Marine rubber fenders are a type of boating equipment that protects a vessel’s side from contact with another body. They are installed both on a ship itself and on berthing structures to prevent and minimize damage in case of collisions or overshooting.
Common used rubber fenders
Assuming that impact is the main deteriorating factors for rubber fenders, it is important to understand the behavior of each kind and classify them according to how they absorb energy from berthing vessels.
V-type rubber fender- also known as arch fender.
The fender body is the resisting mechanism itself and absorbs the berthing energy of the vessel by buckling and deformation of its body. Therefore, it is straight forward to pay attention to signs of deterioration at the rubber body due to external
Rubber fender with panels
Similar types are cell fender and cone fender. A steel panel with resin pads such as UHMW PE, mounted at the rubber fender body, initiates the contact from berthing vessels and transfer the impact to the rubber fender which absorbs the energy by buckling deformation. Since the vessel does not come in direct contact with the rubber, the damage and breakage of the rubber body is minimal, care must be taken for the corrosion and deformation of the steel fender panel.
Pneumatic fender
It absorbs the energy of the berthing vessel by its highly elastic features due to the compressed air pumped into the body – fabric-reinforced rubber bag. Floating air fender is generally protected by a net, so damage and breakage of the rubber main body is slight, deterioration of the net is more susceptible. Fixed air fender with a fender panel behaves similarly to a rubber fender with panel, and attention must be paid to the corrosion and deformation of the steel.
Cylindrical rubber fender
It is also similar to D-type and square type. Vessels come in direct contact with the rubber body and absorbs berthing energy by deformation of the rubber, it is necessary to pay particular attention to deterioration by external force.
How to choose the right rubber fender supplier
Finding the right marine rubber fenders is crucial for protecting your vessel and from potential damage. When choosing marine fenders, there are three things you need to take into account. They are the vessel’s weight, the vessel’s length, and the mooring conditions. Once you know, look for companies that specialize in making the particular kind of fenders that you need. Consult sizing guides to figure out exactly what size and how many fenders you need for your vessel. If you’re torn between two models, opt for the heavier-duty one to reduce potential damage. At YSmarines, we are proud to serve various global industries and be a top-quality marine fenders supplier. Our 10 years of service allow us to provide only the best products to our customers. We specialize in industrial marine fenders and offer a wide variety of options. These include pneumatic fenders, cylindrical fenders, GD Type fenders, and W type fenders.
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