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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. confirms that all its
Pneumatic Rubber Fenders fully comply with all
requirements of ISO17357
ADVANTAGES
120
100
80
60
40
20
01 10 100 1000 10000 1000001000000
Relative Reaction Force (
％
)
Number of Compression Cycles
Pneumatic
Solid
Foam
120
100
80
60
40
20
0 10 0 20 30 40 50 60
Percentage of Max. Energy Absorption
Compression (％)
0～15°
+2
-2
0
+2
-2
0
(m)
(m)
SWAY
SWAY
1000
(sec)
1000
(sec)
( a ) Pneumatic
( b ) Solid ( Buckling )
Berthing Force Shearing Force
Adaptable to Tide
dolphin H.W.L.
L.W.L.
1. Safety and Reliability
Fenders are constructed of several layers of strong tire-cord,
and are thus resistant to pressure and cutting.
2. No Deterioration or Variation in Performance
Fenders utilize the compressive elasticity of air, therefore
performance deterioration due to fatigue is absent.
3. Advantages at Inclined Berthing
Eenergy absorption does not decrease at inclined
compression up to 15 degrees.
4. Soft Reaction Force
The reaction force does not increase sharply even under
excess load conditions.
5. Lower Mooring Forces under Rough Condition
The reaction force does not increase sharply even under
excess load conditions.
6. Strong against Shearing Force
Fenders are adequately reinforced using strong tire-cord to
cope against shearing and compression forces as well as
internal pressure.
7. Adaptable to the Tide
8. Simple and Low Cost Installation
It can be removed easily to a suitable jetty or quay when not
in use, or transferred to another mooring point whenever
required.
9. Low Maintenance Cost
10. Shipping Cost Minimization
Fenders are usually packed and shipped in containers or on
pallets in vacuumed and folded down state.