitting method depends on the surface, load and construction, among other things.

Yes. That is precisely an important advantage of the two-piece system. When the outer wear part is damaged or worn, it can be replaced separately while the base profile stays in place.

Yes. DG Rubber Profiles’ two-piece fender strips are available in any RAL colour. This allows the strip to be matched to the colour of the boat, jetty, construction or corporate identity.

Yes. DG Rubber Profiles makes custom rubber profiles and has more than 4,400 existing moulds. If the desired profile is not available, a new mould can be developed from a drawing or sample.

That depends on the construction, available space, desired dimensions, load and fitting method, among other things. For applications on boats, factors such as the hull shape and how you moor also play a part. DG Rubber Profiles can advise on the right version based on a drawing, dimensions, photo or existing profile.

TPE combines flexibility with wear resistance and stands up well to UV radiation, ozone and the weather. The material is also recyclable and contains no harmful plasticisers. This makes it suitable for fender strips used for long periods outdoors or in a marine environment.