Knowledge about Rib type pneumatic fender

Today I would like to provide you some information about a type of Pneumatic Fender with Ribbed Net. In general, the regular types of pneumatic fender you may see in port are NET type-Pneumatic fender covered with a chain tire protection net, the other type is SLING type- Pneumatic fender body only without any extra protection. As for small size fender like 0.5x1m, 1x1.5m, 1.2x2m even 1.5x3m, SLING Type can be workable as the vessels berth on samll fender usually are small boat or vessel which won`t generate hugh force on the fender. However, when it comes to large size fender like 2.5x4m, 3.3x4.5. 3.3x6.5m,4.5x9m. An protection net would be necessarily to avoid the airfilled body be punctured by sharp objects which will led to lots of risk.

Some clients have concern that the chains of the traditional net will scratch the hull of the vessel, then leave terrible mark on the vessel. As a result, a innovated rubber net was developted. We call it RIBBED NET, they are rubber stripes stick on the fender body before going into the vulcanization process. The ribbed net can combine to the rubber body firmly after several hours vulcanization under high temperature. Obviousbly, it takes more time and labor to assemble the ribbed net, the cost of such fender is relative higher.