Pneumatic Fender | Yokohama Fender
- Fender Type: Rope type, Net type, Tire mesh type
- Materials: Natural Rubber
- Diameter: 500mm to 4500mm
- Length: 1000mm to 12000mm
- Initial Pressure: 50kPa and 80kPa
- Application: Ship-to-ship, ship-to-port
- Certificates: CCS, ABS, BV, LR, KR, etc.
Pneumatic Fender, also known as Yokohama Fender, is a common floating fender that is used to protect ships and avoid collisions during ship operations. They are also commonly used in the seaport of the wharf to protect ships during berthing operations.
Pneumatic fender is made of the synthetic-cord-reinforced rubber sheet with compressed air inside, at an initial pressure of 50kpa or 80kpa, to enable it to float on the water and work as a shock absorber between two ships. As a leading anti-collision device, pneumatic fenders have a long and successful history of protecting vessels in mooring operations. They are ideal for permanent and semi-permanent port applications, as well as for offshore ship-to-ship transfers. Our fenders are fast and easy to install, keeping suitable clearances between the hull and the jetty or vessels. its aim is to minimize potential damage during berthing operations. These fenders play a critical role in the safe operation of ship berthing.
Our pneumatic fenders can be provided with a diameter range from 500mm to 4500mm, a length range from 500mm to 12000mm, or special sizes according to customer requirements. These pneumatic fenders are usually equipped with chain nets and tires or wire rope nets, end rings, traction rings and swivel joints, with suitable D-shaped shackles at both ends to increase service life.
Boomarine is a professional manufacturer and supplier of marine rubber fenders, we offer pneumatic fenders in various sizes and standard or high-pressure versions. Smaller fenders can be provided as a hook type. Larger fenders are usually equipped with chain tire nets to provide additional protection. They are extremely resistant to pressure and cuts, and can withstand wear and tear in harsh weather conditions, which means they are very suitable for harsh marine environments.
The Structures of Pneumatic Fenders:
Pneumatic fender is constructed of an inner rubber, synthetic-tire-cord layer, and outer rubber. All of those shall be vulcanized firmly and proven by compress test.
- Outer rubber layer covers the outside of the fender to protect the cord layers and the inner liner rubber from abrasion and other external forces.
- Inner rubber layer of a rubber membrane that seals the pressurized air inside the fender.
- Synthetic-tyre-cord layer for reinforcement layer made of synthetic-tire-cord fabric, which maintains the internal air pressure of the fender.
Applications of Ship Launching Airbags:
- Ship launching and landing.
- Heavy lifting and conveying.
- Sunken ship salvage and stranded ship saving.
- Possible substitute for marine pneumatic rubber fender for protective purposes.
Dimensions & Performances:
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|
Size DxL (mm) |
Initial Internal Pressure(Kpa) |
Guaranteed Energy Absorption(GEA) |
Reaction Force at GEA Deflection (R) |
Hull pressure at GEA deflection (P) |
| — | — |
Min. Value at Deflection 60±5% KJ |
Tolerance ±10% KN | Reference value Kpa |
| 500 x 1000 | 50 | 6 | 64 | 132 |
| 600 x 1000 | 50 | 8 | 74 | 126 |
| 700 x 1500 | 50 | 17 | 137 | 135 |
| 1000 x 1500 | 50 | 32 | 182 | 122 |
| 1000 x 2000 | 50 | 45 | 257 | 132 |
| 1200 x 2000 | 50 | 63 | 297 | 126 |
| 1350 x 2500 | 50 | 102 | 427 | 130 |
| 1500 x 3000 | 50 | 153 | 579 | 132 |
| 1700 x 3000 | 50 | 191 | 639 | 128 |
| 2000 x 3500 | 50 | 308 | 875 | 128 |
| 2500 x 4000 | 50 | 663 | 1381 | 137 |
| 2500 x 5500 | 50 | 943 | 2019 | 148 |
| 3300 x 4500 | 50 | 1175 | 1884 | 130 |
| 3300 x 6500 | 50 | 1814 | 3015 | 146 |
| 3300 x 10600 | 50 | 3067 | 5257 | 158 |
| 4500 x 9000 | 50 | 4752 | 5747 | 146 |
| 4500 x 12000 | 50 | 6473 | 7984 | 154 |
How does the pneumatic fender work?
The pneumatic fender uses compressed air as a buffer medium to absorb the impact energy of the ship when the two ships are close or the ship is close to the dock, so that the ship can avoid big losses due to collision. At the same time, the ship has more flexibility when docking.
What types of pneumatic fenders can we provide?
- Rope Type: The net cover is woven with nylon rope and tied tightly to the ball. Suitable for small boats.
- Rubber Net Type: a special rubber pad is tied to the sphere, which can be freely contracted or stretched when squeezed Suitable for small and medium-sized vessels.
- Tire Mesh Type: multiple tires are tied to the ball, and the two ends are tied to a special fly ring that can rotate flexibly. Suitable for large ships.
