
German Standard Five-Roller Fairlead
- Standard: DIN (German Standard)
- Material: Steel plate or cast steel
- Roller No.: 5 rollers
- Suitable Rope Dia: 12mm-48mm
- Weight: 90kg – 2550kg
- Surface Treatment: Painted with marine-grade epoxy paint or hot-dip galvanization
- Size, material, mounting type, and surface treatment are customizable
- Certificate: ABS, BV, CCS, LR, DNV, NINA, etc.
German Standard Five-Roller Fairlead is a marine fairlead designed to guide mooring ropes safely and efficiently in towing and berthing operations. Built to the German DIN marine specifications, this fairlead offers reliable line handling, extended rope life, and improved safety in demanding marine environments.
This five-roller fairlead is normally mounted on offshore platforms, ports, bulwarks, and ship decks for minimum abrasion and ideal rope alignment. It is an essential vessel fitting, dock, and offshore platform equipment required for efficient and smooth line control under high loads.
Boomarine is a trusted provider of quality marine outfitting products, delivering merchandise made for the harshest sea conditions. Through years of experience and a steadfast commitment to quality, we ensure that all of our products, including the German Standard Five-Roller Fairlead, are made using the newest equipment and put through strict quality control. With over 20 years of experience in the maritime industry, we offer products compliant with international standards such as DIN, JIS, and ISO.
Dimensions of German Standard Five-Roller Fairlead (mm)

Type | Wire φ | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | K | L | Weight(kg) |
CFG 2 | -12 | 180 | 100 | 650 | 80 | 446 | 170 | 10 | 465 | 253 | 125 | 356 | 90 |
CFG 3 | -16 | 230 | 130 | 800 | 100 | 546 | 210 | 10 | 575 | 308 | 150 | 446 | 160 |
CFG 5 | -20 | 250 | 130 | 900 | 120 | 626 | 250 | 15 | 655 | 363 | 175 | 506 | 280 |
CFG 8 | -24 | 280 | 160 | 1000 | 140 | 716 | 290 | 20 | 730 | 423 | 215 | 576 | 394 |
CFG 12 | -32 | 300 | 160 | 1200 | 180 | 836 | 366 | 25 | 855 | 518 | 260 | 676 | 860 |
CFG 20 | -40 | 320 | 180 | 1350 | 245 | 1030 | 500 | 35 | 1045 | 660 | 335 | 830 | 1500 |
CFG 32 | -48 | 400 | 250 | 1700 | 300 | 1236 | 610 | 45 | 1260 | 788 | 405 | 1016 | 2550 |
Features of German Standard Five-Roller Fairlead
This fairlead stands out for its multi-directional guidance facility and durability.
- Five-Roller Design: Consists of horizontal and vertical rollers, allowing for mooring ropes to be guided from nearly any angle. This is an adaptable design that minimizes line chafe against the vessel’s deck or hull.
- Less Abrasion: The rollers’ free rotation significantly reduces friction and wear on wire cables and mooring ropes, prolonging their life and ensuring safe operation.
- Material: Typically fabricated of high-strength materials such as steel plate or cast steel (e.g., ZG230-450) with greater toughness and strength against the corrosive marine environment.
- Anti-Corrosion Coating: Painted with marine-grade epoxy paint or hot-dip galvanization to resist rust and seawater corrosion.
- Compliance with Standard: Designed and produced according to stringent DIN (German) standards to provide dimension accuracy and performance reliability.
- Custom Options Available: Size, material, mounting type, and surface treatment can be ordered to fit your application.
Applications of German Standard Five-Roller Fairlead
The German Standard Five-Roller Fairlead is a versatile component widely used across the shipping industry for various vessels, particularly in mooring and towing operations.
- Mooring: Guides mooring lines from the deck to the bollards or dock, maintaining the correct line tension and straightness.
- Towing: Essential for controlling and guiding tow lines, distributing the load, and minimizing lateral tension on the winch.
- Vessel Types: Commonly utilized on container vessels, oil tankers, bulk carriers, tugs, and dry cargo vessels, among others, where reliable line handling is paramount.
Why Choose Us?
Boomarine is a trusted marine equipment manufacturer and supplier, specializing in mooring and towing fittings such as fairleads, bollards, chocks, and anchors.
With over 20 years of production experience, we serve clients worldwide, providing certified products that comply with DIN, ISO, JIS, and other international standards. Our factory offers:
- Advanced CNC and welding production lines
- Strict quality control and testing
- OEM & ODM customization
- Certification from major classification societies (ABS, BV, LR, DNV, NK, CCS, etc.)