Reinforced Polyurethane Coated High Energy Absorption Foam Fenders

What is Foam fender?

Floating EVA Foam fender is an extremely strong floating fender crafted by Luhang's professional engineers. They take advantage of the compressibility and elasticity of air to ensure highly consistent performance. These versatile fenders are able to withstand harsh environments and maintain significant clearance between the hull and the dock or other vessels.

The foam fender consists of a closed cell polyethylene foam core and an outer layer reinforced with polyurethane elastomer. The closed cell foam structure eliminates the possibility of puncture. Each cell is independent, so water cannot penetrate into the foam. Even after years of active service, foam cores can be sent back to the factory, re-coated with a new layer of skin and ready for a new life cycle.

What can Foam fender be used?

In ports, foam fenders serve as crucial protective facilities. They can effectively mitigate the impact force on dock structures when ships berth. Whether it's large cargo ships or small vessels, during the berthing process, they may cause varying degrees of collision to the wharf. However, foam fenders can act as a buffer, safeguarding the safety of wharf facilities and prolonging the service life of the wharf. For ships, foam fenders can offer buffer protection between ships or between ships and other obstacles. During docking, mooring, or towing, foam fenders can reduce damage caused by collisions and protect the ship's hull structure. Additionally, foam fenders can also decrease the ship's shaking amplitude in wind and waves, enhancing the ship's stability and safety. In ocean engineering, foam fenders can be utilized as buoys, collision prevention facilities, and so on. For instance, installing foam fenders around offshore oil platforms can prevent collisions between passing ships and the platform, ensuring the platform's safety. In submarine pipeline laying and other projects, foam fenders can also play a role in protecting pipelines and preventing them from being damaged by external forces.

4.Foam Filled Fender Construction:

Luhang Foam Filled Fender is a kind of constructive fender with polyurea material as its outer protective layer and EVA foam core forming the resilient inner part. The Luhang Foam Filled Fenders are constructed of 3 parts, each providing an important function in the construction and lifespan of the fender. The 3 parts are (1) the closed cell EVA foam (2) the outer rubber+nylon cord fabric (3) polyurea spraying coat

Main advantages of Luhang foam fenders are:

a. High energy absorption and low reaction force

b. Conforms to hull protrusions

c. Tough, nylon filament reinforced polyurethane skin

d. Remains fully functional even if skin is punctured

e. Great for ship-to-ship lightering and dock fendering

f. Large Standoff distance

j. High energy absorption

h. Easy Installation

i. Adjusts to water level

g. Low maintenance

k. Abrasion protection for rough surfaces

l. Will not fail if skin is punctured

Why choose our products?

A. Quallity

Luhang Foam Fenders are manufactured to a system which is compliant with ISO 9001: 2000. We have also recently received a favourable CCS and BV inspection report on our manufacturing process, and have obtained independent laboratory-verified data on the materials we use and the performance under compression of certain fender sizes.

B. Performance and Characteristics

The high energy absorption and low reaction forces of Hippo foam fenders mean that the berthing speed of the vessel is cushioned upon contact with the fender - rather than the fender causing the vessel to bounce off it violently. This can be particularly important during inclement weather conditions.

C. Unsinkability

Luhang foam fenders will never burst, and are unsinkable - even if damaged beyond repair. This gives the operator great peace of mind when it comes to ensuring both vessels and berthing facilities are protected at all times.

D. Infinite Range of Sizes, Colours and Densities

Our flexible manufacturing process allows us to build virtually any size of fender. Fender colours are typically black or orange – but the polyurethane coating can be mixed and applied in any colour required. The standard core density is 70kg/m – but we an offer higher core densities upon request.

E. Easy To Install and Maintain

Whether on the quayside or floating in the water, Hippo fenders are easy to handle and install. In the event of minor skin damage, this can be repaired easily and economically with a range of Luhang repair kits. Should extra protection be required, Hippo fenders can be supplied with chain and tyre nets.

F. Reliability and Peace of Mind

Customers around the world have been using Luhang foam fenders for over 15 years now - and we are not aware of any Luhang foam fender having ever failed in the field when used within the recommended guidelines. Even those fenders which have been severely abused still retain their buoyancy and ability to protect.

Product Specifications of Foam Fender

Sizes of Rubber Coated Floating Foam Fenders:

This type of floating fender comes in standard sizes as follows (diameter x length): 1m x 1.5m, 1.5m x 3m, 2m x 3.5m, 2.5m x 4m, 3m x 5m, 3m x 6m, 3.3m x 6.5m. Customized sizes are also available.

Performance of Rubber coated Floating Foam Fenders:

Floating foam fenders offer three options of performance in terms of energy absorption and force reaction, which are in accordance with the foam density.

Furthermore, all foam fenders from Luhang are accompanied by a guarantee against manufacturing defects for a duration of 12 months starting from the date of purchase.

Qingdao Luhang stands as a professional and trailblazing manufacturer of marine foam fenders and pneumatic rubber fenders in China. Possessing advanced production techniques and equipment along with an experienced workforce, our fenders are being utilized in an increasing number of ports, docks, and shipyards across the globe.

contact us

Please do not hesitate to drop us a message here or send us an email for inquiry about our pneumatic fenders if you have any demand.

Mr. Zhao

Email: roy@luhanggroup.com

Mobile: 0086 19063952969

WeChat: 0086 19063952969

Any inquiry will be responded or replied within 24 hours.

Initially established as Qingdao Luhang Marine Airbag Factory in 1988 and changed to Qingdao Luhang Marine Airbags and Fenders Co.,Ltd in 2011, Qingdao Luhang had been devoted itself to developing and manufacturing marine airbags and marine fenders for more than 2 decades.

The factory area is 56,000m² with building area of 21,000m². The company has registered capital of USD 3 million and fixed asset of USD1.2 billion. We have a full line of production equipment: rubber mixing machine, rubber roller machine, the China biggest vulcanization tanks, the biggest Press Inspection Machine, EVA foam processing machine, Foam shaping machines and SPUA spraying machine.

Through these years' development, we have full range of marine airbags and marine fenders:

Ship Launching Airbags for ship launching and docking in shipyards

Marine Salvage Airbags for salvaging sinked vessels or refloating objects from under water

Other Airbags for special usage

Pneumatic Rubber Marine Fenders for ships and docks berthing

Foam Filled Marine Fenders for ship and docks berthing

Fixed Dock Rubber Fenders for docks and wharfs

Marine Buoys

From the begginning we have been focusing on technological innovation. With a team of experienced technicans and engineers, we have developed some high tech marine products and got some petents. We have been approved as a supplier of Navy products.

Quality is our life line. We provide service of “three guarantees” (returning, repairing and replacing) on all our products in case of any defects due to the problems of material,manufacturing, performance under conditions of normal operation and maintenance.