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Four Factors for Choosing the Right Type of Marine Rubber Fenders
The main aim of installing marine rubber fender is to protect both the vessel and the dock from major failure during the berthing period. Rubber fenders are designed to absorb the energy that a vessel transfers to a berthing structure, so that the amount of energy received by the dock is much less compared to when fenders are absent. The force that is bounced back and relieved by the dock through the fender is called reaction force. Marine fenders can be determined by measuring the energy absorption and reaction force. A good quality marine fender has high energy absorption and the low reaction force, hence the reduced impact yielded from the vessel to the dock, as well as the minimized impact bounced back from the dock to vessel.
There are a lot of marine fender types available, such as: cylindrical fenders, arch fenders, cone fenders, super cell fenders, d type fenders, wing type fenders, solid square fenders, keyhole fenders, leg fenders, rubber ladders and tugboat fenders. In order to achieve the best result, there are several factors that to consider in choosing the right type of marine rubber fenders, namely the dimension of berthing vessels, the type of the port, situation around the port and the existence tugboat to guide the vessel while berthing.
1. Vessel dimensions
Vessel dimensions, in terms of type and dead weight tonnage, become significant factors in choosing not only the right fender type, but also the size of the fender. The larger the vessel, the larger the required fenders will be. Usually, fenders which are equipped by frontal frames are chosen as they have large contact area.
2. Type of the port
Another significant factor that can influence in choosing the right type of fender is the type of the port. Based on the location and position of the port, there are several port structures that are usually used including dolphin, monopile, jetty and quay wall. In the dolphin terminal, the terminal consists of poles that are used for vessels to berth. Rubber fender that is usually used in this terminal is super cell fender. However, jetty terminal, which is also known as floating terminal, does not need a really tough construction as it floats. This terminal is used for passenger ships. Unlike other kinds of ports, terminals with quay wall consist of concrete structure which parallels the beach. Large vessels cannot berth on this terminal due to the shallow waters in which the terminals are usually located.
3. Marine environment
The marine environment, such as high and low tides of the seawater, the power of wind which influences the waves, is another factor that needs to be considered in choosing the right fender type and dimension. If there is a big difference between the high and low tides, elongated fenders must be chosen, especially when the port is used by diversely sized vessels. If a small vessel needs to berth during the low tide, it can still berth to this port. Therefore, it is recommended to have the fenders installed in vertical position. On the other hand, when the sea is windy and wavy, the water also gets rough. This causes vessels to bump into the port wall. Elongated V type fender (leg fender), super cell or cone fender equipped by frontal frames can be used for this type of port.
4. The availability of guidance during berthing process
The availability of tugboats during berthing process is very important in order to avoid vessels from crashing into the port wall. This is because the speed of the vessel and the berthing angle can be adjusted as the vessel moves closer to the port.
Click Below to Learn more about JIER Marine Fender Systems:
Arch Fender
JIER manufactures two types Arch Fenders, JDA-A and JDA-B. The JDA-A fender has a rubber contact face ideal for all general purpose applications...
JIER manufactures two types Arch Fenders, JDA-A and JDA-B. The JDA-A fender has a rubber contact face ideal for all general purpose applications...
Cylindrical Fender
Cylindrical Fenders are simple to install and operate which makes these units an economical solution for remote locations and for multi user berths...
Cylindrical Fenders are simple to install and operate which makes these units an economical solution for remote locations and for multi user berths...
Cone Fender
All Cone Fenders are single piece mouldings so they are robust, long lasting and easy to install. UHMW-PE faced steel frontal frames are generally used...
All Cone Fenders are single piece mouldings so they are robust, long lasting and easy to install. UHMW-PE faced steel frontal frames are generally used...
Super Cell Fender
Cell Rubber Fender here mentioned is improved over the ordinary type. It has high absorption energy per unit weight and low tilt compression performance...
Cell Rubber Fender here mentioned is improved over the ordinary type. It has high absorption energy per unit weight and low tilt compression performance...
D Fender
D Fenders can be pre-curved, chamfered and drilled to aid installation at a relatively low cost and can also be cut to the length required ...
D Fenders can be pre-curved, chamfered and drilled to aid installation at a relatively low cost and can also be cut to the length required ...
Wing Fender
JIER Wing Type Rubber Fenders are developed on the basis of D Type Rubber Fenders. They can be fixed with double line anchors which greatly ...
JIER Wing Type Rubber Fenders are developed on the basis of D Type Rubber Fenders. They can be fixed with double line anchors which greatly ...
Square Fender
Square Rubber Fenders offer similar advantages to D fenders and are typically used where a stiffer fender is required. Square Rubber Fenders...
Square Rubber Fenders offer similar advantages to D fenders and are typically used where a stiffer fender is required. Square Rubber Fenders...
Unit Element Fender
Unit Element Fenders are a high performance, modular system. Element Fenders can be combined in unlimited permutations of length, orientation and Energy...
Unit Element Fenders are a high performance, modular system. Element Fenders can be combined in unlimited permutations of length, orientation and Energy...
Roller Wheel Fender
Roller and Wheel Fenders are commonly used on the berth corners and dock entrances, also widely installed along the walls of dry docks and other...
Roller and Wheel Fenders are commonly used on the berth corners and dock entrances, also widely installed along the walls of dry docks and other...
Tug Fender
Tug fenders must work harder, for longer and under more adverse conditions than any other fender type. Tug fenders can be divided into three main types...
Tug fenders must work harder, for longer and under more adverse conditions than any other fender type. Tug fenders can be divided into three main types...
Pneumatic Rubber Fender
Pneumatic Rubber Fenders have been in use for around 50 years. The development of the Pneumatic Fender has progressed through ...
Pneumatic Rubber Fenders have been in use for around 50 years. The development of the Pneumatic Fender has progressed through ...
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Foam Filled Fender
Foam Filled Fenders are versatile, robust and suitable for almost all applications. The manufacturing process allows for virtually any size of fender to be...
Foam Filled Fenders are versatile, robust and suitable for almost all applications. The manufacturing process allows for virtually any size of fender to be...
Keyhole Fender
Keyhole Fenders are made of high abrasion resistance rubber. They are specially designed for tugboats and workboats.
Keyhole Fenders are made of high abrasion resistance rubber. They are specially designed for tugboats and workboats.
Rubber Ladders
Rubber Ladders Fenders are very robust. They are flexible to reduce accidental damage and help protect the wharf from small craft berthing.
Rubber Ladders Fenders are very robust. They are flexible to reduce accidental damage and help protect the wharf from small craft berthing.
Rubber Pads
Rubber Pads (Plates) are designed and produced for the protection of barges, tugboats, water locks and quay walls.
Rubber Pads (Plates) are designed and produced for the protection of barges, tugboats, water locks and quay walls.
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