Floating Berthing Nylon Rubber Pneumatic Marine Fender

Floating Berthing Nylon Rubber Pneumatic Marine Fender

Product Introduction

In the dynamic world of marine operations, the safety and protection of vessels during berthing are of utmost importance. Floating Berthing Nylon Rubber Pneumatic Marine Fenders play a crucial role in this regard. These fenders are designed to absorb the kinetic energy generated when a ship approaches and docks at a berth, safeguarding both the vessel and the dock structure from damage.

Fender types:

1.Net-type fenders: fenders which are covered by a tire chain net, each end shall be linked together with one to two ring(s).

2.Sling-type fender: fenders which are designed to be used without a protection net.

Initial internal pressure:

1.Pneumatic fender 50 (initial internal pressure 50 KPa)

2.Pneumatic fender 80 (initial internal pressure 80 KPa)

Pneumatic marine fender application

1. Berthing in Commercial Ports
Container Ports: Cushion large container ships during berthing, protecting hulls and quay walls from impact damage.
Bulk Cargo Ports: Adapt to irregular hulls of bulk carriers, preventing hull damage and protecting loading/unloading equipment.

2. Mooring Operations
Secure vessels in place, absorbing forces from wind, waves, and tidal movements. Reduce wear and tear on mooring lines and vessel hulls.

3. Offshore Platforms
Protect offshore oil rigs, wind turbines, and other platforms from vessel collisions. Provide a buffer during supply vessel arrivals and departures.

4. Shipyards
Assist in ship construction and repair. Protect partially - built or damaged ships from impacts during movement within the shipyard.

5. Ferry Terminals
Ensure safe berthing of ferries, minimizing disruptions to passenger and vehicle traffic. Protect ferry hulls and terminal structures.

How to install floating marine ship rubber fender?

1. Preparation
Inspect Fenders: Check the rubber fenders for any damage during transit, such as cuts, cracks, or deformities.
Gather Tools: Prepare necessary tools like wrenches, screwdrivers, hoisting equipment, and measuring tools.
Measure and Mark: Determine the correct installation positions on the ship or dock according to the fender's size and the vessel's design. Mark these positions clearly.

2. Installation on the Ship
Mounting Brackets: If using mounting brackets, attach them firmly to the ship's hull. Ensure the brackets are properly aligned and the bolts are tightened securely.
Hoist and Attach Fenders: Use hoisting equipment to lift the rubber fenders into position. Connect the fenders to the mounting brackets using appropriate fasteners, such as bolts and nuts. Make sure the fenders are tightly fixed.

3. Installation on the Dock
Foundation Preparation: Prepare the dock surface by ensuring it is flat and clean. Install any necessary foundation structures for the fenders.
Position and Secure: Place the floating rubber fenders in the designated positions on the dock. Secure them using chains, ropes, or other anchoring systems, ensuring they are stable and can move freely with the water level changes.

4. Final Checks
Tightness Inspection: Re - check all fasteners and connections to ensure they are tight.
Function Test: Simulate normal berthing conditions to verify that the fenders can function properly, moving freely and providing adequate protection.

Floating pneumatic ship rubber fender structure

Floating marine ship rubber fender is made of synthetic-cord-reinforced rubber sheet with compressed air inside to enable it to float on the water and work as a shock absorber between two ships, or between ships and berthing structures when they come alongside each other on the water.

The fender body is constructed of an inner rubber layer, reinforced cord layers and an outer rubber layer. All of these layers are vulcanized together.

The outer skin rubber compound is designed and manufactured to be able to withstand both strenuous use including abrasion during adverse weather conditions whilst protecting the cord layers and inner rubber.

The synthetic tyre cord layers are arranged and designed to distribute load and stress evenly, which maintains the internal air pressure of the fender.

The inner rubber compound is designed to be completely airtight, utilising a compound equivalent tothat an inner tube of a car tyre.

Product Specifications

Initially established as Qingdao Luhang Marine Airbag Factory in 1988 and changed to Qingdao Luhang Marine Airbags and Fenders Co.,Ltd in 2011, Qingdao Luhang had been devoted itself to developing and manufacturing marine airbags and marine fenders for more than 2 decades.

The factory area is 56,000m² with building area of  21,000m². The company has registered capital of USD 3 million and fixed asset of USD1.2 billion. We have a full line of production equipment: rubber mixing machine, rubber roller machine, the China biggest vulcanization tanks, the biggest Press Inspection Machine, EVA foam processing machine, Foam shaping machines and SPUA spraying machine.

Through these years' development, we have full range of marine airbags and marine fenders:

Ship Launching Airbags for ship launching and docking in shipyards

Marine Salvage Airbags for salvaging sinked vessels or refloating objects from under water

Other Airbags for special usage

Pneumatic Rubber Marine Fenders for ships and docks berthing

Foam Filled Marine Fenders for ship and docks berthing

Fixed Dock Rubber Fenders for docks and wharfs

Marine Buoys

From the begginning we have been focusing on technological innovation. With a team of experienced technicans and engineers, we have developed some high tech marine products and got some petents. We have been approved as a supplier of Navy products. 

Quality is our life line. We provide service of “three guarantees” (returning, repairing and replacing) on all our products in case of any defects due to the problems of material,manufacturing, performance under conditions of normal operation and maintenance.