Towing Wire Protector

Towing Wire Protectors by means of towing shoes and sleeves are used worldwide to provide maximum protection to wire ropes and cables. The protectors prevent wear and rubbing against bulwarks, rails and fairleads and also prevent expensive damage to the ship concerned. These protectors are manufactured by our own production facilities in Europe and delivered worldwide.

Towing Wire Protectors are made of an exceptionally hard and resilient Polyurethane material which is widely used in the marine and offshore industry. A quality polyurethane with high strength and resistant to oils, ozone and sea water. The flexibility and wear resistance ensure the economic lifetime of the protector and reduce wear on the wire rope. The protectors are delivered worldwide with short delivery times and offered in two designs: Towing Shoes & Towing Sleeves.

Characteristics

1. Polyurethane-Powered Durability

• Ultra-High Abrasion Resistance (ISO 4649:2017): 8x longer service life vs. rubber sleeves.

• Hydrolysis-Stable TPU Formula: Retains flexibility in seawater without degradation (-40°C to +90°C).

• Self-Lubricating Surface: Reduces friction heat by 60% during high-speed winching.

2. Critical Damage Prevention

• Shock Absorption: 35% impact force reduction vs. nylon/HDPE protectors.

• Anti-Corrosion Barrier: Seals wires from salt spray, oils, and acidic bilge fluids.

• UV/Ozone Resistance: Passes 2,000-hour accelerated weathering (ASTM G154).

3. Operational Efficiency

• Split-Design + Stainless T-Bolt Clamps: Install/replace in <3 minutes without cable disassembly.

• Anti-Twist Ribs: Internal longitudinal grooves prevent rotation under load.

• Non-Sparking Material: Safe for explosive environments (ATEX Zone 2 compliant).

Applications

• AHTS Vessels: Protects anchor wires from seabed rock abrasion.

• Tugboat Hawsers: Shields against chafing at bitt bollards and capstan drums.

• Container Ship Winches: Prevents wear during dynamic positioning.

• Offshore Crane Pendants: Resists crushing in sheave grooves.

Dimensions

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