Our Marine Fender Panels are integral components of high-performance fendering systems, meticulously designed to protect maritime assets during mooring and berthing operations. These panels serve as the primary contact surface for vessels, distributing the reaction forces from the rubber fender units across a wide area of the ship’s hull. This distribution significantly lowers hull pressure, preventing damage to both the vessel and the docking structure. The robust construction features a sealed, watertight steel box design, internally stiffened for maximum strength and longevity.
Key Advantages
- Reduces Hull Pressure: By creating a large, flat contact area, the panel evenly distributes impact loads, which is critical for vessels with sensitive hulls or when dealing with significant berthing energy.
- High Abrasion Resistance: The panel is fitted with a durable Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) face pad, a material renowned for outlasting even steel in marine applications and resisting wear from repeated berthing.
- Low-Friction Surface: The smooth UHMW-PE facing provides a self-lubricating surface with a very low coefficient of friction, allowing vessels to slide smoothly along the fender during berthing, even at an angle, without snagging.
- Durable Steel Body: Fabricated from high-grade steel (such as ASTM A36) and designed using advanced structural analysis, the closed-box panel is built to withstand significant bending moments, shear forces, and repeated impacts.
- Corrosion Protection: The steel structure is protected by a high-durability C5M class paint system and can be designed with additional corrosion allowances to ensure a long, low-maintenance service life in harsh marine environments.
Engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern ports and terminals, our fender panels are compatible with various rubber fender units, including cone and cell-type fenders. They can be customized to handle large tidal ranges, high-impact loads, and specific vessel types, ensuring reliable and safe operations for port authorities, shipyards, and vessel operators. The UHMW-PE pads are securely attached with stainless steel studs and are available in various colors for enhanced visibility.
