‘It is vital that both terminals and berthing vessels are sufficiently protected,’ says Richard Hepworth, president of Trelleborg’s marine systems operation
Easy to install, the foam fenders offer a tough, heavy-duty fender solution for in-harbour, off-shore and ship-to-ship applications, says Trelleborg.
Unsinkable fender body
Their resilient foam-filled construction provides an unsinkable fender body that permits high energy absorption with relatively low reaction force and hull pressures, it states.
‘With the huge capacity of today’s crusie ships, comes the need for more efficient solutions port side, to accommodate and optimize intended economies of scale,’ noted Hepworth.
‘As a long term supplier and partner to the cruise industry, we’ve gathered our extensive engineering expertise and sector specific knowledge to create the new brochure which provides port and terminal owners and operators with the knowledge they need to achieve faster turnarounds, increased throughput, improve safety and lower operating costs for both their facilities and the vessels that visit them.’
Trelleborg’s foam fenders share a construction technology centered on a closed cell polyethylene foam core and an outer skin of reinforced polyurethane elastomer.
Re-skinned for new lease of life
After several years of active service, the fender can be returned to the factory, re-skinned and made ready for a new lease of life.
If damaged, foam fenders still function until repairs or replacement are possible.
Trelleborg’s foam fenders are available in a range of sizes and performance grades, as well as different colours.
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