Pneumatic Fender / Yokohama Fender
MAX is a trusted manufacturer for ISO17357 pneumatic rubber fender/pneumatic fender/boat fenders, a leading anti-collision device for marine application in the world today.
These compressed air fenders act as reliable protective medium against collision during ship-to-ship transfers (STS) and ship-to-berthing (STB).
A pneumatic fender has the advantages of massive energy absorption with low unit surface pressure acted upon the ship.
It has become an ideal ship protection medium used extensively by large tankers, LPG vessels, ocean platforms, large docks, harbour and wharfs.
Coming in various forms and designs, the most appropriate type will depend on its application and the requirements of the ships/facilities.
- 1. Fender body
- 2. Flange
- 3. Tow ring
- 4. Swivel
- 5. Steel ring
- 6. Nut
- 7. Tyre
- 8. Chain
- 9. Shackle
- 10. Rubber protection sleeves
MAX Pneumatic Fenders. The increasingly popular choice.
MAX Groups’ pneumatic floating fenders are exported to many countries like Germany, Norway, Argentina, Vietnam, Brazil, America, Denmark, Finland, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Croatia and more.
High product quality and reasonable costing drives their adoption in the global market and are increasingly preferred as the No.1 alternative to the Yokohama brand.
Why MAX?
Top quality. At competitive prices.
That’s the MAX Marine Value™ promise.
- ISO17357 standard guidelines ensure superior product quality
- High precision design engineering & advanced manufacturing processes
- High-performance guarantee
- 24-hour emergency response support
- Professional technical advice & engineering support
- Reputable global marine third party inspection options available.
MAX Groups Marine has been supplying customers worldwide with high quality pneumatic fenders for about two decades now.
From ensuring the effectiveness of the manufacturing process to the establishment of ultra reliable after-sales service, MAX is committed to deliver. We source raw materials from top quality suppliers and never under-deliver when it comes to product performance.
Our engineering team is constantly pushing the limits of efficient production while maintaining the quality of our products.
MAX staff always recommend you the best, so talk to us!
ISO STANDARD 17357-1: Ships and marine technology — Floating pneumatic rubber fenders — High pressure
In 2014, the new ISO standard for pneumatic fenders superseded the old one published in 2002.
The new standard has added some new requirements in aspects like flange size.
Synthetic-tire-cord layer is also explained to be different from other weak cords / canvas layers which is unacceptable in production.
An overview of the ISO standard is as follows:
- Scope of the Standard
- References relevant Standards that governs vulcanisation & rubber materials: ISO 34-1:2010, ISO 37:2011, ISO 188:2011, ISO 815-1:2008, ISO 1382:2012, ISO 1431-1:2012, ISO 7619-1:2010, ISO 12236:2006.
- Defines exact terminologies & terms
- Classifies ‘high pressure types’ into Type I Net-type; Type I Single-Net-type with no flange opening & metal parts; and Type II Sling-type.
- Defines the two initial pressure values are 0.05 MPa and 0.08 MPa respectively.
- General requirements that focuses on discussing the basic fender body construction i.e. outer rubber + synthetic-tire-cord layer + inner rubber. Components that make up like the flange opening is also discussed.
- Performance of 50 type and 80 type is laid out in table format.
- Guaranteed Energy Absorption performance without exceeding +/- 65% deflection and 110% of its reaction force.
- Tests like angular compression test, durability test, compression-recovery test, puncture-resistance test, air-leakage test, hydrostatic-pressure test are well defined in the standard.
Performance of MAX Pneumatic Fenders:
Specification
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Guaranteed Energy Absorption at 60% deflation
(Internal working pressure 0.05MPa type)
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Approx. fender weight +- 10% (kg) | Net Types | ||
Diameter (mm)
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Length (mm)
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Reaction force (KN)
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Energy Absorption (KJ)
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||
500
|
1000
|
64
|
6
|
25
|
Fiber Net
|
600
|
1000
|
74
|
8
|
35
|
|
700
|
1500
|
137
|
17
|
50
|
|
1000
|
1500
|
182
|
32
|
80
|
Matt-wire net
OR
Fender Body only |
1000
|
2000
|
257
|
45
|
100
|
|
1200
|
2000
|
297
|
63
|
120
|
|
1350
|
2500
|
427
|
102
|
240
|
|
1500
|
3000
|
579
|
153
|
360
|
Chain Net with Tyres |
1700
|
3000
|
639
|
191
|
420
|
|
2000
|
3500
|
875
|
308
|
590
|
|
2500
|
4000
|
1381
|
663
|
1050
|
|
2500
|
5000
|
1835
|
857
|
1250
|
|
2500
|
5500
|
2019
|
943
|
1333
|
|
3000
|
5000
|
2000
|
1050
|
2150
|
|
3000
|
6000
|
2488
|
1312
|
2633
|
|
3300
|
4500
|
2014
|
1175
|
2450
|
|
3300
|
6500
|
3015
|
1814
|
3650
|
|
3000
|
4500
|
1940
|
1020
|
1900
|
Putting Our Customers First. Always.
MAX strives to help our customers succeed.
That is why our team works hard to help in any way possible, including delivery. Larger-sized pneumatic fenders are usually deflated to ship, helping you get the most efficient transportation freight costs.
Drop us an email and our staff will be more than happy to respond to your enquiries. You can find the operation manual here: Operating guide: Pneumatic Fender .Ship-to-Ship (STS) Berthing Energy Reference Guide
Disclaimer: Values are meant as a guidelines / reference only. Resulting energy differs depending on situation. Full engineering study and calculation is needed for real-life cases.
Hydro-Pneumatic Submarine Fenders
MAX also supplies premium grade submarine-use fenders.
A variation of pneumatic rubber fender, it is however deployed vertically to provide full protection both underwater and at the water surface.
The fenders are water ballasted and comes with a counterweight attached to the bottom part of the fender.