Ship launching airbags, also known as roller bags, launching air balloons, inflatable marine airbags, air lift bags, and salvage bags, are essential tools in the marine industry. Our company specializes in providing top - notch ship launching airbags that have been trusted by clients worldwide.
Using marine airbags for ship launching or upgrading is an innovative approach. It overcomes the limitations of traditional methods like “end - on launching”, “side ship launching”, and “float - out”. This flexible technology breaks free from the constraints of fixed launching tracks in side - launch scenarios. Its advantages of time - saving, cost - effective investment, flexibility, and high safety have made it widely accepted by shipyards globally. We have been continuously innovating in design, material selection, and manufacturing technologies over the years to ensure maximum flexibility, safety, and reliability.
Our ship - launching rubber airbags have been successfully used for launching a wide range of vessels, including cargo vessels, barges, chemical tankers, tugboats, AHTS vessels, floating docks, and even construction caissons. The largest vessel launched with our airbags has reached up to 100,000 DWT.
All our ship launching airbags are manufactured and tested in full compliance with ISO 14409:2011 Ships and marine technology — Ship launching airbags. To learn more about the advanced technology, you can refer to ISO 17682:2013 Ships and marine technology — Methodology for ship launching utilizing air bags.
- Multi - Layer Structure: Our rubber airbags are constructed with an outer rubber layer, multi - layer synthetic - tire - cord layers, and an inner rubber layer, which are firmly vulcanized together. More layers are added at the end shoulders for enhanced durability.
- Reinforcement with Synthetic - Tire - Cord Layers: The synthetic - tire - cord layer is the key reinforcement part of the airbags. Made of rubber - coated synthetic - tire - cord fabrics, these layers are twined at ideal angles using our unique and patented "Holistic Wrapping Technology". We use 1400 dtex/2 or 1400 dtex/3 type synthetic - tire - cord fabric. The warp has over 95 cords per 100 mm in width, and the breaking strength is more than 310 N per cord, far exceeding the ISO 14409 standard.
- High - Performance Inner and Outer Rubber: Before production, the outer and inner rubber layers are rigorously tested to meet international standards. The outer rubber layer protects the cord layers from abrasion and external forces. It has excellent tensile and tear strength, enabling it to withstand various weather conditions and heavy usage. The performance of our rubber material meets or exceeds the following standards:
Test Item | Value | Standard |
Tensile Strength, Mpa | ≥18 | ISO 37 |
Elongation at break, % | ≥400 | ISO 37 |
Hardness, ° (Shore A) | 60±10 | ISO 7619 - 1 |
Tear Strength, N/cm | ≥400 | ISO 34 - 1 |
Compression set, % (70℃±1℃,22h) | ≤30 | ISO 815 - 1 |
Holding of pull lengthening, % | ≥80 | ISO 188 |
Holding of elongation at break, % | ≥80 | ISO 188 |
Change of hardness, ° (Shore A) | ≤8 | ISO 7619 - 1 |
Static ozone aging at 40℃ x 96h, extension 20% | No crack | ISO 1431 - 1 |
- Classification:
- QP - Ordinary airbag: With 3, 4, or 5 cord fabric layers.
- QG - high - bearing capacity airbag: With 6, 7, or 8 layers of cord fabric.
- QS - Superhigh - bearing capacity airbag: With 9, 10, or more layers of cord fabrics.
- For example, QG6/1.5x15 means 6 layers of cord fabric + 1 rubber layer, with a diameter of 1.5m and an effective length of 15m.
- Specifications:
- You can choose the required diameter (ranging from 0.5 ~ 3m, or customized) and effective length (ranging from 1 ~ 32m, or customized) to meet your specific project needs. The total length can also be customized, typically ranging from 1.2 ~ 35m. The loading capacity can be 10 ~ 40 ton/m, or customized according to your requirements.
Our airbags come with a full set of high - quality end fittings, including:
- The end of airbag body
- End flange (Q235 H.D.G)
- Sealing Washer
- Three - direction connector at the inflate end (Q235 H.D.G)
- 3/4′ Ball Valves at the inflate end (Brass)
- Hose connection at the inflate end (Q235)
- High - quality Pressure Gauge
- End plug at the tightness end (Q235 H.D.G)
We are proud to offer the highest quality ship launching airbags, along with expert service and timely customer support to clients from Southeast Asia, Europe, Turkey, the Middle - East, North America, Africa, South America, and more. We are committed to helping you complete your project successfully, within budget and on time.
Beware of low - quality airbags in the market that may use recycled rubber, weak cords with a lower number of true layers. Our products are of the highest quality, ensuring your project's safety and success.
Contact us today to learn more about our ship launching airbags and how we can assist you with your marine projects
Roy
Sales Manager
QingdaoLuhang Marine Airbag and fender Co.,Ltd
Whatsapp:+86 19063952969
email:roy@luhanggroup.com