Custom Size Smooth Surface Floating Rubber Fender

The Custom Size Smooth Surface Floating Rubber Fender is engineered for critical marine applications, providing dependable protection for vessels during berthing, ship-to-ship (STS) transfer, and offshore operations.

Quick Technical Specifications

Parameter	Standard / Range
Manufacturing Standard	ISO 17357-1:2014 compliant
Diameter Range	0.5 m to 4.5 m (Custom sizes available)
Length Range	1.0 m to 12.0 m (Custom sizes available)
Initial Pressure ($P_0$)	50 kPa (Pneumatic 50) / 80 kPa (Pneumatic 80)
Third-Party Certification	BV, DNV, ABS, CCS, LR (available upon request)
Installation Accessories	Towing rings, swivel shackles, slings, and custom fixing systems

Why Choose Smooth Surface Floating Fenders?

Adapts to Tidal Variations: Automatically floats and adjusts with changing water levels, maintaining constant contact height between vessel and quay.

Protects Vessel Coatings: The smooth, netless outer layer provides direct rubber-to-hull contact, eliminating paint scuffing and tire marks-ideal for naval vessels, luxury liners, and liquid gas carriers.

Reduces Operational Maintenance: Without external tire chains to rust or snag, visual inspections and surface cleaning are significantly faster and cheaper.

Key Technical Features

Multi-Layer Synthetic-Cord Structure: High-tensile tire-cord layers embedded between inner and outer rubber walls prevent bulge deformation and ensure high structural stability during repeated compression.

Progressive Energy Absorption: Air compression delivers low reaction forces during impact, protecting both the vessel's internal structure and port infrastructure.

Customizable Performance: Diameter, length, internal pressure, and accessories can be engineered to match specific vessel displacements and allowable loads.

Typical Applications

Ship-to-Ship (STS) Transfers: Handles wave-induced dynamic vessel movements during offshore operations.

Ports & Terminals: Container, oil/gas, bulk cargo, and commercial berths with large tidal ranges.

Offshore Facilities: FPSOs, platforms, and marine service bases operating under harsh sea conditions.

Floating Docks & Shipyards: Protects ships in repair facilities with fluctuating water levels.

Quality Control & Inspection

Material Testing: Tensile strength, elasticity, and aging resistance checks on rubber compounds.

Dimensional & Pressure Testing: 24-hour factory pressure-holding tests and relief valve validation.

Third-Party Inspection (FAT): Factory Acceptance Testing can be witnessed and certified by BV, DNV, ABS, or CCS upon request.

Packaging & Logistics Efficiency

Deflated Shipping Option: Shipped in a deflated state to optimize container space, reducing ocean freight costs by up to 70%.

Export-Grade Protection: Wrapped with heavy-duty tarpaulins, steel strapping, or custom wooden packaging based on transport distance.

Request Technical Engineering Support

Our marine engineers can calculate required Energy Absorption (EA) and Reaction Force (RF) values based on your specific vessel tonnage, berthing speeds, and site conditions.

Available Documentation:

General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
Technical Datasheets & Energy/Reaction Performance Curves
Installation & Air Inflation Guides
Material Test Reports & FAT Certificates

FAQ

Q: What is a smooth surface floating rubber fender?

A: A smooth surface floating rubber fender is a pneumatic marine protection device that uses compressed air and reinforced rubber layers to absorb vessel impact energy during berthing operations.

Q: What are the advantages of a smooth surface design?

A: The smooth surface provides direct contact with the vessel hull, reducing potential surface marks and making cleaning and inspection easier compared with some external tire protection designs.

Q: Can floating rubber fenders be customized?

A: Yes. Dimensions, pressure ratings, energy absorption capacity and accessories can be customized according to vessel information and project requirements.

Q: How do I select the correct floating rubber fender size?

A: Selection depends on vessel displacement, berthing speed, energy absorption requirements, reaction force limitations and installation conditions.

Q: Where are floating rubber fenders commonly used?

A: They are used in ports, offshore facilities, ship-to-ship transfer operations, floating docks, shipyards and marine terminals.

Q: How are floating rubber fenders transported?

A: The fenders are normally deflated before shipment, which reduces transportation volume and improves loading efficiency.

Q: What maintenance is required for floating rubber fenders?

A: Maintenance mainly includes checking air pressure, inspecting rubber condition and confirming that valves and connection accessories are functioning properly.

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