What is the compressive strength of UHMWPE Marine Fender Pads

UHMWPE Marine Fender Pads occupy an important position in dock protection facilities, and their excellent compressive strength is a key advantage.

From the perspective of materials, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene itself has an extremely high molecular weight, and the molecular chains are tightly entangled with each other. This unique structure gives the fender pads strong compressive resistance. According to professional tests, under specific pressure loading conditions, UHMWPE Marine Fender Pads can withstand pressures far exceeding those of ordinary fender pad materials without significant deformation. For example, in a high-intensity impact test simulating a ship docking, when subjected to huge pressure, it can effectively disperse the pressure and avoid local stress concentration, thereby maintaining its own structural stability.

In actual dock use scenarios, when various types of ships dock, the fender pads will be squeezed to varying degrees. With good compressive strength, UHMWPE Marine Fender Pads can easily cope with the huge squeezing force generated when large cargo ships dock. Even if they are subjected to frequent ship collisions and squeezing for a long time, they can still maintain their shape and performance, continue to provide reliable protection for docks and ships, reduce damage caused by collisions during ship docking, and ensure the safety of dock facilities and ships.