Lock Gate & Inland Waterway Rubbing Strip

What It Is

Rubbing strips are long linear UHMWPE bars (typically 50 × 100 × 2000 mm) installed vertically along lock gate corners, jetty piles, and inland waterway berthing structures. They protect both the structure and the vessel from corner abrasion during entry/exit.

Standard Sizes

• Cross section: 50 × 100 mm or 80 × 150 mm
• Length: 2 m or 3 m standard; custom up to 6 m on request
• Mounting: Pre-drilled M16 countersunk on 400 mm centers
• Color: Black UV-stabilized (recommended) or yellow for visibility

Why UHMWPE Over Steel

Steel corner protection chews up vessel paint and requires repainting every 2-3 years. UHMWPE strips slide silently, won't corrode, and are field-replaceable without hot-work permits.

Recommended Products for This Application

UHMWPE Sheet — Marine Grade

Raw sheet stock for marine fabricators — 10 – 200 mm thickness, 1000×2000 mm standard.

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