Polyurethane Wear Liners

Polyurethane wear liners are widely used in marine engineering due to their outstanding wear resistance, impact absorption, and corrosion protection. They serve as a protective interface between steel structures, cargo, and marine equipment, significantly extending service life and improving safety in offshore environments.

Advantages of polyurethane liners

• High wear resistance: Excellent durability against repeated friction and abrasion from cables, pipes, or cargo.

• Impact absorption: Effectively cushions heavy loads, preventing damage to both equipment and ship structures.

• Seawater & chemical resistance: Maintains performance under long-term exposure to seawater, oil, and UV radiation.

• Lightweight & flexible: Easier to install compared to steel or traditional rubber pads, adaptable to curved or complex surfaces.

• Non-marking surface: Prevents scratches or paint damage on vessel hulls and cargo.

Applications in different marine scenarios

• Ship and dock protection

Installed on fender panels as a facing layer to reduce friction and prevent steel-to-steel contact during berthing.

Used on deck surfaces and cargo handling areas to avoid hull and cargo damage during loading operations.

• Offshore platforms

Applied at boarding areas and gangway contact points to protect against constant impact and friction.

Used on FPSOs and offshore wind platforms where heavy equipment is transferred onto decks.

• Lifting and heavy equipment handling

Integrated into crane spreader beams, slings, and lifting tools as protective liners to prevent cargo surface damage.

Placed on deck support points where large components like steel coils, subsea modules, or wind turbine parts rest.

• Specialized marine applications

Used in fairleads and rollers as wear-resistant liners to extend equipment life.

Applied in tugboat contact areas to protect against repeated pushing operations.

Polyurethane anti-collision plate

With their durability, adaptability, and superior protection performance, polyurethane liners have become indispensable in modern marine engineering. Whether for ship docking, offshore platforms, subsea cable protection, or heavy equipment handling, polyurethane liners provide long-lasting solutions that enhance safety and reduce maintenance costs.

Philson has worked to create custom cast urethane parts to serve industries around the globe.