Short Introduction about floating fenders , ship fenders , marine fenders

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Floating fenders is a leading anti-collision device for marine application in the world today. Yokohama Pneumatic Rubber Fenders are made of synthetic-cord-reinforced rubber sheet with compressed air inside to enable it to float on the water and work as a protective medium. Therefore, marine fenders serves as a critical protective medium against collision when ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations and ship-to-dock (STD) berthing and mooring operations.

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The ship fenders have the advantages of massive energy absorption with low unit surface pressure acted upon the ship. So floating fenders have become an ideal ship protection medium used extensively by large tankers, LPG vessels, ocean platforms, bulk carriers and floating structures, large docks, harbor and wharfs.

Advantages of floating fenders

3. a.Compliance with ISO 17357:2002

b. Low Reaction Force and Hull Pressure c.More Safety and Reliability d.Most Cost Competitive System e.Lower Mooring Forces f.Advantage against Shearing Force g.Adaptable to the Tide h.Simple and Low Cost Installation i.Low Maintenance Cost j.Various Optional Fitting

Classifications of marine fenders

4-1. Initial Internal Pressure Rating of ship fenders

There are two initial pressure rating for floating fenders : a) Pneumatic 50 (Initial internal pressure 50 kPa) b) Pneumatic 80 (Initial internal pressure 80 kPa)

4-2.Fender Type of ship fenders

There are two types for marine fenders : a) Net-type Fenders The floating fenders is covered by a protection net consisting of either chain, wire or fiber and usually with tires or rubber sleeves. b) Sling type The Yokohama Pneumatic Rubber Fenders is designed to be used without a protection net. It’s easy to hand because of their lightweight.

Specifications of ship fenders

5.Yokohama fenders are available from 500x1000mm to 3300x6500mm, including all the standard and no-standard specifications