Ship Launching Balloon is an inflatable marine engineering load transfer system designed for ship launching, vessel transportation, and controlled slipway replacement operations in shipbuilding and offshore construction environments.
Engineered using multi-layer reinforced synthetic tire cord fabric combined with high-strength vulcanized rubber compounds, this cylindrical pneumatic structure sustains high internal pressure and distributed compressive loading under dynamic marine operating conditions.
A coastal shipbuilding facility in Indonesia successfully launched a 10,500 DWT bulk carrier using our Ship Launching Balloon system on reclaimed land without permanent slipway infrastructure.
The system maintained stable rolling progression with controlled deformation behavior, enabling smooth and controlled vessel movement toward water entry. Post-launch inspection confirmed stable hull structure with no deformation or stress concentration marks.
| Product Name | Ship Launching Balloon |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% High Tensile Natural Rubber (NR) |
| Dimensions | Diameter 0.2m - 4.0m, Length 3.0m - 28.0m, or As Request |
| Working Pressure | 0.05-0.25MPA |
| Technology | Overall Winding, High Pressure, Explosion-Proof |
| Metal Parts | Q355 / SS304 / SS316 |
| OEM | Supported |
| MOQ | 1 |
| Repair Tools | Electric Heating Plate, Repair Materials, Glue, Free of Charge |
| Standard | ISO 17357 |
| Certificate | ABS, BV, KR, LR, GL, NK, RINA, DNV, RMRS |
| Package | Pallets, Wooden Cases |
| Service Life | 20 Years |
| Warranty | 36 Months |
| Diameter | Working Pressure | Working Height | Bearing Capacity KN/m | Bearing Capacity Ton/m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D=1.0m | 0.14Mpa | 0.6m | 87.96 | 8.98 |
| D=1.0m | 0.14Mpa | 0.5m | 109.96 | 11.22 |
| D=1.0m | 0.14Mpa | 0.4m | 131.95 | 13.46 |
| D=1.2m | 0.12Mpa | 0.7m | 94.25 | 9.62 |
| D=1.2m | 0.12Mpa | 0.6m | 113.10 | 11.54 |
| D=1.2m | 0.12Mpa | 0.5m | 131.95 | 13.46 |
| D=1.2m | 0.12Mpa | 0.4m | 150.80 | 15.39 |
| D=1.5m | 0.10Mpa | 0.9m | 94.25 | 9.62 |
| D=1.5m | 0.10Mpa | 0.8m | 109.96 | 11.22 |
| D=1.5m | 0.10Mpa | 0.7m | 125.66 | 12.82 |
| D=1.5m | 0.10Mpa | 0.6m | 141.37 | 14.43 |
| D=1.5m | 0.10Mpa | 0.5m | 157.08 | 16.03 |
| D=1.8m | 0.09Mpa | 1.1m | 98.96 | 10.10 |
| D=1.8m | 0.09Mpa | 1.0m | 113.10 | 11.54 |
| D=1.8m | 0.09Mpa | 0.9m | 127.33 | 12.98 |
| D=1.8m | 0.09Mpa | 0.8m | 141.37 | 14.43 |
| D=1.8m | 0.09Mpa | 0.7m | 155.51 | 15.87 |
| D=1.8m | 0.09Mpa | 0.6m | 169.65 | 17.31 |
| D=2.0m | 0.08Mpa | 1.2m | 100.53 | 10.26 |
| D=2.0m | 0.08Mpa | 1.1m | 113.10 | 11.54 |
| D=2.0m | 0.08Mpa | 1.0m | 125.66 | 12.82 |
| D=2.0m | 0.08Mpa | 0.9m | 138.23 | 14.11 |
| D=2.0m | 0.08Mpa | 0.8m | 150.80 | 15.39 |
| D=2.0m | 0.08Mpa | 0.7m | 163.36 | 16.67 |
| D=2.0m | 0.08Mpa | 0.6m | 175.93 | 17.95 |
1. What vessel tonnage range can the system support?
The system is configurable for a wide range of vessel displacement levels depending on diameter and pressure configuration.
2. What is the operational service life under industrial conditions?
Service life depends on usage frequency, surface condition, and maintenance control. Under standard shipyard operation, the system supports long-term repeated industrial cycles.
3. Can the system operate on non-prepared ground surfaces?
The flexible cylindrical structure allows adaptation to uneven ground conditions, however engineering assessment of load distribution is required prior to operation.
4. What maintenance procedures are required?
Maintenance includes periodic inspection of surface wear, internal pressure stability testing, and reinforcement integrity evaluation.
5. Is the system suitable for international shipyard standards?
The product is manufactured under industrial quality control systems suitable for global marine engineering applications.