Pneumatic Fenders

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SME pneumatic fenders have set an industry benchmark in the field of marine collision protection systems, thanks to their sturdy construction, superior materials, outstanding shear resistance, and long-term stable performance. These advantages have made SME’s pneumatic fenders the preferred choice for numerous ports, docks, and ship operators.

SME excels in the manufacture of large-scale fenders, with our pneumatic fenders strictly adhering to the ISO 17357-1:2014 international standard. We employ two cutting-edge processes: integral winding technology and molding technology, ensuring superior product performance and reliability.

Pneumatic fenders（ also called Yokohama Fenders) are highly suitable for a wide range of marine applications, including those requiring permanent or semi-permanent installations at ports as well as for offshore Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfers. Our fenders come in a variety of sizes to accommodate different needs and can be customized to operate under standard or high-pressure conditions as required.

Features

Easy and Quick Deployment: Inflatable fenders deflate easily, enabling swift relocation and redeployment at different locations, offering cost-effective and efficient solutions.

Strong Adaptability: Pneumatic fenders adapt well to vessel roll and pitch, providing stable protection regardless of size, safeguarding both ship and dock.

Low Reaction Force and Hull Pressure: During impact, Pneumatic fenders significantly reduce reaction forces and hull pressures, minimizing potential damage to ships and docks.

Large Gap Maintenance: Pneumatic fenders maintain a wide gap between hull and structure, preventing wear from close contact.

Versatile Applications: Suitable for submarines, oil drilling platforms, ship-to-ship transfers, fuel transportation, high tides, temporary berthing, and more, showcasing adaptability.

Low Maintenance Costs: Durable and well-designed, pneumatic fenders require minimal maintenance, reducing repair and replacement expenses.

What makes us different

Advanced multi-layer structure and reinforcement materials.

The new rubber formula process combined with high-quality materials provides unparalleled safety and reliability.

Excellent shear resistance, effectively resisting various types of impact.

Long-lasting protection, consistent and stable performance, ensuring service life and durability.

Description

SME Yokohama pneumatic fender comprises key components such as inner rubber, outer rubber, steel wire mesh, and an air valve. These elements are seamlessly integrated through a high-temperature vulcanization process, resulting in a robust structure. This fender boasts exceptional strength, fatigue resistance, and impact resilience. Additionally, Yokohama pneumatic fenders excel in thermal stability and demonstrate excellent adhesion properties, ensuring reliable performance in various conditions.

Pneumatic Fender Types

Sling Type

The sling pneumatic rubber fender is crafted from durable rubber layers and reinforced with synthetic tire cord plies. This construction imparts both resilience and robustness to the fender, ensuring exceptional performance under various challenging conditions.

Tyre Net Type

The fenders are composed of a pneumatic rubber core. Encasing this core is a protective mesh made from tire material, connected by chains. The rubber core efficiently absorbs impact energy, while the tire mesh and chains provide additional abrasion resistance. This combination ensures superior energy absorption capabilities and further enables the pneumatic fenders to distribute impact forces more evenly.