2.0*3.5~2.5*4.0 Anchorage Buffer Protection Against Collision Effect Foam Filled Fender

Foam Filled Fender Features

1. Most Cost Competitive System The utilization of the compressive elasticity of air, unlike other fenders which need protector panels, provides completely uniform surface pressure on contact. The surface pressure is equal to the internal air pressure

2. Stronger against Shearing Force After contacting a dock, a ship is usually shifted to the correct mooring position. The shifting exerts shearing and compression forces on the fenders. This combined force is very severe in the case of solid rubber fenders because they are not reinforced against such force. In contrast, Yokohama Pneumatic Rubber Fenders are adequately reinforced using strong tire-cord to cope against such forces as well as internal pressure.

3. Simple and Low Cost Installation The weight of Yokohama Pneumatic Rubber Fenders is supported by the water on which it floats. Therefore, the fender can be moored simply by means of a guy rope or chain, requiring minimal extra cost. It can be removed easily to a suitable jetty or quay when not in use, or transferred to another mooring point whenever required.

4. Low Maintenance Cost Maintenance cost is very low. Although the internal pressure will vary with seasonal changes, the air leakage is so minimal that it is sufficient to check the air pressure only once a year. The chain net needs to be replaced only once in 3 or 4 years, depending on ambient conditions.

5. Shipping Cost Minimization In order to minimize the shipping cost of Yokohama Pneumatic Rubber Fenders, the fenders are usually packed and shipped in containers or on pallets in vacuumed and folded down state.

Foam Filled Fender Features

1. Guaranteed energy absorption

2. Chain tyre net and sling type

3. Thick skin construction

4. Good angular performance

5. Less surface pressure onto the side wall of ships. (The capability of accepting surface pressure of the fender is up to 14 ton/m2).

6. No reduction on the performance of compression when inclined.

7. Suitable for areas with large or small tides.

8. Suitable in cold weather because the compressed air as buffering medium.

9. Especially in mooring of large scale ships in sea docks and lightering.

10. Maintains large clearances between hull and structure.