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What were the first uses of airbags in the launching of ships?
The history of marine airbag ship launching dates back to 1981.
Xiao Qinghe ship repair and building shipyard, located in Jinan
city of Shangdong Province, launched a 60 DWT tank barge with
airbag suspension on January 20, 1981. Seven airbags were deployed
in that project. One was 2 meters in diameter and 6 meters long and
used for elevating. The remaining six airbags were 0.8 meters x 6
meters long and acted as the rollers. The first intention of that
trial launch was to develop a prompt, less land form limited ship
launching method for warfare purposes.
They look very similar to Yokohama Fenders, how do they differ?
The main use of Yokohama fenders and Florescence marine airbags are
definitely different. It is well known that Yokohoma fenders offer
an effective fender system providing a soft and stable berthing
condition to ships. Florescence marine airbags are widely used for
ship launching, landing, heavy transport and air lifting. Due to
the special use, structures of Florescence marine airbags are
optimized for safety and built for heavy duty use. The surface
layers are enhanced for anti-abrasion and are pierce resistant.
Even if they are somewhat wounded, Florescence marine airbags can
still work safely until repaired. The length of airbags are usually
more than 10 meters and two cone-shaped ends make them look like
huge sausages. Also, Florescence marine airbags never use tires and
shackles.
The structure of Florescence marine airbag
Please the picture 1 of Florescence inflatable rubber airbag
structure . It is composed by airbag body and terminal iron part.
The airbag body is composed by natural rubber and strength fiber
material through vulcanization processing; The terminal iron part
is made of cast iron, it is combined closely with the bag body; One
end is for pulling when move the airbag, and the other end is for
charging and discharging the air. All the fittings in picture 2 and
3 will be supplied with airbags for free.
The airbag is to be constructed of an outer rubber layer, one or more synthetic-tyre-cord layers, and an inner rubber layer. The arrangement of synthetic-tyre-cord reinforcement layers is shown in the picture below, all materials shall be vulcanized firmly.
Why Choose Florescence
Florescence has our own factory which manufacture rubber products
for over 30 years, so we are the factory direct seller, we are
more professional than other companies. FLORESCENCE Ship Launching
Balloons are exported to many countries, such as Indonesia,
Singapore, Kenya, Tanzania, etc. Florescence Ship Launching
Balloons can be manufatured in various sizes and types according to
the clients' requirements.