Ribbed pneumatic rubber fenders is a new design of pneumatic rubber fenders which is to replace chains and tire nets of traditional yokohama type pneumatic rubber fenders. Ribbed pneumatic fenders have lighter weight comparing with any types netted pneumatic rubber fenders. Its skin is covered with extra heavy duty rubber layers in stripped type called ribs. They are accordingly much more stronger than some common ribbed fenders and sling pneumatic fenders. Ribbed pneumatic rubber fenders are better suitable for ship-to-ship or ship-to-quay operations. And better for ship hull allowed lower hull pressure.
Specification of ribbed pneumatic rubber fenders
Ribbed rubber pneumatic fenders are specified in terms of guaranteed energy absorption(GEA), Reaction Force at GEA deflection and Hull Pressure at GEA deflection.
