FENDERS

In the marine industry, a fender is a guard that is used to absorb energy of a vessel at berth against a landing stage. The fender is used to prevent damage to both the vessel and the berth. A fender is required to be able to absorb high energy with low reaction intensity. A fender can be made from different types of materials. One type of material is rubber. A rubber fender is constructed ruggedly… More

In the marine industry, a fender is a guard that is used to absorb energy of a vessel at berth against a landing stage. The fender is used to prevent damage to both the vessel and the berth. A fender is required to be able to absorb high energy with low reaction intensity. A fender can be made from different types of materials. One type of material is rubber. A rubber fender is constructed ruggedly and is suited for demanding marine conditions. Used rubber tyres are often used as fenders. Another type of material used is foam with an outer layer of reinforced polyurethane skin. This type of fender will still function if the skin is punctured. Less