Ship Shock Absorber : The Pneumatic Rubber Fender

A Pneumatic Fender is an inflatable rubber cylinder filled with compressed air that acts as a highly efficient floating shock absorber.

💡 Core Structure : Outer Rubber Layer, Synthetic-Tire-Cord Reinforcement Layers, Inner Rubber Layer, End Flanges

⚙Technical Advantages :

🛑 High Energy Absorption: When a vessel impacts the fender, the kinetic energy of the ship is absorbed by the compression of the trapped air inside the rubber body.

🛑 Low Reaction Force: Because air compresses gradually, the force exerted back onto the vessel (the reaction force) does not increase sharply, even under high deflection. This minimizes stress on the ship's hull and the pier structure.

🛑 Adaptation to Tidal & Angle Changes: The fender floats on the water's surface, automatically adjusting its contact position to changes in tide and vessel draft. It also maintains its energy absorption capacity effectively.

🛑 Uniform Hull Pressure: Due to its cylindrical shape and large contact area, the fender distributes the impact load evenly across the vessel's hull, resulting in low hull pressure.

⚓Ultimately, the pneumatic fender is the maritime world's essential safety buffer.