Pneumatic Fenders
Pneumatic Fenders are used for oil tankers, VLCCs, ULCCs, ship-to-ship (STS), ship-to-port transfer operations, terminals, large gas carriers, bulk carriers, all types of ships and floating structures. Since they are resistant to pressure and shear, they play a critical role in the safe operation of ship docking and anchoring.
Pneumatic Fenders
Pneumatic fenders play an indispensable role in the maneuvering, mooring, and maritime operations of large ships, especially in ensuring the safety of large vessels such as oil tankers, VLCCs, ULCCs, ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations, terminals, large gas carriers, and bulk cargo ships.
Features and Benefits of Pneumatic Fenders:
- Durability and Pressure Resistance: Pneumatic fenders are designed with multiple layers of strong rubber cords, making them highly resistant to cutting and high pressure. This feature allows ships to safely approach and dock in ports.
- Pressure Flexibility: Pneumatic fenders, which operate using air, do not experience performance loss due to fatigue thanks to pressure flexibility. This ensures long-term reliability.
- Energy Absorption: Pneumatic fenders stand out with their ability to absorb energy during the interaction between the ship and the dock during berthing. This ensures safe mooring without causing damage to the ship or the environment.
- Reaction Force: Even under extreme load conditions, the reaction force of pneumatic fenders does not increase sharply, thus always guaranteeing safety.
- Portability: When not in use, pneumatic fenders can be easily removed to a suitable quay or transferred to another mooring point. This enhances operational flexibility.
- Marking-Free Design: Marking-free pneumatic fenders use special external rubber to avoid marking the ship's hull, preserving the aesthetic appearance of vessels.
- Various Applications: Low-pressure pneumatic fenders are designed with a lighter body structure and can be customized for different applications. Vertical pneumatic fenders are popular among ships with hulls below the waterline and are ideal for underwater vehicles.
- Pneumatic Fender System: This device uses sensors to control internal pressure and has the ability to manage one or multiple fenders simultaneously.
- Globuoy: This modified pneumatic fender can be used as a surface or underwater buoy in equipment installation, mooring, and various offshore operations. It does not collapse even in cases of excessive submersion, thanks to high working pressure or durable materials.
Pneumatic fenders represent the key to safety and efficiency in the maritime industry. Our pneumatic fenders offer an indispensable solution for both shipowners and port operators, ensuring the security of the maritime sector.
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions
What are Pneumatic Fenders?
Pneumatic Fenders are safety equipment used when docking, anchoring and marine operations of large marine vehicles. These devices are designed to control the interaction between marine vessels and port structures and ensure ship safety. Pneumatic Fenders attract attention with their special structure containing compressed air.
What are the main features of Pneumatic Fenders?
The main features of pneumatic fenders are: Designed with multi-layer strong tire cords, they are resistant to high pressure and cut. They offer long-term reliability thanks to their pressure flexibility. They provide safe docking with their ability to absorb energy in the interaction between the ship and the pier during docking. Even under overload conditions the reaction force does not increase sharply, thus ensuring safety at all times. They can be easily transported when not in use, increasing the flexibility of operations. Using a specially designed outer rubber, they do not mark the ship and preserve the aesthetic appearance of the ship.
In which applications are Pneumatic Fenders used?
Pneumatic Fenders are used in many applications such as docking, anchoring and marine operations. They also play a critical role in ensuring the safety of large marine vessels such as large oil tankers, gas carriers, bulk carriers, ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations, marine terminals and many more.
What are the advantages of Pneumatic Fenders?
The advantages of Pneumatic Fenders are as follows: They absorb energy during docking and ensure safe docking without damaging the ship and the environment. They are resistant to cuts and high pressure, and have a long service life. They can be easily transported when not in use, increasing the flexibility of operations. Thanks to their pressure flexibility, they do not experience performance loss due to fatigue. They do not mark the ship and preserve the aesthetic appearance.
How do Pneumatic Fenders work?
Pneumatic Fenders work using the compressed air inside them. They absorb energy in the interaction between the ship and the pier during docking and also create a reaction force. This reaction force allows the ship to dock and anchor safely in the harbour. This process is managed by pressure control and ship safety is ensured.
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