Case study · Marine production
Kevlar-composite fender systems
Project · Marine production
Impact-resistant Kevlar-composite fenders for commercial vessels.
A commercial marine fender manufacturer needed a production partner for a Kevlar-composite fender system used on harbor tugs and pilot boats. The parts must absorb repeated impact without delamination, with a service life of 10+ years in saltwater.
10yr+
Service life in commercial saltwater use
Layup specification
- Kevlar 49 aramid Balanced 0/90 fabric
- Vinylester matrix Resistant to saltwater absorption
- Closed-mold infusion Consistent fiber volume, low voids
- Impact testing Drop-tower validation per ABS rules
Kevlar & Aramid
Ballistic and impact-resistant layups for marine, security, and motorsport applications.
About this serviceValidated in the lab.
Each fender design goes through drop-tower testing at our partner lab before serial production begins. We tune the layup schedule and core thickness until impact performance exceeds ABS requirements by a comfortable margin.
Application
Harbor tugs & pilot boats
Process
Closed-mold infusion
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After five years on the water, our fleet of fenders shows zero delamination. We've added Brzoglas to our standard supplier list.— Fleet Manager, commercial harbor operator
Impact-resistant part?
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