The “YOKOHAMA Pneumatic Fender” was developed in 1958 based on a rubber company's technology for automobile tires and rubber aircraft fuel tanks. Since then, “YOKOHAMA” has been another word for “Pneumatic Fender”. We have the world's best technology that other companies can not compete with, so we could supply a lots of fenders worldwide both for ship-to-ship and ship-to-dock operations. YOKOHAMA Pneumatic Fender is simply
the best. Nothing can touch it. It keeps on evolving and significantly increasing the safety of operations.
Double cover consists of a single cover with an extra tyre cord layer and outer rubber. It is better resistance to operational damage such as abrasion, cuts and gauges.
Advantage
1. Safety and Reliability
YOKOHAMA fenders are built with multiple layers of robust tire - cord. This construction gives them excellent resistance to pressure and cutting. As a result, they can be relied upon to maintain their integrity in various demanding situations, ensuring the safety of ships and related structures during berthing operations.
2. No Deterioration or Variation in Performance
YOKOHAMA fenders make use of the compressive elasticity of air. Unlike Solid Cell and Foam fenders, which often experience performance degradation due to fatigue over time, YOKOHAMA fenders do not suffer from such issues. This means that their performance remains consistent throughout their lifespan, providing reliable protection for ships during repeated use.
3. Advantages at Inclined Berthing
When it comes to inclined compression up to 15 degrees, the energy absorption capacity of YOKOHAMA fenders remains unaffected. In contrast, Solid Cell and Foam fenders require larger sizes to make up for the reduction in energy absorption under inclined compression. This makes YOKOHAMA fenders a more practical and efficient choice for berthing scenarios where inclined approaches are common.
4. Soft Reaction Force
Even when subjected to excess load conditions, the reaction force of YOKOHAMA fenders does not increase abruptly. This characteristic allows them to effectively control the sway of ships during berthing. Moreover, considering dynamic mooring conditions, they have sufficient energy absorption capabilities, ensuring a smooth and stable docking process.
5. Lower Mooring Forces under Rough Conditions
Solid Cell fenders tend to reach their maximum reaction force and deflection relatively easily under rough conditions. This can potentially cause damage to the ship's hull. In contrast, YOKOHAMA fenders exhibit a slow increase in reaction force and have a wider allowable deflection range. This enables them to safeguard both ships and mooring facilities even in adverse weather and sea conditions.
6. Strong against Shearing Force
YOKOHAMA fenders are reinforced with strong tire - cord to withstand both shearing and compression forces. This reinforcement makes them highly resistant to these forces. In comparison, Solid Cell fenders are not as well - reinforced, making them more vulnerable to the dangerous threats posed by shearing forces.
7. Shipping Cost Minimization
Pneumatic Floating Fenders, such as YOKOHAMA fenders, are typically shipped in a vacuumed and folded state, either in containers or on pallets. This significantly reduces their volume and thus the associated shipping costs. On the other hand, Foam fenders cannot be deflated, which leads to substantial shipping expenses when they are being delivered.
Contact Details
Qingdao Luhang Marine Airbag and Fender Co., Ltd
Contact Person:
Fairy
Email:Fairy@luhanggroup.com
Tel:+86 19063952909
Whatsapp/WeChat:+86 19063952909
