Dock Manufacturers - Fixed and Floating Docks

UHMW specialty and advanced wear grades are ideal for dock manufacturing applications due to their resistance to corrosion and the elements, wear properties, and lack of moisture absorption.

Specialty grades of UHMW and marine board are an excellent choice for dock fender facings as they outlast other materials like wood, rubber, urethane, or high-density polyethylene. Specifically, Tivar® DockGuard is ideal for marine fender systems as vessels can glide easily along its surface without marring hulls. Additionally, UHMW is impervious to marine bore worms, sheds mussels and barnacles, and can outwear hardened steel while cutting hourglass wear on pilings. It can also withstand salt, fuel, and chemical spills. Other materials such as marine board, King Starboard HDPE, and King Hy-Pact plastics, especially anti-slip grades, are commonly used for gangways and walkways, machined rollers for dock fenders, and floating docks.

Properties

Resists water and moisture absorption
UV and weather resistant
Exceptional wear properties
Low coefficient of friction

Applications

Dock fender facings
Sea and marine ports
Piling rub strips
Fenders

Industries

Dock manufacturing
Marine equipment
Marine manufacturing
Boat building

Dock Manufacturers - Fixed and Floating Docks Materials Overview

What is the best material for floating docks?

TIVAR® DockGuard, a specialty grade of UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene), is a popular choice for floating dock fenders. UHMW is an excellent choice for floating docks as it is resistant to wear, impact, and abrasion. It also has a high resistance to ultraviolet light, which makes it suitable for outdoor use. UHMW is lightweight, making it easy to install and maneuver. Additionally, it has excellent resistance to marine organisms, making it an ideal choice for frequently submerged docks.

HDPE is also popular for floating decks as anti-slip grades make for an easy-to-walk on surface that is less slippery than wood and other alternative materials. HDPE is also resistant to UV light and does not absorb water, which makes it an ideal choice for marine environments. Additionally, HDPE is easy to clean and maintain and resistant to corrosion and aquatic organisms.

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