Durable Yokohama Floating Pneumatic Fender Ship Bumpers

Durable Yokohama Floating Pneumatic Fender Ship Bumpers

Floating Pneumatic Fender

Floating pneumatic fender, also called Yokohama fender, has been used in port, harbor, and maritime operations for decades since it was developed in 1958. With the development of ship technology, this floating pneumatic fender is used extensively in ship-to-ship transfer operations and ship mooring and berthing operations. It’s always regarded as a buffer to reduce shock in between due to its excellent performance of great elasticity and abrasion-resistance.

Floating pneumatic fenders are divided into three types, including sling type, hydro-pneumatic type, and chain and tire net type. Each type plays a critical role in protecting the safety of marine operations.

Floating pneumatic fenders in accordance with ISO 17357 are available in a variety of sizes, with a maximum diameter of 4500 mm, and a length of 12000 mm.

Floating Pneumatic Fender Structure

① Outer rubber layer

The outer rubber layer uses special compounds that provide additional tensile strength and tear strength to protect the fender from severe weather conditions and frequent use.

② Synthetic-tire-cord layer

The reinforced layer is a composite tire cord with cross shadow lines, which is designed to distribute stress evenly.

③ Inner rubber layer

The inner layer is designed to seal the air inside the fender.

Floating Pneumatic Fender Advantage

1. Shape Conformant at Inclined Compression

Floating pneumatic fender is made of reinforced cord layers of high elasticity and flexibility, which enable to make it shape conformant at inclined compression during ship-to-ship operations. Compared with solid fender and foam fender, the floating  pneumatic fender is easier to distribute the load along the ship body or berthing structure.

2. Safe and Reliable

Floating pneumatic fender is made of several strong cord layers to enable it to be pressure-resistant and puncture-resistant. The floating-type pneumatic fender whose diameter is over 2.5m is equipped with a safety valve to release the air inside in case it’s overpressured. The diagram below shows the data variations at different percentage compressions.

Floating Pneumatic Fender Application

1.Tankers, gas carriers, and bulk carriers;

2.Fast ferry and aluminum hull vessels;

3.Quick response and emergency fender;

4.As an anti-collision fender used to realign ships with coastal facilities.

Specifications of Floating Pneumatic Fender

Pneumatic 50 Standard Sizes:

Pneumatic 80 Standard Sizes:

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