Foam-filled fenders are able to absorb 40% more energy than similar sized pneumatic fenders and their gently sloping reaction force curve provides 'softer' docking operations compared to buckling type fendering systems. This results in reduced stresses on docks, wharves, piers and vessels.
Features and Advantages:
High energy absorption and low reaction force
Conforms to hull protrusions
Tough, nylon filament reinforced rubber skin
Remains fully functional even if skin is punctured
Low maintenance
Easy installation
Product Name:Floating fenders (solid foam filled rubber fenders)
1.Foam Filled rubber Fender spec.
2.Size and Shape of Foam Filled Fender – refer to the drawing(Superior products possible)
3. Material and Property of Foam Filled Fender
3-1. Structure of Foam Filled Fender
(1) A center shaft consists of Steel Pipe with flange on both sides. Lug, which is Swivel structure and for contracting, is attached to the flange.
(2) By heating fusing polyethylene fire tape, it each layer stacks.
(3) On external stacked PE-Foam, it reinforces with nylon thread, applies Rubber and shapes incrustment.
3-2. Foam Core
(1) Concerning the foam with is internal core-material of Foam Filled Fender, it is polyethylene material which is crossed by each single independent cell. Additionally, it should have a property of matter as following.
Division | Measure | Standard |
Density | kg/㎡ | 58~72 |
Tensile Strength | PSI | more than 60 |
Elongation Rate | % | more than 120 |
3-3. Surface
(1) A surface of Foam Filled Fender is a Rubber material reinforced by nylon filament wrap. It should be more than 15mm, there should not be any crack, twist, break or air bubble curtain, and it should be smooth surface.
(2)The Rubber used for Foam Filled Fender’s surface should have following property of matter.
Division | Measure | Standard |
Hardness | shore A. Hardness | 75~95 |
Tensile Strength | Mpa | more than 18 |
Maximum Elongation Percent | % | more than 350 |
Shearing Strength | KN/m | more than 32.4 |
3-4. Colors of Foam Filled Fender
Colors of Foam Filled Fender is produced as gray, which stands for navy.
(It might be modified after confirmation with target troops before supply)
3-5. Performance of Foam Filled Fender
Absorbing energy and Reaction: It should satisfy following values when it comes to regular compress.
Standard | Absorbing Energy (ton.m) | Reaction (ton) | Deflection |
Foam Filled Fender 2.0M X 2.0M | 32.0 | 225.0 | 60% |
4. Inspection and Test
4-1. Measurement Test
An allowable error in shape dimension of Foam Filled Fender is like following.
Measurement | Length, Width, Height |
Allowable Scape | ±5% ±2% |
4-2. Material Test and Compress Test
A manufacturer of Foam Filled Fender should submit the following 3 tests’ result sheets and get approval on those prior to a material delivery.
(1) Test in Material
A test above the main material of Foam Filled Fender, PE-Foam and Rubber should be conducted by executing request to an authorized inspection agency. An acceptance criterion should satisfy article “3-5” and “3-3”.
(2) Test in Function
When compressing 60% of Foam Filled Fender’s diameter, absorbing energy and reaction’s value should satisfy an article “3-5” functional value. (Pilot Test)
(3) Test in Recovery.
During load removal after compressing 60%, it should recover 90% of compressing diameter within 2 minutes and to 90% within 30 minutes.
We will strictly control each product, so that you can use it with confidence
We will strictly control each product, so that you can use it with confidence
